Amy Korn-Reavis
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Amy Korn-Reavis Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Sleep issues and Respiratory Issues
- Career Focus
- Wellness Coach
- Affiliation
- Emery Sleep Solutions,Valencia Community College, A.W.A.K.E. Orlando, BRPT, AARC, AAST, NBRC
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9 Tips to Sleep Better on a Hot Summer Night
Sleep problems during hot weather are very common and the fatigue that accompanies it makes sleep more important then ever. However, if you can not make yourself comfortable then you will not get the rest you need to have the energy you want during the day. So here are a few tips that might help you to feel great during the day and sleep well at night.r
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CPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You UseCPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You Use
You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA and then they hit you with a bunch of words you have never heard before. They start talking about machines and mask and humidity. You are told this is long term therapy. What they do not explain is what the machine does, what types of therapy are you eligible for and what will be the best type of therapy for you. • CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is the most common therapy used for the treatment of OSA. It is one continuous pressure that supports the airway.
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When to Question a Snore
Your wife or husband tell you they need to go to bed before you or they will never sleep. You know if you are going on a trip you can not share a room with anyone else because they will complain. Do you know when a snore is something you need help for or just annoying? The fact is that no matter what a snore is not normal. If you snore there is something in your anatomy that says you need to be evaluated. It may be just that you have a large uvula that vibrates when you breathe at night.
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Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink Expectation
An article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not created a culture that supports teens and their needs. This article was timely as this week my son took his yearly standardized tests. He has to get up at 6am to get ready for school so he can arrive just before 7am. He will then sit in the testing room he is assigned to and will take a test that will determine his future.
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Sleep and Quality of Life
Sleep may not seem productive because we believe we are not doing something we define as productive. Unfortunately, this belief causes many people to put sleep at the bottom of their priority list. Te long term effects of sleep deprivation will keep you from having a quality of life you have always wanted. Sleep. If you want to have energy and clear thought then you really need to consider your length and quality of sleep. Sleeping is a personal need. For most adults between 7 and 8 hours is the average amount needed.
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5 Resolutions for a Better Night Sleep
We all make resolutions for the New Year. And some of them are large and ambitious and some are small and practical. These are five easy changes that will help you to improve your sleep and wake up with more energy every day. 1. Turn off the television: Too many people are watching television in bed or falling asleep with it on. They think it helps them to fall asleep, but it does not. It disrupts your sleep. Not just the noise but the light. This flashing light keeps you from going into the deeper slow wave sleep that your body needs to recover and heal itself.
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The 5 Most Important Things You Should Know About Health Insurance
It is the time of year where new insurance policies will be taking effect. Many companies have made changes to these policies and it is important that you as the user of that insurance policy understand what it covers. The fact is that even if you call the customer line anything you are told can be incorrect and they will always refer you back to the written policy, which was provided when you signed up. That written policy will give you all the information about the policy, however it very long and sometimes quite confusing.
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Chest Pain; Why It Should Not Be Ignored
Urban Meyer has taken a leave from coaching the Florida Gators due to chest pains he had experienced earlier this month. He was wise and went to the hospital, where test were performed and it was determined that no permanent muscle damage was done. This is an example of why it is important that immediate care is so important in this situation. Although the reason for Coach Meyer’s chest pain were not disclosed, his reaction to it is very important. Immediate care is essential as it can help minimize damage if a person is having a heart attack.
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Light Therapy as an Option for Depression and SAD
Many people are looking toward ways of treating health issues without taking medication. One of more interesting alte atives to people with depression or rhythm disorders is light therapy. This therapy is not for everyone, but it gives an option to people with seasonal affective disorder, shift workers and those who might need to try different therapies in addition to traditional therapy. Recently studies on the effects of Light Therapy have gotten a little more support. It is showing that light may have an effect on melatonin production, serotonin production and circadian rhythms.
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New Years Gives You a New Chance for Better Health
As the year ends we know that some very notable people have had health issues the last couple of weeks. Britney Murphy died after a short unidentified illness, Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pain and Urban Meyer has taken an indefinite leave from coaching after two health emergencies. This time of year reminds us that our health is our most important asset and should be treated as such. Here are a few things you can do that might help. Have your yearly physical. Many people feel they should only see the doctor if they are feeling sick.
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Having Trouble with Your Memory; How Did You Sleep?
We have many excuses for why we can’t remember where we put the car keys or why we can’t remember what we had planned for later today? There can be certain lifestyle decisions that can be contributing to this problem. How you sleep can be contributing to that problem. The problem is that it is the part of the sleep cycle that comes at the beginning of the night that helps your brain to reset itself and to store the long term memories. This part of sleep known as slow wave sleep occurs at the beginning of the night sleep cycle and you have less of it as the night goes on.
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Know-How Saves Your Healthcare Dollars
As a society we currently are questioning everything we know about healthcare. We wonder if we know who we can trust, where to get the best care for the best price, and what is the best health insurance out there. There is change coming but the truth is that a majority of people have the tools to get the best care for the best price. Many people have had to take insurances with large deductible due to the high cost of insurance. They are paying anywhere from $250 to $5000 out of pocket before their insurance will start covering expenses.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Amy Korn-Reavis
People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one. ~Leo J. Burke
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. ~Irish Proverb
Nothing cures insomnia like the realization that it's time to get up. ~Author Unknown
Sleep is as necessary as air and water. The problem is that we do not give it the respect or the time it deserves. ~Amy Korn-Reavis