Diabetes Not Only Caused By Excessive Ingestion Of Sugar

Diabetes Not Only Caused By Excessive Ingestion Of Sugar    

Among These Are Undiagnosed Or Untreated Sleep Apnea, Frequent Use Of Mouthwash And Long-Term Use Of Certain Medications    

Diabetes occurs when blood sugar is higher than usual. Its main cause is the excess ingestion of sugary and processed food. However, there are other things that also cause that have little to do with food. According to studies, having a sexually transmitted infection can increase the risk of diabetes. Also, using mouthwash more than twice a day can kill bacteria that helps protecting against diabetes. Researchers also have shown that undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea can trigger both type 1 and 2 diabetes because it is linked with insulin resistance. Long-term use of medications for inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, asthma or arthritis is based on steroids, which can cause diabetes, increasing sugar levels. Check all the things that can increase the risk of diabetes. Click here for more details.

 

Preventing Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy

Preventing Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy    

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Related To Excessive Weight Gain In Pregnant Women    

Sleep apnea in pregnancy is quite common and can affect more than 25 percent of pregnant mothers in the third trimester. A study has linked sleep apnea during pregnancy with gestational diabetes and pretension. There is a higher risk if the pregnant woman is overweight, or there is excessive weight during pregnancy. Lack of sleep and sleep habits during pregnancy are related to weight gain. It is also important to maintain a comfortable sleeping position to avoid obstructive sleep apnea, which can be, in the case of pregnant women, lying on their side. This position also lessens the pressure of the baby on the organs. More Information click here.

 

These Android Apps Can Identify When You Are Snoring, And Many Other Functions

These Android Apps Can Identify When You Are Snoring, And Many Other Functions    

Useful For Snorers Who Don’t Know They Suffer From Sleep Apnea    

Sleep apnea can be difficult to diagnose when the sufferer is single or sleeps alone – there is no partner to tell him that he is snoring. However, there are android apps that can analyze the sound when sleeping and are smart enough to determine when the patient is snoring. The phone must be located near the sleeper or near the pillow. Some of them offer much more: they can differentiate between snoring, sleep talk, and background noises, identify when the sleeper must be in REM sleep or in the other sleep phases, shows a graph with the evolution of sleep, snoring patterns, frequency, and intensity, and even interface with sleep trackers such as Android Wear and pebble. Additional details click here.

 

Breathing Through The Mouth Is The Main Cause For Snoring

Breathing Through The Mouth Is The Main Cause For Snoring    

A Nasal Obstruction Or A Receding Jaw May Be Forcing The Air Through The Mouth    

Snoring can be prevented with the following advice. The first one is to close the mouth while breathing. Our bodies are designed to breathe through the nose, not through the mouth. The nasal cavity filters and moistens the air going into the lungs. The most common cause of snoring is breathing through the nose. If you feel that the nose is closed, there are saltwater sprays that will wash the nasal cavity, and antihistamines will open them if they are closed due to nasal congestion. Another cause for an obstructed nose may be a deviated nasal septum, which requires a visit to the specialist. Also, a receding jaw can be the cause of snoring, since the tongue tends to fall back and obstruct the airway. Check all the advice for preventing snoring. Click here for more information.

 

Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children

Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children    

Severe Cases May Require Tonsil Or Adenoid Surgery    

Sleep apnea is more common in adults, but it is also present in children. These can be caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which block the upper airways. If the cases are severe, it might require tonsil or adenoid surgery. Mild cases show only s snoring, while severe cases can affect oxygen saturation levels in the blood caused by interruptions in sleep. According to specialists, obstructive sleep apnea cases in children are increasing and can be due to childhood obesity. However, it is difficult to identify when the cases are mild or severe without a detailed diagnosis. More details click here.

 

New Wearable Device Prevents Snoring, App Identifies Snoring Sound

New Wearable Device Prevents Snoring, App Identifies Snoring Sound    

Positional Snorers Reduce Snoring Sound From 22% To 4% Of Total Sleep Time    

New wearable device buzzes if the user is sleeping on his back while snoring. It works with a smartphone app that monitors snoring, filtering it from other background noises, recording every snore sound, analyzing patterns and sounds related to obstructive sleep apnea, and can also generate reports and trends on snoring. This helps positional snorers, reducing snoring tome from 22% to 4% of total sleep time. Developers found a high correlation between specific snoring sounds and sleep apnea. Additional info click here.

 

Overfat Category Defines Fat Location In Obese People, Better Than BMI

Overfat Category Defines Fat Location In Obese People, Better Than BMI    

If Fat Is Around The Belly It Might Result In High Cholesterol, Sleep Apnea, And High Blood Pressure    

The Body-Mass Index determines if a person is overweight (BMI between 25 and 29.9) or obese (BMI greater than 30). However, according to specialists, BMI misses half of the persons who still have a dangerous amount of fat, such as the beer belly, and also does not identify body weight associated with fat, muscle or water. Also, BMI misses the amount of fat and where it is concentrated. If the fat is concentrated at the belly, it wraps around d the organs, the liver turns it into cholesterol, and the arteries harden. This results in heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and asthma, and increases the risk of heart attack, diabetes, and stroke. This new category called overfat. Learn how to identify it. Click here for more details.

 

Sleeping On The Back Can Lead To Sleep Apnea And Back Pain

Sleeping On The Back Can Lead To Sleep Apnea And Back Pain    

The Side Position Will Lower The Risk Of Acid Reflux    

The sleeping position affects acid reflux, snoring and back and neck pain, among others. Sleeping on the side lowers the risk of acid reflux, but since the stomach is an asymmetric organ, it is better to sleep on the left side rather than on the right side. However, this position can affect the hip, so it’s suggested to sleep partially on the front, partially on the side. Also, sleeping on the back is not recommended, because it relaxed the tongue backward, resulting in snoring and sleep apnea, affects the natural curve of the spine, and the position of the pillow can be too high, leading to back pain and neck pain. More Information click here.

 

Nocturnal Epilepsy Can Be Caused By Unusual Brain Development And Low Oxygen In The Brain

Nocturnal Epilepsy Can Be Caused By Unusual Brain Development And Low Oxygen In The Brain    

Some Of The Symptoms Include Headaches And Muscle Strain    

Nocturnal epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in brain cells. In this case, it is a seizure that occurs at sleep and can be identified by certain symptoms. Some of these are waking up with headaches, muscle strain, bedwetting, and excess fatigue, among others. The cause can be unusual brain development, head injury, brain low, and low levels of oxygen, similar to sleep apnea. Additional details click here.

 

Hearing Loss Can Be Caused By Sleep Apnea, Smoking, And Iron Deficiency

Hearing Loss Can Be Caused By Sleep Apnea, Smoking, And Iron Deficiency    

Snoring May Decrease The Ability To Understand Group Conversations    

Hearing loss is usually associated with age and with exposure to loud noise during a prolonged time. However, there are unusual causes, such as smoking, due to reduced blood circulation in the ear’s structures, and iron deficiency, which can impair the inner ear. Another cause is sleep apnea, which, according to specialists, increases the risk of hearing loss, making it difficult to hear in noisy places or group conversations. Other causes are the sound of the hairdryer, and painkillers, among others. Click here for more information.