Sleep Apnea

The latest articles related to Sleep Apnea

Treatment for depression – Alternative treatment methods

Bright light therapy A meta-analysis of bright light therapy commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association found it to be more effective than placebo—usually dim light—for both seasonal affective disorder and for nonseasonal depression, with effect sizes similar to those for conventional antidepressants. For non-seasonal depression, adding light therapy to the standard antidepressant treatment was not [...]

Health effects of tea – Potential benefits

Anti-cancer properties An article in ”New Scientist” magazine mentions that numerous studies suggest that green tea protects against a range of cancers, including lung, prostate and breast cancer. The reason cited is the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), according to Hirofumi Tachibana’s team at Kyushu University. Their research showed that growth of human lung cancer cells [...]

Sleep apnea – Classification

Obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common category of sleep-disordered breathing. The muscle tone of the body ordinarily relaxes during sleep, and at the level of the throat the human airway is composed of collapsible walls of soft tissue which can obstruct breathing during sleep. Mild occasional sleep apnea, such as [...]

Invasiveness of surgical procedures – Non-invasive procedure

A medical procedure is strictly defined as ”non-invasive” when no break in the skin is created and there is no contact with the mucosa, or skin break, or internal body cavity beyond a natural or artificial body orifice. For example deep palpation and percussion is non-invasive but a rectal examination is invasive. Similarly, examination of [...]

Buteyko method – The Method

Although variations exist among teachers of the technique in different countries, the three core principles of Buteyko remain the same: Reduced breathing, nasal breathing and relaxation. Reduced Breathing Exercises The core Buteyko exercises involve breath control; consciously reducing either breathing rate or breathing volume. Many teachers refer to Buteyko as ‘breathing retraining’ and compare the [...]

Sleep deprivation – Physiological effects

Generally, lack of sleep may result in: * aching muscles * dizziness and nausea * dry mouth * hallucinations * hand tremors * headaches * increased blood pressure * increased risk of diabetes * increased risk of fibromyalgia * irritability * memory lapses or loss * nystagmus (rapid involuntary rhythmic eye movement) * obesity * [...]

Mirtazapine – Indications

Clinical Mirtazapine’s primary use is the treatment of major depressive disorder. Mirtazapine has been found to be useful in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, diminished appetite and associated weight loss,, and itching as well, and it may [...]

Insomnia – Classification

Types of insomnia Although there are several different degrees of insomnia, three types of insomnia have been clearly identified: transient, acute, and chronic. #[http://www.code-xpert.com/getcode.html?prm=icd9cm:307.41|Transient insomnia] lasts for less than a week. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, severe depression, or by stress. Its [...]

Angela Martin – Character history

In addition to heading the accounting department, Angela is also the office safety officer and (former) head of the Party Planning Committee. She is a constant source of complaints to Human Resources, although she “redacts” those lodged against Dwight Schrute at the onset of their secret romance. Angela lives with several cats, adores posters of [...]

Chinese Medicine and Insomnia

Insomnia

Chinese medicine has been in constant practice for over 5,000 years. It has withstood the test of time. Western medical practitioners have only recently been even remotely interested in the concepts of Chinese medicine, but they are beginning to recognize it now as viable medicine.

Winning the Battle Against Obesity

why stress causes obesity

While global obesity still remains a resolute problem, a major health concern in America is winning the battle against obesity. For an increasing amount of Americans today, obesity is the number one health problem.

Sleep Apnea and Its Effects on Driver Performance

sleep disorder stress

With all the attention usually given to driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, most drivers neglect to pay attention to another potentially deadly threat: sleep deprivation. While many factors such as stress, side effects from medication or excitement may cause sleep deprivation, it could be due to a potentially more serious disorder called sleep apnea.

Page 1 of 512345»








Go To Top »