Sleep Disorders

The problem is that, when you sleep in excess of 9 hours or so, you wind up getting too much "light" sleep and not enough "deep" sleep. That's why you feel groggy after waking up.

Oversleeping can actually be harmful to you health. See the related link for a great article that goes into more detail.

It's not! Example: If you normally get up at 9am and you get up one day at 6am. Your body is all relaxed and prepared for another three hours of sleep and stays relaxed. So it's not comforter it's just your body clock doing its job! :)

If properly maintained and treated, a cpap machine can last a long long time. Most insurance companies will cover a new cpap machine every 5 years. If your insurance covers it, you should get a new one then even if yours is still working, because the technology and features are constantly improving.

rem sleep or paradoxical sleep

The body's temperature LOWERS slightly during sleep. Actually, body temperature goes down at night generally speaking. The body is able to regulate body temperature between 96.8 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. (When temperature goes outside of these bounds, it is not because of healthy body functioning -- it means you are sick or have hypo- or hyperthermia from environmental conditions.)

To begin with, the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain is like the body's internal clock. The suprachiasmatic nucleus reacts to changes in light. So when it's nighttime, certain things happen in the body, including a lowering of body temperature. Apparently, body temperature reaches a low at around 5:00 a.m.

Also, there are other more obvious reasons that the body's temperature lowers during sleep. When we are sleeping, our metabolism slows down, and we burn less energy. Also, our heart rate and circulation slows. In general, many of the body's functions slow down; you don't need them as much during sleep as you do when awake. This contributes to a lowering of body temperature. Also, the body is basically still (not moving) during sleep. This also contributes (although only minimally) to a lowering of body temperature.

Some animals do this to the extreme and can go into a state of torpor in which their body temperature drops to phenomenally low levels. Their heart rates also drop to levels that would kill animals that didn't have the ability to go into torpor. Humans go into torpor during sleep but only very minimally -- nothing even close to some other animals.

Diet is one factor that can prevent symptoms of RLS. A helpful diet will include an adequate intake of iron and the B vitamins, especially B12 and folic acid.

PHHHT serously!! we need a sleep cuz we bein tired!

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This happens to me too. Does it hurt to take in deep breaths? Does it get better after you walk around a little and take in deep breaths for a little while?

The average sleep time is 8 hours, but everyone is different some people need seven some need 12. You can find out how many hours you need by testing different amounts of sleep and your ability to function normally.

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They occur during REM sleep, usually in the second half of the night

I frequently wonder if some of the people I meet have done just this.

If you see a blue mole anywhere on your body you should have it checked. A mole that is blue, brown or black could be a sign of cancer and should be addressed immediately.

your body needs energy and it is shut down Dur!

warm milk contains a protein called tryptophan, which is the same protein in turkey that makes you sleepy. Also, warm beverages are thought to be comforting, thus providing a psychological calming effect. Many people put vanilla extract (which contains alcohol) in their warm milk which also has a sedative effect.

Assuming you are using it for obstructive sleep apnea, yes, and it may help by allowing deep breathing during sleep to aerate your lower lung lobes to make clearing the sputum easier. Use of guaifenesin (it is in Robitussin brand and generic versions of over the counter expectorant cough medicines and Mucinex) will help loosen secretions, too. Ask your pharmacist for recommendations.

If it is uncomfortable to use the CPAP machine, ask your health care professional if you should temporarily change the settings to make it still effective but more comfortable while your lungs and bronchial tubes are inflamed and irritated from the virus. Also contact them if your delivery system (full mask or nasal only) makes cough, sneezes, or runny nose a problem, there may be another delivery method that you could use during the worst of these symptoms. Keep the unit clean as you have been instructed for regular use.

If you are using the CPAP for reasons other than OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) then get advice from the ordering physician about its use during the flu in your individual situation.

[CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.]

Sleep Medicine Physician

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nothing other than try again A glass of warm milk will help.

Very common. Can't sleep at night and all you wanna do is sleep during the day. It may subside for a while then look out no sleep near the end again. Your body is getting ready for sleepless nights once baby is born. Enjoy! Wierd dreams are very common too.

Most CPAP machines have a feature built into them that beeps to let the user know there is an air leak. This can be something simple such as a mask that is not well seated or sealed. It could also be a tear in the hose that is leaking air. A kink in the hose that is preventing the air from passing may also cause this. Start there. If you continue to have problems, contact your therapy provider or physician to trouble shoot further causes.

Talking in ur sleep is noe a sign of stress. You r probably just tired or worried about something so u say it aloud because I don't want to say it aloud

Snoring is caused when a flap of skin in the throat closes the windpipe. When a person breathes in and out, it makes that flap move. That makes noise. That is snoring. Try holding your lips together and slightly pushed out. Then breathe out. If you make a noise, that is the same principle. When some people turn on their side, that flap of skin falls out of the way and the person breathes normally. Some people require surgery to reduce the size of that skin. Others require c-pap machines to blow air in their throats to keep them from snoring. Some people have their breathing muscles get so exhausted from trying to push that flap of skin aside that they stop breathing. Their snoring kills them.

Anaesthesia awareness. It is a very very rare occurrence.