… some ways to help calm that fight-or-flight response and slow your heart rate:Start with breathing: When your heart speeds up, your breathing will, too. But you can hijack this process by taking …
… worsen OSA, Dr. Factora cautions.Report any OSA symptoms to your physician:Loud snoring and interruptions in breathing (as reported by your bed partner).Excessive daytime sleepiness.Morning headaches/sore throat.Teeth grinding.Drool on …
… make sure that you don’t have sleep apnea (a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing repeatedly while you’re asleep). Ask yourself two questions: Do you feel tired during the day? Do …
… interfere with normal sleep. Your heart failure specialist can show you several sleeping positions that may make breathing and sleeping easier.Reason 5: Your heart needs exerciseYour instinct may be to “baby” a heart damaged …
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… an adequate amount of most vitamins. In addition, simple lifestyle changes can improve your sleep. Meditation, deep breathing, or aromatherapy and essential oils may help,” he adds. “It is also recommended to limit caffeine, create …
… shows.Don’t be afraid to talk to your partner about how you’re feeling.Try deep breathing exercises or meditate when you’re feeling overwhelmed.When to consult your doctorYou might feel embarrassed or …
… your body where the injection will go.“A lounge chair, recliner or bed is ideal,” recommends Hoyt. “Breathing can help you relax and stay calm as you administer your medication. We tend to hold our …
… green may contain solanine, a natural toxin in nightshade plants. Eating it could cause diarrhea, vomiting, labored breathing and a slowed pulse. Death is even possible in high enough doses.“When it comes to eating …
Sleep — or lack of it — is probably on your mind if you’ve got a newborn in the house. When it comes to your newborn’s bedtime, though, the medical community agrees: Putting your baby …
Under normal circumstances, your CPAP machine works wonders on sleep apnea to help you breathe and rest comfortably. But right now, you’ve got a stuffy nose — and it’s a struggle to get any …
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