05.24.07
Posted in Snoring Prevention, Sleep Apnea at 9:40 am by Pit
If you intend to use it along with other treatments (e.g., CPAP or BiPAP machine to keep your mask in place), a snoring chin strap could probably work. That’s what people who’ve tried it tell me.
More than a question of how effective they are, I think I ought to caution everyone who reads this that the issue is truth in advertising on the part of the websites that sell these straps.
A snoring chin strap has probably worked for a few people. But I haven’t found any raves outside the web pages that sell the straps.
What’s more, at least one site that advertises a 100% money-back guarantee will not deliver on their promise should you decide to return the device. That’s what half a dozen people writing in an online consumer forum have found out too late.
Not only does the advertised device not work, the vendor will give you the runaround if you demand a refund and will, at best, return only half your money if you threaten to go to the authorities.
So if you have a snoring problem, go to a sleep doctor or apnea specialist first NOT an online store. If you really want a self-help solution, try some anti snore exercises (type it into your search engine). If they don’t work, at least you won’t lose any money.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 9:40 am by Pit
If you intend to use it along with other treatments (e.g., CPAP or BiPAP machine to keep your mask in place), a snoring chin strap could probably work. That’s what people who’ve tried it tell me.
More than a question of how effective they are, I think I ought to caution everyone who reads this that the issue is truth in advertising on the part of the websites that sell these straps.
A snoring chin strap has probably worked for a few people. But I haven’t found any raves outside the web pages that sell the straps.
What’s more, at least one site that advertises a 100% money-back guarantee will not deliver on their promise should you decide to return the device. That’s what half a dozen people writing in an online consumer forum have found out too late.
Not only does the advertised device not work, the vendor will give you the runaround if you demand a refund and will, at best, return only half your money if you threaten to go to the authorities.
So if you have a snoring problem, go to a sleep doctor or apnea specialist first NOT an online store. If you really want a self-help solution, try some anti snore exercises (type it into your search engine). If they don’t work, at least you won’t lose any money.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 1:55 am by Pit
It's research that may have you thinking twice before upgrading to the large size at your favorite fast food joint. Saint Louis University research presented this week in Washington, D.C., shows the dangers of high-fat food combined with high fructose corn syrup and a sedentary lifestyle in other words, what may be becoming commonplace among Americans........
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05.10.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:21 am by Pit
A diet high in whole grain foods is linked to a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, as per an analysis conducted by scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. "Consuming an average of 2.5 servings of whole grains each day is linked to a 21 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease in comparison to consuming only 0.2 servings," said Philip Mellen, M.D., lead author and an assistant professor of internal medicine. "These findings suggest that we should redouble our efforts to encourage patients to include more of these foods in their diets"........
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05.07.07
Posted in Sleep Apnea at 10:21 am by Pit
Did you know that laser surgery for snoring is NOT as effective as some surgeons claim? But it’s easy to see why many people would be taken in by false claims.
For one thing, lasers seem to be applicable to so many surgical procedures nowadays. They’re synonymous with fast, safe treatment, less pain, and rapid recovery times.
Along with that, over a third of the American population has a problem with snoring. But the fact remains: clinical studies proving the effectiveness laser surgery for snoring are insufficient. There are even studies that show laser surgeries as being ineffective in treating people who snore.
One example is a study conducted by a team of doctors in a clinic in Barcelona In 2004. The doctors performed a 25-patient, randomized, placebo-controlled study of people who showed disruptive snoring as primary symptoms.
The first group underwent honest to goodness laser surgery for snoring, while the other group underwent simulated surgery and were made to take a placebo after.
After 3 months, both groups were tested for snoring intensity (objectively and subjectively).
The results: there was NO DIFFERENCE between the two groups!
The findings were amazing as a previous clinical study reported a 90% success rate!
So despite its current popularity, laser surgery for snoring is a questionable treatment. It would be a good idea for you to try out other, more proven cures for snoring, especially as many of them offer solid success rates WITHOUT surgery.
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