Tue, 31 January 2017
You may have experienced forgetting things once in a while, but for some people, it's a common occurrence. Some of you are in a constant state of brain fog, struggling to think clearly. In this episode, Kathy and will talk about various reasons that can lead to sleep deprivation, and ultimately, to memory problems and brain fog. Show Notes Dr. Ronald Harper: Podcast on OSA and brain damage The importance of REM sleep The 3 benefits of sleep 1. Growth hormone, wound healing, immune system 2. Memory enhancement 3. Stress management How sleep deprivation alters your sense of how impaired you are APO E4: The common gene for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. 3 ways our brains are damaged 1. Modern society 2. Toxins and inflammation: Leaky gut and brain 3. Small jaws and upper airway Eat Dirt:Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It. By Dr. Josh Axe Dr. Kathy Richards mild cognitive impairment study Glamour magazine article Medications that can trigger obstructive sleep apnea What You Can Do Right Now To Prevent Losing Your Mind 1. Don’t eat late 2. Good nasal breathing: Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose e-book |