The Somnus Sleep Shirt by Nyx Devices is the latest in high-tech devices designed to measure the quality of your sleep.  This clever shirt has sensors embedded into the fabric which enables it to measure and record your breathing patterns.

Normally if you if you wanted to know if you had a sleep disorder you would visit a clinic be wired to multiple sensors which would monitor your brain activity, eye movements, your muscle activity and your breathing not only is this expensive but also very inconvenient.

This new shirt would enable people to monitor their sleeping patterns and give them an indication as to not only how long they were sleeping for but also the quality of their sleep.

Although the idea of diagnosing sleep disorders by using breathing alone is still considered experimental this shirt could be the first stage in discovering whether you have a sleep problem without the usual inconvienience.  Many people with insomnia under estimate how much sleep they are actually getting during the night and the device like this could help determine the severity of this problem among others.

This device is currently being tested alongside traditional methods of determining sleep problems and it is believed that it might go on sale before the end of this year and its estimated its cost will be under $100 putting it within the reach of most people.

Being someone who likes gadgets at that price I may well buy one for myself.  It’s always interesting to determine how much sleep you actually get during the night and to be able to correlate it with things like drinking, eating late at night and other factors to see if they  effect the quality of my sleep.

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It looks like Facebook can cause people to have sleeping problems.

Not only does looking out computer monitors late at night effect the quality of your sleep but it looks like people are being disturbed while sleeping.

Apparently people are being woken in the middle of the night by alerts on their mobile phone from Facebook.  It is well known that having your sleep interrupted can leave you tired and unrefreshed in the morning.

What I can’t get my head around is who and why would people allow themselves to be disturbed by messages on Facebook in the middle of the night?  What can be so important about their social life that it can’t wait until the morning?

For me this is very puzzling behaviour I know I’m a bit of a dinosaur at over 50 years old but I am technically savvy.  I’ve worked in Information Technology for over 25 years and I love my gadgets.  I have a Facebook account multiple Twitter accounts and I use social media as much as the next person.

But I draw the line to being disturbed while I sleep.  My mobile phone is switched off when I go to bed and it isn’t the first thing that I switch on in the morning.  Being social is obviously a good thing but when it starts to take over your life and affects your normal daily activities it’s something that needs to be looked at.

In my day if I wanted to socialise I got off my butt and would go out for a meal with my friends or go for a few drinks at my local bar.  It looks like the days of meeting people face-to-face have almost passed when many would prefer to sit in front of the computer and socialise than go out.

How sad is that?

Bottom line is turn off your computer a couple of hours before going to bed and remember to switch off your mobile phone nothing is so important that it won’t wait until the morning

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I think the question how many hours sleep do you really need is a very interesting one.  It’s been touted for many years that eight hours is ideal and that anything less than this can lead you un-rested and therefore unable to perform your day time duties optimally.

A new study from the sleep laboratory at the hospital University of Pennsylvania would tend to verify this fact.  They split a group of students into three groups the first group getting eight hours sleep a night the second six hours and the third for hours.

They were then tested during the day and no surprises here the group that got eight hours sleep had no cognitive decline.  The group that was getting six hours sleep did a little worse and the third group did the worst not rocket science.

From this data they deduced that anything less than eight hours sleep a night caused some decline in cognitive ability.  But this could be slightly misleading.  I used to work shifts when I was serving in the Merchant Marine some of which could be brutal.

Five hours on and five hours off meant that if you were to perform your duties adequately you would probably only get three to four hours continuous sleep and a maximum of six hours in any 24-hour period.

So not only was I getting less than eight hours sleep a day but my sleep pattern would be interupted as the shift forced me to sleep at different times during the day due to the five hours on and five hours off working pattern.

So was my cognitive ability compromised?  I would have to say probably but I believe your mind and body adjusts to whatever sleeping patterns you throw at it and so long as they are not permanent changes your mind learns to cope and no permanent damage is done.

As a navigator it was obviously important for the safety of the ship and all the crew members that my cognitive ability wasn’t impaired and for the most part I believe it wasn’t.

