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Kenlyn

Electronics affefting sleep?

Hello everyone, a new poster here!My bedroom is awfully small and there's a nightstand beside my bed that has an old lamp, my sound machine and an alarm clock, all next to my pillow where I lay my he…

Started by Kenlyn in Sleep 1 day ago.

Ricky Frogs

Do you know of free mp3 meditations, music, sounds, prayers to help sleep 2 Replies

Hi Brothers and Sisters with sleep problems. I find listening to things at night help me fall asleep. Anyone know of free mp3 files from the internet of meditations, music, sounds, chants, lectures…

Started by Ricky Frogs in Sleep. Last reply by Kenlyn 1 day ago.

James McLarty-Lopes

Paralyzed by sleep paralysis

I am writing this hoping for help. I suffer from temporary sleep paralysis. The episodes usually last a couple of minutes and occur during different stages of sleep. During these episodes I usually t…

Tagged: disorder, insomnia, hallucinations, paralysis, sleep

Started by James McLarty-Lopes in Insomnia Jul 22.

Lisa

CPAP supplies and Insurance 4 Replies

My insurance company does not pay for any masks,hoses,filters,etc. does anyone know of a good place to get these supplies at a discount? Thanks

Started by Lisa in Sleep Apnea. Last reply by Sereno Center Jul 21.

patty

toothache from cpap mask 2 Replies

Hi I have been using a cpap machine for a year now and have started to get a toothache the upper right side of my mouth. It is cold and heat sensitive. Also I have noticed that I 'm clenching my teet…

Started by patty in Sleep Apnea. Last reply by Sereno Center Jul 21.

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Sereno Center

CPAP - Is it my only option?

If you are currently using a CPAP mask, you need no explanation as to
some of its drawbacks—the inconvenience, intrusion on intimacy and
sometimes frequent disruptions to sleep caused by the noise emitted by
the machine. Many patients feel that the CPAP, or Continuous Positive
Airway Pressure mask, is simply replacing one problem (snoring or
obstructive sleep apnea) with another (lifestyle issue created by the
device itself) as the mask doesn’t actually alleviate the condition
unless you actuall… Continue

Posted by Sereno Center on July 21, 2010 at 6:01pm

Sereno Center

Technological Advancements in the Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

This blog was originally posted on June 4, 2010 on Sereno's Blog.


How Sereno, the Center for Snoring Solutions, is helping patients utilize advancements in sleep medicine


As featured in

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Posted by Sereno Center on July 20, 2010 at 2:00pm

Sereno Center

6 sleep facts on how lack of sleep can affect your body.

This blog was originally posted on April 28, 2010 by Dr. Matthew Mingrone.


  1. Poor quality of life and Problems in Relationships: Sleep-deprived patients frequently report that their quality of life suffers. People cut back on the activities they enjoy because o

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Posted by Sereno Center on July 19, 2010 at 6:16pm

Sereno Center

Lose Weight = No Snoring

Our top three snoring misconceptions for this series:



  1. Snoring doesn't affect me, it just bothers my bedmate.

  2. I don't think a "simple fix" will actually work. And I don't want to change my lifestyle or undergo a painful surgery.

  3. All I need

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Posted by Sereno Center on July 7, 2010 at 1:53am

 
 
 

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Kenlyn added a discussion
Hello everyone, a new poster here!My bedroom is awfully small and there's a nightstand beside my bed that has an old lamp, my sound machine and an alarm clock, all next to my pillow where I lay my head at night to sleep!  Of course they're always pl…
yesterday
It may not be free, but I found a really nice sound machine to put by my bed. It's by NatureScapes, I do believe, and you can set it to how long you want to play, as well as choose from quite a few different sounds. There's the sounds of birds tweet…
yesterday
James McLarty-Lopes added a discussion
I am writing this hoping for help. I suffer from temporary sleep paralysis. The episodes usually last a couple of minutes and occur during different stages of sleep. During these episodes I usually try to move, which proves pointless. Also, I find m…
July 22
You might not even need to be on the CPAP machine. There are proven alternatives. We just posted a blog article http://www.serenocenter.com/blog/post/2010/07/21/cpap-is-it-my-only-option/ to give you more information on your alternatives. Unfortuna…
July 21
You may not need to use a CPAP machine, there are alternatives. For more research check out our blog post: http://www.serenocenter.com/blog/post/2010/07/21/cpap-is-it-my-only-option/. It doesn't hurt to know what your options are.
July 21
Sereno Center added a blog post
If you are currently using a CPAP mask, you need no explanation as to some of its drawbacks—the inconvenience, intrusion on intimacy and sometimes frequent disruptions to sleep caused by the noise emitted by the machine. Many patients feel that the…
July 21
Sereno Center Is CPAP your only option? No, it is not. http://bit.ly/CPAP-Alt #pillar-procedure #snoring #sereno
July 21
Leigh Woods added a video
http://www.mumpillow.com Mumoocie is a one of a kind pillow that takes your place while your child is sleeping so you can sleep in your own bed. Breaking t...
July 20

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