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Morris Hospital physician says chronic sleep issues shouldn’t be ignored Contributed by Morris Hospital Every person has at least occasional struggles with sleep. Whether it’s a night of tossing and turning in bed, waking up several times during the night or unexpectedly dozing off at work, sleep issues impact all of us at one time or another. But when do sleep issues become a concern that requires diagnosis and treatment from a doctor? “In general, indicators of a sleep Analytis disorder are a feeling of not getting refreshed during sleep, and feeling tired and drowsy during the day over an extended period,” said Dr. Peter Analytis, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and medical director of the Morris Hospital Sleep Center. “One period of insufficient sleep doesn’t make a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder is chronic.” That’s why many may need a wake-up call. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of American adults (35%) are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. The CDC even identified the rise in lack of sleep as a public health epidemic, estimating that about 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. The consequence, as Analytis points out, is having tired, drowsy people driving vehicles, students falling asleep in class and many others living their lives fatigued, irritable and not functioning at their normal cognitive power. Insufficient sleep is also connected to detrimental effects on health, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, obesity, uncontrolled blood pressure, weak immune systems and more. “Inadequate sleep is not a small matter if it’s chronic,” Analytis said. “Your general
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Adults should get about seven to eight hours of sleep each night. More than one-third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. health gets negatively impacted if you don’t get good, quality sleep.” While the amount of sufficient sleep each person needs varies based on age and the individual, Analytis said the benchmark is about seven to eight hours each night. Sleep disorders are traditionally identified through problems with quality, timing and amount of sleep. For instance, the National Sleep Foundation recommends adults ages 18 and older should get at least seven hours of sleep. Teens, children and infants require more. However, Analytis said more important than the number of hours is feeling refreshed and rested when you wake up. If you don’t, then a sleep disorder may be the culprit. “The ages for sleep problems range from the very young child to a person in the very upper years of life,”
Analytis says. “It spans the (overwhelming drowsiness), entire spectrum of life.” sleep paralysis, sleep walkThere are approximately ing, sleep talking and sleep 80 different sleep disorders eating. that are generally grouped Along with a person simply into three categories: lack of feeling tired and sleepy sleep, disduring the day, turbed sleep other indicaand excessive tors of sleep sleep. disorders are The most identified by prevalent of spouses or these sleep loved ones disorders when they witincludes inness snoring, somnia, which talking, movis the inability ing, eating to fall or stay or appearasleep, and obing restless structive sleep during sleep. apnea, which Analytis is a disruption encourages in breathing anyone who during sleep chronDR.PETERANALYTIS feels that is often ically tired, identified fatigued and through sleepy to see snoring. Other common sleep their primary care physician disorders include restless or a physician who is educatleg syndrome, narcolepsy ed in sleep disorders. If the
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physician determines a sleep disorder may be a concern, they may recommend a sleep study. Treatments for sleep disorders can include non-invasive breathing machines, oral appliance devices, behavioral modifications, medication and, in some cases, surgical procedures. “Those who get treatment for their sleep disorder often see significant improvement in energy and vitality,” Analytis says. “A lot of people we treat admit that before they were treated, they didn’t realize how sleepy they were. That was normal for them. Many say they wish they had come in and gotten help sooner.” Anyone seeking consultation for a sleep disorder can contact the Morris Hospital Sleep Center at 815-941-7533. The Morris Hospital Sleep Center is located at 1499 Lakewood Drive, Suite I, Morris.
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Make the dentist a fun experience for kids Metro Creative Services Visits to the dentist for periodic cleanings and checkups are an important component of oral hygiene. Dentists also may be the first people to identify potential issues that can affect health elsewhere in the body. Many people are unaware that children should visit the dentist early in their lives. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child should visit the dentist by age one or within six months of the eruption of his or her first tooth. However, many parents wait until much later — age two or three — to take kids to the dentist, says Delta Dental Plans. Hesitance to visit the dentist may stem from personal fears or perceived reactions by children. Primary teeth may eventually fall out, but they shouldn’t be ignored. They save space for permanent teeth and serve other functions. Therefore, parents should begin to acclimate children to the dentist at a young age to make the experience fun and even enjoyable.
sure situation can make the process much easier for everyone involved. The dentist may be able to also give a test ride on the exam chair, moving it up and down, as well as showing off the water fountain and oral irrigator.
