Women tend to be prone to sleep disorders more than men, depending on their state of health and well-being. It’s important to be able to recognize and identify the different types of sleep disorders that may occur in women, so that they may receive the proper care and treatment. At the office of Dr. Mayank Shukla, …
If you are suffering from symptoms of sleep apnea, you are most likely using a CPAP machine while you sleep for sleep apnea treatment. If this is the case, then you are certainly familiar with the dry-mouthed feeling that can occur at night and in the mornings. While CPAP machines are beneficial and often life-saving …
A relaxed mind and body is the key to having a full night’s rest. It’s important to understand the necessity of a good night’s sleep for better health and well-being. In order to achieve a great sleep, you can invest in a variety of relaxing activities before bed to help you wind down. At the …
90 million Americans snore during sleep, as you’re likely to already know either as a sufferer yourself, or as a long-suffering partner of someone who snores. But while snoring is extremely common, in some cases a person’s snoring can point to a more serious problem, like sleep apnea. While it may not be immediately apparent, …
You have booked your dream vacation to… Thailand! or Kenya! or Australia! No matter where you are going, you know you’re in for a long flight. You also know that if you don’t want to waste days of your precious vacation time catching up on sleep, you’d better find a way to catch some Zzz’s …
Getting a good amount of sleep each night is essential to your overall health and well-being. But why exactly is that? And what does a good amount of sleep look like? At the office of Dr. Mayank Shukla, we believe that a better understanding of your sleep hygiene can lead to more efficient sleep practices …
It turns out REM is not just your favorite 90’s band. The band is named after Rapid Eye Movement (REM), which occurs during the deepest stage of sleep where you experience the most dream activity. There is also NREM or Non-REM sleep which occurs in four phases. Understanding the different stages of the sleep cycle …
Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder that affects an estimated 25 million Americans, which affects breathing during sleep. Breathing can become extremely shallow or even pause throughout the night, which can then become disruptive to the overall sleep cycle. This may not seem significant, but if left untreated, can result in a number of …
Common chores can seem far from thought with the daily stresses of our lives. We may choose to ignore those items on our to do list like mopping, scrubbing the stove, or dusting which seem trivial. Although we know the dangers of not cleaning, we choose to risk it because what’s the worst that can …
If you have seen the classic Seinfeld episode where Jerry drugs his date by feeding her Turkey and wine so that he can play with her elusive toy collection, you know just how pervasive the myth of getting sleepy after a turkey meal is. We have all passed out on the couch after a Thanksgiving …
