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I’ve talked a lot about my pregnancy over the past little while. I suppose it’s only natural considering one has a tendency to write what they know. What many don’t know is that I consider this to be my one true miracle. I was diagnosed with a thyroid condition in my teens and over the course of treatment was told I would not have children. I was young and had no desire for babies at the time, so the idea of not being able to carry a child did not concern me. Looking back, I may have misunderstood the actual “inability” to bear children as there was very little discussion regarding this “side effect” of treatment. I went through my twenties blithely planning on adoption; I had my plans for a career and figured I would deal with the family matter later. Then I met Kevin. We were together for a matter of days when I realized what we had was “the real deal”. Within six weeks we had met the other’s family, and that family was hinting at marriage. And then I got scared. I knew Kevin wanted a family and despite assuring me that he was okay with adoption, I felt strongly that I would be doing him a disservice. So I ran. Thank heavens that Kevin is an understanding and patient man. He waited me out… for over two years. When I finally came around, the idea of not being able to give him a baby continued to bother me, so I decided to check with the doctor for confirmation. Imagine my surprise when I learned a baby was possible, if a little more difficult. Suddenly, I had baby fever! We were so excited at the mere prospect of a family. Like any
young couple we started planning, hoping and dreaming. Then, in 2014, we had our dreams fulfilled, before being dashed by not one but two failed pregnancies. The concept of miscarriage is a strange thing. It is such a small, insignificant word to convey the overwhelming and devastating thoughts and feelings that suddenly arise. There is a sense of loss and isolation that descends, and persists, while outwardly, nothing has changed. For the better part of a year, I refused to even consider trying for another baby. Finally, we decided to let nature take her course and were ultimately rewarded. We learned we were expecting in October, 2016, but waited to share the news until we were past the “danger zone”. With frequent checkups, multiple ultrasounds and an amazing medical support team we have been assured of a healthy pregnancy thus far. Baby Crealock is due this month and all signs point to delivery of a healthy little miracle. For all the people out there struggling with a similar loss, for anyone fighting to regain their equilibrium, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Talking and sharing your story can help; by acknowledging our loss to others, Kevin and I have been able to find love and support through our community and from each other. I hope by sharing our story it will help others find peace. 0001
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37TH ANNUAL BRITISH HOME CHILD DESCENDANTS REUNION The reunion is being held on Saturday August 26th, at the St. John's Anglican Church Hall, 75 Main St Fredericton. Doors open 9:30am for Registration ($5) and Meet & Greet. Bring your own lunch, there is plenty of refrigerator space or you can purchase something nearby. Tea, coffee and donuts will be provided. Guest speakers; Mayor Mike O'Brien (Fredericton), Mr. Michael Staples (Fredericton), author and journalist and Dr. Patricia RobertsPichett (Ottawa), coordinator of the Middlemore Project and author of her
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Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Specimen Collection Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Summer hours: Tuesdays. Fall Hours begin September 5, Tuesdays & Fridays. Gentle Yoga - Will begin again in the fall. Line Dancing - Will begin again in the fall. Art Class - 10:00am, Tuesdays (goodwill offering). Contact: kimmy.cookson@ gmail.com. Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickle Ball - Tuesdays, 11:00am Call Mike 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook. Gentle Dance (low key) - 10:00am, Fridays (donation). Art Class - (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy.cookson@gmail.com. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce, once a month. Call the Centre for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call the Centre for an appointment. Community Garden Plots - Registration in 2018. Social worker/Dietitian/Counselling (by appointment), call the Centre. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250
KOC COUNCIL #8360 BINGO The Knights of Columbus’, Council #8364, Bingo every Friday evening at the Stella Maris Church Hall (201 Bayside Drive). Doors open at 5:30, Early Games at 6:30 and Regular Bingo begins at 7:00pm. Prizes - 50/50, 75/20, winner take all, cookie jar and treasure chest. Canteen available. For more information contact 6397946. G166
AROUND & ABOUT AUGUST SNIPPET I have often been accused, and with justification, of favouring the west side of Saint John in the stories I write for newspapers, magazines, and cover in my many books. In my latest book, Saint John Snippets, I have done it once again, but it is not by design. It simply happens as this is where I have always lived, and where I am most often told tales. It was my friend Fred McIntyre who first told me about the initial attempt to bridge Saint John harbour, which formed my Snippets entry for August 8. Fred pointed out the location, noted below, and added that he would not have been born if his great grandfather had not survived that tragedy. Fred told me that his ancestor had actually been declared dead and laid under a tarp on the wharf at Market Slip, when someone noticed the canvas moving, and realized the man was alive. Next month will mark the 180th anniversary of this event. It will not be
