Sleep Apnea
Although sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia in men are quite common, little is known about them, and even less is known about the mechanics and chemistry of sleep in general. What we do know is that every animal with a brain requires sleep, and like a battery, our brains and bodies need to be recharged properly on a regular basis. Sleep apnea is a common symptom of male menopause (andropause) in men. Luckily, at ReNEW MAN, we know just how to help you overcome sleep apnea in men. Read on to learn more about the causes of sleep apnea in men and the symptoms of sleep apnea.
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What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is the periodic stopping of breathing during sleep. In its more severe states, obstructive sleep apnea, it can cause a man to wake gasping for air. The threat to health and well-being is the deprivation of oxygen that takes place during sleep apnea, which in turn, places a strain on the heart. Most men with sleep apnea who are experiencing low testosterone levels will have obstructive sleep apnea.
What Causes sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is usually caused by a restricted airway, but there are a number of ways this can happen. Some individuals are born with restricted airways while others develop it later in life, typically due to excess weight. See Weight gain in men. For those who experience sleep apnea not caused by excess weight there are a number of surgical options that have had varying degrees of success. Many choose to use a breathing device that provides positive air pressure while sleeping.
Other Causes Of Sleep Apnea In Men Include:
- Stress – the effects of the hormone cortisol
- Poor diet– fried foods and foods high in sugar
- Lack of exercise
- Alcohol and drugs
- Smoking
- Some medications
- Hormone imbalance
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
The symptoms of sleep apnea insomnia and fatigue, irritability are related to hormone balance. Male Hormones play a critical role in weight control in men and in the chemistry of the brain. In fact, hormones are like an operating system on a computer, hormones control the chemistry of the body in general and the brain in particular. Without balanced hormones the brain cannot recharge efficiently. The result is “sleep debt,” one of the most prominent symptoms of sleep apnea. Hormones decline naturally with age. They become imbalanced and with that imbalance come problems with sleep, a common complaint of men suffering the fatigue, symptoms of andropause. Loss of sleep, whether it is in small or larger amounts alters the chemistry of the brain and can very quickly cause symptoms of male menopausee to become even worse. Feeling of male fatigue, memory loss, depression can have a devastating effect on daily life.
The Solution to Sleep Apnea
- Control stress and take a good adrenal supplement. Excess cortisol is a major contributor to sleep problems in men. The more stressed you become, the more cortisol is released by the adrenal gland. The result is a steady supply of adrenaline in your blood stream. Too much adrenaline in your body can lead to insomnia in men.
- Eat a healthy diet. We often underestimate just how important it is to feed our bodies healthy foods. Our body has an easier time balancing our hormones when it is properly nourished.
- Avoid drugs, smoking and consume alcohol in moderation. Again, in order for our body to balance hormones, we need to avoid stimulants that change our body chemistry.
- Balance your hormone s at optimal healthy levels. Ask your reNEW MAN doctor to test your hormones and develop a treatment program to replace them to optimal levels.
- Talk with your ReNEW MAN doctor about any medications you are taking. Some of your medications may actually make your sleep apnea or your insomnia is men worse.
Let ReNEW MAN help you balance your hormones. Talk to us today. We really can offer many solutions to your sleep apnea in men or your insomnia in men as well as other symptom of male menopause you might be experiencing.
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