Clayton Sleep Institute

WORK WITH THE WORLD CLASS EXPERTISE OF CLAYTON SLEEP IN YOUR HOMETOWN: We are seeking sleep technicians to work in St. Louis, Alton, Centreville & Farmington, MO! For Farmington, experience & registration preferred, but not required!

KICKOFF TO NATIONAL SLEEP AWARENESS MONTH: Our own Dr. Joe Ojile on air with FOX 2’s Randi Naughton this morning talking about revenge bedtime procrastination. It’s a popular new phrase on the internet these days, but what it’s describing is not new: Mindlessly scrolling & binging Netflix into the wee hours of the morning, in theory, to gain back some control of your day. But, it does the opposite. Bottom line: You can’t cheat sleep & you can’t catch up on it. Sleep dep...rivation adds up over time & takes a toll on you physically and mentally, even making it more difficult for you to adapt to stress. #stlouis #sleepmedicine #sleepisimportant

CAN YOU RELATE? Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: It’s a new buzz term you’re seeing all over the internet lately, but what it’s describing is not new. Mindlessly scrolling, binge-watching TV until the wee hours of the morning in order to regain some control over your day. Our own Dr. Joseph Ojile will be on KTVI-TV FOX 2 tomorrow, Monday, March 1st at 7:15AM to discuss why this takes a toll on you both physically & mentally & will share some strategies on how to avoid it.

NOW HIRING: Qualified sleep technician to independently perform overnight polysomnographic studies, including patient hookup, monitoring, scoring and treatment intervention in St. Louis, Alton & Centreville. REQUIRED: RPSGT Certification and/or Respiratory Care License

We know how important sleep is to your entire well-being. So, we will always go the extra mile - whenever we can - to make sure you don’t lose another wink of sleep!

It’s critical for teenagers to get at least eight hours of sleep each night! Numerous studies have shown that without 8 hours worth they are much more likely to engage in high risk behaviors and also have an increased risk for anxiety and depression. The teen years are naturally full of angst and the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the stresses that many children experience. Be sure to talk to your child about how important sleep is for their mental health!

The US Army has made the first update to its physical training manual in over 8 years, and guess what it includes? Strategic and aggressive napping! The new guidance comes as the military has become increasingly aware that chronic sleep deprivation during missions can cripple decision-making and lead to disaster. We cannot stress enough how important it is to get an adequate amount of sleep, even a short nap during the day can make a difference in your cognitive functions.

To all of America's Veterans and members of the US Armed Forces: Today we salute you and thank you for your service to America! Without you great men and women we would not have the freedoms we have today. Thank you for your selfless service and the sacrifices you have made for this wonderful country.

Did you know that it's normal to take between 10 and 20 minutes to fall asleep once in bed? If it takes you less than five minutes to fall asleep, you’re most likely sleep deprived. If it takes you longer than 20 minutes make sure you're practicing good sleep hygiene. It's important to stick with a sleep routine and make sure that your bedroom is dark, quiet, and comfortable to get a good night of ZZZ's.

According to recent surveys, 2020 has been an extremely stressful year for many Americans. Stress and anxiety can often lead to insomnia and other sleep issues. On the other hand, lack of proper rest can contribute to stress and anxiety. Because stress and sleep problems are interdependent, addressing one of these issues can often lead to improvements for the other. If you are experiencing insomnia or any sleep issue give us a call to make an appointment with a sleep specialist!

Dr. Joseph Ojile, CEO and founder of Clayton Sleep Institute, was invited to discuss daylight saving time on Fox 2 this week. Falling back an hour seems like it may be everyone’s favorite time of the year, but do you actually get that extra hour of rest?

Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that involve unwanted events or experiences that occur while you are falling asleep, sleeping, or waking up. Have you ever experienced sleep terrors, sleep walking, sleep paralysis, or sleep hallucinations? If so you have experienced parasomnia. These events can be very scary and sometimes even dangerous, but luckily parasomnia is treatable. Give CSI a call if you need help managing your sleep.