Studies in laboratories are a good source of baseline data but in the real world I believe things are often not as simple or as straightforward.

So although in theory getting less than eight hours sleep isn’t optimal in practice the line between getting enough sleep and getting too little gets blurred in the real world.

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Researching sleep and snoring uncovers some fantastic products that claim to help with these conditions and non is more unusual than the Halsa Mat.

The Halsa Mat is the modern equivalent of the old bed of nails and is a thin mat with over eight thousand tiny plastic spikes attached it looks like a medieval torture device! The theory is you lie on it and the tiny spikes stimulate the acupressure points on your back helping to promote relaxation and therefore helping you to sleep better.

As well as helping with sleep research has found it can also be used to reduce back and neck pain. These results were gained when people using the mat for 15 Min’s a day over a 3 week period. It was discovered that the backs temperature had increased leading to improved circulation.

If you want more spikes Halsa also do a pillow featuring the same spikes.

The mats come in at $39.95 and the pillows at $49.95 so they are relatively inexpensive and if you have a sleep problem trying one isn’t going to break the bank.

In this day of high tech gadgets we sometimes forget that the simplest solutions are usually the best. This type of product is non invasive, inexpensive and well worth a try. After all what have you got to lose?

As always I’m hacked off because I wouldn’t mind trying one but as usual I’ll have to wait until they become available in the United Kingdom.

If you live in the US you can buy a Halsa Mat from Amazon by clicking here

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The Side Sleeper Pro is an unusual pillow that has a tail! It has been designed to ensure you always sleep on your side and therefore can help prevent you rolling onto your back which is a well known reason for many peoples snoring problem.

It is said to:

• improve your sleeping posture
• Give you a great nights sleep
• Help you wake up refreshed and with less stiffness
• Relieves pressure on the neck
• Developed by a Chiropractor

This pillow is an interesting idea that might actually work for some people although I’d imagine it would take some getting used to. At $19.99 + S&H it’s reasonably priced and although as an anti snoring aid it’s effectiveness would be limited as with all things it might just work for you.

As I’ve said before it’s always worth trying the simple, inexpensive and non invasive Snoring Cures first before moving on to the more expensive snoring aids.

According to the sales page this item isn’t available in stores but if you’re uncomfortable purchasing on-line if other products are anything to go by give it three or four months and you’ll find them everywhere.

If however you can’t wait and would like to see a video of the Snoreben in action click here.

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Side Sleeper Pro – The Sleep Better Pillow

Product Description

An unusual name for an odd device that has been FDA approved. Designed to help you stop snoring the Snoreben ensures you get a great nights sleep.

Specially designed to help people of all ages who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, collapsed nostrils, a bent nose and any other cause of narrowing nostrils and associated disorders.

The Snoreben is manufactured from the highest grade silicone for the greatest comfort ensuring you get the the best possible sleep and helping you to wake fully refreshed each morning. A ggod nights sleep will enable you to function at peak efficiency during the day helping to enhance your well being.

Details:

• FDA Approved medical device used to maximize nasal airflow and eliminate snoring.
• Clinically proven to stop snoring and improve quality of sleep.
• Opens nasal passages to help oxygen flow and reduce or eliminate snoring and dry mouth.
• Reduces nasal congestion due to Seasonal Colds and Allergies.
• Convenient and reusable for months of continuous use.

Rating: (3.0) (out of 16 reviews)
List Price: $ 29.99
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Just when you thought it wasn’t possible to find a New Snoring Cure another one pops up. This one is called the Pillar Procedure and it involves placing polyester implants into the soft palate.

The theory is that it stiffens up the area adding support and lessening the vibrations that are known to cause snoring. This procedure is not an over the counter treatment and will require a visit to your doctor who will place the pillars into your mouth under local anesthetic. The whole proceedure only takes 20 minutes and complications after the procedure are rare at under 1%.

Results can be felt (not heard) soon afterwards but the full benefit comes some months after the proceedure as surronding tissues become more rigid thereby causing an even further reduction in noise levels.

The most common side effect is when the implant is not inserted deeply enough and part of it protrudes into the mouth. The offending implant is simply removed and a new one inserted at a more suitable depth.

