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To CPAP or Not to CPAP, That is the Question

Posted on: January 2nd, 2015 by Medi-RentsBlogger

Week 4 post 1

Do you have sleep apnea? One of the only treatments of sleep apnea is CPAP therapy. So, to CPAP or not to CPAP, is that even a question? CPAP therapy has shown time and time again that the benefits can greatly help disruption in sleep due to sleep apnea. Medi-Rents is a supporter of sleep apnea treatment through CPAP therapy and we have a lot to offer in this category.

The benefits of CPAP therapy:

  • CPAP therapy has been shown to provide users with a better night’s sleep. Sleep apnea therapy significantly helps breathing patterns throughout the night because of the continuous airflow.
  • Studies have shown that CPAP therapy may reduce the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events like heart attacks. This also significantly reduces problems associated with heart disease.
  • Within days of starting CPAP therapy, blood pressure can dramatically reduce. The average reduction in blood pressure caused by sleep apnea is equivalent to a hypertension prescription’s effects.
  • CPAP therapy has been seen to help those with diabetes because it improves insulin sensitivity and glucose levels. After three months of therapy, patients with type 2 diabetes saw a reduction in glucose.

CPAP therapy has many obvious benefits besides regulating sleep patterns and breathing through the night. Medi-Rents has sleep specialists and respiratory therapists on our staff that are willing and able to help you through your CPAP therapy journey. We provide same day delivery of sleep apnea equipment in as little as three hours of your order. We strive to provide our customers with the quality service and products we know you deserve.

Medi-Rents wants to let you know the importance of consistently wearing your CPAP device throughout the night. It is important to wear the device at least 70% of the time, or at minimum, 4 nights per week. The more you wear the device, the better you will sleep. Contact us today if you have any questions about our CPAP therapy devices or any other products.

Some Eye Opening Facts about Sleep

Posted on: May 15th, 2013 by Medi-RentsBlogger No Comments

It’s Better Sleep Month and Medi-Rents and Sales wants all of you to know why sleep is so important. We also want to provide a few tricks and techniques to getting the right amount of quality sleep.

The many benefits of sleep

The many benefits of sleep

Why does sleep matter? It’s important to make an overall commitment to healthy, restorative sleep as Health Magazine shared these proven benefits to getting good sleep:

  • It can improve memory
  • It can help you live longer
  • It  curbs inflammation
  • It  spurs creativity
  • It  helps athletic performance
  • It  can improve your school (and work) grades
  • It  sharpens your attention span
  • It  helps you maintain a healthy weight
  • It  lowers stress
  • It  can help you avoid accidents
  • It  reduces depression

 

Who would have thought that doing essentially nothing for 8 hours could be use important?

Now that you know how important sleep is, how can you get better sleep more of it? Here are some tips from the Better Sleep Council:

  • Make sleep a priority by keeping  a consistent bedtime and wake schedule, including weekends.
  • Create a bedtime routine that is relaxing. Experts recommend reading a book, listening to soothing music or soaking in a hot bath.
  • Avoid eating, alcohol, nicotine and caffeine close to bedtime. These can lead to poor sleep, keep you awake or disrupt sleep later in the night.
  • Create a room that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool for the best possible sleep.
  • Keep work materials, computers and televisions out of the bedroom.
  • Exercise regularly, but complete workouts at least one to two hours before bedtime.
  • Evaluate your mattress and pillow to ensure proper comfort and support. If your mattress is five to seven years old, it may be time for a new one. In general, pillows should be replaced every year.
  • If you sleep with a partner, your mattress should allow each of you enough space to move easily. A queen mattress is ideal for two people sharing a mattress.

Untreated sleep apnea may also be making getting a good night’s sleep impossible. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, talk to the experts at Medi-Rents and Sales and let us show you how the right CPAP machine can change your sleep and your life. We look forward to helping you live a healthy lifestyle any way we can!