Iowa Sleep Blog

Is Simple Snoring Simply Snoring?

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Here Is a study I recently found on a Medical News website.  This study examined individuals that had untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea and individuals that had simple snoring.  Much more than just an irritation to bed partners, snoring can be a precursor to more severe issues. Researchers at the Henry Ford Clinic have found that individuals who snore may be at an even higher risk of…

Working the Night Shift

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
  People would question me on how I was able to stay awake all night when I worked the night shift.  Thankfully, I never had to work a rotating shift or change from a somewhat continuous night schedule.  Let’s discuss a few things I personally felt helped me succeed at working a night shift.     -Wear dark sunglasses on the way home. I actually have heard of individuals wearing welding glasses…

Narcolepsy...a Brief Overview

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
I think many of us have seen fainting goats or the you tube video of the cute dog having a fainting attack and assume that is what describes narcolepsy.  However, narcolepsy is a condition with a vast array of symptoms.  Not every individual with narcolepsy has those "fainting attacks" also known as cataplexy.  Narcolepsy is actually as common as being diagnosed with Parkinsons or MS. Narcolepsy…