28th July 2021 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia and Saunri-Sleep & Headache Do you often wake up with a headache even if you have slept for enough hours? Do you get a headache in the evening that is only resolved if you go to sleep? Or do you wake up in the middle of the night with…
July 16th, 2021|| Nocturnal Eating, Health Risks By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Why not to eat at Night? Some people have a habit of eating very late at night, eating just before going to bed, or even waking up in the middle of the night to snack on something. These habits though may not seem…
July 10th, 2021|| Sleep Specialist, Sleep Issue!! By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri When should you see a sleep specialist? Sleep is essential in order for the body to repair itself and work efficiently. According to the sleep foundation, almost 35.2% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep every and night, and according to…
June 29th 2021|| Narcolepsy, Symptoms by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Introduction to Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness, hallucinations, cataplexy, and sleep paralysis. Narcolepsy affects 25 to 50 per 100,000 individuals in western countries. Due to the lack of documentation and lack of diagnosis, the prevalence of Narcolepsy in India…
June 15th 2021|| Sleep Disordered Breathing, Neuromuscular Disorders Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) are disorders are disorders that affect the functioning of muscles. These include disorders of the Anterior Horn Cell such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), disorder of Neuromuscular Junction such as Myasthenia Gravis, disorders of motor…
June 10th 2021|| Bone Health, Chronic Epilepsy Introduction Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders that causes seizures. It is estimated that more than 12 million people in India are afflicted by it. Epilepsy is very manageable through appropriate treatment strategies. Most commonly used are Anti Epileptic Drugs (AEDs). While the primary goal…
Introduction The nutrition you get from the food you eat not only affect your health and weight but also affects the kind of sleep you have at night. Along with the three main components- carbohydrates, proteins, and fats your diet must also contain micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. What you eat affects your sleep….
May 18th 2021|| Improving Memory by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Memories begin to form at the age of 2 and reach their peak at around 25 years of age. After the age of 35, these memories begin to decline. Memories are stored in a region of the brain called the hippocampus. The delicate balance between…
May 12th 2021|| Sleep Tracker by Dr.Manvir/Saunri Introduction A full good night’s sleep is one of the most important things to have for good health. Modern lifestyles have changed sleeping habits and people haves started sleeping later and later. Studies from all over the world have shown that sleep deprivation is a major risk factor…
April 12th 2021|| Bedwetting, OSA by Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Saunri Bedwetting Bedwetting also called as nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination while being asleep, especially in children over the age of 5. According to numerus studies the total prevalence of primary nocturnal enuresis in India is about 7 to 14 percent. However, since it is considered as…
April 6th 2021|| Nightmares, Causes by Dr.Manvir/Saunri Nightmares Nightmares are extremely unpleasant and troubling dreams that wake you up from your sleep and involve emotions such as fear, anxiety, sadness or despair. While almost everyone has an occasional bad dream, people with Nightmare Disorder have at least one bad dream per week. Almost 50 percent…
April 1st 2021|| Sleep Walking, Causes, By Dr.Manvir & Saunri Sleep walking Sleepwalking or somnambulism is a sleep disorder in which an individual experiences unwanted activities such walking, talking etc. during sleep. These can occur during the non rapid eye movement or NREM stage of sleep. While sleep walking, the person shows unusual behaviors such…
25th March 2021 by Dr.Manvir & Saunri Restless legs syndrome (RLS) Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a movement disorder in which an individual experiences an irresistible compulsion to move his or her legs due to abnormal, non-painful sensations such as throbbing, crawling, itching, pulling etc., at bedtime, which are relieved…
20th March 2021 By Dr.Manvir & Saunri Snoring Snoring is a common condition experienced by a major portion of the adult population while sleeping. Around 31% of people in India experience snoring, Males are three times more likely to snore than women. Snoring along with certain symptoms such as repeated waking during night, feeling of…
March 13th 2021|| Tremors, Causes By Dr.Bhatia & Saunri Tremor Tremor is the most common movement disorder that occurs due to disturbance in areas of the brain that control movement. It is an involuntary muscle contraction causing rhythmic shaky movement in any part of the body. Tremors can cause difficulty in performing daily life activities…
