If you’re one of the 18 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, you’re probably tired of feeling unrested and dealing with brain fog. Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts your ability to get a good night’s sleep, making it difficult for you to function throughout the day. While there are various types of breathing machines that can help relieve the symptoms, you might be looking for another way to promote rejuvenating sleep. In recent years, chiropractic care has become a popular treatment plan for obstructive sleep apnea patients. Today, the team at ApneaMed will explain how a chiropractor can help with sleep...

After a long and busy day, there are few things more appealing than hopping into your comfortable bed and getting a good night’s rest. But that dream is quickly squashed as soon as your partner with sleep apnea falls asleep and begins snoring loudly. No matter how hard you try to fall asleep, their gasps for air and snores keep you from drifting into a deep sleep — and before you know it, your alarm clock is going off. When your partner suffers from sleep apnea, it doesn’t just disrupt their sleep. It disrupts yours as well. If you’re not...

When you aren’t getting enough sleep or sleeping soundly, you may find yourself relying on caffeine to keep you alert throughout the day. But that can lead to a never-ending cycle where the caffeine keeps you lying awake at night, leaving you with little shuteye. Now when you throw sleep apnea into the mix, you might find yourself in an entirely different playing field.  The team at ApneaMed is here to explain the connection between sleep apnea and caffeine and provide tips to help you sleep more soundly during the night. The Truth About Sleep Apnea and Caffeine As a...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that can develop at any age. However, certain age groups face a higher risk of developing sleep apnea. When diagnosed, the individual’s age can play a factor in the recommended treatment options. Today, ApneaMed will walk you through how sleep apnea can impact individuals in various age groups. Children with Sleep Apnea As a parent, you may notice your child snoring from time to time — but in 2-3% of situations, that snoring could impact a more serious problem like sleep apnea. If your child snores regularly or is often gasping for air throughout...

A recent study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and American Transportation Research Institute showed that one in three truck drivers experiences sleep apnea symptoms. Not only does sleep apnea pose a serious risk while driving, it can lead to other health problems for drivers.  Truckers jobs are considered sedentary as they do need to sit for several hours a day. Many truckers are experiencing mental health symptoms due to extreme isolation and long hours on the road. We’ve compiled a list of six frequently linked health problems to truck drivers. Obesity  Truck drivers sit for hours on...