{"id":96,"date":"2019-01-28T03:27:43","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T03:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2019-01-28T03:27:45","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T03:27:45","slug":"sleep-apnea-treatment-in-wesley-chapel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/28\/sleep-apnea-treatment-in-wesley-chapel-2\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Bedtime Rituals to Aid Sleep Apnea Treatment in Wesley Chapel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manDo you wake feeling well-rested in the morning? If not, you aren\u2019t alone. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation reports 45% of Americans\u2019 daily activities are impacted by poor or insufficient sleep at least once per week. In some cases, there may be an underlying cause to the problem, like sleep apnea. If you are among the 22 million Americans who live with it, even with sleep apnea treatment in Wesley Chapel, it may not be enough to get the rest you need. Besides an effective treatment<\/a>, simple changes to your bedtime rituals can help you sleep soundly.<\/p>\n

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Healthy Sleep Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quality sleep is important because it impacts your mental\nand physical health, including your productivity, emotional balance, immune\nsystem, cardiovascular system, and weight. According to the National Institute\nof Health, the average adult only sleeps for 7 hours per night. While this may\nseem adequate, most adults need 7 to 9 hours for optimal function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stop the tossing and turning at night, there are a few\ntips to help you fall asleep fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Create a\nSchedule:<\/strong> Every day of the week, including weekends, it is best to go to\nsleep and wake at a certain each day. This regulates your body\u2019s clock to make\nit easier to sleep throughout the night. <\/li>
  2. Set a\nRelaxing Bedtime Ritual:<\/strong> Choose a relaxing activity to do before going to\nbed that does not include bright lights or watching TV. Many people find a warm\nbath or reading helpful to unwind after a stressful day. <\/li>
  3. Do Not\nTake Naps:<\/strong> Power napping may help you get through your day, but you will\npay the price at night. It is best to avoid naps to avoid staying awake later. <\/li>
  4. Exercise\nDaily:<\/strong> Any exercise is better than none when trying to get the rest you\nneed; however, the more vigorous the activity, the easier it is to get to\nsleep. <\/li>
  5. Create an\nEnvironment:<\/strong> Your room has a large impact on your ability to sleep. Create\na mood for your room by keeping the temperature between 60 and 67 degrees.\nConsider using blackout curtains or earplugs to limit sleep disturbances. It is\nalso best to avoid watching TV, using your phone, or reading on a tablet. You\nmay find white noise helpful, such as the sound from a fan or humidifier. <\/li>
  6. Get\nComfortable:<\/strong> The right mattress, pillow, and bedding make all the\ndifference in your comfort. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Sleep Soundly Tonight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If changes to your bedtime rituals do not improve how you\nfeel in the morning, you may need to speak to your specialist about an\nalternative treatment for sleep apnea in Wesley Chapel. With the right habits\nand treatment plan, you can get the rest you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About Dr. Jay A.\nNelson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Jay A. Nelson<\/a>\nis more than just a general dentist. He has also undergone additional training\nin sleep medicine. He offers the solutions you need for sleep apnea. If you\nneed treatment for the disorder, do not wait. Contact our office\ntoday<\/a> for an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Do you wake feeling well-rested in the morning? If not, you aren\u2019t alone. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation reports 45% of Americans\u2019 daily activities are impacted by poor or insufficient sleep at least once per week. In some cases, there may be an underlying cause to the problem, like sleep apnea. If you are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-96","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-sleep-apnea-wesley-chapel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions\/98"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}