Any type of pain you experience is going to be uncomfortable and often difficult to deal with. If you suffer from constant pain, though, how do you find any relief? Whether you are suffering from neck pain or shoulder pain, it is important to understand how you can find relief from your pain. And it […]
As you get older your sleeping might decline and you may experience a lack of sleep caused by disruptions. Or you might just not be able to fall asleep at all. Either way you look at it, difficulty sleeping can take a toll on your health and well-being. Sleep experts state that small biological […]
If you suffer from debilitating headaches, neck or facial pain, these can be signs of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). Other signs and symptoms often include cracking, clicking or popping of your jaw upon opening or chewing, and sinus pain that is not responsive to antibiotics. Millions of men, women and children currently suffer […]
At the end of a long day the best feeling is sitting back, relaxing and drifting off into a deep sleep. However, what if you can’t fall asleep right away or at all? Or what if you wake up constantly throughout the night, or wa up exhausted? This is often due to sleep apnea, which […]
Added work in your schedule can often cause headaches due to stress. But what if those headaches are not related to your work and stress, but an underlying condition such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? By educating yourself on headaches and some of the causes and types, you can take better care and avoid […]
Sleep disorders can lead to heart attacks, hypertension and stroke, as well as other major illnesses and health complications. With as many as 70 million adults suffering from sleep disorders, insomnia and sleep apnea are the most common and familiar to Americans. These conditions can also significantly contribute to sleep deprivation, which can have a […]
Did you know that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is not the only option for treatment of sleep apnea? There is actually another option, that might work better for you. Many people are unable to use a CPAP machine for the treatment of their sleep apnea. This can be because it is uncomfortable or […]
Whether you are utilizing oral appliance therapy for the treatment of TMD or sleep apnea, it is important to understand there can be side effects associated with your treatment. As you know, many treatments have side effects and so does oral appliance therapy. However, that doesn’t mean you should avoid treatment or stop completely. All […]
Headaches seem like a common occurrence in most people and you’ve probably experienced one or a few at some point in your life. However, are you familiar with the different types of headaches that you can experience? To help you get a better understanding of the headache you might be experiencing, it is important to […]
As you know, if you quit smoking it will significantly improve your overall health–especially your lungs. But did you know that if you quit smoking you might also significantly improve your sleep? It’s true! There are many factors that influence how well you sleep each night, and smoking plays a major part in that. This […]