Voltaire, a major figure of the European intellectual movement, actually suffered from disordered sleep. Word has it he would sleep no more than four hours a night!
Famous People With Sleep Disorders: Voltaire
Posted by Paul Landini - August 5, 2021
What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Diet Plan for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Posted by Jessica Penner - July 15, 2021
The details lie below, but [SPOILER ALERT]… no diet plan will cure OSA! Food equals life. It sustains us. It connects us. It even entertains us! Food is at the foundation of our everyday lives. When recommending a diet plan, dietitians like myself will carefully consider how it will impact the foundation of your daily… Read More
What are the Options for Sleep Studies, and Which is Best for Me?
Posted by Dr. Amy Bender - July 6, 2021
It is all too common to feel tired and unrefreshed during the day, and many of us will at some point complain of fatigue and poor sleep to our doctor. Upon being told, your doctor will likely consider referring you for a sleep study, and while they’ll be able to advise you on the options… Read More
Subscribing to the Remologie Sleep Club
Posted by David L. Hebert - June 18, 2021
Putting Therapy in Perspective On a rational level, I know that Obstructive Sleep Apnea can be debilitating, because I’ve experienced it. And while I’ve noticed a remarkable improvement with a wide number of symptoms since I began CPAP therapy three years ago, I realize now that I have not been taking my therapy as seriously… Read More
What to Consider When Buying a New Mattress
Posted by Dufresne Furniture and Appliances - June 1, 2021
Investing in a quality mattress is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your sleep and achieve a healthier lifestyle. Many people, however, are spending night after night on the wrong mattress or one that’s past its prime. If you can relate to any of the following points, it could be… Read More
The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Supplement
Posted by Paul Landini - May 15, 2021
Testosterone-boosters, fat-burners, nootropics — supplement stores are filled with an overwhelming amount of powders and pills that promise to transform our bodies and minds. Of course the majority of these products don’t do a thing. The supplement industry is a notoriously under-regulated Wild West where the end user (that’s you and me) is the mark. But… Read More
The Importance of Hydration for a Good Night’s Sleep
Posted by Jessica Penner - April 30, 2021
Out of the many techniques you can use to get a better night’s sleep, you have to start somewhere. You have to choose one and build on that. So start with an easy one! I’m happy to suggest one very SIMPLE thing you can do quite easily: drink more water! Sleep and hydration are intimately… Read More
Preventing Condensation in CPAP Tubing
Posted by David L. Hebert - April 15, 2021
Possibly the most common issue CPAP users face is the challenge of dealing with condensation. Any time the room temperature is cooler than the air travelling from the humidification chamber to your mask, the temperature difference can cause water droplets to collect inside the hose. This is commonly known as “rainout,” and it is a… Read More
How Your Lifestyle and Daily Habits Affect Sleep Apnea
Posted by Dr. Michael Breus - December 31, 2020
Talking about lifestyle and sleep apnea is really a two-part discussion. The lifestyle choices we make can affect risk for sleep apnea, how the sleep disorder progresses, and how well we respond to treatment. And sleep apnea itself has a powerful impact on daily living. Sleep apnea: Deprives us of sound, restful, restorative sleep Depletes… Read More
Insomnia: Are Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Really the Answer?
Posted by Dr. Shelby Harris - December 15, 2020
Insomnia is extremely prevalent, more now than ever before. Nearly 50% of people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or awakening too early, and upwards of 15% of people have chronic insomnia – multiple days per week for weeks on end! And now, with COVID stressors, and the various restrictions it leads to, we’re having… Read More