From Preeclampsia to Sleep Apnea

Pregnancy and the anticipation of a new baby girl or boy is one of the most exciting times you’ll ever experience in your life. At the same time, lots of physiological changes occur and we all know how important it is to maintain good health during pregnancy.

 There are thousands of books, doctors, nurses and other experts willing to give their advice on how to stay healthy during pregnancy. But I’ll tell you what I find slightly short of amazing. There is one topic that is hardly ever mentioned – and, it can have devastating effects on your health as well as your baby’s. Snoring during pregnancy! We’ve talked about this before, but it’s an important topic that we don’t think gets enough attention.

A new study from Australia says truck drivers who drink caffeine are less prone to accidents than their counterparts who don’t drink caffeine.  The study found that long haul truck drivers who used coffee, tea or other caffeine products to stay awake reduced their risk of getting into an accident by over 60%.  My reaction?  Go for it!  If caffeine helps truck drivers stay more alert and reduces accidents, give them all the caffeine they want.  In fact, give it to them free!

But there’s a bigger problem.  A much more serious one that needs to be addressed.

Last week we posted an article entitled, The Importance of Sleep.  In that article, we mentioned that “research studies have shown people are less effective when they lack sleep.”  Just stop and think about that for a minute.  It’s a powerful statement.  But it’s not just a statement.  It’s a fact.  A powerful fact.

The Best Snoring Solutions For Most Snorers

There are tons of anti-snoring solutions that work in the marketplace today. However, many of these products are tailored to help only a small percentage of the population. There are more general solutions that have helped the larger majority of the snoring population curb their snoring. While many people are searching for the best snoring solutions, here are 5 common approaches, mostly natural approaches, that have helped millions of people.

Question 1: My son always feels he needs to “pop his ears from pressure, not from water–no pain–has swollen tonsils–gen non restorative sleep (3 years now). Also has post nasal drip. Adenoids were removed due to snoring. Any ideas?

In your email you also mention that your son has been tested and found with no sleep apnea, no allergies, no deviated septum, no strep throat, no illness. He has seen many doctors with no diagnosis.

This was a guest post written by Sharon Goldner from Recipe For A Healthy Life. 

Whether you are seeking to reduce your sugar consumption or avoid dairy ingredients that may contribute to congestion and snoring, you will enjoy this recipe.  It is mildly sweet and has healthy ingredients.  It’s a delicious recipe any time of the year, and in the fall you have a lot of apple variety to choose from.

Check out our latest curb your snoring recipe of the month. This recipes is for roasted root vegetables.

These small chunks are perfect for a healthy snack as a bar or crumbled over plain yogurt or sliced fruit. They will keep at room temperature, covered, for up to a week; you can also freeze them. They are low in sugar and do not contain any dairy or wheat products which may cause inflammation in some people.

his was a guest post written by Sharon Goldner from Recipe For A Healthy Life. 

The pomegranate fruit and its treasured ruby-red seeds are only available about three months out of the year, and December is prime-time.   As a garnish, a few seeds sprinkled in a fruit cup or rice pilaf add dramatic flare.  Or imagine the bright red seeds embedded in a green salad or guacamole, and you have a healthy and delicious holiday dish!  You can also eat the seeds by the handful as a sweet & sour treat that packs a powerful supply of anti-oxidants.  See some recipes below.

This was a guest post written by Sharon Goldner from Recipe For A Healthy Life. 

Spring: A Time To Re-energize

As the seasons change, our emotions and our health change. We should support our bodies with the food that will fuel our needs for each particular time of year.  In the springtime your diet should become lighter, with more raw foods—greens, salads, fruits, seeds and sprouts.  For healthy eating in general, and for snorers in particular, it’s best to consume fewer foods like meat, dairy and processed products, and more fresh food like seasonal vegetables that will re-energize your health.

This was a guest post written by Sharon Goldner from Recipe For A Healthy Life. 

What Are the Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet?

The benefits of a Mediterranean diet came back into public discussion recently after the results of a study from the University of Crete in Greece linked it to a reduction in sleep apnea symptoms. The research also indicated that the patients who ate a Mediterranean diet composed of fish, poultry, whole grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, red wine and spices were more motivated to adhere to their diet, exercise regularly and consequently lost abdominal fat.