Marathon Runners Get Sleep Apnea Too
A DISORDER THAT DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE
Everybody can picture the stereotypical person who suffers from sleep apnea: overweight, old, and most definitely a he . But the truth is that anybody can suffer from sleep apnea, even young and fit females. As a dentist who specializes in the disorder, Dr. Jelinek works with a broad spectrum of patients. Recently, he treated a female marathon runner. She was thin and fit but genetically predisposed to sleep apnea, and she had all the symptoms. Risk factors for the disorder do include some of the stereotypical things associated with sleep apnea, like being over the age of 40 and carrying excessive weight. But ultimately, the deciding factor in who suffers from sleep apnea is genetics. For example, if you have a small upper airway, you are at increased risk of developing sleep apnea. In fact, this is the very reason Dr. Jelinek Sleep apnea doesn’t discriminate.
has sleep apnea! He inherited his father’s small airway, and today, he treats his condition with an oral appliance. The risk also increases for people born with a recessed chin or a large tongue, tonsils, neck, or uvula. Other genetic risk factors include having a small jaw or a large overbite. The bottom line is that anybody, regardless of age and fitness level, can suffer from sleep apnea. If you find yourself waking up abruptly in the night or suffering from symptoms of sleep deprivation, which include excessive sleepiness during the day, high blood pressure, depression, difficulty concentrating, irritability, learning and memory difficulties, and sexual dysfunction, Dr. Jelinek and his team can help. Dr. Jelinek has helped hundreds of patients suffering with sleep apnea. If you or somebody you love is struggling with symptoms of sleep apnea, give us a call at 703-584-5996 or visit us at NorthernVirginiaDental.com today.
Hoppin’ John A traditional New Year’s favorite in the South, Hoppin’ John includes black-eyed peas that are said to represent coins, a sign of prosperity for the coming year. It’s usually served alongside collard greens, which represent cash.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 smoked ham hock
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1 cup dried black-eyed peas
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1 medium onion, diced
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5–6 cups water
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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1 dried hot pepper, optional (arbol and Calabrian are great options)
DIRECTIONS
4. Add rice, cover, drop heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, undisturbed. 5. Remove from heat and let steam for an additional 10 minutes, still covered. 6. Remove lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.
1. Wash and sort peas. 2. In a saucepan, cover peas with water, discarding any that float. 3. Add pepper, ham hock, and onion. Gently boil and cook uncovered, stirring
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occasionally, until peas are just tender, about 90 minutes. At this point, you should have about 2 cups of liquid remaining.
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