Mom’s Need Their Sleep, Too!

28% of women over 30 snore. Most of these women are extremely embarrassed they do.    But there is much more to worry about if you snore than just embarrassment.

Does Your Snoring Make Your Bed Partner or Family Sick?

Snoring is not only affecting your sleep, but your bed partner and possibly you entire household, too.  In fact, every time your wife/husband has to wake you up to tell you to roll over and stop snoring, you’re interrupting their sleep.  The consequences of sleep deprivation often lead to serious health problems, including hypertension, stroke, diabetes, an increased risk for heart attacks and heart disease, depression and weight gain.

What are some telltale signs that you are not getting enough sleep?

• Loud snoring more than 4 times per week
• Being told you gasp for air during sleep
• Daytime drowsiness
• Waking with a headache
• A large neck – 17in+ in men, 16in+ in women
• High blood pressure

If you are snoring on your back, try a positional sleep device.  Sew a pocket in the back of a sleep t-shirt and place tennis balls inside.  This will force you to sleep on your side and may eliminate your snoring. Avoid caffeine and alcohol products and finishing eating 2 to 3 hours before your bedtime. You can start tonight and get the sleep you need to improve the quality of your life.