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Sleep Apnea and Marijuana
October 22nd, 2009 | 
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One preclinical study is cited in the scientific literature investigating the role of cannabinoids on sleep-related apnea. Writing in the June 2002 issue of the journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, researchers at the University of Illinois (at Chicago) Department of Medicine reported “potent suppression” of sleep-related apnea in rats administered either exogenous or endogenous cannabinoids.[1] Investigators reported that doses of delta-9-THC and the endocannabinoid oleamide each stabilized respiration during sleep, and blocked serotonin-induced exacerbation of sleep apnea in a statistically significant manner. No follow up investigations have taken place assessing the use of cannabinoids to treat this indication. However, several recent preclinical and clinical trials have reported on the use of THC, natural cannabis extracts, and endocannabinoids to induce sleep[2,3] and/or improve sleep quality.[4]
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For patients and their physicians, let this report serve as a primer for those who are considering using or recommending medicinal cannabis. For others, let this report serve as an introduction to the broad range of emerging clinical applications for cannabis and its various compounds.
Paul Armentano
Deputy Director
NORML | NORML Foundation
Washington, DC
January 24, 2008
* The author would like to acknowledge Drs. Dale Gieringer, Gregory Carter, Steven Karch, and Mitch Earleywine, as well as NORML interns John Lucy, Christopher Rasmussen, and Rita Bowles, for providing research assistance for this report. The NORML Foundation would also like to acknowledge Dale Gieringer, Paul Kuhn, and Richard Wolfe for their financial contributions toward the publication of this report.
** Important and timely publications such as this are only made possible when concerned citizens become involved with NORML. For more information on joining NORML or making a donation, please visit: http://www.norml.org/join. Tax deductible donations in support of NORML’s public education campaigns should be made payable to the NORML Foundation.
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Prohibition:
“Prohibition…goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man’s appetite by legislation and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.” — Abraham Lincoln December 1840
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Tags: apnea, education, ganja, marijuana, medical, nc420reform, pot, prohibition, Research, sleep, use | 
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Sleep Center
Counting sheep? Learn how Salinas Valley Memorial¹s Sleep Center helped a patient improve her quality of life.
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Tags: apnea, Center, healthcare, hospital, memorial, problems, salinas, sleep, system, valley |
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Solutions to the Seven Most Common Sleep Myths-Part 2
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Myth #4: Health problems such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and depression are unrelated to the quantity and quality of a person’s sleep.
Fact: Studies have found a direct relationship between sleep and many health problems. Insufficient sleep affects growth hormone secretion that is linked to obesity. As the amount of hormone secretion decreases, the chance for weight gain increases. Blood pressure usually falls during the sleep cycle. However, interrupted sleep can adversely affect this normal decline, leading to hypertension and cardiovascular problems. Insufficient sleep impairs the body’s ability to use insulin, leading to the onset of diabetes.
Solution: Losing weight and building up one’s health with whole fruits and vegetables, while reducing fat-loaded foods, such as meat, cheese, and hydrogenated fats found in many processed foods can help. Also, 60 minutes of daily exercise and avoiding stimulants, such as caffeine, chocolate and white sugar found in drinks and foods.
Myth #5: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Fact: Just like most adults, people over the age of 65 need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not.
Solution: Building healthy, lifelong habits is a must to getting a good night’s sleep and enjoying life as a senior. Daily walking, deep-breathing and stretching exercises, spending time with family and friends and jumping into a hobby can contribute to a good night’s sleep. Eat the right kind of foods and avoid caffeine, refined and processed foods, and fatty foods.
Myth #6: During sleep, your brain rests.
Fact: The body rests during sleep. However, the brain remains active and gets “recharged.” During sleep, you drift between two sleep states, REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM, in 90-minute cycles. Non-REM sleep, when our minds can still process information, and REM sleep is an active sleep where dreams occur and eyes move back and forth under the eyelids.
Myth #7: If you wake up in the middle of the night, it is best to lie in bed, count sheep, or toss and turn until you eventually fall back asleep.
Fact: If you wake up in the middle of the night, relaxing imagery or thoughts may help to induce sleep more than counting sheep, which may be more distracting than relaxing.
Solution: Most experts agree that if you do not fall back asleep within 15-20 minutes, get out of bed, go to another room and engage in a relaxing activity such as listening to music or reading. Return to bed when you feel sleepy.
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Tags: apnea, deprivation, diet, exercise, insomnia, myths, seven, sleep, snoring, solutions |
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Sleep Apena Explained – Diagnosis
In this short video the main character gets a diagnosis to his sleep apnea. This video explains how sleep apnea/hypopnea is caused. Since this video has been released Central Sleep Diagnostics has made countless advancements to provide better then lab quality testing at home. If your getting a sleep study, shouldn’t you get it where you sleep? For more information please visit our homepage: www.centralsleepdx.com
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Stop Snoring and Improve the Quality of your Health
The Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) is FDA approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. More than 96 percent of patients using the appliance have stopped snoring. Research shows it is the most successful sleep apnea treatment available. If you snore you should talk to your physician about your risk for sleep apnea. The disease can cause serious health issues including increased blood pressure and the restriction of oxygen to the brain and blood stream. TAP is a more comfortable alternative to other sleep apnea treatments including the CPAP.
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Tags: apnea, better sleep, CPAP, insomnia, Keller Laboratories, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, snore, snoring, stop snoring, TAP |
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