Mon, 26 September 2022
Do you wake up to pee at night? Is it usually around 3 AM, plus or minus 30 minutes? And if you wake up many times to urinate, why is it at regular 90-minute intervals? In this short video, I’ll reveal what most doctors and online experts don’t usually talk about. Download Transcript ✅ Video timeline 00:00 Introduction
00:28 Common reasons for nighttime urination
01:15 Obstructive sleep apnea defined
01:40 Atrial natriuretic peptide hormone
02:06 Sleep stages and REM sleep
02:35 Adenosine and sleep drive
02:49 3 AM – the perfect storm
03:13 Nighttime urination and higher risk of death
03:59 How to lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, car accidents
04:04 Upper airway resistance syndrome and nocturia
05:23 4 tips to stop peeing at 3 AM ✅ Links Mentioned Nocturia and overall mortality. NHANES Study Nocturia in men with OSA Nocturia and all-cause mortality. Meta-analysis 2019 7 Long-Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose - ENT Doctor Approved Should You Tape Your Mouth For Better Sleep? ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet. Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.
Direct download: Why_You_Pee_at_3.mp3
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Wed, 7 September 2022
Download Transcript If you’ve undergone a septoplasty and your nose is still stuffy, this video is for you. I’ll reveal what steps you and your surgeon can take to fix your breathing problem once and for all. ✅ For your complete guide on how to clear your stuffy nose for good, read my e-book on How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose weight, Sleep Great. https://www.unstuffyourstuffynose.com/ ✅ Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Why you have a deviated septum 03:21 The septoplasty procedure 04:08 7 common reasons why your septoplasty didn’t work 04:14 1. The septum was not addressed fully 04:32 2. Too conservative turbinate surgery 04:52 3. Not addressing flimsy nostrils 05:04 4. Combination of above 05:39 Two-step maneuver to determine what’s causing your stuffy nose after surgery 06:21. 5. Chronic medical conditions and too much estrogen 06:41 6. Acid reflux 07:05 7. Gluten or dairy allergies 07:18 Summary ✅ Links Mentioned in Video 7 Long -Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose - ENT Doctor Approved Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired ✅ Dr. Park's Products and Services How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet. Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.
Direct download: Why_Septoplasty_Doesnt_Work.mp3
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-- posted at: 4:26pm EST
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Wed, 17 August 2022
Is your nose stuffy all the time? Are you a chronic mouth-breather? Did you already try various methods including over-the-counter pills, sprays, or even nasal saline? Maybe some of the simple tips or hacks you found online worked, but only for a few minutes. In this video, I’ll reveal 7 ways you can breathe much better through your nose for much longer periods of time and long-lasting results. For your complete guide on how to clear your stuffy nose for good, read my e-book on How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose weight, Sleep Great. ✅ Video Chapters (download transcript PDF) - 00:00 Introduction
- 01:13 #1. Nostril dilating devices
- 03:29 #2. Nasal decongestants (pills & sprays)
- 05:28 Why you have a deviated nasal septum
- 07:58 #3. Septoplasty
- 09:49 #4. Turbinate procedures
- 11:03 My take on empty nose syndrome
- 13:18 #5. Nasal valve/nostril surgery
- 18:29 #6. Rhinoplasty
- 18:50 #7. Palatal expansion
- 20:23 Why you can’t sleep well even if you’re breathing well through your nose
✅ Links Mentioned in Video How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose E-book Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired Conservative ways to unclog your nose https://youtu.be/uEK5Ydb97js https://youtu.be/BpPLISVMb50 Generic nasal strips on Amazon Mute nasal dilators Nozovent nasal dilators AIRMAX nasal dilators Tape Your Mouth? video ✅ Dr. Park’s Products and Services How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park’s The 90-Day Sleep Diet course Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.
