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Sleep Disorders
Did you know that at least a third
of adults are affected by sleep disorders? There are
more than 100 types of sleep disorders and the most
common are;
Insomnia, Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy,
Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement
Disorder.
There is a common symptom that these
sleep disorders share and that is sleep deprivation. A
night of quality deep sleep can do wonders for the
mind and body. It is essential for repairing and
restoration. Lack of sleep can often result in:
- Excessive tiredness and yawning
throughout the day.
- Poor concentration and lack of
motivation.
- Decreased productivity.
- Irritability.
- Susceptibility to viruses and
diseases.
- Inability to remember things.
- Tension and headaches.
Insomnia is the most common sleep
disorder and can be classified as transient,
intermittent, and chronic. Insomnia suffers generally
complain of:
- having difficulty falling asleep.
- having difficulty staying asleep.
- having difficulty going back to
sleep after waking up at night.
- feeling drowsy or tired on awakening
in the morning.
- feeling excessively tired or sleepy
during the day.
Unfortunately insomnia can affect us
all regardless of gender, age or race, it does not
discriminate. Thousands of accidents a year occur due
to falling asleep or loss of concentration, mainly
while driving or operating dangerous machinery. Its
total cost, in terms of illness, injuries, and
decreased quality of life is staggering.
Sleep apnea is a very serious and
potentially life-threatening sleep disorder.
Untreated, sufferers may stop breathing repeatedly
through their sleep, sometimes for a minute or longer.
The word 'apnea' is a Greek word meaning 'without
breath.'
The sufferer may experience gagging,
gasping, or choking which result in frequent
awakenings during the night.
Sleep apnea not only causes
sleep deprivation and poor
quality sleep, untreated it can cause psychological
and physical problems.
Although it affects more than 12
million adults, sleep apnea remains under-recognized
by doctors. However, sleep apnea is treatable with
high success.
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