Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
September 17, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
We’ve all heard of sleep apnea. In the last few years especially, this disease has been talked about in great detail. But there is another sleep-related disease which may also be affecting your ability to get some shut-eye. That disease is upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
UARS happens when “something is slowing or blocking air in the nasal passages” and you can’t get enough air. Having a stuffed nose or even the way your tongue is positioned in your mouth may contribute to this. If you have trouble breathing, your body doesn’t let you …read more
The Buffet Is Open: b5media’s Science and Health Channel Theme Day Focuses on Food
Welcome to this month’s Theme Day here at b5media’s Science and Health Channel. If you’re interested in what things food can do other than just stave off hunger, get yourself a cup of tea and sit back. You’re in for a long, but very informative reading…
Where to go if…
… you have the flu? Grace at FluPatrol itemizes which helps and which don’t, and tells us that chicken soup does work wonders when you have flu or colds.
… you’re ready to shift your baby to solids? Angela at Breastfeeding123 discusses all you have to know when starting your baby on …read more




