Sleep Blog
Read the latest tips, news, and information about The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona.
CBT-I Therapist Qualifications in Arizona: How to Choose the Right Insomnia Provider
A qualified CBT-I therapist in Arizona should be licensed to provide clinical care, trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, and able to recognize when insomnia may be connected to sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, medications, anxiety, depression, pain, or another medical condition. In 2020, 14.5% of U.S. adults struggled to fall asleep most days or every day, and 17.8% struggled to stay asleep that often, showing that people seeking insomnia care are not unusual cases (1). Chronic insomnia deserves a real clinical evaluation because
How CPAP Affects Intimacy and Romance (And What Couples Actually Experience)
When patients ask our sleep specialists if wearing a CPAP mask will ruin intimacy and romance, the short answer is no. While the initial
How Dust and Desert Allergies Worsen CPAP Compliance in Arizona (And How We Fix It)
Living in Arizona presents unique challenges for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) users. When high particulate desert dust and seasonal pollen irritate the upper
Inspire Therapy Side Effects: What Is Normal and What Needs a Doctor
Most Inspire therapy side effects fall into two temporary phases: standard post-surgical soreness during the first 1 to 2 weeks, and mild tongue or
Living and Driving With Narcolepsy: Safety and Management Tips
Many people with narcolepsy drive safely, but it requires consistent symptom control, medical oversight, and strict self-monitoring. Driving requires rapid reaction times and constant
Sleep Restriction and Insomnia: How Limiting Time in Bed Helps Rebuild Restorative Sleep
Sleep restriction therapy is a structured behavioral treatment that improves chronic insomnia by temporarily reducing the time you spend in bed to match the
Can Consumer Wearable Electronic Devices Help Diagnose Sleep Disorders?
Consumer wearables (such as Apple Watch, Oura Ring, or Fitbit) can effectively track sleep trends, heart rate variability, and movement, but they cannot diagnose
Is Catathrenia a Breathing Disorder or Parasomnia Event?
There are many types of sleep disorders, and some have overlapping presentations. At The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, we treat all sleep
Can You Sleep on Your Side With an Inspire Implant?
Many people can sleep on their side with an Inspire implant after the surgical areas have healed and their doctor has cleared them to
