In 2011, I was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a life threatening respiratory and sleep disorder. 

Detection took decades because all the GPs I reported my symptoms to - unexplained depression, exhaustion, weight gain and painful acid reflux - never picked-up on it, leaving me living a life that felt like driving with the handbrake on.

My fundraising effort is part of a campaign to improve awareness of OSA, to help early detection and treatment for this life threatening condition.

OSA leaves the system starved of oxygen and rest and affects the brain, cell renewal, blood vessels, muscles. It slows metabolism and can contribute to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I am working with Dr Tracy Johnson of Brainbox Coaching to raise my nutrition and fat burn.

My goal is to lose 3-5 stones in weight by Christmas Day 2014. 

During this challenge I will be writing a document to submit to the NHS on early detection and hope to work with the British Lung Foundation (BLF) on awareness campaign work.

Read more about my challenge via my website and blogs: 

http://amandaramsay.co.uk/news/

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