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:
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea. Since many sleep apnea symptoms occur during sleep, it may be difficult to detect the disorder. One of the most common signs of sleep apnea is loud, chronic snoring, often followed by choking or gasping. As sleep apnea progresses, snoring may increase in volume and occur more frequently.