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Melatonin for sleep – does it actually work?
In short, yes! But there are some nuances to using it most effectively and safely. Be aware of the administration route. Check the bottle – some brands carry tablets that are meant to be dissolved under the tongue, whereas others are pills that you swallow whole. Make...
How to make sleep hygiene recommendations work for you.
We all know the usual advice when it comes to sleep: Watch how much caffeine you’re drinking. Be careful about eating too close to bedtime. “Don’t do this, don’t do that.” It can feel like you can’t do anything fun without risking a poor night of sleep! When we as...
Is it insomnia, or something else?
Many people struggle with sleep at various points in their lives. There are various definitions of insomnia, but in general we refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)1 to make an accurate diagnosis. DSM-5 criteria...
How to Set Up a CPAP Machine at Home
Often, the first treatment option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP therapy. It involves using a CPAP machine, which delivers pressurized air through a hose and a mask into your airway during sleep. The steady flow of air...
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Chronic Inflammation?
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may be wondering if there is a link between your sleep disorder and chronic inflammation. Researchers have concluded that obstructive sleep apnea should be classified as a low-grade chronic inflammatory disease after...
5 Things You Need to Know About CPAP Machines
Have you recently been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA? And does your doctor recommend Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP therapy to you? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by several things you need to do—from buying and setting up your CPAP machine...
How Does CPAP Therapy Work?
Do you often wake up in the morning with a massive headache and feel as tired as when you went to sleep? Has your partner ever noticed your loud snoring, gasping and choking at night? You may have obstructive sleep apnea or OSA—and a CPAP machine can help you. When...