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Snoring

While occasional snoring may not be a problem, regular nightly snoring sessions can be a symptom of something a little more serious and should be investigated. Snoring and sleep apnea (also spelt apnoea) are linked at an alarming rate – three in 10 men and nearly two in 10 women who are habitual snorers suffer from some degree of obstructive sleep apnea.  Sleep apnea prevents you from getting the healthy sleep you need to lead a refreshed, energetic life. So regardless of what is specifically causing snoring for you, if you snore — or if you suspect you snore — consider it a sign that something might not be right.

Sleep Apnea

Sleeping (and breathing) are essential for life, yet it’s also something we usually take for granted. If you’re always feeling tired, you might be having trouble breathing while you sleep. Many people have sleep apnea (also called sleep apnoea) without even knowing it.

Could it be sleep apnea that’s stealing the energy and vitality from your days? While many people with sleep apnea snore, there are some who don’t.

Because sleep apnea can affect your health and enjoyment of life, it’s important to find out for sure if you have it. Effective treatment can help you to get back to being your best self.

If you suspect you have sleep apnea, you’re only a few steps away from a better night’s sleep and feeling like yourself again.

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Insomnia

Onsite Specialised Sleep Psychology Services. Meet Professor Gerard Kennedy. Another specialist in the Sleep Medicine field available and offering bulk billed consultations to those with a GP Mental Health Care Plan. Prof Kennedy can help with:

• Insomnia (can’t get to sleep)
• Sleep onset issues (takes a long time to get to sleep)
• Maintenance of sleep issues (wake and can’t get back to sleep)
• Circadian rhythm disorders
• CPAP therapy adherence
• Anxiety about sleep

Sleep FAQs

Here is a list of 10 symptoms of sleep deprivation.

1. Excessive daytime sleepiness
2. Yawning
3. Irritability and moodiness
4. Forgetfulness
5. Inability to concentrate or a “fuzzy” head
6. Difficulty learning new things
7. Lack of motivation
8. Craving carbohydrates or high sugar foods
9. Clumsiness
10. Reduced sex drive

Here are 10 symptoms of not getting enough sleep.

1. Excessive daytime sleepiness
2. Yawning
3. Irritability and moodiness
4. Forgetfulness
5. Inability to concentrate or a “fuzzy” head
6. Difficulty learning new things
7. Lack of motivation
8. Craving carbohydrates or high sugar foods
9. Clumsiness
10. Reduced sex drive

Here are a few things that could happen as a result of a lack of quality sleep.

Life is all about being in perfect harmony with your body, mind and spirit so that you can live well every single day.

When you open your eyes in the morning, being well-rested means that you’re full of energy and open to the possibilities that lie ahead! Your body and mind are also more prepared, allowing you to embrace the coming day with enthusiasm.

However, what can happen if you sleep poorly?

There are some problems that come from getting poor sleep.

1. It can contribute to gaining weight
2. It can impact your sociability and emotions
3. It can lower your sex drive
4. It can put you at risk of serious illnesses

Just about everyone has the occasional bad night’s sleep, but when poor sleep becomes the norm, it may affect your life in lots of different ways.

1 Your weight, your work, your relationships and your enjoyment of life can all improve with good, regular sleep.

2 You deserve to feel your best with the energy to live each day to its full potential. So if you’re struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, it’s time to work out why easy, restful sleep isn’t happening for you.

Here are 5 healthy sleep habits that you can try:

1. Get enough hours
2. Be consistent
3. No electronics in the bedroom
4. Relaxation before bed
5. Make a commitment

References

1. ERoth, T, J. Clin Sleep Med 2007 Aug 15; 3(5 Suppl): S7–S10.
2. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency accessed 2 Aug 2019

2011 was the next step in the evolution, more professional rooms into a shared medical clinic, and a name change to Bendigo Sleep Lab, to better reflect our current multidisciplinary sleep disorders facility and team.

After more growth the decision was made in March 2012 to buy a permanent location, where we are today in Golden Square! Many clients are still with us today whom remember the McCrae Street residence.

In 2012, we signed a contract with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to service the Central Victorian region with the Airvo2 devices (medical grade humidification) for high complex respiratory patients.

In June 2013, we started a collaboration  with Bendigo Health to supply clients with neonatal respiration monitors to help assist and monitor newborns.

In October 2019 BSL became accredited DVA provider, and commenced a direct relationship with ResMed.

In March 2020, Bendigo Sleep Lab closed for one month and every standard operating procedure changed due to the pandemic. We closed for one month, and re-opened catering continuously to the ever changing environment the pandemic caused to keep the business operational.

In February 2021 renovations commenced, with the aim of commencing in-lab sleep studies by the end of 2021.

In July 2021, our first in-lab sleep studies commenced and we now offer professional and bulk billed Sleep Psychology services with Prof. Gerard Kennedy operating out of Bendigo Sleep Lab.

Linda and staff regularly provide educational in-services to community groups, private businesses, La Trobe Uni and Bendigo Hospital for Sleep Medicine, disorders and treatments.

Our CPAP Clinic is also certified by the Sleep Health Foundation.

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Director, CPAP Consultant, Sleep Scientist

Linda is our senior scientist, she graduated in 2002 from the University of Western Sydney and 2008 from the University of Sydney and is a current member of the Australasian Sleep Association and Sleep Health Foundation. Linda works hard to obtain the Sleep Health Foundation code of practice tick of approval for Bendigo Sleep Lab each year.

Linda has an extensive work background in Nursing, Sleep Medicine and CPAP Education. Not only does she work at Bendigo Sleep Lab, she is also a guest speaker at La Trobe University (In 2021 officially becoming an adjunct Lecture at La Trobe University) and various other organisations around Central Victoria.

After managing public and a private sleep labs in Sydney, Linda moved to Bendigo in 2008 and wished she moved sooner. There was definitely a need for professional services to the sleep medicine field in Central Victoria.

Linda loves her kids and four wheel driving. She often is a volunteer medic at four wheel driving competitions around Australia.