Beyond Breathing
Beyond Breathing: The podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps!
Get ready to breathe well, sleep well and live well!
In each episode, we'll be joined by expert medical professionals, sleep specialists, wellness coaches, and individuals who have conquered their sleep struggles (adults and kids). We'll dive into the science of sleep and breathing and its impact on our health, we will explore sleep technology and uncover practical tips and techniques to enhance your sleep quality, your mood and overall health and wellness.
We're on a mission to empower you with knowledge, inspire positive change, and ultimately help you embrace a healthier life.
Our first episode is just around the corner so stay tuned for more empowering conversations. Let's start this incredible voyage, one breath at a time.
Thank you, Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, Nevada for sponsoring this journey!
Beyond Breathing
Wellness Wednesday: Pillow Talk and Sleep Positions
In this episode, I discuss sleep apnea and its impact on sleep quality. The importance of pillows and sleep positions in managing sleep apnea is highlighted. Different types of pillows suitable for individuals with sleep apnea are mentioned, along with the benefits of specific sleep positions. The benefits of sleeping on the right side and the left side are explained, as well as the option of sleeping at an incline. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of consulting with healthcare professionals for personalized guidance.
Takeaways
- Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep and can be potentially life-threatening.
- Pillows play a crucial role in supporting the head, neck, and airway alignment during sleep for individuals with sleep apnea.
- Different types of pillows, such as memory foam pillows and those with cutouts for CPAP masks, are recommended for individuals with sleep apnea.
- Side sleeping is the most recommended position for managing sleep apnea, but sleeping on the right side or at an incline can also have benefits.
- Consulting with healthcare professionals, such as sleep coaches or chiropractors, is important to find the best pillow and sleep position for individual needs.
- For more information, you can check out www.sierrasleepwell.com or www.sleepfoundation.org
#sleepapnea; #sleepsolutions
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Sleep Apnea
01:55
The Importance of Pillows and Sleep Positions
03:23
Types of Pillows for Sleep Apnea
04:19
Sleeping Positions for Sleep Apnea
05:14
Benefits of Sleeping on the Right Side
06:39
Benefits of Sleeping on the Left Side
08:07
Sleeping at an Incline
09:06
Consulting with Healthcare Professionals
09:36
Conclusion
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem
License code: SSRYVZTXKZ9U33WQ
