St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and reminders of Irish culture are everywhere. Whether or not your family originates from the Emerald Isle, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this time of year.
At CPAP Central, we especially love Irish folklore. A number of their fairy tales can actually teach us something about remaining CPAP compliance, such as:
The King under the Mountain
In this story, legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhail rests in a cave in a mountain, surrounded by his faithful troops. He will wake when the cry of the Fenian war band is sounded three times. Until then, herdsmen and shepherd boys sometimes stumble across him, but are unable to wake him.
What this can tell us about CPAP compliance: When you’re staying CPAP compliant, you’ll enjoy a full night’s rest and won’t have to wake again until your alarm clock goes off like a Fenian war cry. Your sleep apnea will still try to wake you throughout the night, much like the wandering shepherd boys, but they will be unable to, thanks to your CPAP equipment!
The Field of Boliauns:
In this story, a man captures a leprechaun and commands him to show where he’s hid his gold. It’s buried in a field, and the man realizes he needs to get a shovel to dig it up. In order to mark the spot and find it later, he ties his a handkerchief on a plant and tells the leprechaun not to move it. The leprechaun obeys, but instead of moving it he ties hundreds of handkerchiefs to plants all over the field, so it’s impossible for the man to guess where the gold was.
What this can tell us about CPAP compliance: The CPAP field is filled with hundreds of options when it comes to treatment, but not all of them are golden! At CPAP Central, our experts are available via live chat Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We can guide you through the field of CPAP supplies to make sure you get the right equipment.
The Harp of Dagda
One item that occurs in several stories is the Harp of Dagda. This magical harp had different strings that could control its listeners. When one string was plucked it would make someone fall asleep. When another was plucked, it would make someone weep.
What this can tell us about CPAP compliance: Sleep apnea is not unlike the Harp of Dagda! One of its many side-effects is depression. Luckily, CPAP Central is here to put the Harp of Dagda in your hands. We can help you become CPAP compliant and strike the right “chord” to get a good night’s sleep.
Whether you plan to celebrate Irish culture or not, we hope you keep us in mind the next time you need to restock your CPAP supplies. Our online catalog carries everything you need, and we have a number of resources to help educate you about sleep apnea and its treatments.