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Don’t Take Sleep Disorders Lightly

Expert Insights from Montreal’s Leading Sleep Disorder Clinic 

Sleep is an important part of our lives. A good night’s sleep fuels us through our daytime routines, helping us remain alert, focused, productive, and positive. Binge-watching a favourite TV show, staying up for a late-night game, burning the midnight oil before an upcoming exam, or other such activities may lead to insufficient sleep on some days. However, if your lack of sleep is chronic in nature, it may be time to see a professional sleep specialist.

At GRS Médical, we believe that nobody should take any sleep disorders lightly. The experienced professionals at our sleep disorder clinics in Montreal offer key insights into sleep problems and their linkage to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, depression, anxiety, or other cognitive disorders,

Aspects that Contribute to a Good Night’s Sleep  

As a basic human need, sleep is critical to every individual’s physical and mental health. Any deficit in the below aspects could indicate sleep disorders that need assessment and treatment by a trained sleep expert.

  1. Amount of Sleep: While age may be a predominant factor in determining how much sleep we need, the right amount of sleep helps our brain function properly. For example, infants may need 11 to 14 hours of sleep, 8 to 10 hours is enough for teens, and most adults or older adults can function optimally with 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
  1. Quality of Sleep: All human beings experience two types of sleep, usually in a pattern of 3 to 5 cycles per night.
  • Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is when most of your dreams occur.
  • Non-REM sleep includes three phases: a changeover from wakefulness to sleep, a period of light sleep, and a period of deep sleep.
  1. Timing of Sleep: Our bodies work on a 24-hour cycle (also called the circadian rhythm) that sends you signals about when to sleep. In fact, circadian rhythms directly influence a wide range of daily functions, including wakefulness, body temperature, hormone release, and metabolism. Moreover, circadian rhythms help your body align to environmental cues, such as temperature or light. Other factors that influence your sleep-wake cycle include your sleep environment, your daily food and drink intake, medications, and medical conditions.

Sleeping irregularities may often be a sign of anxiety, depression, stress, or other underlying medical conditions. The experienced professionals at our sleep disorder clinics in and around Montreal have the training and skills to diagnose and treat your sleep irregularities and improve the overall quality of your life. From sleep apnea diagnosis and CPAP therapy, to spirometry tests and cardiac monitoring, our sleep experts offer numerous diagnostics and sleep solutions through multiple locations in the North Shore, South Shore and downtown Montreal.

Do you regularly experience a deficit in your sleep quality or quantity? Call 514-320-0188 or visit one of our sleep disorder clinics in Montreal. You can also book our simple, at-home sleep assessment test online.