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Mon, 3 January 2022
In my last video, I went over 7 reasons why modern human faces are shrinking. https://youtu.be/2ZQbYkzeyDA This may explain why you’re not ever able to get refreshing sleep, or are sick and tired of being sick and tired. I realize that that video may have made you depressed, but I wanted to give you some good news today. In this video, I will go over 7 ways to prevent our faces from shrinking or to enlarge already shrunken faces and airways.
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Mon, 3 January 2022
In today’s video, I’ll be revealing 7 reasons why modern faces are shrinking, and what this means for your health and well-being. ______________________________________________________________ Energize Your Day Starter Guide: 5 simple steps to wake up refreshed and ready to go http://energizeyourdaytoday.com Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired. https://amzn.to/3ssXebE Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook And Eat https://amzn.to/3Fl4g5J A History of Infant Feeding https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Fluorosilicic Acid Material Safety Data Sheet https://www.dudesandbeer.com/KNOWLEDG... The effects of pregnancy and fluoride on orthodontic tooth movements in rats https://academic.oup.com/ejo/article-... Effect of sodium fluoride and sodium pyruvate on palatal development in vitro https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a... The Grand Rapids Fluoride Study https://hartkeisonline.com/2011/01/12... Modulation of estrogen causes disruption of craniofacial chondrogenesis in Danio rerio https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Short exposure to glyphosate induces locomotor, craniofacial, and bone disorders in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Developmental alterations, teratogenic effects, and oxidative disruption induced by ibuprofen, aluminum, and their binary mixture on Danio rerio https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Direct download: 7_Reasons_Why_Your_Face_is_Shrinking.m4a
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Tue, 21 December 2021
In this podcast, Dr. Park reveals the dirty little secret that most sleep doctors won’t tell you about before prescribing CPAP. Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine article on CPAP and weight gain My blog post on CPAP causing weight gain with responses (2013) Another follow-up blog about CPAP and weight gain from 2020 CPAP and weight gain meta-analysis Tonsillectomy in children and weight gain study
Direct download: CPAPs_Dirty_Little_Secret.m4a
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Wed, 16 September 2020
Please join me as I welcome Mr. James Nestor, author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and LA Times best-selling book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. He will reveal the following: - How and why did you write this book?
- How did you end up volunteering for a Stanford experiment to plug your nose for a few days?
- How do you deal with doctors and other patients that don't see poor breathing as a serious problem, especially if you're younger or thin?
- What's the one thing that you've implemented after writing this book?
- What are some tips for our listeners to improve their breathing and well-being?
- And much, much more.
Direct download: Nestor_Interview_Final.mp3
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-- posted at: 11:32am EST
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Wed, 3 June 2020
Please join me on this fascinating interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak, where she will give us an update on Vitamin D and the gut biome. Dr. Gominak's two past interviews were two of the most popular downloaded podcast episodes. In this 90 minute interview, she will discuss: - How vitamin D is linked to acetylcholine, an important brain neurotransmitter.
- Acetylcholine’s role in sleep
- New findings about vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid).
Show Notes Dr. Stasha Gominak's website
Direct download: Gominak3.m4a
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-- posted at: 12:34pm EST
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Tue, 14 April 2020
In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss an issue that everyone who sees a doctor will have to deal with. With any test, you have to take it with a grain of salt, and this episode will help you place test results in the right context. Show Notes: - Sleep study
- Vitamin D - Gominak Interviews (2015 Part 1, 2015 Part 2, 2015 Part 3, 2018 Part 1, 2018 Part 2) Supplements podcast link
- Thyroid testing (TSH) Mary Shomon
- Ferritin Glyphosate podcast
- Hormones podcast
- Gluten/Celiac
- Radiology
Direct download: The_Fallacy_of_Test_Results.mp3
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-- posted at: 6:13pm EST
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Fri, 27 March 2020
Direct download: 10_Ways_to_Combat_Coronavirus.mp3
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Wed, 26 February 2020
It’s unavoidable that all of us will experience cancer at one time or another. If you have not experienced cancer, it’s likely that you know someone that has suffered or even died from cancer. In this episode, Kathy and I discuss the importance of good sleep as it relates to cancer. This is an important topic that everyone needs to hear if you want to significantly lower your risk of cancer. Show Notes: Cancer statistics OSA and cancer review article Two cancer and OSA studies: Wisconsin cohort and Spanish Study Intermittent hypoxia and cancer review article Cancer VEGF Hypoxia Induceable factor (HIF) Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) IL6 and OSA Endothelial dysfunction and OSA Taiwanese study on cancer and parasomnias, OSA, insomnia Shift work breast cancer, colon cancer Estrogens podcast Vitamin D podcast Beta blocker and lower cancer Love Medicine and Miracles book Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers book Pillar Implants for snoring and OSA Environmental Working Group (EWG) Dirty Dozen foods on EWG Relaxing breath video by Dr. Weil 5 steps to lower your risk of cancer: - Eat clean healthy organic foods
- Don't smoke and minimize toxin exposure
- Optimal, regular sleep
- Stress control
- Optimize upper airway and jaw size, starting from pregnancy and childhood.