celebrated of course, nor will the fact that this was also the day Queen Victoria ascended to the throne of England, which was another event occurring in Saint John on that tragic day. This is what I wrote in Snippets as one of 366 historic events that have occurred in Saint John between 1783 and 2016. August 8, 1837. The first attempt to build a bridge across Saint John Harbour was successful up to a point; as it was built and was in place and almost ready to go into use when it suddenly collapsed on this date. It had been started in the spring of 1836, and was to cross as an extension of Watson Street from Prince Street west to Merritt Street, which ran parallel to Straight Shore, or what we call Chesley Drive now. In terms of the times, that would be from Dykeman’s Corner to William Shives property on Straight Shore. That was a distance of 1400 feet. The central portion of the bridge, that is the span
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between the two massive 80 foot towers, was to be 435 feet. Unfortunately, the chains supporting this portion of the bridge were not strong enough to do the task, and they snapped in the early morning of August 8, throwing the 30 or so workers into the harbour. Seven drowned and seven were seriously injured. A portion of the bridge was taken to Hammond River, where it failed there, too. 0004
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years. He is the annual chair of the 13th annual curling funspiel, a blood donor, an Old timers hockey coach, organizes cribbage nights, was involved in the Rally of Hope, the Hammond river angling association, the cancer society, and the heart and stroke foundation. He received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal and was appointed to the NB Human Rights Commission. He was an active employee of Irving Oil Refinery and is now with the Irving Alumnae since retirement in 2004. Congratulations and thank you Emil! 4591
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KV OLD BOYS RAFFLE WINNERS This year's Spring Raffle/Canada Day Draw, was held July 1 at the Quispamsis Memorial Arena. Congratulations to Prize winners: Jackie Basque, Lee Bishop and Shelia McGraw. Prizes were donated by: Amsterdam Inn, Canadian Tire - Rothesay, Cochran's Country Market and Irving Oil Limited. Special thanks to Canadian Tire, Sobeys and Superstore, for opening their doors to our ticket sales. It is because of you, the community, through your support we are able to help others in need. Kvoldboys.com 4613
CHI VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE AWARD Catholic Health International Presents a “Volunteer Excellence Award” annually, to acknowledge and honour the tireless efforts of our volunteers. Rocmaura Nursing Home awards, Emil Olsen with the CHI Volunteer Excellence Award. Emil, is a very dedicated volunteer who has been on the Board for the past 12 July 18th - July 31st, 2017
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LIVE WELL BEING A STUDENT OF LIFE “When the student is ready, the teacher appears!” ~ Zen proverb Years ago, I remember hearing that we are all teachers and learners together and students of life. Even negative things that happen to us can be beneficial to our lives, and we can turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Sometimes, I am a teacher for others and in other situations, I am their learner. I believe that everyone we meet has something to teach us; perhaps it is patience, compassion, forgiveness, perseverance, how our attitudes and behaviors can lift others or damage their sense of self-worth or confidence; how working together can create positive change. When my mind is open and I am a willing learner, I look for the lesson even when there is failure and disappointment. At the very least, I learn what I won’t do again! Every day, we are presented with opportunities to either choose
what we know doesn’t work, or we can open ourselves to other possibilities and new learning. It is important to know that when we say we want to change something about ourselves that we do not like, the universe will provide the lessons and opportunities for change, to choose again. Approaching the world as both teacher and learner creates relationships of equals where neither is viewed as the expert on anything or anyone except themselves. It can also promote humility. In a teacherstudent relationship, there is an exchange of ideas, a buffet where each is free to take what they want and to leave the rest. For each participant, it also means an openness to being self-reflective to determine how or if new information could be helpful in one’s life. In his blog, Mike Robbins stresses that what we teach is often what we most need to learn, and that the advice we give others is often the message we need to be giving ourselves. When scared, or stressed, he remarked that we often struggle to follow
the advice we give others because we hold ourselves to a higher standard and believe we are no longer in need of such advice. For example, in my practice, I often encourage others to practice good selfcare, yet struggle to do the same in my own life. Mr. Robbins offers suggestions we can use to learn from ourselves and use this advice in a positive, not self-righteous way: Be honest and willing to admit our hypocrisy with others and ourselves; Have compassion for ourselves so we can be compassionate toward others; Stop trying to be perfect and accept ourselves as we are; It is okay to make mistakes, they can be our learning opportunities. 0008
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, July 18 New Brunswick Born Musicians Perform. Owen McCausland (tenor) and Pierre-André Doucet (piano) return to perform for the “home crowd” at Portland United church, starting at 7:30pm (freewill offering at the door).
