National Sleep Awareness Week – March 10th to 16th

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach March 10th – 16th will be celebrated as National Sleep Awareness Week. The focus of National Sleep Awareness Week is to raise concerns and awareness about sleep. Beginning with the all-important...

Inspire Community Health Talk

A New FDA-Approved Therapy for People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Valley Sleep Center is proud to offer Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation therapy, a new FDA-Approved treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot wear a CPAP. Inspire works from inside...

Can Sleep Deprivation Lead to Mental Illness?

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach How much sleep does a person need? This is one question over which experts remain divided. Some people may need 6-7 hours of sleep while others might need 8-9 hours – different factors can influence...

Do I Really Need 8 Hours of Continuous Sleep?

  By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT – Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach Sleep is fundamental to good physical and mental health. When you are rested sufficiently, the body and brain are energized and you tend to be sharp, focused, and more productive. However, a...

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These 3 Common Sleep Aids Actually Do More Harm Than Good!

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach (Phoenix, AZ) February 6, 2019 –  If you dread going to bed at night because you know you’ll spend more time tossing and turning than actually sleeping, you are not alone. According to the National...
What is Sleep Paralysis? Your Worries Explained

What is Sleep Paralysis? Your Worries Explained

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT – Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach Sleep paralysis is a relatively common sleep-associated experience. It is characterized by a temporary inability to move or speak either while waking up or falling asleep. During the dream...

7 of the Best Drug-Free Products to Stop Snoring and Get Your Love Life Back On Track

  (Phoenix, AZ) January 21, 2019 – If snoring is affecting your love life, you are not alone. Snoring is such a problem for some couples that almost 30% of people who sleep with a snorer have taken to sleeping in separate rooms! “Snoring can definitely affect...
6 Lifestyle Changes to Help You Sleep Better in The New Year (And Every Year!)

6 Lifestyle Changes to Help You Sleep Better in The New Year (And Every Year!)

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator|Sleep Coach I would love nothing more than for people to make a resolution about adopting healthy lifestyle changes to sleep better. Good sleep is a blessing. Unfortunately, with most lifestyles people lead...
When to Seek Professional Help for Your Shift Work Sleep Disorder

When to Seek Professional Help for Your Shift Work Sleep Disorder

By: Lauri Leadley, CCSH, RPSGT- Clinical Sleep Educator, Sleep Coach Shift work disorder is one of the outcomes of a 24/7 work culture. And while traditionally, shift work has mostly been associated with professional sectors such as industrial workers, law...