Direct download: 87._Cancer.mp3
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-- posted at: 11:30am EST
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Sat, 15 February 2020
Direct download: 86._Estrogen.mp3
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-- posted at: 7:25am EST
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Wed, 29 January 2020
In this episode, Kathy and I will be discussing the importance of good health during all phases of a pregnancy: before, during and after. Discover the following helpful tips: - What to do even before you think about conceiving
- What to look for if you're having pregnancy complications
- An important thing to prepare for just after your delivery
- A major reason why you're having trouble breast-feeding
- What to do for post-partum depression.
Shownotes: 50% lower sperm counts in men Fertility problems and obstructive sleep apnea Gestational Diabetes and OSA Gestational high blood pressure and sleep apnea Pre-eclampaia and OSA Prematurity and risk of OSA Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Tongue Tied book interview with Dr. Richard Baxter 5 Best Korean Foods For Postpartum Recovery Dr. Palmer and breast feeding podcast
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Wed, 22 January 2020
In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about thyroid diseases, a very common condition that's not often addressed when you are seen for a sleep problem. Show Notes: Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Hashimotos thyroiditis Graves disease Autoimmune thyroiditis The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your Master Gland of Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss by Mary Shomon Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Thyroid and interaction with sleep Ideal thyroid labs TSH less than 2 Free T4 top 25% Free T3 top 25% Reverse T3, low end Anti-thyroid antibodies as low as possible Thyroid binding globulin Vitamin D > 50 Ferritin > 60 Thyroid friendly foods Health organic foods Iodine in seafood and salt, as well other various foods Selenium to help thyroid function Vitamin D health chart Omega-3 Zinc Copper Vitamin B Complex Magnesium Iodine Ashwagandha
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Thu, 16 January 2020
Sinus infections with pain and pressure are all-too-common this time of the year. Please join Kathy and me as we reveal: Why your sinus infection may not be an infection al all What many doctors (even ENTs) may miss when treating sinusitis How to treat your sinus symptoms without using antibiotics How sinus pain may be linked to anxiety Alternative ways of treating your sinus condition. Shownotes: Heal Your Headache by Dr. David Buchholz Sinus And Migraine Study Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Reflux and chronic sinusitis OSA and reflux CPAP reduces reflux Pepsin in middle ear Pepsin and H. pylori in maxillary sinus Pepsin and lungs Macrolide antibiotics and anti-inflammatory properties Biaxin and chronic sinusitis in Japanese study DISE in AHI < 5 study Anxiety podcast Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Unstuff your stuffy nose free report Acupuncture studies Myofunctional therapy studies Janet Bennet of ijustwanttosleep.com https://doctorstevenpark.com/sinusitis
Direct download: 83._Sinusitis.mp3
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-- posted at: 6:43am EST
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Wed, 8 January 2020
In this age of fecal transplants, the gut biome is a popular topic that everyone is talking about. What is the gut biome and how is it related to your sleep quality? How can the bacteria in your gut prevent you from losing weight? Please join Kathy and me as we answer the above questions and more. Show Notes: What is the gut biome? How sleep affects the gut biome (good review article on Huffington Post) Another article on sleep loss and gut bacteria How stress affects the gut biome Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Melatonin/circadian rhythm and gut biome How excessive exercise negatively affects the gut Gut biome and insomnia and circadian disorders Gut dysbiosis and Vitamin D Glyphosate