Sleep disorder such as apnea is defined as a cessation of airflow for longer than 10 seconds. Sleep apnea may result from central nervous system causes and/or peripheral airway obstruction. Obtructive sleep apnea occurs when there are 30 or more episodes of no airflow through mouth and nose for at least 10 seconds despite respiratory… Read More »
It is not uncommon to suffer from a sleep disorder, however, many people who suffer from sleep disorders do little about it because they don’t think it is a big deal. But consistent lack of sleep can cause anxiety and depression. That is why it is important to consider trying various treatments for these conditions.… Read More »
More than 10{0ad59209ba3ce7f48e71d4a0dc628eee9b107ea7079661ded2b3bda89b047a8b} of high school seniors have started taking Vicodin for reasons other than reducing pain. Opioids and other pain killers used as the doctor has prescribed are supposedly not dangerous according to some well-established medical groups; but if this is the case, why are so many people addicted to them? Once a patient… Read More »
The actual root of panic attacks is still not completely comprehended but what is understood is that it can happen to any person, without any reason, indiscriminate of their age meaning a happy and healthy person stands the same chance of experiencing such an attack as someone who is depressed and unhealthy. An episode of… Read More »
If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, chances are that you will be given an option of different treatments. These treatments may include anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medication and therapy. There are pros and cons to all of these types of anxiety treatments. Here is a run-down of what to expect with each: Anti-Depressants Today,… Read More »
The human body is a most wonderful creation, verging on what can only be term as pure magic in the way it functions and operates on a daily. There are literally a million and one roles going on at any one moment, functions that are totally necessary enabling us to do things from the simplest… Read More »
The treatments for sleep disorders today can be generally grouped into three categories: behavioral or psychotherapeutic treatments, sleep medications or drugs and treatments that don’t fit into the other two categories. The excessive sleep disorder narcolepsy will cause most patients to have unexpected periods of sleep throughout the day for as little as a few… Read More »