Comments for MySleepApnea.Org http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com Informative articles on sleep apnea, products and treatment for sleep apnea. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:27:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Is your mind on a racetrack? by Have You Checked Your GABA Levels Recently? | Dr. Steven Y. Park - Information on How You Can Breathe Better, Sleep Better, and Live Better http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/is-your-mind-on-a-racetrack/#comment-92 Have You Checked Your GABA Levels Recently? | Dr. Steven Y. Park - Information on How You Can Breathe Better, Sleep Better, and Live Better Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:27:36 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=346#comment-92 [...] One of the more recent studies was published in the 11/08 issue of Sleep (a summary can be seen here). Chronic insomniacs were found to have 30% less GABA activity in their brains. This finding [...] [...] One of the more recent studies was published in the 11/08 issue of Sleep (a summary can be seen here). Chronic insomniacs were found to have 30% less GABA activity in their brains. This finding [...]

]]> Comment on Is your mind on a racetrack? by drstevenpark http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/is-your-mind-on-a-racetrack/#comment-91 drstevenpark Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:49:39 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=346#comment-91 Interestingly, a study showed that yoga increases GABA levels in the brain (http://www.physorg.com/news98980887.html). Chronic insomnia is not only linked with depression, but also an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. But all of these are linked with obstructive sleep apnea. There are many studies linking stress to low levels of GABA. One in particular is post-traumatic stress disorder. Stress from not sleeping well for any reason can also lower your GABA levels. Anything to calm and relax your nervous system will raise your GABA levels. So in effect, having low GABA levels is not what causes insomnia. There's something else that causes both insomnia and low GABA levels. http://www.doctorstevenpark.com Interestingly, a study showed that yoga increases GABA levels in the brain (http://www.physorg.com/news98980887.html).

Chronic insomnia is not only linked with depression, but also an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. But all of these are linked with obstructive sleep apnea.

There are many studies linking stress to low levels of GABA. One in particular is post-traumatic stress disorder. Stress from not sleeping well for any reason can also lower your GABA levels. Anything to calm and relax your nervous system will raise your GABA levels. So in effect, having low GABA levels is not what causes insomnia. There’s something else that causes both insomnia and low GABA levels.

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]]> Comment on Sleep Apnea and Brain Damage by drstevenpark http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/sleep-apnea-and-brain-damage/#comment-90 drstevenpark Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:35:00 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=354#comment-90 There are lots of other studies suggesting brain injury due to sleep apnea. One study showed a much higher incidence of lacunar infarcts in sleep apnea patients. Rats with the Alzheimer-like gene subjected to chronic hypoxia had autopsy results that were similar to the scar tissue seen in humans with Alzheimer's. It's clear that untreated obstructive sleep apnea leads to brain damage and memory loss. But it doesn't happen overnight. It's been there years before diagnosis. And most people (80-90%) are never diagnosed. Maybe this is a very sensitive subject, but could untreated sleep apnea be a major reason for Alzheimer's? http://www.doctorstevenpark.com There are lots of other studies suggesting brain injury due to sleep apnea. One study showed a much higher incidence of lacunar infarcts in sleep apnea patients. Rats with the Alzheimer-like gene subjected to chronic hypoxia had autopsy results that were similar to the scar tissue seen in humans with Alzheimer’s.

It’s clear that untreated obstructive sleep apnea leads to brain damage and memory loss. But it doesn’t happen overnight. It’s been there years before diagnosis. And most people (80-90%) are never diagnosed. Maybe this is a very sensitive subject, but could untreated sleep apnea be a major reason for Alzheimer’s?

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]]> Comment on Sleep the gentle tyrant: It can be delayed but not defeated by Sleep Hyperhidrosis: Sweating It Out At Night | Excessive Sweating Remedy http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/sleep-the-gentle-tyrant-it-can-be-delayed-but-not-defeated/#comment-69 Sleep Hyperhidrosis: Sweating It Out At Night | Excessive Sweating Remedy Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:04:28 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-69 [...] Sleep the gentle tyrant: It can be delayed but not defeated … [...] [...] Sleep the gentle tyrant: It can be delayed but not defeated … [...]