as an antibiotic Glyphosate graph Glyphosate affects Vitamin D conversion in liver by p450 enzyme Antibiotics in young children linked with higher rate of obesity Vaginal delivery vs. C-section gut bacteria Breast fed vs. bottle gut biome 14 Steps Reduce stress Cut out children’s activities Animal proteins are important 7 hours of sleep Eat high fiber foods - pre-biotics Timing of meals: Eat every 4 hours or intermittent fasting Avoid fad diets 5 Korean foods to help you quit sugar Avoid MSG Minimize antibiotics Eat healthy Probiotics / Fermented foods Sweat every day Eat dirt Avoid processed foods Dr. Mark Hyman: Eat whole unrefined foods Majority vegetable/plant based foods Good fats Supplement smartly Add more coconut to diet Remove inflammatory fat Add fiber rich foods Eat fermented foods Call to action: Focus on your poop.
Direct download: 82._Gut_Biome.mp3
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Mon, 23 December 2019
During this holiday season, is anxiety a problem for you? Please join Kathy and me as we discuss 7 Unexpected Reasons for Your Anxiety. - Sleep deprivation for any reason (quantity or quality)
- Food as stimulants (artificial sweeteners, caffeine, aspartame, MSG, etc.)
- Weather changes
- Lack of sunlight
- Normal hormonal fluctuations
- Media overconsumption/addiction, and over-scheduling
- Poor nasal breathing.
---------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Aspartame and sugar cravings in mice Artificial sweeteners and weight gain 5 Ways to Sleep Better and Lose Weight Using Light podcast Pro-gest bio-identical progesterone cream Nitric oxide and increased oxygen uptake in lungs Relaxing breath: Dr. Andrew Weil How to unstuff your stuffy nose ebook
Direct download: 81._Anxiety.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 18 December 2019
Please join me as we continue our important discussion on how you can get your entire family sleeping better. Whether you have young children or are single, young or old, the concepts presented in this podcast will significantly increase your chances of feeling better, thinking clearer, and have a much calmer and controlled household. Show Notes: 7 year olds with lack of sleep - more problems with reasoning, emotional control and behavior problems. Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. Original 10,000 hours study Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Essential Oils link (Kathy gets a small commission) Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain's Silent Killers Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Branch Basics natural cleaning formula blog post with discount code (Kathy gets a small commission). Appliance therapy options podcasts (Homeoblock, ALF, DNA, Mandibular Advancement Devices Outline: - Limit screen time
- Do inventory of light exposure
- Address possible sleep apnea
- Uncluttered, pleasing, calming bedroom.
- Dust/allergy-free bedroom
- Consider essential oils
- Regular scheduled rest
- Don’t over-schedule your activities
- Schedule free time regularly
- Eat healthy meals and snacks
- Eat meals together as a family
- Consider vitamins and supplements
- Toxin-free living (chlorine filter, fluoride filter, cleaning supplies, personal care products, natural materials, etc.)
- See a professional (ENT, sleep, dentist, allergist, acupuncturist, myofunctional therapist, naturopath)
- Weight loss
Direct download: Podcast_80.mp3
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-- posted at: 6:37am EST
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Wed, 4 December 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss an extremely important topic, which is how you can get your entire family sleeping much better. If you or your child has a sleep problem, it becomes the entire family’s sleep problem. Even if you are single, this information is too important to miss. We will talk about: - The concept of sleep debt, something you don’t want to default on (leading to illnesses)
- The optimal number of hours of sleep for various age groups
- How, what, why, when, and with whom we should eat
- Basic good sleep habits that are essential for optimal health
- How you can sleep like no one else.