Saturday, July 22 Strawberry Festival 4:00-6:00pm at James Williams Hall, Crystal Beach. Salad Plate $12/adults, $6/kids. Take out available. For info call Constance Landry 647-4863. Hosted by Friendly Quilters. White’s Bluff Wharf Fundraiser 10:30am-4:30pm. Funds raised to support the repair of the Wharf. BBQ, children’s activites, yoga and more. Info: Kathy Fullerton, 763 - 2037. Saturday, July 29 Saint John SPCA Yard Sale 9:001:00pm. Drop off any items you would
like to donate between July 5-26 from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Sunday, August 6 Emma Jane & John Saunders Family Reunion at the Nauwigewauk Hall, 2:00pm till dark. Games, 50/50, ball game, Potluck supper and more. $2.50/person to help with hall cost. Info: Donna Saunders, 485-2570. Sunday, August 13 The 30th annual Greer Reunion 1:00pm at the Community Hall, Main Street in St. Martins. Brown Bag Auction, bring a small item for the auction. Potluck dinner at 4:00pm. Info John Greer, 847-1537 or David Greer, 847-5409. June 26 - September 1 Cherry Brook Zoo Summer Day Camp, Little Critters ages 6 - 9; Critter Keepers ages 10 - 12; Junior Zoo Crew ages 13 - 15. Zoo info 634-1440.
Wednesday, September 6 Valley Cruisers will be at Kings way Assembly, 7 Kings Way Drive. 5:307:30pm. Come out and enjoy a free BBQ and some beautiful vehicles.
MILLIDGEVILLENORTH END LIONS CLUB 61 Elgin Street (behind the Lorne School) Sundays - 2:00-5:00pm, weekly 25 cent Bingo. Mondays - the North End Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club meet the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Joan at 634-7206. Wednesdays - 7:00pm, the MillidgevilleNorth Lions’ Club meet first second & fourth Wednesday of each month. Hall Rentals - contact the Lions Club regarding renting space for your event. New members are welcome. For more information contact 693-8501. G123
SAINT JOHN SALVAGE CORPS AND FIRE POLICE If you are interest in serving your community we are now accepting application for new members. We have been serving the citizens of Saint John in a voluntary capacity since 1850 and are active members today. Our duties would include: Called upon to secure emergency scenes while being investigated by the Saint John Fire Department. Directing traffic for numerous public events within our community for the Saint John Police Force.
