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 [...]
We all know sugar isn’t the best for us, yet we typically give in to those late-night sugar cravings. You probably think to yourself, “oh it’s just a cookie”, not realizing how much sugar before going to bed truly affects your sleep. Falling asleep after eating sugar, whether it’s just a cookie or a soda, [...]
Many people wonder today, what is dyssomnia, and do I have it? Dyssomnia refers to the collection of primary sleep disorders that negatively impact the quantity and quality of sleep. Common symptoms of dyssomnia are excessive daytime sleepiness, feeling unrested, or struggling to sleep at night. Causes of Dyssomnia Dyssomnia can be caused by a [...]
The recommended amount of sleep you should get at night is between seven to nine hours. It may come as no surprise that the average adult does not do this. If this describes you, you may wonder how to fix your sleep schedule. Not getting enough sleep daily can be an issue that causes many [...]
Everyone loves to travel, but we always miss something about home. For many people, the thing that they miss the most is the comfort of their own bed. It can be difficult to get an adequate amount of quality sleep while traveling. Whether you are trying to catch some Z’s on an airplane or trying [...]
Heartburn occurs when food or stomach acid leaks up into the esophagus. Normally the esophageal sphincter acts as a valve, preventing this backflow from occurring. Sometimes the esophageal sphincter doesn’t close all the way, and when the food and acid travel back up, it causes heartburn. Heartburn during sleep happens the same way. If you [...]
Everyone wants to get a good night's sleep, but do you find yourself struggling to relax before bed? While laying in bed you could be thinking about what happened today, what you need to do tomorrow, or you may even try to pass the time on your phone. Sometimes you will toss and turn in [...]
