My Life and Sleep Apnea

If you had a bad night and couldn’t sleep at all, then a bad day when you were drowsy would follow. It is a miserable feeling when you don’t get enough sleep. Every little thing that you do during the day seems to take all of your energy (what little you have left!). This happens to most folks at one time or another, but if you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, it probably occurs every day. It is challenging to be productive if your energy is sapped, and that is exactly what happens after a night of waking every few minutes because the apnea is choking you. It can also cause emotional problems such as depression and physical illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.   Sleep apnea is caused by blockage in the back of the throat due to loose tissue or an enlarged tongue. Another type of sleep apnea called central sleep apnea causes you to wake every few minutes but isn’t due to blockage in the throat. This type of apnea doesn’t occur as much as obstructive sleep...

Energy or the lack of it seems to be a major problem with just about everybody over the age of 50, maybe even 40. This has really become a hot issue due to the fact that the population as a whole is getting older.   As we get older it our vim and vigor don’t last too long, and that is understandable because of natural causes and some things that we bring on our own like not eating right and forgetting about exercising.   Another energy zapper is lack of sleep or lack of quality sleep.   As you probably know, sleep apnea is one of the biggest sleep problems. A night’s sleep can be divided into five stages, each one important. Sleep apnea can interrupt probably the most vital stage of sleep, rapid eye movement (REM). During this stage, the body’s muscles are rejuvenated, and the brain is active,  which helps with memory and other functions. These factors can certainly help drain any energy that you may have. What can you do about a lack of energy due to sleep...