A series of simple lifestyle changes can help sleep apnea sufferers get more restful sleep – and improve their overall quality of life – and perhaps even extend their life.
Motivational fitness and nutrition guru Tim Mills, based in Concord, NH, feels so strongly about his philosophy that he’s challenging anyone with sleep issues to talk to him and commit to slight adjustments to their daily activities and eating habits. He’s offering a free 10-minute one-on-one call to help people get on the right track, then asking them to share their progress with participants in the free monthly ‘CPAP Chat’ virtual support group on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 pm (ET). To set a time, visit Mills’ website at timsfit.com.
Among Mills’ typical lifestyle adjustments: Take the stairs whenever possible, park a little further from the store, avoid high calorie snacks before bed, and walk your dog a little farther and more briskly a few times each day. Mills says, “These simple changes can make a huge difference and get people motivated to do more. I say start small and work up to more.”
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been called a national epidemic with an estimated 20 million sufferers. Most of these people have yet to be diagnosed but endure chronic fatigue. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke, heart diseases, diabetes, depression and dementia -- even marital tension and workplace and highway accidents. According to a report from Harvard Medical School, the economic cost of unmanaged OSA in the US is as high as $165 billion in lost productivity, accidents and errors. Research shows that regular deep sleep is a critical so the body and brain can repair and balance.
‘CPAP Chat,’ held on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm (ET), regularly attracts people from some 10 states. Sessions are hosted by Eric Cohen, inventor/engineer and president of National Sleep Therapy (www.nstherapy.com). CPAP Chat is free, anonymous and open to all. To join the conversation on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 pm (ET): Just prior to the next session call 1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187#.) With questions about CPAP therapy and/or for the session, visit www.cpapchat.org . By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com
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