January is National Thyroid Awareness Month!So, what is a Thyroid? The Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. According to WebMD, the Thyroid secretes several hormones, collectively called Thyroid hormones. These hormones act throughout the body influencing … Read more about Sleep Apnea and Hypothyroidism
Hectic Holiday Sleep
The holiday season is a busy one, but throughout the craziness, you should make sure you're still getting your sleep!Between rushing around to get those last-minute holiday gifts and making sure everything is ready to go for your holiday dinner, many people find the holiday season to be the most … Read more about Hectic Holiday Sleep
Cocoa Benefits
Today is National Cocoa Day!There are many benefits to consuming Cocoa. Cocoa is a powder made from the seeds of the Cacao plant. Did you know that Cocoa can make you happy? There was a study done by the Journal of Psychopharmacology showing that dark chocolate containing a high content of cocoa can … Read more about Cocoa Benefits
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) And Sleep Apnea
November is COPD Awareness Month!The COPD Foundation says that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe different lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. It's a progressive disease and, unfortunately, is … Read more about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) And Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Can Affect Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month!The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Diabetes, unfortunately, has no cure, but you can take steps to manage your diabetes … Read more about Sleep Apnea Can Affect Diabetes
Breast Cancer And Sleep Connection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!It's vital to know what breast cancer is and how it develops. Breast cancer occurs as a result of mutations. BreastCancer.org explains how these mutations work in one of their articles. When there's a changed cell, it gains the ability to keep dividing and … Read more about Breast Cancer And Sleep Connection
Sleep Affects Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day!Did you know that people with mental health problems are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders? There's a significant connection between sleep and mental health. According to the Harvard Medical School Mental Health Letter (2019), every 90 minutes, an average … Read more about Sleep Affects Mental Health
Scary Sleep Disorders
Sleep can be scary! When most people think of sleep, they think of being calm and relaxed. After a long day, most people can't wait to just jump into bed and go to sleep. Did you know that there are some sleep disorders out there that are scary and downright frightening? Often, people who have … Read more about Scary Sleep Disorders
Yoga And Sleep
September is National Yoga Awareness Month! Everyone knows that Yoga helps your body relax, but did you know it could also help you sleep? A lot of people have sleep issues because of different forms of stress and anxiety in their life. Relaxing with meditation and Yoga may help to improve your … Read more about Yoga And Sleep
Honey Bees And Zzz’s
National Honey Bee Day always falls on the third Saturday in August According to National Day Calendar, National Honey Bee Day started back in 2009. The day has grown to bring awareness to the benefits and environmental needs of honey bees.Did you know bees are responsible for more than 1/3 of the … Read more about Honey Bees And Zzz’s
What Is an Auto PAP Machine?
What's the difference between an Auto PAP and a CPAP? A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine delivers therapy at one fixed pressure. An Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (Auto PAP) machine is an auto-adjusting pressure device that delivers therapy over a preset high and low pressure. … Read more about What Is an Auto PAP Machine?
Blueberry Health Benefits
Blueberry History Did you know July is National Blueberry Month? National Blueberry Month was founded by the North American Blueberry Council and was officially recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture in 2003. According to the National Day Calendar, blueberries were domesticated … Read more about Blueberry Health Benefits
