An increasing number of people in today’s world suffer from some kind of sleep disorders. In medical terms, sleep disorder is understood as conditions that affect a person’s ability to sleep well or get quality rest hours. Both adults and teenagers can become the victim of sleep disorders owing to stress, strain, or some other underlying health conditions and environmental factors. The lack of sleep over time can affect a person’s ability to perform tasks during the day. It may even lead to other serious conditions such as depression and anxiety attacks, among others. That is why, as soon as you experience the first signs of sleep disorder, it is important to take some steps to contain the problem. Here is a list of medically approved cures that one may try out:

Reduced Caffeine And Sugar Intake

Caffeine and food that contain processed sugar may make you feel good and stimulated for the moment, but they have detrimental effects on your body in the long run. Excess of caffeine consumption during the day excites your brain and does not allow it to fall asleep easily.

Caffeine also changes your breathing pattern and can even lead to hyperactivity. So, if you have a hard time resting at night or if you wake up tired and irritated, cutting down on caffeine and sugar is definitely a solid step that you can take towards improving your sleep pattern.

Maintaining Sleep Schedule

Even though you may feel that you can sleep only when you are sleepy or eat only when you are hungry, these commands are often regulated by the internal clock in your body. Sleep doctors are of the opinion that a major contributor to sleep disorders is that people do not maintain a regular sleep schedule.

By going to bed on a fixed time, both during the weekdays and the weekends, you can help your body in falling asleep more easily. Maintaining a sleep schedule is also very helpful in getting quality sleep for whatever time you spend in bed.

Treating The Underlying Causes

As mentioned above, a sleep disorder may be the expression of some underlying health conditions and diseases. Diagnosing the problem can help a great deal in curing your sleep disorder as well. For instance, if pain or stiff muscles are keeping you awake, the problem may be arthritis or some internal injury.

Your physician can recommend you medicines that help manage the pain. Once your body gets relieved from the pain, it will automatically fall asleep easily.

Consumption Of High Quality CBD

In recent years, cannabidiol, more popularly known as CBD, has been getting a lot of attention from the researchers in the health and wellness industry. While the full list of benefits that one can get out of CBD is still unknown, one problem that can be undoubtedly alleviated by CBD is that of sleep disorder.

The regular consumption of high-quality CBD soothes your Central Nervous System and helps your body to relax and fall asleep easily.  You can check the CBD product you are buying and opt for one that is especially meant for the sleep disorder.

Surgeries And Implants

Sleep apnea, characterized by irregular breathing pattern during sleep may also be a cause of sleep disorder. In such cases, medicines cannot offer long-term relief. Such patients can opt for surgeries and implants that can cure the problem in the nasal passage and relieve the breathing problem altogether.

Many of these cures are such that you can easily try them out for yourself, without having to fear any kinds of side effects. If you feel that your problems are persisting, then you must get in touch with a qualified physician immediately.

We get these calls everyday at Alaska Sleep Clinic asking us if Doctor’s referrals are necessary for a sleep study so we thought we’d hammer out a blog post about this very question.

So your partner is complaining that you snore like a freight train, you’re tired all day long and can’t seem to concentrate at work. Perhaps you just can’t seem to get your mind to shut off at night and find it nearly impossible to get decent nights sleep.

Most people who feel there is a need for an improvement in their sleep have not talked to their doctors about their concerns. Some do not have a family or personal doctor they have established care with and are unsure where to start. The good news is there is a way to be sure you are getting the best night sleep possible.

Visit with Your Doctor about Your Sleep Problems

If you already have a family or personal doctor then a simple visit to discuss your sleep concerns is all that is usually needed to obtain a referral for a sleep study. However, some insurance such as Medicare and Medicaid require you to have a consult appointment with a doctor who specializes in sleep medicine before they will cover a study. This is to assure your care is properly managed by a sleep specialist.

Once you visit your doctor they will document all of your sleep concerns and send a referral request to the sleep clinic. At this point the study your doctor ordered and health history will be reviewed by the medical director so the most appropriate study will be conducted. Once reviewed, the study will be scheduled and performed at the sleep clinic. The results of which will be interpreted by a board certified sleep specialist and recommendations for care will be sent to your referring physician.

Visit a Board Certified Sleep Specialist

If you do not have an established relationship with a doctor already then a sleep consultation with a board certified sleep specialist can easily be arranged. At this appointment you will discuss all of your sleep concerns and the doctor will obtain a full medical history. Once the appropriate study is ordered and completed the sleep specialist will perform all follow up appointments and write any necessary orders for treatment of your sleep disorder.

The bottom line is most people who feel that there must be some way out there to get a better night’s sleep are right. It starts with a simple call to your doctor and can be the most important thing you do for your overall health and well being.

If you still have questions about what to do or how to go about getting a sleep study, feel free to call us at Alaska Sleep Clinic toll free in Alaska at 855-AKSLEEP or 855-257-5337.