Brian Lamacraft

Last year, I went out with some friends, and we rented some cabins for a late fall camping trip. Cabin rental is ideal as they often have power hookups, and...

During the summer months when it gets hot and uncomfortable, we often have trouble sleeping. This is a lot worse when you need to sleep with a mask on your...

Whenever you have a health condition like sleep apnea, you may face anxiety and fear, it’s not easy to deal with these problems, but there are ways to calm yourself...

When we get a health diagnosis, we often default to a negative mindset. This is understandable and normal. A health issue can be frightening, and you probably don’t even have...

CPAP masks can cause a lot of problems and some of these include trap issues, skin problems, or improper fit. Here are a few suggestions for dealing with your CPAP...

I recently wrote about emotions and how they impact your sleep apnea. In this article, I want to address self-doubt or negative emotions, and how they make your success with...

Whenever you’re diagnosed with a health condition, whether it’s sleep apnea, cancer, diabetes, or any other health problems, you’re going to go through some severe emotions. Here’s how I handled...

Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I used to wake up on many occasions with massive headaches. These were the kind of headaches that required strong painkillers and bed...

For anyone new to using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea, I wanted to share a few tips that will make it easier for you to...

I will admit, it’s difficult even on the best of days to live with sleep apnea. Some days, I feel really tired, even though I’ve used my mask the night...

If you’re new to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you may have some anxiety or apprehension about using the device. I’ve used CPAP for over 5 years now and...

As a new CPAP user, you might feel overwhelmed when you get your machine home. Here are some tips for new users to make the process of using a CPAP...

Sleep apnea can cause your life to change in different ways. Over the past few years since my diagnosis, I’ve changed my life around by making some changes. Here’s what...

My life was a lot different before my continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. I was tired all the time, cranky, worn out, and didn’t feel very good. I thought...

Your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine generally works flawlessly, but it can have some issues. One issue you may see from time to time is the red “frown” face...

Your CPAP water tank is a critical part of your CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, but it can have a few problems and issues that you may need to...

I’ve been through a lot over the past 5 years, and although I’m still not fond of my CPAP mask, I’m grateful to have it. Using CPAP therapy has made...

It’s bad enough living with sleep apnea, but it can be a lot worse when you’re not feeling well. April was a month I would like to forget as I...

As the winter turns to spring and summer, I get a lump in my stomach as I have to face another condition that compounds my sleep apnea stress. When winter...