Avoid giving false hope Do not tell a child that “everything will be OK” at the dentist’s office. If a child needs treatment that
Lead by example Children who witness their parents putting off going to the dentist or being apprehensive about visiting the dentist may develop their own fears. Always paint the dentist in a positive light and keep appointments.
Focus on the good aspects Talk up all the benefits of going to the dentist, such as having a squeaky clean and fresh mouth. Many hygienists will hand out small toys after a successful visit, or at the least a great new toothbrush and other fun products to try.
Get a tour of the office Ask the staff if your child can get a special tour of the office with explanations of all the tools and equipment. Understanding what to expect the next time around in a no-pres-
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may be uncomfortable, he or she may not trust you the next time a dental visit is scheduled, according to Joel H. Berg, D.D.S., M.S., Director of the Department of Dentistry at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Avoid words like “shots,” “pain,” “hurt,” or even “cavities.” Dentists, particularly pediatric dentists, may have their own vocabulary that can assuage fears and seem less alarming to kids.
Over time, dental visits can become an easy routine with children, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy mouths and teeth.
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Canned food is convenient. Pantries that include a variety of canned foods make it possible to whip up last-minute meals. And because canned foods have longer shelf lives than fresh items, making them a part of your pantry can reduce food waste. That’s a significant benefit for shoppers’ bottom lines as well as the planet, as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations notes that roughly one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted. Canned foods may be more convenient than fresh foods, but home cooks should still follow a few simple pointers to ensure canned items are safe to eat. u Don’t presume that canned foods last forever. The Food Safety and Inspec-
es sharply as the storage temperatures rise. Temperatures 100 F and above are harmful to canned goods, so do your best to keep storage conditions mild. u Store items in dry Metro Creative Services places. In addition to storing canned foods in cool places, make sure they’re stored in dry areas. Never keep with the container over time. canned foods beneath a This can cause changes in sink or beside a stove. Extra the texture and taste of the storage in garages or basefoods, and may even adversements may seem like great ly affect their nutritional places to store canned items value. If the can is corroded purchased in bulk, but such or the foods’ appearance areas tend to be damp and is abnormal, do not eat or often experience extreme serve it. temperature changes beu Avoid storing canned tween seasons. Both of those foods at high temperatures. conditions can compromise According to the FSIS, the canned foods. risk of spoilage increas-
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How women can protect their babies from infection during pregnancy Metro Creative Services Pregnancy is a happy time for women and their partners. While the physical challenges of pregnancy can be difficult, many women overcome such challenges by working with their physicians and reminding themselves that they will soon have a newborn baby to hold and love. No woman wants to imagine complications during a pregnancy. However, preparing in advance for certain issues, including prenatal infections, can
make them easier to confront should they arise. Group B Strep International, a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and prevention of Group B Strep disease in babies from before birth through early infancy, notes that adhering to the acronym HYGIENE can be an effective way to prevent infections during pregnancy.
H: Handwashing helps Routine handwashing is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of prenatal infection. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after gardening or coming into contact with soil or sand. Once a child is born, wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after changing a diaper, feeding a child and/or wiping a young child’s nose or drool.
Y: Yes to prenatal care Prioritizing prenatal care is another effective way to prevent prenatal infection. Women should request that their urine be cultured for bacteria at their Metro Creative Services first prenatal visit Preparing in advance for certain issues, and should see including prenatal infections, can make their physicians them easier to confront should they immediately if
any symptoms of vaginitis appear. Physicians will discuss and may recommend various tests during a pregnancy, and women should not hesitate to ask any questions they have regarding these tests.
G: Good food prepared safely The right foods can
nourish growing babies and reduce the risk for prenatal infections. Heed physicians’ recommendations on foods to avoid during a pregnancy, which will likely include, but is not limited to, unpasteurized milk and cheese made from unpasteurized milk. Make sure all meat and poultry is thoroughly cooked. When handling food, make sure
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Pregnancy I: Immunizations Women also can reduce prenatal infection risk by making sure they are current with their immunizations. Ask your physician if you are immune to rubella and chickenpox, each of which can cause stillbirth or serious birth defects. The vaccinations for these conditions cannot be administered during pregnancy, so if you are not immune, avoid contact with anyone infected with either virus.
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