Biweekly newsletter of Better Sleep Inc. - Happy New Year!

January 05, 2023

Did you know that getting a good night's rest actually improves your chances of reaching the goals you set for yourself? In fact, you're 30% more likely to achieve success, if you're sleeping soundly and through the night. As we ring in the new year, January is goal setting time! It's also time to start taking the quality of your sleep seriously! As for those fitness New Year's resolutions, you're fourteen times more likely to get in shape if you're experiencing better sleep! If that doesn't help motivate you to fortify your sleep foundation, maybe knowing that you're twice as likely to achieve career success with better sleep will!

We surveyed over 1,000 Americans about their goals, aspirations, and sleep habits to learn if proper rest can help people cross their personal finish lines

Clear away the mental fog and cognitive cobwebs that came and lingered with holiday stress and overindulgence. Away with the decorations as we try and avoid the leftover cookies while placing all the little odds and ends back in their boxes until next year. The act of clearing away in favor of clean and simple after the holiday sparkle has faded is also a great time to create an intention for better health and tranquility. In fact, did you know that the orderliness of your environment has a substantial effect on your mental health? Christa O’Leary, author of Home in Harmony, said, “If you wake up and are immediately depleted by your surroundings, it will impact your wellbeing as you move through the rest of your day.” Being organized also helps you sleep, O'Leary adds and when we aren't, “We might eventually ignore the clutter on a conscious level because it’s been there for so long, but on an unconscious level the brain wants to complete the task.” This unconscious urge to provide homeostasis, or balance, is your brain's natural inclination. When you declutter and destress, better sleep and health can be ushered in sans the anxiety of a chaotic environment.

How Physical Clutter Interferes with Sleep When your bedroom is filled with clutter it will “weigh” on you consciously or unconsciously, according to Christa O’Leary, author of “Home in Harmony.” This can prevent you from fully recharging overnight.

Better Sleep being a back burner priority is a thing of the past! This year putting your best face forward means starting the night before! Ensure you meet the demands of the day by getting at least seven hours of sleep a night. If snoring is affecting either you, or you partner, talk to your doctor immediately. Snoring is a precursor to obstructive sleep apnea which interrupts and deprives your body of the essential oxygen needed while you sleep. OSA affects an estimated 22 million Americans and can increase the risks of various health maladies including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, depression, anxiety, weight gain, etc. OSA effects are not limited to those who struggle with unhealthy weight gain. It can also be hereditary. If you have a family history of sleep apnea or stroke, getting tested for sleep apnea can be life-saving. Don't wait until your health begins to waver or exhaustion renders your immune system inefficient. Goal setting should include giving your body what it needs to be able to thrive. This year, give yourself the gift of restorative, better sleep.

Ensuring a healthy start to your year begins with ruling out the dangers that can sometimes lurk undetected. Our family health history isn't just for the purpose of dreading the inevitable, prevention is key to longevity and understanding the risks that are associated with your family background can help you make better choices. If you or your partner have a history of heart disease or stroke, asking your doctor about taking an at home sleep test can give you the necessary information you need to fortify your sleep foundation and understand how to mitigate those risks. At Better Sleep Inc., that sleep test is available within 72 hours with a comprehensive breakdown of both the quality of your sleep and the disturbances that can be treated. A board certified sleep physician will explain those results to you and leave you with a much better understanding of your health and energy levels! Imagine being able to ensure that you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Both C-PAP and oral appliance therapy effectively treat OSA and both lower your risks of stroke and heart disease, especially those with a family history of either comorbidity. Visit At Better Sleep Inc. with Dr. Alina Lyons for more information on oral appliance therapy and how it can provide a portable and comfortable alternative to C-PAP therapy for those who are C-PAP non-compliant.

Better Sleep Inc. With Dr. Alina Lyons Sleep and OAT Specialist Located in Hamilton Township, NJ Dr. Lyons and her staff focus on helping patients with their sleep apnea symptoms. You can rest assured with her many years of experience, you are in the right hands.

From our family at Better Sleep Inc., we wish you a tranquil, organized, healthy new year with self care as a top priority. Better sleep and health are within reach and when they're your foundation, you're unstoppable. Check out these tips for more goal achieving strategies and motivating practices for a productive start to your year!

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