If you have TMJ, you should know about the connection this condition has with sleep problems, including sleep apnea. Read on for more information about jaw pain and sleep issues, and how one device may be able to help you with both problems. What Is TMJ? “TMJ” serves as a catch-all term to describe disorders of […]

Does it seem like, around this time of year every year, you seem to snore more loudly and more intensely? Or maybe you only seem to snore around the holidays and no other time of year? Have you considered that it may be because of your Christmas tree? Should you stop getting a Christmas tree? Having either […]

If you have sleep apnea, there are many reasons why you shouldn’t just ignore it. However, for many people who use a CPAP machine for their sleep apnea, they find that the treatment is as bad as the problem. There can be many disadvantages to using a CPAP machine, and one of these is that your […]

If you snore, you might be willing to try anything to get a better night’s sleep. How about trying something extremely easy that might have very positive results? You might want to consider eating your dinner earlier to stop your snoring and to help you to get a better night’s sleep. Why would eating earlier make […]

You may know the obvious signs of obstructive sleep apnea – a condition where you often stop breathing while you sleep, which wakes you up several times a night (sometimes without you even realizing it). Loud snoring, being extremely tired all day even when you think you’ve had a full night’s sleep the night before, dry […]

For many patients, CPAP machines aren’t worth the trouble. They are bulky and uncomfortable, and can cause problems sleeping all on their own. If it seems like you feel worse after using your CPAP machine all night, you’re not imagining it – people often face not only short-term problems using a CPAP, but long-term issues […]

You are probably tired of everyone – from your boss to your mother – nagging you to quit smoking. However, the list of reasons to quit just keeps on growing. If you’ve been having problems sleeping, you should know that this is one more thing that may be caused by smoking. How does smoking affect sleep? […]

Obstructive sleep apnea can interfere with a good night’s sleep, and it can also be detrimental to your health. When your doctor offered you a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, you may have thought it would solve everything. And maybe for a while, maybe it did. However, for some people, a CPAP machine can […]

Sleep apnea can seriously affect not only your sleep but your quality of life, leaving you mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. It is hard to enjoy life if you are tired all the time! If left untreated, it can lead to even more serious health problems. There are a few things you can do to […]