May 2019 - Gingras Sleep Medicine

Triggers for Restless Legs Syndrome

by Gingras Sleep Medicine | May 24, 2019 | Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome

Lack of a good night’s rest can really take a toll on quality of life. According to the National Sleep Foundation, one in ten American adults suffers from Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED) – more commonly known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This neurologic sensorimotor...

How the Moon Affects Sleep

by Gingras Sleep Medicine | May 10, 2019 | Adult Sleep, General

When we think of celestial power, most likely we think of the sun: solar power, warming the earth, helping things grow. But what about the moon? Believe it or not, the moon is responsible for a variety of things you might not have considered, besides the ebb and flow...