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REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep Disorders

July 2nd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Rapid eye movement or REM during sleep occurs when we are actively dreaming, which happens approximately 20 to 25per cent of the time we are asleep. During this time the brain is as active as when you are awake, the blood pressure increases but the body is inactive with the muscles experiencing paralysis or loss of muscle tone, which is normal during sleep.

When you will experience REM sleep disorders, your body’s muscle will actively take part in your dream actions as well as causing reactions such as, talking in your sleep, moving body parts, shouting, jumping and walking. What causes REM sleep disorders is not yet exactly known but it has been recorded in patients with neurological disorders such as, Parkinson diseases, Shy-Drager and Lewy body, which is also known as dementia.

Treating REM Sleep Disorders

There are a variety of drugs available to treat REM sleep disorders however; choosing the right type for you can only be done by your doctor. He can do so after he has carefully examined your condition and considered your medical history or other medical conditions you may have at present as they may also be part of the cause of your REM sleep disorder.

Patients that suffer from REM sleep disorders should take preventive steps while sleeping such as, placing sharp objects away from the bed so he or she does not get hurt when moving in sleep. If possible have someone sleep close by to help stop the person from hurting himself in the sleep and if possible place the bedding on the floor in order to avoid the possibility of falling from the bed or consider installing bed rails.

Usually REM sleeping disorders occur in elderly people with an existing neurological disorder due to which reason do not self medicate and/or use sleep-inducing drugs without a doctor’s prescription as they could further deteriorate the condition. However, you may want to try natural remedies such as aromatherapy baths, candles and massages that helps relax the body into a deep and profound sleep mode.

Snoring Appliance: a snoring solution

June 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

People who snore often have problems reaching REM sleep, yet REM sleep is essential for good health.

The most important restorative opportunity for the human body is the period of time during sleep called R.E.M.  R.E.M. or rapid eye movement, accounts for 20-25% of adults total sleep time.  These cycles last between 90-120 minutes.  The typical adult has between 4-5 R.E.M. periods per night.  These periods of sleep are absolutely vital to the ongoing health and restorative process of the human body. 

Individuals that have chronic sleep problems often are unable to reach this REM state during nightly sleep routine.  For a chronic insomniac or individual that has different chronic sleep problems, the inability to achieve R.E.M. sleep is ongoing; the individual can suffer many different health problems.

Individuals that suffer from chronic snoring are often deprived of the restful and restorative sleep obtained during the R.E.M. period.  Snoring is defined as deep breathing combined with the harsh snorting sounds as the soft palate vibrates.  There are many variations of snoring such as soft short quiet sounds or loud, harsh snorting and gasping sounds.  Snoring is uncomfortable for both the snorer and their partner and with the very audible snorer; the entire household can be disturbed by the sounds.

Medical Technology Creates A Snoring Appliance That Guarantees A Restful Sleep

For the severe snorer, the medical field has identified obstructive sleep apnea as a medical concern.  This is a medical condition that occurs when the breathing of the snorer is disrupted to such an extent that breathing is actually stopped during sleep.  A snoring appliance has been created to assist sleep apnea victims and restore their sleep patterns and piece of mind; the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, also known as CPAP (pronounced see-pap). 

This revolutionary snoring appliance provides continuous positive airway pressure and airflow into the throat, keeping the airway open for clean and quiet breathing and prevents the blockage that was causing the discontinuation of breathing and the apnea to occur.  The CPAP system prevents the snoring and apnea and provides everyone with a quiet and restful nights sleep.

It should be noted that the use of the CPAP system as a solution to the snoring and sleep apnea is a lifelong commitment.  This snoring appliance must be used nightly to be effective.  This is something that requires the ongoing use of the machine to provide the restful sleep that is desired, it does not repair the body but rather assists the body in accomplishing what it is unable to do naturally.  If you discontinue use, the snoring appliance is ineffective and the symptoms will return immediately.  However, for those that are willing to make this nightly commitment, the restful sleep you have been seeking is no longer a dream.

Sleep Paralysis Disorder: What is sleep paralysis disorder?

March 3rd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

You’re asleep… then you wake up, and you can’t move any part of your body, not even your eyelids. A cold sensation comes over you … you’re paralyzed. You’re experiencing sleep paralysis disorder.

Sleep Paralysis Disorder Is Deeply Scary

Sleep paralysis disorder can frighten a person terribly the first time that this occurs, and the person afflicted should seek medical assistance immediately. Sleep paralysis disorder is a strange affliction that affects a person usually without warning. The person affected suddenly wakes up mentally, but this person cannot move their body. They feel that they are completely and suddenly paralyzed. The underlying problem occurs when the mind wakes from sleep, but the body does not follow so the body cannot move. This disorder is also known as “Hag Phenomena”. The person experiencing this problem often panics if they do not understand the problem.

People have experienced two different types of this disorder. The first type of sleep paralysis disorder occurs during REM sleep. This is the sleep stage that lasts about two hours for a normal person, and this is the period when a person dreams. During this sleep phase a person experiences rapid eye movement, loss of reflexes and increased brain activity. During this time the muscles are relaxed, and there is rapid eye movement. In normal sleep patterns the person is paralyzed while dreaming, but the paralysis stops before the person wakes up. With sleep paralysis disorder, hormones are released that paralyze the body so the person does not move during a disturbing dream.

Sleep Paralysis Disorder Is a Temporary Phenomenon

In most cases, the paralysis only lasts a very brief time. In another form of sleep paralysis disorder, the person awakes and feels that there is some kind of presence in the room. They often feel that this is some kind of an evil spirit, and they are frightened by this presence. Other people who have suffered from this disorder felt that this presence was actually suffocating them, and they felt unable to respond to this threat because of the temporary paralysis. Many people who experience this condition feel that they are in danger of dying at that time. The sleep paralysis disorder rarely lasts more than about eight minutes.

Although this is not a dangerous condition, it is frightening to the person. There are some simple actions that each person can do to avoid a subsequent episode of this sleep paralysis disorder. People should try to get an adequate amount of sleep. Sometimes people push themselves and deprive themselves of the sleep they require. People should also sleep on their back to avoid this disorder. They should also try to have a regular schedule for their sleep. People should also try to eat a healthy diet, exercise and avoid stress.

If you, or someone you know, experiences sleep paralysis disorder, don’t panic. If the sufferer becomes frightened, then he or she may develop insomnia as an effort to keep from experiencing sleep paralysis disorder again. See your doctor for an explanation of the condition, and reassurance.

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