Snoring is no laughing matter—especially when your health is concerned. Snoring is often the first indication of OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME (OSAS), a common disorder that causes improper breathing during sleep. OSAS can be life-threatening.

About 20% of the entire adult population snores. Half of all patients with hypertension and heart disease also suffer from OSAS. Among stroke victims, 77% of males and 64% of females have OSAS. About 30,000 cardiovascular deaths per year may be the result of OSAS. OSAS sufferers are seven times more likely to be involved in car accidents. Sever snoring also strains countless marriages. Medical experts estimate that 15 million Americans have sleep apnea, but only 5% have been diagnosed and treated.

Respiratory sleep disorders, such as snoring, are warning signs that you’re not breathing properly during sleep. Up to one third of all adults may be suffering from sleep disorders. The result is often a poor night’s sleep and a lack of energy while awake.

If you snore due to OSAS, the condition can stop your breathing for ten seconds—or more! There are serious health concerns to consider.

Snoring is the main sign of OSAS and other upper airway resistance syndromes. You and your family should be alert. Ignoring these aggravating conditions won’t make them go away. Your quality of life, as well as many potential health risks, must be considered.

What’s the next step? The Hakimi Method.