May 16, 2020 | Sleep and health, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Therapy, Uncategorized
What is Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea? A common, go-to sleeping position is on the back. Although seemingly comfortable, this routine position can cause a sleep disorder called positional obstructive sleep apnea. Depending on the sleeping position, breathing...
Feb 1, 2019 | Sleep Disorder
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...
Jan 2, 2019 | 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...
Nov 30, 2017 | Depression, Sleep and Mental Health, Sleep and weather, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that can cause depression, extreme fatigue, and mood swings. SAD was originally recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in the late 1990s and affects 4 to 6 percent of people. For people with SAD, their...
Nov 13, 2017 | Insomnia, Sleep & Memory, Sleep and health, Sleep and Mental Health, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts, Sleep tips
Getting enough sleep is as important as clean air and plenty of food and water to our health and well-being. You need adequate sleep nightly to remain mentally sharp. Continued sleep deprivation and untreated sleep disorders can cause problems with memory, learning,...
Oct 30, 2017 | Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts
You’ve heard of sleepwalking, sleep talking, and snoring disturbing sleep, but have you ever heard of sleep groaning? Are you keeping your partner up at night because you have been making odd groaning sounds while you sleep? If so, you may have a sleep disorder known...
