{"id":13,"date":"2018-10-18T07:13:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T07:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drannabelle.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2019-02-09T22:42:27","modified_gmt":"2019-02-09T14:42:27","slug":"sleep-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/sleep-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sleep Well"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-17\" src=\"http:\/\/drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918-e1539847046484-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918-e1539847046484-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918-e1539847046484-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918-e1539847046484-617x823.jpg 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As an <strong>ENT specialist in Singapore<\/strong>, giving a talk about why sleep is important for you and your family gave me a great opportunity to debunk sleep myths and educate everyone about good <strong>sleep habits<\/strong>. \u00a0We discussed the dangers of obstructive sleep apnea in both children and adults, followed by real life vignettes of my own patients. \u00a0Did you know <strong>snoring<\/strong> may be the first sign of underlying <strong>obstructive sleep apnea in Singapore<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Recent research on the topic of sleep has shed a lot of light on the mysteries of sleep, including the shortterm and longterm health risks posed by not sleeping well and not sleeping adequately.\u00a0 Sleep ultimately is a subject that lies close to everyone\u2019s hearts as good sleep can be elusive: Just because you want to sleep well, doesn\u2019t mean you can sleep well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/sleep-apnea-and-snoring-specialist-singapore.html\">https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/sleep-apnea-and-snoring-specialist-singapore.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are Dr Annabelle\u2019s sleep Dos and Don\u2019ts summarized for your benefit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #030;\"><em>Do <\/em><\/strong>lose weight gradually through diet and regular exercise<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #030;\"><em>Do<\/em><\/strong> use alkaline saline douche to clean your nose gently especially if you have allergy and sinus problems<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #030;\"><em>Do<\/em> <\/strong>apply some Vaseline as a simple buffer if you are prone to nosebleeds<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #030;\"><em>Do<\/em><\/strong> try to sleep on your side instead of your back if you have breathing problems when asleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #030;\"><em>Do <\/em><\/strong>come for a thorough check up if you have persistent blocked nose or nosebleeds or snore and have difficulties breathing at night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em><\/strong> smoke<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em><\/strong> drink alcohol or caffeine before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em><\/strong> exercise just before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em><\/strong> sleep with your phone\/ipad near your head.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em> <\/strong>dig your nose.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em> <\/strong>use the decongestant sprays sold off the counter, for more than a week.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em><\/strong> stress yourself out before bedtime<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #900;\"><em>Don<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>t<\/em><\/strong> ignore the snoring and breathing problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-18\" src=\"http:\/\/drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918_2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drannabelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/SleepTalk150918_2-617x463.jpg 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#054d89; 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