YOU'RE
NOT ALONE!
Studies
indicate that over 40% of
middle-aged men and almost 30%
of middle aged women snore.
Adding insult to injury, these numbers increase with increasing
age! It
has been estimated that almost 8 Million Canadians Snore! - You're
Not Alone!
Often,
snoring can be associated with "Breath-Holding"
while you sleep; a medical condition referred to as "Sleep Apnea".
You may have someone in your family that stops breathing
temporarily while they're asleep. Typically, they awaken suddenly and
with a loud gasp, only long enough to begin breathing again and then
resume their snoring symphony.
This scenario is repeated many times throughout the night.
These short and incomplete arousals
cause "Fragmented Sleep" and "Sleep
Deprivation"
and are associated with many symptoms. The
"Breath-holding" causes a reduction of blood oxygen level
leading to other symptoms, some of which are life threatening.
Overall, these symptoms include: Excess
daytime tiredness, Morning headaches, Poor concentration, Depression,
Mood swings, High blood pressure, Weight gain, Heart failure, Angina,
and Stroke.
As
a bed-partner, subjected to constant snoring and arousals, your sleep
will also be affected, leaving you with symptoms similar to those of a
snorer with "Fragmented Sleep". Although snoring is
known to be a major cause of marital discord, the effect that living
with a snorer can have on your personal well being and health should be
a major area of concern.
When
Snoring or Sleep Apnea are effectively treated, everyone wins. A
simple consultation can set you and your bed-partner on the path to
refreshing, undisturbed, restful sleep.
