25 Horrible Things That Happen If You Don’t Get Enough Sleep

US flagIt is estimated that sleep disorders affect more than 70 million Americans and a further 40% of Americans sleep for less than seven hours. Very few people realize the importance of good sleep and the effects of inadequate and poor sleep quality.

Incidences of partial and total sleep deprivation will cause headaches, depression, irritability, weight gain, learning difficulties, heart disease, poor vision, compromised  immunity, metabolic disorders especially diabetes, heart diseases, poor sex drive, chronic pain, auto accidents, impaired memory, gastrointestinal problems, cancer, and even death. The links between sleep disorders and these health problems have been investigated by numerous studies.

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.