A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the single most important weapon against sleep apnea. But it can also be difficult to use and get used to. Your mask and machine can make it hard to get a quality night’s...
At first thought, it doesn’t seem possible that the way we breathe can have a huge impact on our health. In reality, the way you breathe affects virtually every part of the mouth, specifically, mouth breathing can be very damaging to...
Not All Breathing is Created Equal As humans, we’re fortunate to have two different methods of respiration: through the nose, or through the mouth. However, most people are unaware that we’re designed to breathe through our noses in all but...
Shift work is demanding – and working the night shift is more common than many think. Up to 20 percent of workers work either all night shifts or rotating day and night shifts, according to recent research. Over time, some may develop...
Breathwork was recently proven to be just as effective as meditation for stress reduction and management. Believe it or not, humming is considered to be a functional breathing technique that helps us relax, wind down, or re-center. How, exactly, is humming good...
The demands and obligations of being a student quickly lead to a full plate. With a seemingly endless list of “to-do’s,” sleep often falls by the wayside. In fact, a University of Alabama study revealed that 60 percent of college students are...
Our bodies require different amounts of sleep at different points throughout our lives. By the time we reach adulthood, most of us need between seven and nine hours each night. That said, many people fall short of meeting these requirements....
If you suffer from sleep apnea, proper treatment is crucial. Without it, the risk of health problems such as hypertension, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, and obesity rise. That’s why you have to follow through with the treatment plan given to...
Picture this: you jolt awake, your alarm is blaring, you still feel tired, and you’re desperate for a sip of coffee or water. Waking up with a dry mouth is no fun. The good news is that you don’t have...
We’re all familiar with the dreaded, repetitive, and irritating sound of snoring. Whether you snore or your partner is the culprit, it fragments your sleep, leaving you restless for the day ahead. Mouth breathing while sleeping is the top cause...
