Starting a new relationship after becoming divorced or widowed can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for women. Getting close to someone after a painful situation such as a death or divorce can be difficult in and of itself, however when you snore, moving the relationship to the next level can be even more emotionally trying.

While men significantly outnumber women when it comes to snoring, nearly a quarter of the female population is affected. Women are also less likely to suffer from sleep apnea, however, to those who are affected, treating the disorder can take the romantic edge off of any date.

Snoring can be a very sensitive issue, especially for women. It leaves people in a very vulnerable position and open to ridicule and rejection. I have had many female patients who have been in this situation and it can quite literally mean the end of a dating relationship.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the tongue, soft palate and tissues in the back of the throat block the airway.
When this takes place, the brain signals the body to wake so that breathing can resume. In addition to sleep deprivation, sleep apnea can cause a host of other serious medical conditions, including an increased risk of stroke, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat and even heart attacks.

In order to determine if you have obstructive sleep apnea you must be tested by a qualified sleep lab.

If you are a woman who snores, and are looking for help, there is hope! Your dating life can be revived. Just come on in and see me for a free consultation. My practice is located near Los Angeles.

What you will find is that some sleep apnea treatment may requires a patient to use a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure). This device forces air into the patient’s nose through a specially designed mask, however many patients are uncomfortable with this type of treatment and I have found that nearly half are CPAP intolerant.

Another great option for treating sleep disorders such as OSA is the use of an oral appliance. The basic oral appliance treats apnea by adjusting the position of the tongue moving the jaw forward, eliminating the risk that soft tissues will obstruct the airway. We have a patented and FDA approved oral appliance called the “FullBreath”, which has been shown to reduce apneic incidents by close to 85 percent.

It’s covered by most insurance, Medicare and we have financing available. Comment’s are welcome.

I don’t know if you are like me, I love holidays. It’s great to celebrate being alive and having family to share it with. Each new year we have the opportunity to “start over” again and refocus attention on what is really important to us, what goals we want to set, what we want to stop doing, and what we want to start doing better.

Perhaps you have decided that your health is important. Living that “healthy lifestyle” by eating right, getting some exercise, losing weight, and living a more balanced life. You start the year with great gusto and a commitment to do the right things.

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