Warning Signs You’re Losing Shut-Eye to Sleep Apnea You routinely catch yourself dozing off in the afternoon, and your partner constantly complains about your snoring. Despite going to bed early, you feel like you just aren’t sleeping well at night, even though you can’t remember tossing or turning. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA? Characterized by loud and frequent snoring, obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway. This can cause you to stop breathing up to hundreds of times a night for anywhere from a few seconds to more than a minute. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially life- threatening disease that can increase your risk for serious health problems. WHO HAS SLEEP APNEA? Obstructive sleep apnea is a common problem that can affect people of any age and body type. The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine reports that at least 25 million adults in the United States suffer from sleep apnea. Although sleep apnea can occur at any age, the risk increases as you get older. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE SLEEP APNEA? Perhaps the most important question to ask yourself is, are you getting a good night’s sleep? If not, try recording yourself sleeping or ask your bed partner to listen while you sleep. Pay attention to the following warning signs.
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Loud, frequent snoring.
• Breathing pauses. By definition, sleep apnea involves repeated breathing pauses throughout the night. Your bed partner may hear you gasp for breath or wait to hear you take your next breath. WATCH FOR: • Excessive daytime sleepiness or the ability to fall asleep anywhere, at any time. • Memory problems. • Irritability or moodiness. • Decreased sex drive or impotence. • Morning headaches. • Acid reflux symptoms such as indigestion and heartburn or chest pain. If you think you may have sleep apnea, don’t worry — we can help. Dr. Nagy and the team at Nagy Family Dental Group can answer your questions about obstructive sleep apnea, including the process for diagnosis and treatment options. The first step is for you to be diagnosed by a physician, and we can refer you to a great sleep doctor to get you started. Schedule a consultation to discuss sleep apnea by calling us at 440-937-8878. Chipotle Black Bean Burgers Ingredients
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1 pinch salt
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2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 handful fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon Sriracha 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
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3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons cumin
Directions
1. Place half the black beans, onion, and garlic in your food processor. Blend for 20–30 seconds until combined. Add chipotle, cumin, salt, cornstarch, cilantro, and Sriracha. Blend for another 10–20 seconds. 2. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in oats and remaining black beans. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form mixture into patties and carefully transfer to skillet. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until bottom is browned and set. Very carefully flip and cook for an additional 4–6 minutes until opposite side is browned and set as well. 4. Serve immediately, or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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