A.W.A.K.E. Orlando

Alert, Well, and Keeping Energetic

A group to help people who are interested in sleep and its disorders. All are welcome

Members

  • Elizabeth Buchan
  • Sleepy AVON Lady Rachel Russell
  • John Oleary
  • Amy
  • Rock Conner RRT

Blog Posts

Amy

Know-How Saves Your Healthcare Dollars

As a society we currently are questioning everything we know about healthcare. We wonder if we know who we can trust, where to get the best care for the best price, and what is the best health insurance out there. There is change coming but the truth is that a majority of people have the tools to get the best care for the best price.

Many people have had to take insurances with large deductible due to the high cost of insurance. They are paying anywhere from $250 to $5000 out of pocket before t… Continue

Posted by Amy on October 8, 2009 at 8:24pm

Sleepy AVON Lady Rachel Russell

Please Sign Petition to Reform Social Security Disability SSDI and SSI Determination Processes

Please Sign Petition to Reform Social Security Disability SSDI and SSI Determination Processes






or,

Continue

Posted by Sleepy AVON Lady Rachel Russell on September 23, 2009 at 12:19am

Amy

Insomnia in our Children; Setting Limits Helps

With the beginning of summer here and the end of the school year the need to consider our children’s habits while they are at home. Many children are home alone or home with older siblings and are limited in their activities. This can lead to issues that will increase health problems.

The sleeping pattern for a child is very important. During sleep they not only rest; they heal from injuries, grow and their minds process much of the information it accumulates during the day. The amount a child… Continue

Posted by Amy on June 1, 2009 at 9:43pm

Amy

Oral Devices for Sleep Disorders

Oral devices are one of the least talked about ways to help people with sleep disordered breathing. Because of this lack of discussion there is a great deal of misinformation as to who they work for and what they do.

Sleep apnea and primary snoring can have a profound effect on not only the person who has it but also their bed partner. Loud snoring disturbs sleep and if sleep apnea is present then the pauses and gasps can wake their partner from a sound sleep. When the sleep apnea is mild the o… Continue

Posted by Amy on May 11, 2009 at 11:23am

Amy

How to Tell What Research to Believe

You see it on television. You hear them on radio stations, you read them all over. The medical commercials talk about research. Diet products talk about research. So then the question is what research can you trust?

The fact is anyone can do a research project. I know that for my current class I am doing research on education in new businesses. In some sleep labs they do research for physicians or for medical companies. It is distinguishing what research you should trust and what research shoul… Continue

Posted by Amy on April 8, 2009 at 1:06pm

 

Latest Activity

Amy added a blog post
As a society we currently are questioning everything we know about healthcare. We wonder if we know who we can trust, where to get the best care for the best price, and what is the best health insurance out there. There is change coming but the tr...
October 8
August 31
John Oleary is now a member of A.W.A.K.E. Orlando
August 31
Amy added a blog post
With the beginning of summer here and the end of the school year the need to consider our children’s habits while they are at home. Many children are home alone or home with older siblings and are limited in their activities. This can lead to issu...
June 1
Amy added a blog post
Oral devices are one of the least talked about ways to help people with sleep disordered breathing. Because of this lack of discussion there is a great deal of misinformation as to who they work for and what they do. Sleep apnea and primary snori...
May 11
Amy added 2 blog posts
April 8
April 3
April 3
Sleepy AVON Lady Rachel Russell is now a member of A.W.A.K.E. Orlando
April 3
Amy added a blog post
This is an area that has not had enough research. The general consensus is that either ADD causes sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep (sleep that is not continuous.) Or that sleep deprivation can bring on the symptoms of ADD/ADHD...
March 15
Amy added a blog post
Its 2 am and you are still awake or you have worken up for the third time or even worse you have woken up because it feels like someone cranked the furnace all the way up. Your sleep will change as you are going through menopause, that is a fact. ...
March 13
Amy updated their profile
March 5
Amy updated their profile photo
March 5
Amy added a discussion
Emery Sleep Solutions Sunbelt Medical Equipment
March 5
Amy added a blog post
Sleep Awareness Week Views: 19 Added: Mon Mar 2nd 10:22am Posted in: Health » print» report» edit» delete» email With so much research going on in the field of sleep it is good that they have dedicated a week to helping people get a better night...
March 2
Amy added a blog post
The Epworth Qestionnaire Posted by amykr on February 12, 2009 ________________________ Date: _____________ Epworth Sleepiness Scale How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? Th...
March 1

Events

Forum

Amy

Sponsors

Started by Amy Mar 5.

 
 

About

Amy Amy created this Ning Network.

Photos

 

© 2009   Created by Amy on Ning.   Create a Ning Network!

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service