Sleep Blog
Read the latest tips, news, and information about The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona.
Can a Home Sleep Study Diagnose Insomnia?
No, but stick around for the explanation because it gets complicated. A home sleep study is really just a breathing test that detects sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where you periodically stop breathing during sleep, which causes poor sleep quality. A home sleep study tracks airflow, oxygen levels, and heart rate. It doesn’t do anything more than that. If you’re having trouble sleeping due to your breathing, that’s sleep apnea not insomnia. We don’t use a device to diagnose insomnia. Insomnia is diagnosed
Sleep and Epilepsy Studies Get Combined in New Pilot
There’s a strong link between sleep and epilepsy. While The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona does not treat epilepsy directly, sleep issues often
Narcolepsy and Pregnancy
Men and women face different issues when it comes to sleep disorders, but one factor that is unique to women is pregnancy. What is
Waking Up with a Headache Might Be a Sign of a Sleep Disorder
There are many signs and symptoms of sleep disorders, and many of them aren’t as obvious as you might think. Headaches and sleep disorders
Why Central Sleep Apnea is Still Considered a “Mystery”
According to Sleep Review editor Sree Roy, primary central sleep apnea (CSA) is still a bit of a mystery—but a recent retrospective study reveals
“Morning People” Adhere Better to CPAP Therapy
If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common type of sleep apnea, then CPAP therapy is the gold standard in treatment. It’s
Circadian Rhythm Disorders Explained
There are many types of circadian rhythm disorders, which are also known as sleep-wake cycle disorders. They are also some of the many sleep
FDA Warns Against Some Dental Devices for Sleep Apnea Treatment
The gold standard in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment is CPAP therapy. This treatment is available at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona
Numerous Comorbidities with Narcolepsy
Every type of sleep disturbance comes with co-morbidities, which is why we treat and help manage every sleep disorder at The Insomnia and Sleep
