DME Supply Group: June 2014 DME Supply Group

Social Media Summer for us at DME Supply Group

This month starts Social Media Summer for us at DME Supply Group. We need your help to grow our social media community by following us, commenting, asking questions and sharing our posts with you friends and family. You can find us on the following social media channels:

Facebook

The DME Supply Group page on Facebook is a great community to join. It's a great place to learn and discuss your ideas. It's also easy to share and comment on the items we add.

Twitter

If you haven't tried Twitter yet, follow DME Supply Group on Twitter and see what it's all about. We really love the short messages and ongoing conversations that we have there.

Google+

DME Supply Group on Google+ is a new and growing community of people who like to discuss fitness, exercise, medical equipment and just about anything. Check it out!

The DME Supply Group boards on Pinterest include: Fitness & Exercise, Food & Drink, Recipes, Healthy Eating & Treats, Healthy Lifestyles, Inspirational & Quotes, Happy Home! Cleaning, Organizing and Safety, Holidays and more.

Blog

The DME Supply Group blog is published on Monday morning and has articles relating to health, fitness, medical equipment, medical supplies and holidays. Always something new.

Website

The DME Supply Group Website has a wide variety of:

Medical Supplies: ostomy supplies, wound care, diabetic supplies, enteral nutrition and incontinence
Medical Equipment: Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hospital beds, scooter, lift chair recliners and knee walkers
Fitness Gear: weights, exercise mats, foam rollers, medicine balls and therapy supplies
Medications and Over The Counter (OTC) Supplies: antibiotics, digestive aids, needles & syringes, pain relievers and topical treatments

It's Your Turn

Are you following us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest? If not, why not follow us today? Let's talk!

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Loud Snoring and Daytime Sleepiness Could Be Pointing to Sleep Apnea

If you're reading this, you've probably either heard or said this, "Your snoring keeps me up at night. I can't sleep!" But loud snoring could be the tip of the iceberg. It could be pointing a bigger issue, sleep apnea.

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Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in your breathe for 10 seconds or more and could happen several times an hour. The side effects include: high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, irregular heart beats, heart attacks, diabetes, depression and worsening of ADHD.

Sleep Apnea: What are the Symptoms?

The most common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are:

Excessive daytime sleepiness
Waking up short of breath
Loud snoring or episodes of choking, gasping or breathing cessation while sleeping
Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
Frequent morning headaches

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's time to talk to your doctor about treatment options. For many, the best option is CPAP therapy.

Check out our CPAP and BiPAP supply section to see a variety of masks, supplies and machines available to help you sleep.

You owe it to yourself, and your partner, to talk to your doctor today. Treating your sleep apnea will have a positive effect on your life.

Bonus Video: Why is Sleep so Important?

Why is sleep so important? Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep?

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