The diagnosis of cardiac diseases has been alarmingly increasing in recent years. We all know that some cases of cardiac arrests occur during sleep, and it’s saddening how a percentage of the people who suffer this end up in that permanent sleep. One circumstance that can cause such a tragedy is sleep apnea, the condition wherein a person stops breathing for numerous brief periods during sleep. Sleeping relaxes the heart, but having sleep apnea changes all that by causing oxygen levels in the body to drop and carbon dioxide levels to climb, thus straining the heart.
Now let’s move and briefly discuss nocturnal panic attacks, which is something with no definitive cause. An anxiety disorder that only happens during sleep, nocturnal panic attacks can be distressing because of its unpredictability. People who suffer this serious psychological condition are facing the possibility of death if he or she has an underlying cardiac disorder. These attacks mostly occur in adults usually about 90 minutes after the onset of sleep. Shortness of breath and alarmed pounding of the heart are just some of the symptoms which can lead to the increased heart workload that could eventually trigger the arrest.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
5 Probable Causes of Cardiac Arrest while Sleeping | Uratex Blog
Five Things to Avoid before Going to Bed | Uratex Blog
Have you ever grown tired of counting sheep? You’ve listened to relaxing music from your iPad and have sipped the best tea to the last drop, but you still end up wondering what is happening to your body clock. Tick Tock, Tick Tock. You’re running short of sleep time! You might need some reality check on the things that you should not be doing before your clock strikes Sleep O’clock.
1) Overeating
Sure, the steak was lovely, the potatoes were baked to perfection, and the stew was fresh and steamy. Fast forward one hour later; your tummy still feels full from what seemed like your own version of The Last Supper. So instead of eating a full meal for your dinner, try eating light meals at least two hours before your scheduled bedtime.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Top 5 Unusual Sleeping Accidents | Uratex Blog
Accidents happen even in our time of sleep. While some of these misfortunes only end up giving us minor scars and bruises, more serious incidents can actually lead to death itself. Yeah, it sucks. Big time. How can we prevent these accidents if we are, you know, unconscious? Choking during sleep is one of such unusual sleeping accidents that occur more frequently than you might expect. If you have experienced this before, consider talking to your doctor about it.
Falling out of bed is another unusual thing to experience when asleep. Even in sleep, our mind is conscious of its surroundings, which explains why people sleeping on narrow surfaces don’t fall off. However, over fatigue, mind disorders and the abuse of sleeping pills could cloud our subconscious, leading to such tumbling circumstances.
Tips to Cope with a Shifting Schedule | Uratex Blog
Along with the rest of this fast-paced, postmodern world, working hours have evolved to fit the demands of hectic companies and busy businesses. Whether you are a barista whose working hours start at dinnertime, or a call center associate living in the Pacific who happens to have accounts in the US, there are things you bear in mind to keep your routine stress-free as much as possible. I know what you’re thinking: shifting schedules is in itself a form of frustrating stress. That’s about right. That is why we are providing you with ways to minimize that stress and let you live a life that is calm yet empowered.
- Take a break from caffeine (and other stimulants like alcohol and nicotine). You know what happens if you don’t. As much as possible, take coffee only at breakfast or on your first meal for the day. Limit alcohol and nicotine intake during work days because while alcohol can make it easier for people to fall asleep, it may also have an adverse effect on you on some nights. Avoid smoking or drinking coffee several times prior to your scheduled bedtime.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Bed that Makes Itself | Uratex Blog
Do you hate rushing yourself in the morning just to get to work or school? Do you completely despise that morning rush where you need to hurry everything because you only have a few minutes to get to that important meeting? After fast forwarding all your preparations, a little optimism grows within you, and just as you are about to jump into your car, your wife or your mom yells out, “Make your bed!”
You groan. You’re exasperated because you’re trying to chase your schedule and the thing that concerns them the most is your messy bed. Considering the situation at hand, you don’t really care if you come home to an untidy bedroom. But such is life. Some people truly hate seeing a messy bed, even if it’s not theirs. Thus, they exert effort into making sure that you have a fresh and clean bed at all times.