Ten Things You Need To Know About Sleep Apnea

Ten Things You Need To Know About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea occurs when you go to sleep. The muscles of the throat collapse and the movement of air is obstructed. If this lasts for ten or more seconds and occurs more than five times an hour, it is sleep apnea. Estimates are that over 18 million Americans have this...
PTSD and Sleep Disorders Often Go Together

PTSD and Sleep Disorders Often Go Together

John, a 25-year-old combat veteran of Afghanistan, was sent to me for sleep apnea by the local VA hospital.  He was somewhat withdrawn and unemotional.  As we spoke, I discovered that he had severe insomnia and recurrent nightmares.  He was becoming progressively more...
A Good Night’s Sleep

A Good Night’s Sleep

By Robert Rosenberg, DO What you need to know to get a good night’s sleep: We know that 30% of the American population is sleeping less than six and one-half hours a night.  We also know that 15% of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia.  So what can we do to improve...