Two of the primary risk factors for obstructive sleep
apnea are obesity and inactivity. When you have these risk factors and are
diagnosed with sleep apnea, oral appliances and other common treatments may not
be sufficient to alone treat the problem. Fortunately, combining sleep apnea
treatment with lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your risks for future
sleep disturbances.
To learn more about sleep apnea treatments, please find a sleep apnea dentist
or call 866.727.6275 today to find a
doctor in your area.
Lifestyle changes often seem daunting when initially placed
under consideration. However, you needn’t become a marathon runner or Iron Man
to reduce your risks for sleep apnea. Making healthy choices is actually quite
easy and, because these choices can reduce sleep apnea
complications, motivation may be easier to find.
To reduce sleep apnea risks, try incorporating at least two
hours of moderate exercise into your week. Daily is best, but even walking
after dinner a few nights a week is a start. Cut down on simple carbohydrates
and eliminate processed sugar from your diet. Opt instead for fresh fruits and
vegetables, complex gains, and lean meats. Not only will this help you feel
better and reduce sleep apnea risks, it will open you up to an entirely new
world of exciting and exotic flavors.
During you sleep apnea treatment consultation, your physician
will be able to give you specific suggestions to help treat your condition from
multiple angles.
If you are at risk for sleep apnea, please contact an experienced sleep apnea
doctor in your area for a treatment consultation today.