Because this proceedure is fairly new the implants longevity is unknown but it is thought to be in the region of years not months.

Sadly this snoring treatment has one large downside and that’s cost. It costs around $2,500 dollars so its definatly not cheap but sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures.

If you’ve tried everything else and still snore like a wounded buffulo and you’ve the money to spare this may be one you’d like to try.

Sadly for myself it’s a bit rich so I’ll be sticking to the sleeping in seperate bedrooms for now as it’s much cheaper

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Sleep Apnea has been linked with many potential health issues but it looks like there’s yet another one to add to the list.

Sleep Apnea is characterised usually by snoring followed by brief periods / pauses in breathing before the sufferer then resumes normal breathing.

A new study has found that people who suffer from this conditions are over two and a half times more likely to suffer from a stroke. The study looked at nearly 400 subjects who were over 70 years of age and followed them and there sleep patterns for over six years. During that time 20 had suffered a stroke a much higher incidence than found in the general population.

This study highlights the possible dangers associated with this chronic condition and it is suggested that if you believe you have have sleep apnea you visit a health professional to get a proper diagnosis. It’s never a good idea to self diagnose and treat the condition yourself with over the counter medication and Snoring Cures as you may just mask the symptoms.

It is estimated that over 5% of the population could be suffering from Sleep Apnea and the vast majority of them are unaware of it. Sleeping with a partner is your best chance of finding out if you have this condition because it’s usually they who notice it first. I always knew there had to be at least one advantage to being married and I think I’ve just discovered it

So the risks include heart problems, high blood pressure, obesity and now stroke along with a slew of other medical problems it’s no joke and should be taken seriously.

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It’s been shown that there is a direct link between how well you sleep and your weight in particular the amount of fat that your body stores. The real culprit would appear to be stress which of course in most people causes them to sleep badly.

So if stress causes us to get fatter then anything that causes stress will hinder our attempts to lose weight.  When it comes to stress I would have to say living and sleeping with a partner who snores is definitely stressful.  It’s been shown that the partners of snorers get much less quality sleep than normal couples.

Waking up in the morning un-refreshed and sleepy does not set you up well for the challenges that the day will bring.  With most people working, looking after children and doing the normal household chores life is stressful enough without having to cope with loss of sleep as well.

Many Snoring Cures (if you can call them that) exist and trust me I’ve had my partner try them all but I’ve yet to find one that makes a big difference.  Some people are more fortunate and depending on the cause of the snoring have found a solution that works for them lucky devils.

Regardless this new study has caused me to smile because now for the first time I can blame my partner for my increasing weight. After all if he stopped snoring I wouldn’t be so fat would I?

So, if you’re trying to lose weight (fat) and are struggling then it might be a good idea to sleep in a separate room for a few weeks to see if it makes any difference.  After all losing weight is hard enough without any additional factors to have to deal with.

It would appear that dealing with stress from our environment is becoming one of the most important factors in remaining fit and healthy into our old-age.  Stress reduction I feel is one of the most important things you can do to help you cope with your normal daily activities.

My favourite ways of reducing stress is Pilates and self hypnosis because they are effective and get the job done quicker and easier than any other method I’ve tried before.

If you live with a snorer good luck!

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The Good Morning Snore Solution by MPowRx is an innovative new device that could offer chronic snorers and there long suffering partners some relief.

The Good Morning Snoring solution takes a different route to traditional stop snoring aids as it doesn’t attempt to position the jaw, it isn’t a gum shield and it doesn’t attempt to open the nasal passages.

What it does is reposition the tongue forward in the mouth and prevents it from slipping to the back of the throat which is a common cause of snoring.

Although at first glance this device looks strange and does take a while to get used to research has shown it to be highly effective for many snorers. This device has been cleared by the FDA for use as an anti snoring aid but isn’t suitable for people diagnosed with sleep apnea.

I can’t personally verify if this device works because I don’t have one but if you have had any experience with it good or bad please feel free to comment below as I’m really curious to see how effective it really is.

If it proves to be effective I may attempt to get someone from the  USA to ship one to me in the UK.

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