You will stop breathing during sleep with both types of apnea which makes the condition something that needs to be addressed as soon as possible in a sleep lab. You feel tired because there is not enough oxygen traveling to your brain when you sleep. Your blood fl ow is also restricted. When uncirculated blood pools, the result is blood clots. Your blood pressure can also spike, a condition which can cause a permanent issue over time.


Appearance and Aging Your appearance and aging are,


also, directly linked to your sleep pattern. When you sleep the chemical cortisol is released from your system. However, irregular sleep habits make dispersing cortisol challenging. The result is belly fat, a nemesis that can be taxing to defeat. Did you know that studies involving shift workers who worked the graveyard (overnight) shift, showed that not only was there an increase in cortisol, but a higher instance of dehydration, adult acne and premature wrinkling?


Bottom Line The studies and evidence prove that


when you make sleep a priority, your body regulates vital hormones and other chemicals in your body. Be sure to catch those eight hours of sleep each night so you can look AND feel your very best! If you feel that sleep apnea may be an issue, speak with your doctor. Sleep apnea can made worse with sleeping aids. It needs to be treated appropriately.


Eudene Harry, MD is the medical director of Oasis Wellness and Rejuvenation Center in Orlando. Board-certifi ed in both emergency and holistic medicine, she is the author of “Live Younger in 8


Simple Steps: A Practical Guide to Slowing Down the Ageing Process From the Inside Out.” Visit www. livinghealthylookingyounger.com or call her at 407-354-0500.


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