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 643-7260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Sparklers - aka Moon & Star Play Time/Time for Tots - for ages 18 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm or Thursdays at 10:30am. Firecrackers - kindergarten - Grade 3. Wednesdays 2:30pm or Thursdays 6:30pm,. Spinners - Grades 4 and up. Thursdays at 2:30. Bottle Rockets - aka Story Time Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5. Summer Fun in the Park. Children’s Forest, Irving Nature Park. Tuesdays at 2:30pm. Cancelled if rain. What do stuffies do at Night? Bring your stuffed animal for a sleepover with Gunter the Bear. Pick it up the next day and see what happens at the library overnight. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Saturdays at 2:30. Summer Reading Club weekly themes. Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm. Speak Out YOUth! Focus Group -
Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm. St. Pat’s Club at the Carleton Wednesdays at 10:30pm. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Literacy Tutoring: Children and Adults are invited to call for free oneon-one tutoring session. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 55 McDonald Street (transit building), 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@ gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Tuesdays: Busy Beavers, 10:3011:30am; Chickadee crafts, 1:002:00pm; Can do kids, 3:00-4:00pm; Computer Help, 6:00pm; Minecraft 6:30pm, pre-register. Wednesdays: Team S.T.E.A.M. 10:3011:30am. Young volunteers, 1:002:00pm; Leaping Loonies, 7:008:00pm; computer help, 6:00pm; all day drop in craft. Thursdays; Storytime: 10:3011:00am; tech Thursdays 1:302:30pm; Chickadee Crafts 3:004:00pm. Fridays: Leaping Loonies 11:00am12:00noon; Friday Family Flicks
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2:30pm; All day drop in Crafts. Saturdays: Toddler Time, 10:3011:00am; Can do kids, 1:00-2:00pm; Busy Beavers, 3:00-4:00pm. Tuesday, July 18 - Paint for fun with Mattyas (pre-registration required), 6:00pm Wednesday, July 19 - Sunset Cinema, 6:00pm. Saturday, July 22 - Build by bricks and More, all day drop in. 0019
COMHALTAS Come join in the fun listening, playing and enjoying Irish Music and culture in a traditional setting! Comhaltas offers Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesdays at O'Leary's Pub (46 Princess Street, Saint John). The session begins at 7:00pm; this is a great opportunity to sit with experienced musicians and learn tunes at a slower pace. We transition to an 'up to speed' session at 7:30. At 8:30 the circle welcomes individual tunes, songs, stories, poetry, jokes, step dance and much more! All are welcome, regardless of experience. Feel free to bring your traditional instrument or your voice and join in - or simply sit with the other bar patrons and enjoy the traditional setting. Spread the word! Bring your friends! Listen to: fiddles, bodhrans (Irish drums), harps, tin whistles, accordions, guitars, mandolins and other traditional instruments and songs for free! G092
Held monthly on the last Sunday of each month 2-4pm at St. Mark’s Church, 50 Dexter Drive, West Saint John
Education and support services for those living with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Health care professionals are on-hand to answer questions and offer advice with volunteers providing information, entertainment and activities. For more information contact Ed Sullivan at 672-5286 sulli@nb.sympatico.ca
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LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:0011:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon-11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is mandatory. Saturday, August 5 - Washer toss. Registration at 12:30pm. $10/person. Saturday, September 23 - Dinner, auction and dance at 5:00pm. $25/person proceeds helping the Legion Vets. Turkey Dinner with all the fixings. Saturday, October 28 - Halloween Costume Dance at 8:00pm. Prize for best costume. Saturday, November 25 - Casino Night at 7:00pm. Hall rental and catering available,
contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information.
LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095 Tuesday, July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Saturday, July 22, August 12, 19, 26 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Sunday, July 23, August 13 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. Saturday, July 29 - 9:00pm, dance with Second Time Around in Upper Hall. August 26 - 9:00pm Dance - To be determined. Sunday, July 30, August 20 - 7:00pm, dance with Jed and Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, August 6, 27 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Thursday, Aug 10 - 7:00pm, dance with Delbert and Debbie in Upper Hall. 0015
Please join JOHN & ELEANOR TAYES as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary Open House Sunday, July 30, 2:00-4:00pm Hampton Senior Resource Center 3 Demille Crt, Hampton
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2017 WALKS N’ TALKS 40TH Anniversary Tuesday 7:15pm walks. These 1.5 hour and 2-3 km walks start from a variety of locations and with a number of themes. Even if you have done an area before, the presentation will likely vary from your past experience. Walkers do so at their own risk as conditions vary from area to area. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for wet or cool night conditions. If it is raining one hour before a walk, it will likely be cancelled and held the next night. Call 672-8601 after 6:00pm for a recorded directions. Further pre-walk info: gosswalk@nbnet. nb.ca July 18: Who Built these Business Houses?: This walk begins at Freedom Travel, 80 Charlotte Street, the first of a dozen structures in the area that serve a new generation in a new way. We will learn who built these buildings, their uses over time, how they have changed, and might change in the future. July 25: Cemetery Epitaphs and Carvings: Meet at Fernhill office, 200 Westmorland Road, and enjoy a stroll past some stunning stones, interesting carvings and enlightening epitaphs to
