What is REM Sleep Behavior Disorder? Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder is a relatively rare condition. There is no hardened cure for this, but Dr. Nassar and Dr. Festic of the Jacksonville Sleep Center are very well trained and can help you manage the disorder. REM sleep accounts for roughly the last 20 [...]
Many people struggle with grogginess or drowsiness throughout their day. There are several factors that can play a part in this. They range from mental to physical issues that can cause exhaustion. Issues like liver disease, lung disease, chronic kidney disease, bacterial infections, and depression are some examples. Sometimes the body, due to lack of [...]
Many people around the world are struggling to get a good night's sleep. A common question asked is “can melatonin help with my sleep?” Melatonin supplement is a chemical equivalent to the hormone naturally produced in pineal gland that helps regulate circadian rhythm.The simple answer to the question is yes, but there are some possible [...]
Many things could be a factor when considering your restless sleep. The temperature may not be to your liking, there could be too much light in the area you are trying to fall asleep, or it could even be that you had a little too much caffeine during the day. You might even have a [...]
We’ve got the good news you’ve been waiting for. Clenching your hands while sleeping isn’t as harmful as you may think. Now, hear us out. We know it may be frustrating and uncomfortable to experience, but truth be told, it’s a natural instinct your body takes when working through feelings, especially unresolved ones. There is [...]
Getting the right amount of sleep every night is vital to being healthy. Adults need at least seven hours of sleep every night. If you have not been getting seven hours in each night, you may be feeling the side effects of exhaustion. If the reason you have not been getting the proper amount of [...]
A lot of people can’t wait to get home and fall asleep. They’ve had a long day, or maybe just haven't been getting much sleep recently. Looking forward to being able to sleep, and rest your body and mind can be very important to people. Dreaming can allow us to escape reality and let our [...]
Sleep is important, especially when you have to study and attend classes. Sleep powers the mind and allows the body to reset for the next day. The impact of getting a bad night’s sleep could affect your performance in school. How can you sleep in a way that sets you up for academic success? What [...]
Jacksonville , FL—June 3, 2022— Jacksonville Sleep Center has been recognized as an Inspire Excellence Program Member. Inspire is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. OSA Affects 22 million Americans. Unfortunately, many go untreated, which can lead to devasting health issues as [...]
Asthma is a condition where your lungs begin to narrow and fill with mucus, making it hard to breathe. For some people, it hardly affects them, but for others, it can completely disrupt their daily routine. Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma, but there is medication to help with the condition. Along with asthma [...]
