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Sleep Aids: The Shocking π± Truth They Hide
Big Pharma's dirty little secret exposed! π€«π

Ahoy there, Captain! βπ΄
It's time to wake up π¨ to the truth about those little "helpers" you've been popping to sail into dreamland...
Sleep aids. π
You know, those tiny innocent pills...
that promise to be your trusty navigator...
that guide you to the shores of deep sleep? π§π€
Well, batten down the hatches...
because I'm about to expose the bad storms of the pharmaceutical industry...

Captain Homer knows sleep aidsβ¦ ainβt no good.
and reveal why those sleep aids...
Yes... EVEN ... over-the-counter ... Melatonin ...
could be leading you straight into a hurricane of health hazards. πͺοΈβοΈ
While they may help you drop anchor in the short term in beautiful Hawaii...
relying on them is like trying to patch a leaking hull with chewing gum. π€π³οΈ
It doesn't address the root cause of your sleep struggles...
and could leave you stranded in depression and dependence. ππ
...just like a drug addict.
In fact, studies show certain sleep aids can cause:
π΅βπ« Dizziness and confusion [1]
π€’ Amnesia, Hallucinations, & Falls [2]
π§ Memory problems & Emergency Hospitalizations [3]
π Dependence and withdrawal [4]
Yikes! π¨ Talk about a mutiny against your health! π΄ββ οΈ
But here's the thing...
The pharmaceutical companies? π°π
... Merck
... Pfizer
... Johnson & Johnson
They're the real pirates in this story.
They'd rather keep you lost at sea π...
so they can keep plundering your treasure chest π°...
and keep you a dependent-ZOMBIE. π§
Well, not on my watch Mate!β
Now, you might be wondering... how much sleep do I actually need to feel like a brand New Navy Aircraft Carrier... like the newest USS Enterprise (CVN-80)? βπͺ
According to the National Sleep Foundation...
adults should aim for 7-9 hours... and older adults 7-8 hours... of quality sleep per night. [5]
Anything less... and you risk running aground on the reefs of sleep deprivation. π΄β°
So how can you tell if sleep apnea is the kraken π¦ wreaking havoc on your slumber?
A sleep study... or polysomnography... is the gold standard test.
It measures your brain waves... oxygen levels... heart rate... and breathing as you sleep. [6]
Your doctor may also recommend a home sleep apnea test... which is a simplified version you can do in the comfort of your own bed. ποΈπ [7]
In my next email, I'll be your lighthouse π¨, illuminating the different types of sleep apnea and their severity... so you can navigate to the safe harbor of restful sleep. π΄π³οΈ
Don't miss it! π‘
Stay tuned, π»
Mens Health Secrets
βLive Past 100 πΏ
P.S. The three main types of sleep apnea can all lead you into dangerous waters... but I'll make sure you have the tools to steer clear. π¨π§ More on that in my next email!
P.P.S. Beware! π¨ Big Pharma's siren song πΆ may sound sweet, but their sleep aids are often a one-way ticket to dependence. Stay sharp, captain! πβ
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Medical References:
[1] Schroeck, J. L., et al. (2016). Review of Safety and Efficacy of Sleep Medicines in Older Adults. Clinical Therapeutics, 38(11), 2340β2372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2016.09.010
[2] Gunja, N. (2013). The Clinical and Forensic Toxicology of Z-drugs. Journal of Medical Toxicology, 9(2), 155β162. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13181-013-0292-0
[3] Tannenbaum, C., et al. (2015). Sedative-Hypnotic Medicines and Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cost-Effectiveness (Decision-Tree) Analysis from a US Medicare Perspective. Drugs & Aging, 32(4), 305β314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40266-015-0251-3
[4] Matheson, E., & Hainer, B. L. (2017). Insomnia: Pharmacologic Therapy. American Family Physician, 96(1), 29β35. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2017/0701/p29.html
[5] Hirshkowitz, M., et al. (2015). National Sleep Foundation's sleep time duration recommendations: methodology and results summary. Sleep Health, 1(1), 40-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2014.12.010
[6] Kapur, V. K., et al. (2017). Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnostic Testing for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 13(3), 479β504. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.6506
[7] Kapoor M, Greenough G. Home Sleep Tests for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). J Am Board Fam Med. 2015 Jul-Aug;28(4):504-9. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2015.04.140266. PMID: 26152443.