learn how this was and is done. August 1: Wandering Waterloo: Meet at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street. This area has a diverse, but unexplored history. Fact and folklore will come to the fore on this walk which will be up and down the very steep Waterloo Street hill with a few worthwhile side-street diversions. August 8: Full Moon Walk: Meet at the Qplex north doors by flagpoles at (8:30pm not the usual 7:15pm). Facts, stories and stunts about how the moon affects each and every one of us. A snack of Milky Way juice and Moon Cakes will be enjoyed - if we can catch them! August 15: All is Well in “Wells” Walk: The Town of Rothesay, has developed a new recreation experience in a natural area at Wells. The many faceted parkland experience is found off route #1 at exit 137 to #111 and the first exit right, then left to 75 French Village Road, where a fun filled walk will follow. Be sure to pick up a brochure for the Martello Tower Ghost Walks August 19 and the New River Ghost Walks on August 11 & 25. 4538
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ROOTS OF EMPATHY The 2017 Roots of Empathy Year End Celebration was recently held at Hampton Elementary School. 14 “tiny teachers” and their families attended along with classroom teachers, principals, instructors and community volunteers. Roots of Empathy has reached over 20,000 children since its launch in 2002-2003 in New Brunswick. The heart of Roots of Empathy is the neighbourhood parent and infant who join the instructor in the classroom for family visits. An instructor visits the classroom 27 times over the school year and for nine of the visits the Roots of Empathy family joins the instructor in the classroom. In the Anglophone School District, Saint John and Hampton Education Centres, 25 classes had Roots of Empathy offered in their classroom during the 2016-2017 school year. In the short term, Roots of Empathy focuses on raising levels of empathy, resulting in more respectful and caring relationships and reduced levels of bullying and aggression. Students learn about neuroscience
and experience baby development and growth over that first year. Info: rootsofempathy.org. 4614
Families for 2016/2017
SAINT JOHN TRACK CLUB ATHLETES Congratulations to the Saint John Track Club athletes who have been chosen to be part of Team New Brunswick at the Jeux Canada Games in Winnipeg, July 28 - August 4. In our cover photo; Left to right; Coach, Sue Ellis-Laparco; Coach, Bill MacMackin; Brady Graves, 5000m, 1500m; Victoria LeBlanc, 400m Hurdles, Long Jump; Ryan Evans,
Max Arsenault Decathlon; Kenneth McGovern, 4x100m, 4x400m; Marie-Pier Cloutier, 100m Hurdles. Missing; Nick MacMackin, 800m; Joshua Shanks, 5000m. Max Arsenault will be competing in Para Shot Put and Discus. Good luck to all our athletes. 4612
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER We believe that if a woman with cancer can be helped to look good, chances are she’ll feel better, her spirits will be lifted and she’ll be empowered to face her illness with greater confidence. We like to call it a ‘makeover for the spirit’. Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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September 18th
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WELL RESTED DO YOU SNORE? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Most people use a cell phone every day. Texting, checking email, Facebook, taking pictures, keeping in contact with friends and family. They have taken the place of a watch for most people. Most of us would notice that our cell phone was missing well before we would notice a missing wallet. There are apps now for just about everything, including apps that can analyze snoring. These snoring apps can record your snores, play it back, and even rate the severity. Why do this? First of all, if you are unaware that you snore, you may need to hear it for yourself to know that you do. Do you think your friends and family are exaggerating how loudly you snore? These apps can give you an idea of the severity of your snoring. Some apps can compare each night of snoring, letting you test the effectiveness of certain treatments. You can see how factors such as medications, alcohol or body position can affect your snoring.
A snoring app can even give you a clue that there may be something more serious going on. You may notice while listening to your snores that you are having pauses in your breathing. This could indicate a serious but treatable condition such as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that causes you to stop breathing at night, constantly waking your brain and body out of its much needed rest. With many snoring apps available for all types of smartphones, how do you choose? Grab your phone, go to your app store and search “snoring”. One of the best rated free apps is “SnoreLab”. You put it on your nightstand before you go to sleep and let it record through the night. You may be surprised what you hear the next day. Beware of the apps that promise to stop snoring. They work by vibrating or buzzing when they detect your snoring. This may temporarily stop the snoring, but it works by waking you up. This is not
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the best way to get a good night’s sleep. It does not fix the cause of the snoring, and the snoring inevitably resumes when you fall asleep again. If your snoring is a surprise to you, discuss it with your doctor. Snoring apps do not take the place of a sleep study that records your breathing, heart rate and oxygen level. Snoring can cause daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea can cause sleepiness as well and cardiovascular problems. A home sleep study may be in order. 0038
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