]]> Comment on Bad Habits are Hard to Break: Whats Your Sleep Hygiene? by Alternative Treatments To Lessen The Effect Of Sleep Disorders! http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/bad-habits-are-hard-to-break-what-your-sleep-hygiene/#comment-54 Alternative Treatments To Lessen The Effect Of Sleep Disorders! Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:25:33 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=270#comment-54 [...] Bad Habits are Hard to Break: What Your Sleep Hygiene [...] [...] Bad Habits are Hard to Break: What Your Sleep Hygiene [...]

]]> Comment on Are You Getting Behind the Wheel; Half Awake? by Recent Links Tagged With "wheel" - JabberTags http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/are-you-getting-behind-the-wheel-half-awake/#comment-35 Recent Links Tagged With "wheel" - JabberTags Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:20:14 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=214#comment-35 Saved by Narutochik101 on Fri 26-12-2008 Are You Getting Behind the Wheel; Half Awake? Saved by hultdubai on Thu 18-12-2008 Saved by Narutochik101 on Fri 26-12-2008 Are You Getting Behind the Wheel; Half Awake? Saved by hultdubai on Thu 18-12-2008

]]> Comment on Video: A Man Falls Alseep While Driving… by stopsleepapnea http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/video-a-man-falls-alseep-while-driving/#comment-33 stopsleepapnea Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:47:05 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?page_id=118#comment-33 I've seen this before and it really bring home how dangerous sleep apnea is. There are millions of people driving who have no idea they are suffering from sleep apnea, including many, many truck drivers. It is important that something is done to <a href="http://www.stop-sleep-apnea.info" rel="nofollow">stop sleep apnea</a>. I’ve seen this before and it really bring home how dangerous sleep apnea is. There are millions of people driving who have no idea they are suffering from sleep apnea, including many, many truck drivers.

It is important that something is done to stop sleep apnea.

]]> Comment on Are You Getting Behind the Wheel; Half Awake? by stopsnoringonline http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/are-you-getting-behind-the-wheel-half-awake/#comment-31 stopsnoringonline Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:37:09 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=214#comment-31 Problem with sleep deprivation is after a while your mind tricks you into thinking that you are wide awake. You feel alert, even euphoric This is probably when crucial decisions like 'should I get behind the wheel or take a nap first?' are made No matter how great you feel, if you are sleep deprived, take a nap. It just makes sense Webmaster <a href="http://www.stop-snoring-online.com/" rel="nofollow">Stop Snoring Naturally</a> Problem with sleep deprivation is after a while your mind tricks you into thinking that you are wide awake. You feel alert, even euphoric
This is probably when crucial decisions like ’should I get behind the wheel or take a nap first?’ are made

No matter how great you feel, if you are sleep deprived, take a nap. It just makes sense

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]]> Comment on What are your daytime symptoms: Using words “Sleepy” & “Tired”… by grandmapeg http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/what-are-your-daytim-symptoms-using-words-sleepy-tired/#comment-28 grandmapeg Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:40:51 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=205#comment-28 How imprecise our use of language is. Thanks for the definitions. grandmapeg.wordpress.com How imprecise our use of language is. Thanks for the definitions. grandmapeg.wordpress.com

]]> Comment on The Dooms of Microsleep! by grandmapeg http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/the-dooms-of-microsleep/#comment-27 grandmapeg Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:35:13 +0000 http://cpapandmore.wordpress.com/?p=201#comment-27 Glad to find your blog. I'm doing research on sleep, so will share on mine too. Grandmapeg.wordpress.com Glad to find your blog. I’m doing research on sleep, so will share on mine too. Grandmapeg.wordpress.com

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