Star Sleep & Wellness Blog

I’m Confused- Does Insurance Cover Sleep Apnea?

September 12, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — starsleepplano @ 6:21 pm
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No one wants to wake up from a full night’s rest still feeling exhausted, but if you have sleep apnea, this could be a daily struggle. If you’ve been diagnosed with this disorder, your breathing is regularly interrupted at night. That means you’re not effectively cycling through the sleep stages to really restore your mind and body. Thankfully, there are treatments available, but you might have questions. How do you get started? Where do you go? Will insurance help pay for appointments or equipment? Keep reading to find out!

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The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Unwanted Thoughts

August 3, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — starsleepplano @ 9:04 pm
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It’s not uncommon for an unwanted or obtrusive thought or feeling to pop into our heads every now and again; for most people, these thoughts pass quickly and without distress, but for others, they can be repetitive, uncontrollable, and disturbing. But did you know that one common trigger for these types of intrusions is sleep deprivation? Here’s more about this connection and why it’s important to seek treatment for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea that have the potential to deny you a good night’s sleep.

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Welcome to Star Sleep & Wellness in Plano!

July 14, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — starsleepplano @ 2:10 pm
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Everyone has a rough night every now and then. Whether you’re particularly stressed about a project at work, have kids or pets, or stay up late on your phone, infrequent bad sleep is just part of life. But what if you suffer from poor sleep regularly?

Welcome to Star Sleep & Wellness in Plano! We recently opened our doors and are happy to work with patients who struggle with getting sufficient quality sleep on a consistent basis. Namely, we help people with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, loud snoring, and nocturia. In the future, this blog page will share useful information and tips for dealing with these issues, but we wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and explain how we’re different from other clinics.

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