Sleep Disorders Part V: Restless Leg Syndrome

You may familiar with the condition known as Restless Leg Syndrome, but if you’ve never suffered from it, you are prone to have a kind of cavalier attitude about it.  Many who have never felt the affects of this common sleep disorder see it as a minor complaint, even something that’s mainly psychosomatic.  But though RLS can sometimes be driven by psychology, its effects are very real, and it often requires some level of treatment.Restless Leg Syndrome or RLS is essentially a sensation in the legs.  It can be mild or extreme, and usually is relieved when the person moves the limbs.  The...Read More

Sleep Disorders Part IV: Sleep Apnea

Have you heard of sleep apnea? You may have heard it thrown around regarding loud snorers : this condition is actually often linked with snoring, but not all snorers have it. Sleep apnea is when some respiratory issues interferes with sleep. It can be manifested in snoring, or in other symptoms that indicate a sleeper’s airway is blocked, resulting in many sleep disturbances each night.In some cases, snorers may seem to snore so loud that they awaken themselves, but the key factor professionals look for in sleep apnea is a hitch in breathing that signifies that a patient is not able to experience...Read More