“There are many treatments available for sleep apnea. A visit with your provider will be helpful in finding a solution that is best for your specific needs and concerns. Your treatment may or may not involve one of the following,” says Danielle Reysen, a supervisor at the Agnesian HealthCare Sleep Center. How is sleep apnea [...]
About Danielle Reysen
MBA, R. EEG T., RPSGT, RST
What is OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)?
“Obstructive sleep apnea is caused when the airway of a snoring person closes and he/she must wake up to resume breathing. This cycle may repeat hundreds of times during the night, resulting in severe daytime sleepiness. Knowing the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea is helpful. The next step would be to schedule an [...]
Check your sleep surroundings
Your five senses (touch, eye, sound, light, smell) make a difference in how well you sleep. Do a walk through your bedroom. Are you set up to appeal to your senses? ”Our environments have just as much to do with a restful night sleep as our bodies preparation for slumber,” says Danielle Reysen of the [...]
Keys to alleviate snoring
“Snoring can be bothersome to the person snoring and the person sleeping. While there are a few tips that might help, a visit to your provider is recommended to see if there might be medical reasons causing this symptom. In that case, additional testing might be beneficial,” according to Danielle Reysen, supervisor at the Agnesian [...]
Diet, Exercise, & Sleep
Fact. Those who get less sleep have a decreased metabolism and tend to eat to help stay awake. Many shift workers (primarily third shift) have weight issues because they are limited on the hours they can sleep, and when they are awake, they eat to keep themselves awake. “By getting more sleep and watching calorie/food [...]
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