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Monthly Archives: December 2016

Resolve to Sleep Better this New Year

It’s estimated that 38% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, but only 8% enjoy full success while 49% achieve partial success. That leaves a whopping 43% of resolutions makers unsuccessful. With statistics like that it may seem like New Year’s resolutions are a lost cause.

Many people make resolutions about their health—quitting smoking, exercising more, eating healthier and losing weight are common ones. Other goals include taking up a hobby or being kinder to others.

There’s one resolution few people make, however: getting better sleep.

Oddly enough, resolving to get better sleep could actually make many of your self-improvement goals take care of themselves.

Lack of sleep causes:

–Depression. Among other things, depression can cause you to lose interest in the things you used to love. So, that hobby you’ve been wanting to take back up? You might not have any success with it due to your lack of sleep.

–Cognitive Issues. If you’re wanting to take up a hobby that’s creative or requires some learning, a lack of sleep could get in your way. It causes memory loss and interferes with your ability to think creatively.

–Weight gain. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body releases higher amounts of lipid in your blood stream, which makes eating more pleasurable. Evidence also shows that lack of sleep also leads to hunger hormones become altered. Both of these lead to overeating when we’re tired. In addition to eating too much, when we’re sleep-deprived, we don’t have the same kind of energy to exercise as we would when we’re fully rested.

–Mood swings. If you’re trying to be more decent to your fellow human, or maybe rekindle relationships that went to the wayside, your lack of sleep could be setting you up for failure. It negatively impacts your emotions, causing you to have a shorter temper and more mood swings.

Resolve to improve your sleep, and you will be resolving to improve your whole life. Take the time to consider your sleep habits and look for area to make improvement. At CPAP Central we have a vast array of suggestions and tips to help you get a good night sleep.

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, CPAP Central would like to challenge you to make the resolution to better sleep! We know how compliance can be difficult, but we’re here for you. Our online catalog has a wide variety of CPAP masks, CPAP accessories and CPAP supplies, all of which can aid you in sticking to your sleep apnea therapy.

Holiday Travel and Your CPAP

The holiday season is here, and for many that means traveling to spend time with friends and family. Whether you’re flying or driving, CPAP users will find a unique set of obstacles during their travels. But with the right preparation and knowledge, you and your CPAP can travel with ease.

Bring a portable CPAP machine.

Just like other forms of technology, CPAP machines have been getting smaller over time. However, the most compact ones are those made for travel. Because of their smaller size, travel CPAP machines are also easier to use in the compact space of a plane, car or hotel room. Some of them even have a DC mobile adapter added to them, so you can plug in while your partner drives.

You cannot be prevented from using your CPAP machine on the plane.

Make sure you alert your flight staff that you will require the use of a CPAP machine if you’re on an overnight flight. Since it is a medical device, you legally cannot be denied the use of your CPAP machine. However, many airlines only offer outlets in business or first class sections of the plane, so plan accordingly.

The TSA will likely examine your CPAP machine for explosives.

This is what’s known as an ETD, or Explosive Trace Detection. TSA officials will run a white cotton swab over the surface of your machine and test it for traces of explosives. Most TSA officials have seen a CPAP machine come through their line before, so it’s doubtful they will give you much trouble. Just like a laptop, you can leave all your supplies in the bag while they examine the machine itself.

While you may be tempted to skip out on your sleep apnea therapy during the holidays, CPAP Central encourages you to stay compliant. Without your CPAP machine, you may find yourself falling asleep during family gatherings or being short with those around you. If you need a travel CPAP machine for your next trip, check out our online catalog to see what we have in stock!

Great stocking stuffers for the CPAP user in your life

The holidays are just around the corner, and many people are getting their last-minute shopping done. If you are among them, then you’re in luck! We have a few stocking stuffer suggestions to give a little more comfort to the CPAP user on your shopping list:

Aromatherapy

Did you know that essential oils can be enjoyed right from a CPAP machine? The oils from Pur-Sleep are specially crafted to be used with CPAP and BiPAP machines. Enjoy the calming fragrance of lavender, or the sweet scent of cherry or oranges. You can buy individual scents from our online catalog, or the Pur-Sleep™ Aromatherapy Basic Starter Kit.

Hose Management System

Does your partner’s CPAP hose always seem to get tangled up or in the way? The HoseBuddy CPAP Tubing Management System might be just the ticket! It comes with a stand and a swiveling hook, which holds the excess hose above your partner’s head while matching their movement throughout the night, thus preventing it from getting in the way.

CPAP Mask Liners

If your partner has concerns about their complexion, then CPAP mask liners would be a welcome gift. These liners sit between the CPAP mask and face, creating a barrier that allows the skin to breathe easier. They absorb some of the grease and sweat from the skin as well, leaving a nice healthy glow.

Tube Covers

CPAP tubing can sometimes be uncomfortable to sleep next to, which is why we carry the Respironics Tubing Insulator Cover. This cover goes on the outside of the tubing, and not only does it make the tubing less hard, it also helps prevent rainout. It easily fits over a 6-foot CPAP/BiPAP tube and is secured with a nylon cord and Velcro.

CPAP Bed Pillow

Is your partner a side sleeper? Then they may love the Double Edge PAPillow! This was made specifically for CPAP users who sleep on their side. This pillow reduces the CPAP mask leaks that can occur as a result of sleeping in that position. It allows the mask to be elevated over the pillow, instead of pressing uncomfortably into it.

With these items, you can give your partner the gift of comfort this holiday season. For a limited time, CPAP Central is offering free shipping on all orders over $99, so you’ve never had a better reason to stock up on these items. We also have an array of other comfort items in our online catalog, so you can truly personalize your gift-giving.

Save Time with the SoClean

Dishes pile up in the sink, the litter box becomes full, and the trash can is overflowing. If you’re so busy that you have trouble getting to your regular household chores, we’re going to guess that you don’t often get the opportunity to clean your CPAP machine and supplies as well.

Just like they made dishwashers, trash compactors, and litter boxes that clean themselves, there is also a product that automatically cleans your CPAP machine and supplies: the SoClean® 2 CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer.

Made by Better Rest Solutions, the SoClean uses atomized air to kill 99.9% of the bacteria that builds up in your CPAP supplies. It does this by using an activated oxygen generator. The air that surrounds us is made of two atoms of oxygen. What SoClean does is breaks down the air molecules and then re-combines them into a molecule made up of three atoms of oxygen. This type of molecule is known as activated oxygen.

The activated oxygen is then circulated through the CPAP machine via the humidifier chamber. It also makes its way to the hose and mask, killing organic matter it comes into contact with, including mold, bacteria, and viruses.

Activated oxygen is one of the safest methods of sanitation. In fact, many municipal water facilities use it to purify the water you drink. Oxygen doesn’t stay activated long and breaks down into the regular, two-atom oxygen after a couple of hours.

The SoClean looks like a rectangular-shaped box. To use it, you first connect your hose to your CPAP machine and your CPAP mask, as if you were about to use it for the night. Then you open up the top of the SoClean and put the CPAP mask inside. It then pumps the activated the oxygen through your entire device, sanitizing the water in the humidifier reservoir and killing germs on the surfaces.

It takes about 10 minutes for the air to cycle through the CPAP machine, followed by a two hour waiting period for the oxygen to de-activate.

You have enough problems finding time for everything you need to get done throughout the day. Don’t let cleaning your CPAP machine be another one. With free shipping on all orders over $99, there’s never been a better time to order it from our online catalog.