Cecille van Gent Clinical Technology Practice

21/01/2026

Happy International Hug Day — January 21

Today isn’t just about hugs — it’s about sleep health too!

Hugs release oxytocin, which lowers stress and anxiety and helps your body relax into deeper sleep.

🛏️ No partner nearby? Hug a pillow!
• Pillow hugging mimics the comfort of a human hug — calming your nervous system.
• A body pillow supports side sleeping, helping keep your airways open and reducing sleep apnea disruptions.
• Better alignment + comfort = better sleep and less morning fatigue.

✨ Tonight, give yourself a hug — even if it’s with a pillow.
Your body and your sleep will thank you!

31/12/2025

19/12/2025

Why is it important to have a Sleep study done.

https://mdqld.org.au/info-hub/how-muscular-dystrophy-affects-sleep/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOxww1jbGNrA7HC_GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrG98ckjG0HYxwhD3RuVvapeEB0iHidKbJDX1_2rcCBAZpkVmR7Ki_gBhHou_aem_O8UBANFsHE4E6bm5KK_-9g

Understanding common sleep-related challenges faced by people with muscular dystrophy and tips to improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing.

03/12/2025

Are you waking with a sore, dry and scratchy throat?
You may be suffering from Sleep apnea..

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRx8Y5LE4CL/?igsh=NDlrdTRqMHQ4Y2Vs

21/11/2025

🌬️ A breakthrough for the South African CF community!
Breathtaking Fundraising NPC has partnered with UCT’s Health Economics Unit to conduct the first-ever South African study on the real-world impact of CFTR modulator therapy.
With the support of: Dr Lucy Cunnama, Kelechi Nnene, Jack Kline, Maré Smit, Prof. Brenda Morrow, and Prof. Marco Zampoli, this research aims to drive health equity and improve access to life-saving therapies.
📘 Read the full blog and see how this project could shape the future of cystic fibrosis care in South Africa: http://bit.ly/47ZyD0U

18/09/2025

https://wellbeingsafrica.com/sleep-expert-answers-sleep-needs/

In this interview, a sleep expert sheds light on sleep myths, disorders, and if we really need eight hours of sleep a night.

16/09/2025

Jason had his yearly PSG/Titration study.

10/09/2025

I often have tricky bedroom questions from patients who are about to start their CPAP treatment
CPAP doesn't have to be a mood killer.
Have a look at this Resmed mask. Now you can comfortably be the Big spoon or the Little spoon

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOVlmPkD5rK/?igsh=MWhwank4YTlvNjY1eA==

01/09/2025

🌼 Spring into better sleep — keep your CPAP sparkling clean for healthier breathing and brighter days. ✨

Happy Spring