Lumin CPAP Cleaner Review

Lumin CPAP Cleaner

There are an estimated 22 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea. For those people diagnosed with sleep apnea a CPAP machine can be a life-changing device, but just like with other medical devices it is important for the CPAP machine to be clean and sanitized.

These days so many of us have such hectic lives that we can’t get everything done, so we let things slide. For CPAP users this often includes properly cleaning and disinfecting their CPAP equipment, thereby exposing themselves to the health risks associated with using dirty equipment.

Fortunately, 3B Medical is here with their Lumin CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer to help make this task quick and easy to complete. Keep reading our review of the Lumin CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer to see if it makes sense for you and your situation.

 

How Important is it to Clean Your CPAP Machine?

Only a little bit of water left in your CPAP mask or hose can help create a perfect environment for mold, bacteria, and viruses to grow and thrive.

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VirtuCLEAN CPAP Cleaner Review

VirtuCLEAN CPAP Cleaner

People who use a CPAP machine to help them with their sleep apnea will tell you that it is truly a life-changing device with 60-70% of sleep apnea patients opting for treatment by CPAP mask. However, most CPAP users will also tell you that it can be really difficult to clean their CPAP equipment as frequently as the manufacturer recommends.

With so many people feeling overwhelmed by the hectic pace of their daily lives many CPAP users don’t clean their CPAP equipment as frequently as they are supposed to. They figure that what they can’t see won’t hurt them and end up putting their health at risk as they unnecessarily expose themselves to the mold, bacteria, and viruses that are lurking in their dirty CPAP equipment.

Thankfully, the people at VirtuOx developed the VirtuCLEAN CPAP cleaner and sanitizer to make this task quick, easy, and hassle-free. Read our review of the VirtuCLEAN CPAP sanitizer to see if it makes sense for you.

How Important is it to Clean Your CPAP Machine?

You only need a small amount of water in your CPAP mask or hose to create an environment where mold, bacteria, and viruses can thrive. Letting these things grow and exposing yourself to them could put you at risk for respiratory or other health problems.

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SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer Review

SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaner

For people with sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is a life-changing device, but like all medical devices, a CPAP machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized frequently. However, even though we know that it is important to have a clean CPAP machine a lot of people put off the task or ignore it altogether for long periods of time.

Many of us are so busy in our day-to-day lives that we can’t get everything done. So we let things slide. For CPAP users one of those things is often the cleaning and sanitizing of our CPAP machine and equipment.

Luckily, SoClean is here with their SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer to make this task quick, easy, and simple. Read our review of the SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer to see if it makes sense for you.

How Important is it to Clean Your CPAP Machine?

All you need is just a little bit of water in your CPAP mask or hose to help create a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and viruses.

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4 Easy Things You Can Do To Stop Snoring

Stop Snoring

Stop Snoring

Snoring is a big issue. Not only can it prevent you from getting the restful sleep that you need, but it can be disruptive to the sleep of anyone sleeping next to you or in the same room as you.

Beyond that snoring can also feel embarrassing. First of all, nobody feels good about preventing someone from getting a good night’s sleep. Second, nobody wants to be that person who gets chided because they snore like a chainsaw.

For people who are chronic snorers or sleep with chronic snorers, it can feel like a helpless situation. Not only are both of you probably feeling exhausted but that exhaustion can start to take a toll on your relationship.

What if I told you that there were some easy things that you could do to try and help stop you or your loved ones from snoring. It could be life-changing.

Then what if I told you that these ways to stop snoring were completely natural and no drugs (along with their side effects) were required. It would be even better.

Now, what if I told you that all but one of these natural snoring remedies were FREE. You would pretty much have to give them a try. Right?

Well here they are our 4 Easy Things You Can Do to Stop Snoring Naturally.

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Sleeping in on the Weekends Might Help You Live Longer

sleeping in
sleeping in
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Many of us have experienced periods of time where we didn’t get enough sleep during the week. During those times it sure felt good sleeping in on the weekends if we had the chance. That being said, for years we have heard one expert or another tells us that we can’t make up for a lack of sleep by sleeping in on the weekends.

We have also heard that not getting enough sleep can have a negative effect on our health.

So during those times when we haven’t been getting enough sleep during the week and decided to sleep in on the weekends, It seems like even though it felt good to get the extra sleep the experts were saying that it didn’t really make a difference in our overall health.

Now there is research that suggests that getting some extra sleep on the weekends might actually be a good thing in certain situations.

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Impact of Sleep on Athletic Performance

Impact of Sleep on Athletic Performance

Impact of Sleep on Athletic Performance

Conventional wisdom suggests that if you take a good athlete and give them frequent practice and repetition they will be successful at improving their performance and they will be able to continue to perform at a high level. More recently athletes have become more aware of the connection between diet and athletic performance.

However, there are times when no matter what you do in practice and what food you put in your body you struggle to perform. Sometimes the key to improving athletic performance is to examine your sleep habits. This is even true for professional athletes.

Carlos Gonzalez’s 2017 Season

Carlos GonzalezMajor League Baseball outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, a three-time All-Star, had one of the worst stretches of his career during the first half of the 2017 season with the Colorado Rockies. He hit a meager .221 in the first half with a poor .299 on-base percentage to go along with a .388 slugging percentage. His batting average in June was just .172 and went homerless during the entire month of July.

During this time Carlos tried doing everything he could to get out of his slump, but nothing seemed to work. Then in late August, he went to see a sleep specialist.

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Can a Camping Trip Fix Your Sleep Problems?

camping tent

Do you struggle to get enough sleep? Do you find it difficult to fall asleep until later at night? Many of us suffer from these problems. Have you ever went on a camping trip and felt that your sleep was somehow different? Beyond the fact that you were sleeping in a tent, which isn’t always … Read more

What is the Best Temperature for Sleeping?

We all want to be comfortable when we go to bed, but what is a comfortable temperature when were are in bed may not be the same as when we are not in bed. Plus, is there an ideal temperature that is more conducive for sleeping? If someone is suffering from insomnia could the solution … Read more