The benefits of using the BRAT diet to treat upset stomach and diarrhea include: 1  The foods make in the diet make your stools firmer. Thatâs because the foods are considered âbindingâ foods â low-fiber, bland, starchy foods. 2  The foods help replace nutrients your body needs and has lost due to vomiting and diarrhea.
Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain -- and the rest of the body -- may not get enough oxygen. There are two types of sleep apnea:
Sleep apnea creates several problems, including: 1  Interruptions of breathing (lasting from a few seconds to minutes) during sleep caused by partial or total obstruction or blockage of the airway. 2  Frequent waking from sleep, even though you may not realize it. 3  Light sleeping.