Tag Archives: sleep
Insomnia
The most common sleep disorder is insomnia. It affects 20% to 40% of adults each year. In fact, there are over 70 million Americans who experience wakefulness or the sleep disorder of insomnia. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. It is frustrating because the sufferer truly feels tired and wants to … Continue reading
Sleep Study
A sleep study is usually conducted to determine what, if any, specific sleep disorder you have. A patient is referred to a sleep study facility where a sleep tech will attach several electrodes on your head, behind your ears, below your shoulder and on your legs. This is done to monitor your pulse, snoring and … Continue reading
Do you suffer from Sleep Disorders?
Everyone has nights where they cannot sleep. However, there are a large number of people whose sleep patterns are so erratic that they are considered to have sleep disorders. It may become to the point of debilitation because it interferes with normal physical, emotional and mental functioning. For example, many suffering from sleep disorders will … Continue reading