IF A BEAR SNORES IN THE WOODS ...
Do Hibernating Bears Suffer From Insomnia?
Every November, black bears all over the state of Colorado stuff themselves with as much food as they can handle and crawl into a cozy but hidden mountain cave to grab a few months of shut-eye. For the billions of busy and hardworking people all over the world, the prospect of sleeping through winter sounds idyllic, but for those who have a hard time sleeping, a winter hibernation might sound impossible. One of the most common causes of sleep issues (and marital fights) is snoring. If you are a prolific snorer, chances are your partner has either woken you up, rolled you over, or complained about their own lack of sleep a time or two. But if you’re like a bear in the thick of hibernation and don’t have a bed partner to annoy with your nightly noise racket, you might be unaware of the fact that you snore at all. Initially this might seem like a good thing, but in reality, snoring can be a sign of a serious underlying problem. According to WebMD, over 18 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that causes the upper passages of your airway to close off, interrupting your breathing and depriving you of oxygen until you wake up and start breathing again. Because it affects the way you breathe when you sleep, this condition is closely associated with habitual snoring. Even if you know you snore, the only real way to verify if you have sleep apnea is to take part
in a sleep study or visit a sleep center. Still, there are other signs you should take note of. If you or your partner notices pauses in your breathing, gasping episodes throughout the night, persistent headaches in the morning, or you wake up feeling excessively sleepy, you might want to see a specialist. If you are concerned that you might have sleep apnea, start by checking in with your bed mate to see if they notice any signs or symptoms. If you are like a hibernating bear and have no way to know if you’re snoring, it might be a good time to make an appointment at a sleep center. If you have further questions, be sure to reach out to us today!
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BEET, MINT, AND RICOTTA HUMMUS
Ingredients
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1 6-ounce beet (about the size of an adult fist), scrubbed 1 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup tahini, well-mixed
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground coriander Mint leaves, poppy seeds, and olive oil, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 garlic clove, grated
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Wrap beet tightly in foil. On a foil-lined baking sheet, roast wrapped beet until fork tender, about 60–70 minutes. 3. While beet is roasting, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, ricotta, garlic, salt, pepper, and coriander until smooth. 4. Once beet is cool enough to handle, use a paper towel to remove beet skin. Trim root end and cut into small pieces. Add to blender or food processor, and blend until entire mixture is smooth. Add additional salt if desired. 5. Transfer to a shallow bowl, top with garnishes, and serve.
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