Sleep quality is influenced by biological markers, environmental harmony, and proper ergonomics. Common conditions like apnea or RLS may require CPAP machinery, nutritional regulators, or pharmacological interventions.
Sleep apnea obstructs airway flow and impairs your ability to get restorative sleep, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to headaches, high blood pressure and mental impairment that can impact everything from driving to doing your job.
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Constipation occurs when stools are difficult to pass or you pass them infrequently. The condition can cause muscle pain due to constant cramping in your stomach or from straining your neck, back and legs in an attempt to pass a stool.
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Vyvanse is a medication used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD. According to the FDA, Vyvanse is a controlled substance approved for children 6 to 12 years old, designed to reduce symptoms including hyperactivity, impulsiveness, poor concentration and restlessness.
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Sleep apnea can be a difficult condition to treat, and going for long periods without adequate sleep can lead to serious health complications. Your physician may recommend medication or devices to help you breathe better while sleeping, or you may be referred to a sleep specialist.
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Ginkgo biloba is an herb that has been extensively studied and researched throughout the world. Ginkgo has been used for centuries in traditional Eastern cultures, often to treat circulatory disorders and to improve memory.
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CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is used by people with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) during the night to help keep their airways open. CPAP can be delivered either by mask or by nasal cannula.
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Insomnia is when you’re unable to sleep or to sleep satisfactorily. About 50 percent of U.S. adults consistently suffer from some kind of sleep-related problems where insomnia is the most common.
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Sleep disorders cover a broad spectrum of symptoms from sleeping poorly to sleeping excessively. The latter condition is called hypersomnia or heavy sleep. A 2010 review published in the "Journal of Sleep Research" describes some symptoms for this disorder.
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The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation describes this neurological condition as one in which people have an overwhelming urge to move their legs. Sometimes this restless legs syndrome is accompanied by some uncomfortable sensations in the legs, including itching, pulling or tugging.
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Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines deliver compressed air throughout the night to keep airways open in people with obstructive sleep apnea.
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In today’s fast-paced world, people have come to consider sleeping a luxury instead of a necessity. Hours that should be spent resting are instead spent on television, games, the Internet and work. It is vital that you understand how important sleep is to your health.
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Prolonged periods of insomnia can reduce energy, create unstable moods, affect productivity at work, decrease health and reduce quality of life. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that 20 percent of Americans use some form of sleep medication on a regular basis.
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If you increase your training volume without sufficient recovery, you will eventually become overtrained.
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Cervical spondylosis is a condition caused by wear and tear and aging of the disks in the cervical spine. The cervical spine is along the back of the neck. Most individuals older than age 65 show signs of cervical spondylosis, but not everyone with the condition experiences symptoms.
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Throughout your night's sleep, you transition through two sleep phases. These include rapid eye movement or REM sleep and non-REM sleep, according to KidsHealth.org. These cycles alternate every 90 minutes, and during REM sleep, you have the most vivid dreams. During this time, nightmares can occur.
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The Mayo Clinic recommends the use of a bed wedge during sleep to help relieve the symptoms of certain conditions, such as heartburn and varicose veins or to prevent pressure ulcers.
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People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, OAS, seldom get a good night’s sleep. As the muscles at the back of their throats relax, the upper airways may narrow or collapse during inspiration. Snoring, followed by airway collapse, leads to periods of intermittent pauses in breathing known as apnea.
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In Greek, the word "apnea" means "without breath." Sleep apnea is a condition that causes precisely that -- repeated interruptions in your breathing during sleep. More than 18 million American adults have it, according to the National Sleep Foundation, many of whom are overweight.
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Pregnancy can be challenging for many women. Although most expectant mothers find the aches and pains to be worth the reward, even the most physically fit mothers-to-be might find it difficult to sleep during the last trimester.
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So prized is ashwagandha in the Ayurvedic healing system, that it has earned the status of a rasayana -- a substance that improves physical and mental health, prevents disease and arrests the aging process.
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