Essentially important, Sleep is a necessity all living things can’t do without. Be it a human, an animal, insect or plants–we are all affected by slumber. Move over Sleeping Beauty, Snoozers here we come!

The commercials show a family all smiles enjoying a meal laughing and enjoying great conversation. They all look relaxed happy and well rested. The truth is that the holidays can be a stressful, depressing and hectic time of year. However, with a little planning and setting a few priorities you can enjoy your holidays and not look like you just trained for a marathon.

We all make regrettable decisions when under the influence of alcohol. We may get into an argument with our spouse, act inappropriately at an office party, or inadvertently alienate our friends with a thoughtless comment. The same can happen when you’re too groggy to give the proper attention to your actions.

Are you getting enough sleep? We all know that sleep is an important part of our everyday lives. Obviously you cannot function without it!

Many people have difficulty with snoring at night. Research indicates more than half of all adults will experience snoring at some point in their lives. Snoring can be caused by any number of factors including poor health, excessive drinking and smoking and more serious medical conditions such as sleep apnea. Though most snoring is mild and relatively harmless, other than being very annoying to a bed partner, some snoring can be hazardous to your health by causing dehydration, lack of deep sleep and fatigue. One snoring treatment many people have tried and found success with is anti-snoring mouthpieces.

Pillows are essential components of bedding. It supports the upper torso and alleviates pressure when lying or sleeping. Depending on the sleeper’s preference, pillows are stuffed with different materials that are mostly soft and regain shape instantly.

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that includes abnormal pauses in breathing or periods of abnormally low breathing during sleep. Often undetected by the person suffering from the condition, sleep apnea occurs in three variations; obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea and a combination of the two. OSA, obstructive sleep apnea, is the most common form and if not treated properly can lead to more dangerous medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, arrhythmia and diabetes. Because sleep apnea causes daytime fatigue in the patient there is also the risk for accidents while driving or at work. Recognizing the symptoms of sleep apnea is essential to effectively treating this sleep disorder.

If you are a snorer then you know that this problem can keep you and your spouse laying awake at night. Snoring can be a big issue for you and your partner. If you are having an issue with snoring then consult your doctor. They will probably order a sleep study in wish they will have you come in for the night and study your sleep habits. This can be a great way for them to see what is causing the snoring so that they can recommend a treatment.

This week, I was interviewed by WCBS-TV New York for a news segment called, “Sleep: the Battle of the Sexes.” The topic was one I am very familiar with: People suffering from lack of sleep, and how it can affect daytime mood, mental acuity, job performance and relationship intimacy.

Snoring is rather common in adults and luckily mild to moderate snoring problems are fairly easy to treat. Unless you have a more serious sleep disorder condition such as sleep apnea, you may be able to cure your snoring problem with simple anti-snoring devices including snoring mouthpieces and nasal breathing aids. Cheap, convenient and easy to use, anti-snoring mouthpieces and mouth guards have proven very successful in curbing snoring problems in many people and may be just the thing you need to put an end to harsh and loud snoring.

Below are some tips on having a good night’s sleep. They can be as simple as having a good bed rest pillow or strictly following a sleep schedule.

People constantly want to feel very relaxed and at ease when sleeping. Unfortunately, using the wrong kind of pillow will not get that person the sleep he needs.