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janetmuniz - who has written 12 posts on Sleep – Sleep Apnea Disorders Health Issues News & Articles by HealthTree.
New Product for People Who Snore
For those who have sleep apnea or who snore, a new product has just been introduced to the public: SnoreSling.
SnoreSling uses lightweight, breathable material that slings the head and chin, possibly more comfortably than the plastic mask of a CPAP machine.
Take it from one who knows: the mask and tubing of a CPAP machine can [...]
Swaddling for Uninterrupted Sleep
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
How about this as a remedy for a baby’s uninterrupted sleep: swaddling clothes.
It’s an ancient one, really, dating back to biblical times. Native Americans are known for it, too.
Swaddling – wrapping an infant tightly in a blanket to promote sleep – is making a comeback, as several new children’s wear companies are now offering high-tech [...]
Polyphasic Sleep
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Sometimes when I want to crank my brain power up to high, I’ll change my work schedule. For instance, I’m definitely a morning person. But if I’m in a creative rut, I’ll take a project that requires me to work at night. Even overnight.
It’s a risk I’m willing to take, for a short amount of [...]
Rest in peace, Michael
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Today, Michael Jackson is laid to rest after his untimely death on June 25, 2009.
I, for one, hope he can rest in peace. His magnificent career as an entertainer earned him the title of King of Pop – in fact, his innovation and creativity catapulted an entire industry to new heights.
I also hope the fact [...]
Sleep, Scents and Memory
Friday, July 3, 2009
In addition to writing about sleep, I also write about wellness for iHealthBlogs. While writing about the sense of smell and memory, I came across an article about how scents can improve memory during a good night’s sleep.
Not only can scent help to improve memory, but Robert Stickgold, a Harvard University psychiatrist interviewed in the [...]
Blue light as a sleep aid
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Recently I was reading an article from United Press International about the findings of a study conducted by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) exploring the effect of blue light on a person’s circadian rhythms, and how it relates to better sleep.
RPI is located in Troy, NY. I used to live in that area. Guess I was [...]
Vivid Dreaming
Friday, June 26, 2009
Earlier in my career, I won a creative award for a television promotion spot I wrote and produced for WPIX-TV in New York, New York. It advertises a special set of sci-fi movies airing in primetime during the month of October. The copy went something like this:
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“Last night, I had [...]
Take a Nap
Friday, June 19, 2009
We’ve all heard it before: naps can help those who have trouble sleeping at night to feel refreshed and more rested during the day.
Yet a recent article on Medical News Today sings the praises of naps for helping you solve everyday problems more creatively.
How do you like that?
According to the article, researchers at the University [...]
CPAP Masks
Friday, June 12, 2009
I have sleep apnea and I treat it with the help of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine.
It’s brilliant, really. The machine forces air into your nose to keep the airway open during sleep. Your doctor actually “prescribes” the amount of pressure for you, based on the data gathered from your sleep study.
Of course, [...]
Exercise a Natural and Effective Sleep Aide
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The expression, “sleep like a baby” must have been created by someone who exercises.
Really. I mean, just yesterday I spent several hours gardening – planting, watering, weeding, cleaning up. And I enjoyed a great night’s sleep. At least I thought so when I awoke this morning, refreshed and ready to go!
Engaging in physical activity is [...]
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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