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Lifestyle Changes Can Help Relieve Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Warrenton Dental Center • Jan 18, 2017

Sleep apnea treatments are key to getting a better night’s sleep. However, there are some lifestyle changes you can make, too, that will significantly improve your symptoms. Through lifestyle changes, you can improve your sleep while eliminating sleep apnea symptoms. You can enjoy an improvement for your health and sleep. Continue reading to learn more about lifestyle changes you should make.

Quit Smoking

Yes, we all know that smoking is harmful to your health, but what about your sleep? Smoking has a significant negative impact on your overall health and sleep apnea. So toss that cigarette out and quit smoking today! If you quit smoking, you will notice the differences in not only your overall health, but sleep apnea symptoms as well. While quitting might be difficult, the end result is well worth the initial struggle. Protect your health and improve your sleep by quitting that bad habit today!

Exercise to Lose Weight

One of the leading causes of sleep apnea is obesity, which means one major change in your life should be exercise and weight loss. If you are overweight, your airway can become blocked. By losing weight you can improve your sleep and eliminate your symptoms, while also improving your overall heath. Remember to get regular exercise, even if that means only 30 minutes a day—every bit helps. By adding a little bit of exercise in your life, you can improve your health while getting a better night’s sleep.

Stop Drinking Alcohol

A glass of wine or beer after a long day might be enjoyable, but excessive drinking can be detrimental to your health and sleep. Minimize your alcohol intake or stop completely to further improve your health and sleep. It’s a compromise you will need to make to feel better.

To learn more about sleep apnea in Warrenton and lifestyle changes to make, contact Dr. Bonnie Foster. By properly treating sleep apnea, and making lifestyle changes, you can improve your overall health while getting a better night’s sleep. What are you waiting for?

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