Posted by Remologie Staff - December 22, 2022
Everything you need to know about CPAP insurance coverage in Manitoba. How has the CPAP provincial program changed? Prior to April 23rd, 2018, the Provincial Program covered the full costs of CPAP treatment, including the initial machine, mask and other supplies, all service fees. Manitoba along with Ontario were the only provinces that provided any… Read More
Posted by David L. Hebert - May 4, 2022
For CPAP users, it can sometimes feel like you’re married to your mask and hose, and by extension, to the machine that it’s attached to. When you need your CPAP therapy to get a good night’s sleep, it can be hard to imagine going on an international trip and having to lug around all of… Read More
Posted by Dr. Shelby Harris - May 4, 2022
As an insomnia specialist and a woman in my 40s, I am frequently asked if women have a greater risk of insomnia in comparison to men. It is almost as if there’s this unspoken understanding that women have more trouble with sleep, but it is often swept under the rug in silence. Insomnia is not… Read More
Posted by Jessica Penner - February 23, 2022
Vitamin D? This vitamin is so important for your sleep, we should really call it Vitamin Z… zzzz! While scientists are still figuring out exactly how Vitamin D affects sleep, there are three factors that point to its importance: It’s believed to be involved in managing the body’s daily sleep-awake cycle It may reduce levels… Read More
Posted by Jessica Penner - January 25, 2022
You may not think of yourself as a regular faster, but every time you get a full night’s sleep, unless you’re waking up to have a snack, you are fasting a whole eight hours or so. When you enjoy your morning meal, you are breaking your nightly fast! Intermittent fasting is when a person undergoes… Read More
Posted by Jessica Penner - January 19, 2022
Here’s some OKAY sleep advice… For a good night’s sleep, allow your digestive system a break from food for the last few hours before you hit the sack. It’s only OKAY advice, because “stop snacking in the evening” isn’t a simple, easy thing to do! GREAT advice includes some practical tips and a plan to… Read More
Posted by Dr. Elliott Lee - January 12, 2022
Habitually forgetting appointments, missing birthdays, losing keys, or going to the grocery store but only getting half the items on the grocery list are some of the many issues that may represent early signs of developing a major neurocognitive disorder (dementia). While the cause of Alzheimer’s and other dementias is not known, newer research is… Read More
Posted by Jessica Penner - January 7, 2022
Veganism has been around since 500BCE so it’s certainly not a new idea, but recently it has been picking up steam. A 2018 survey by Dalhousie University estimates about 1% of Canadians are now eating vegan! What is the vegan diet? 100% plant-based, this diet is filled with grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables…. Read More
Posted by Jessica Penner - December 29, 2021
If you’ve been suffering from heartburn you know that it can be a real pain in the… Chest! That’s what you thought I was going to say, right? It gets worse than that. Unfortunately, if you’re already predisposed to sleeping difficulties, heartburn can be another barrier between you and a good night’s sleep. Thankfully there… Read More
Posted by Colleen Carney - December 15, 2021
There are two main scientifically proven treatments for insomnia disorder. The first treatment is an approved sleep medication, and the second is a treatment called cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Approved, effective sleep medications in Canada include zopliclone or benzodiazepines such as temazepam. These drugs have proven to be effective for some, but there… Read More
