Sleep Well––Tips on how to get a good night’s rest
Courtesy Carrus Sleep Center, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s been proven that disturbed sleep can result in more than just fatigue. People with a chronic history of sleep deprivation may have a greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Additional cumulative effects can also affect work performance, mood, reaction time, and critical thinking.
Considering that we spend about one third of our lives sleeping, it’s worth finding out what may be causing sleep disturbances. It’s not an uncommon problem. In fact, approximately one in five Americans experience some type of sleep disorder. The Carrus Hospital Sleep Center, a leader in Texoma for specialized diagnostic sleep services, offers in-lab testing, as well as home sleep testing, for the diagnosis of sleep problems.
Carrus offers a home-like atmosphere for sleep study patients. You are able to relax, watch television, or read a book before falling asleep as you normally would. Using sensors, tests and observations are made while you sleep. Data is sent to a board certified sleep physician for analysis. When you awaken, you can shower and go to work or about your daily activities.
Katrina Groves, RPSGT, says that if you have trouble sleeping, or even just getting out of bed in the morning, you may be missing the benefits of a good night’s rest. “Many people don’t realize that waking up feeling irritable or tired throughout the day can cause added stress and affect your alertness and memory,” Groves says. “Sleep disorders can even affect your ability to lose weight!”
Consider whether you have any of the other common symptoms associated with sleep disorders.
- You have been told that you snore, gasp or stop breathing while you are asleep.
- You have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
- You feel unpleasant, tingling sensations in your legs when you try to sleep.
- You have difficulty waking up in the morning.
- You have morning headaches.
Adults aren’t the only ones who may experience sleep disorders. Carrus Sleep Center also serves children between the ages of 3 and 18.
Find out more about Carrus Sleep Center. Call 903-870-2980.
