If you’re suffering from sleep apnea and if you are also a habitual snorer a robotic polar bear pillow might be something worth checking out. It has been named as “Jukusui-kun”, and was developed by Wasaeda University’s Kabe Lab in Japan.

The major objective of developing this robotic polar bear pillow is to help those who suffer from sleep apnea and heavy snoring by gently tickling the user’s face.

By tickling the user’s face, this would cause the user to roll onto their side while remaining in a state of deep sleep, or so it has been reported. Rolling onto your side while sleeping has been said to help reduce snoring, so while some of us find it hard to actively sleep on our sides during a deep state of sleep, this is where Jukusui-kun comes in. Read the rest of this entry

The perfect pillow is the pillow that suits you best’ is the new launch statement for an Australian company that has a developed a unique way of selecting the perfect pillow. No longer is it a guess as to which pillow suits you perfectly and they guarantee it 100%.

Sleeping problems are now recognised as one of the greatest health issue  facing us today with the rise in snoring, sleep apnea and insomnia increasing at an alarming rate. Sleeping is often taken for granted until it no longer happens and an Australian company is doing its part in helping people develop a comfortable sleeping pattern.

Pillows Made to Measure is a company that specialises in pillows and was founded by Dr Andrew Macfarlane D.C, D.O. a Chiropractor and Osteopath with over thirty years of clinical experience dealing with patient’s trying to find the perfect pillow. Read the rest of this entry

SleepApneaDisorder/[ Press Release ]/ Minneapolis, USA/  – SLEEP 2011 will bring current research and clinical practices to the forefront for sleep specialists from around the world this week at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC annual meeting. And Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) will demonstrate the latest advances in sleep with the premiere of “Pathway to Compliance.” The interactive showcase features the latest breakthroughs for diagnosing, treating and managing the entire spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing patients and guides them on their journey to better sleep. “Tremendous strides have been made to deepen our understanding of sleep,” says John Frank, Sr. Vice President, General Manager, Sleep and Respiratory Care, Philips Home Healthcare Solutions. “There is growing evidence of co-morbidities such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. As allies in better sleep and breathing, we are committed to meeting these challenges with intelligent solutions. With “Pathway to Compliance,” we will show how new advances are making the future of sleep and therapy compliance a reality for patients and clinicians.” Read the rest of this entry

Stop snoring pillows are considered by many as an effective way to relieve snoring. It may sound untrue and impossible but the fact is, many people find a sort of relief and comfort with the use of stop snoring pillows.

Stop Snoring Pillows work by aligning our spine, head and neck in order to alleviate the possibility of obstructing the airway. By this idea, snoring can be lessened and avoided but only for short term.[ Read Complete Post ... ]

Philips Respironics is introducing its first sleep therapy mask built especially for male patients, GoLife for Men.  In the near future, Philips Respironics will release its GoLife for Women mask, which will offer the same customized features designed for a female patient’s face. 

Philips Respironics GoLife for Men nasal pillows mask is used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).  The product is the company’s first sleep therapy mask built exclusively for men.

Designed to be the most stable nasal pillows mask available, GoLife for Men has facial contour arms that conform to and hug the patient’s face to maintain a secure seal and stability, even when moving during sleep.  The mask features straightforward, preformed headgear and self-adjusting, optimally angled nasal pillows for a one-step fit.

“When designing GoLife for Men, we listened to what sleep therapy providers, clinicians, and male patients told us they wanted in a nasal pillows mask,” said Maura Weis, director, Sleep Marketing, North America, Philips Home Healthcare Solutions.  “As a result, it is engineered for stability, designed for simplicity, and built for men.  GoLife for Men takes the complexity out of achieving successful nasal pillows therapy for male patients.  In the near future, we will release our GoLife for Women mask, which will offer the same customized features designed for a female patient’s face.”

GoLife has few parts, comes in a FitPack with all sizes (petite, small, medium, and large), and is easy to size and fit.  Used together with Philips Respironics System One Resistance Control, the mask helps to deliver optimum PAP therapy and comfort.

Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common every year. In fact, there are millions of Americans who have at least one of these disorders. The most frequent sleep disorders are insomnia and snoring; however, the most dangerous disorder is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when a person stops breathing during the night for lapses of one minute. 

There are three kinds of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea and mixed sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when there is an obstruction of the airway passages of your body. On the other hand, Central sleep apnea means that the airway passages are not blocked; instead, the brain is not able to properly control the muscles involved in breathing. Finally, mixed sleep apnea is a case when the two mentioned cases are combined.  Read the rest of this entry

SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/Oct 03, 2010/ – Thanks to the latest advancements of a greater sleep technology that created Snore Pillow, you will no longer have to listen to your companion snoring logs any longer. Or, they will no longer have to listen to yours. By using an anti Snore Pillow, the one who breathes noisily while sleeping generally will stop snoring altogether, or experience a decrease in the severeness on their snoring. This is Enough to help both partners to obtain a good night rest. Read the rest of this entry

Sleep apnea pillows are specially constructed to prevent any lateral pressure on the side of the CPAP (continuous positive airflow) mask that is worn by many sleep apnea sufferers. This special pillow generally has a “scooped out” configuration on each of the 4 sides. This gives support to the top and back of the head without giving any support in the mouth area. It is best used by those individuals that prefer to sleep on their sides, though it may be helpful for those that choose to sleep on their backs.

These sleep apnea pillows are produced by many different companies and are readily available at both retail and through the internet. They do not require a prescription, and they are not very expensive. Insurance companies may reimburse for the pillow purchase, but the individual will need to check in advance.