{"id":114,"date":"2019-07-30T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2019-07-30T17:48:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T17:48:00","slug":"dont-let-sleep-apnea-in-lutz-disrupt-your-sleep-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/30\/dont-let-sleep-apnea-in-lutz-disrupt-your-sleep-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Sleep Apnea in Lutz Disrupt Your Sleep Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_194243371__1564508475_88608.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping man\" class=\"wp-image-115\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_194243371__1564508475_88608.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_194243371__1564508475_88608-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_194243371__1564508475_88608-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For the longest\ntime, scientists thought sleeping was as simple as the body shutting down to\nrecover after a long day. Nowadays, we know that there\u2019s actually quite a lot\ngoing on while you\u2019re getting your well-earned rest. Sleep is a multi-stage\nprocess, and completing each step is important for keeping your body and mind\nrunning at full capacity. Learn what\u2019s happening every night while you\u2019re\nasleep \u2013 and why sleep apnea in Lutz can threaten this cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Stages of the Sleep Cycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two distinct phases of the sleep cycle: NREM (non-\nrapid eye movement) and REM (rapid eye movement). The first three stages are\nclassified as NREM while only the fourth and final stage falls under REM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stages are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stage 1: <\/strong>This is \u201clight\u201d sleep where\noutside stimuli can still easily wake you up. It lasts for only a few minutes;\nif you\u2019ve ever nodded off only to awaken shortly afterwards, you didn\u2019t get\npast this stage.<\/li><li><strong>Stage 2: <\/strong>This is also considered a fairly\nlight sleep, though not quite as light as the first stage. Your brain waves\nslow down but may occasionally produce \u201csleep spindles\u201d, which may play a role\nin preventing an early awakening. Stage 2 can account for roughly half of the\ntime you spend asleep. You\u2019ll want to awaken after this phase of sleep if you\u2019re\nonly taking a daytime nap.<\/li><li><strong>Stage 3:<\/strong> At this point, you\u2019re in what\u2019s\nconsidered \u201cdeep\u201d sleep; it\u2019s a lot harder for outside stimuli to disturb your\nslumber at this point. This is when damaged muscles and tissues have a chance\nto heal. Your immune system will strengthen itself, and your body will build up\nenergy for the next day.<\/li><li><strong>Stage 4:<\/strong> REM sleep begins, causing the\neyes to jerk around in different directions. This stage benefits the brain and\nis important for learning and memory functions. This stage is when the most\ndreaming takes place.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, stages 3 and 4 are particularly important\nfor your overall health, which is why you always need a full night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Sleep Apnea Disrupt the Sleep Cycle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You go through each of the stages in the sleep cycle\nsequentially; if your rest keeps getting interrupted, you won\u2019t spend enough\ntime in the later stages. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">Sleep apnea<\/a>\n\u2013 a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and restarts \u2013 disrupts the\ncycle by forcing the body to wake up briefly so that the flow of air can resume.\nThese awakenings can happen throughout the night, meaning you might barely even\nreach deep sleep and REM sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling excessively drowsy during the day despite\ngetting what you thought was a full night\u2019s sleep, it may be a good idea to\nhave a sleep study done to identify possible disorders. Keep your body and mind\nhealthy and happy by making sure the sleep cycle is running smoothly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jay A. Nelson has practiced general dentistry since 1981, but in recent years he\u2019s undergone extensive training in dental sleep medicine. He\u2019s certified to use Somnodent and other oral appliances to help patients suffering from snoring and sleep apnea get a good night\u2019s rest. To schedule an appointment at his practice, Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (813) 949-0424. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the longest time, scientists thought sleeping was as simple as the body shutting down to recover after a long day. Nowadays, we know that there\u2019s actually quite a lot going on while you\u2019re getting your well-earned rest. 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