SLEEPYHEAD CENTRAL takes off the rest of November

News curation in particular will return next Friday December and will cover news links posted from December 1 through December 4. Have a great holiday weekend!

Over the river and through the woods, but NOT like THIS...

Please don't drive if you're sleepy this Thanksgiving holiday. 

Maybe the Griswold's survived their sleepy road trip, but you very well may not.
Drive Alert, Arrive Alive!

Don't let GERD ruin your Thanksgiving OR your sleep

According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic disease that can occur when stomach contents repeatedly flow backwards into the esophagus (food pipe). Though generally a treatable disease, serious complications can result if GERD is not treated properly." GERD can have a dramatic impact on sleep, leading to risks of aspirating these stomach acids while sleeping, aggravating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and experiencing the sleep fragmentation that comes with every time you wake up to the discomfort of heartburn symptoms.

The IFFGD encourages people who have long-term problems with heartburn (more than once a week, worsening, or continuous over time) to talk to their doctor, as these symptoms may signal something more serious than occasional digestive distress caused by overeating. An accurate diagnosis can help you find the correct treatment so you can sleep comfortably again.

More information at the IFFGD website

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

from SleepyHeadCENTRAL.com