The Cost of Sleep Apnea TREATMENT SAVES YOUR LIFE AND YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
found that CPAP treatment for sleep apnea could prevent 500,000 accidents, save 1,000 lives, and reduce a societal cost of $11.1 billion. That’s a difference that makes treating sleep apnea worth it. You don’t have to use a CPAP machine to get those same results. But the most cost-effective treatment option is an oral appliance. This device is a small, custom-fit appliance for your mouth. The cost of maintenance is no different than what you would spend on standard oral health or devices, so the savings will continue to stack up as your overall health improves.
When your body doesn’t get enough oxygen or sleep as a result of sleep apnea, the domino effect is staggering. The airway disorder plays a negative role in cardiac health, weight, cognitive function, memory, mood, libido, headache frequency, fatigue, and more. In addition, your partner can suffer loss of sleep due to your tossing and snoring, causing medical and emotional problems for them and problems in your relationship. Studies indicate that Americans with untreated sleep apnea collectively spend an average of $4.3 billion more than other patients. Many of these dollars are spent treating the symptoms of sleep apnea, such as increased blood
pressure, headaches, and mood disorders. As a consequence, when the symptoms are treated over the root cause of the issue, the health care system takes on a reactive approach rather than preventive, wasting money, time, and energy. Think about how much money patients could save by treating the root cause of these issues instead. Sleep apnea sufferers can cut their annual medical payments in half. Some reports indicate individuals spend $200,000 less in annual care after treating sleep apnea! Furthermore, compliance with sleep apnea treatments could protect others. A 2015 study in the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
These are savings your life — and the lives of others — may depend on.
Stop suffering and start saving by treating your sleep apnea. The first step in care is a free consultation with Dr. Jelinek and his team of experts. Schedule yours today by calling 703-584-5996.
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INGREDIENTS 1 lb medjool dates, pitted (about 1 1/2 cups) •
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1/4 cup peanut butter
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1 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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Warm water
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1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
DIRECTIONS
4. Meanwhile, in microwave, warm chocolate with coconut oil until melted. Stir well. 5. Coat balls in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. Top with additional salt and freeze for 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
1. Using a food processor, blend dates and sea salt until dough can be formed into a ball. Slowly add enough warm water to mixture to thicken dough. 2. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Freeze for 20–30 minutes. 3. In microwave, warm 1/4 cup peanut butter for 30 seconds, then drizzle peanut butter on top of balls. Freeze balls for another 20 minutes.
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