Dr. Susie Esther This is Me

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1. 1. www.sleepreviewmag.com

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   Published on: 4/7/2008   Last Visited: 7/4/2008

   Mary Susan Esther, MDPresident-elect, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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   Mary Susan Esther, MD, is president-elect of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).Esther is also medical director of The Sleep Center at SouthPark, a part of Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, PA.
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   Dr Esther is board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and recently passed the special qualification examination in sleep medicine administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

2. 2. www.shreveporttimes.com

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   Published on: 3/31/2008   Last Visited: 3/31/2008

   Try to avoid daytime naps, which may keep you awake later, says Mary Susan Esther, president-elect of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

3. 3. www.dimag.com

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   Published on: 5/1/2007   Last Visited: 5/2/2007

   Susie Esther, MD, medical director of The Sleep Center at SouthPark, a part of Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, P.A., and a member of the AASM board of directors, says that one of the other challenges for today's mothers comes from shift work schedules.Further, said Esther, more and more of today's moms are trying to both spend time with their children and work outside of the home as well.
   
   "This can lead to sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness, as well as physical symptoms including deterioration in mood, more frequent infections, marked irritability and weight gain," said Esther."What fatigued, it is a normal phenomenon to reach for carbohydrates for 'quick energy', when what is really needed is some schedule adjustment allowing for better sleep.Getting enough sleep, then, is a part of a healthy diet!"
   
   A mother of four, Dr. Esther remembers well the frustration she experienced when being told to simply "get enough rest".
   
   "It takes real effort to make sure that time for sleep is factored into a busy day," said Esther."Remember, though, that as a parent, you are modeling for the next generation how to coordinate a busy schedule and yet find time to practice healthy habits, including healthy sleep habits.This means having time to unwind before getting in bed."
   
   Dr. Esther referred to two studies published in recent issues of the journal SLEEP with some interesting findings about moms and sleep:
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   On behalf of the AASM, Dr. Esther offers the following sleep hygiene tips for all moms:
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   Dr. Esther advises those who have trouble sleeping to see a sleep specialist at a facility accredited by the AASM.