Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Weight
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As I was reading through my letters and emails, one particular communication really grabbed my attention. How can I sleep in my wife’s bed? As I continued to read, it was apparent that snoring and apnea were the culprits.
Because of the noise created by his snoring turned apnea due to a substantial weight gain, he had been sleeping on the couch for a number of months.
His initial rapid weight gain was about 22 pounds. This started about the time he transferred from a more physically active job role to one which required very little physical exertion. As time went on, he realized that he had added nearly 50 pounds and was also snoring terribly.
These changes led him to ask whether his rapid weight gain caused his apnea or if it was the other way around.
This is a question that arises with most related health problems. Which problem causes the other? Though obesity or being overweight are major risk factors for developing snoring and sleep apnea, they can also be become the result of sleep disorders.
This man’s initial weight gain increased the fat in the throat and neck which was most likely the cause of a partially blocked airway. That of course initiated the snoring.
He then felt exhausted most of the time and physical exercise seemed even less desirable. The result? Additional weight gain.
Headaches, exhaustion and lethargy tend to accompany snoring. When energy is zapped, people also tend to eat more as a replacement.
For my client, this meant adding another 30 or so pounds to his initial 20 pound weight gain. His snoring was then elevated to sleep apnea. Although men forty and older are more likely to suffer from apnea, anyone can end up with it.
Not everyone snores who has apnea though many do. A sleep study is suggested to properly diagnose if it apnea is present and to what degree.
Other things in addition to putting on weight can also increase the likelihood of snoring or the risk of sleep apnea. Alcohol, especially if imbibing excessively, is one. Many medications (especially muscle relaxers), the anatomy of one’s jaw and sleeping position can also contribute. Some people are able to relieve snoring by side sleeping.
My all natural Stop Snoring Program has incredible success at eliminating snoring and mild apnea. In addition, my Weight Loss Breeze Program requires no special dietary restrictions (though a healthy diet is always recommended).
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