Show Notes: Delayed sleep phase syndrome Harvard Health article on sleep debt How our faces are shrinking podcast
Direct download: Podcast_79.mp3
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-- posted at: 10:31am EST
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Wed, 20 November 2019
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Wed, 13 November 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss a very intimate topic: your sleep position. Over the years, I've seen a wide variety of explanations for why certain people like to sleep in certain positions, and even personality type differences. In this podcast, you will discover: - Which sleep position is most healthy for you
- The one bad advice dermatologists are telling women
- Why hospitals can be dangerous for you or your loved one
- And much more.
Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired JAMA article on pregnant women and sleep position and babies born small for gestational age Positional sleep apnea article Sleep Position book Drug induced sleep endoscopy results in AHI < 5 CPAP increases fetal movement in women with pre-eclampsia UARS article in Bottom Line Health SlumberBump sleep positioner Antisnoreshirt Somnibel sleep positioner Night Shift sleep positioner Contour pillow for snoring
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Wed, 30 October 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I have an interesting discussion about the 7 most common myths that I encounter about surgery for the tonsils: - Don’t take out tonsils because they are part of the immune system and help fight infections
- Tonsils can grow back after tonsillectomy
- Tonsils shrink as you get older or you can outgrow them
- Surgery can lead to bleeding
- Anesthesia can be harmful in children
- You need to find the best surgeon
- Small tonsils don’t need to be removed
Show Notes George Catlin: Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life Sleep apnea lowers your immune system response study Tonsillectomy does not alter your immune system response study Rate of tonsil regrowth after tonsillectomy Rates of bleeding after tonsillectomy CHAT study Patterns of Upper Airway Obstruction on Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing with AHI<5
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Wed, 30 October 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I have an interesting discussion about the 7 most common myths that I encounter about surgery for the tonsils: - Don’t take out tonsils because they are part of the immune system and help fight infections
- Tonsils can grow back after tonsillectomy
- Tonsils shrink as you get older or you can outgrow them
- Surgery can lead to bleeding
- Anesthesia can be harmful in children
- You need to find the best surgeon
- Small tonsils don’t need to be removed
Show Notes George Catlin: Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life Sleep apnea lowers your immune system response study Tonsillectomy does not alter your immune system response study Rate of tonsil regrowth after tonsillectomy Rates of bleeding after tonsillectomy CHAT study Patterns of Upper Airway Obstruction on Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing with AHI<5
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Mon, 21 October 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I will be revealing the steps we took to significantly improve our family's allergy symptoms this fall. Shownotes The Truth About Allergies Revealed blogpost Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Allergy-free bedsheets Micro-poop theory blogpost Dyson HEPA vacuum cleaner The Sinus, Allergy and Migraine Study (SAMS) Dr. David Buccholz: Heal Your Headache Long term nasal saline irrigation and increased infections blogpost
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Thu, 10 October 2019
Direct download: Podcast_74_Fluoride_Friend_or_Foe.mp3
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Thu, 3 October 2019
In this special episode, I will be having a conversation with with Dr. Barry Krakow, who will talk about his new landmark study on eclinicalmedicine, the online version of the prestigious journal Lancet. The title of the paper is Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation in the Treatment of Chronic Complex Insomnia. If you have been told that you don’t have obstructive sleep apnea but still can’t get a good night’s sleep, then this discussion is for you. Show Notes Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping through the Night. UARS Podcast Interview with Dr. Guilleminault TEDxABQ talk: Why Do You Wake Up At Night? Complex insomnia: insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing in a consecutive series of crime victims with nightmares and PTSD Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation in the Treatment of Chronic Complex Insomnia Prevalence of Sleep Disorders Among Soldiers With Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Itamar WatchPAT Home Study Meta-analysis
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Thu, 26 September 2019
In this episode, we're going to explain why even if you think you sleep great, you're not. If you sleep like a log or can sleep anywhere, any time, this discussion is for you. We'll be talking about the hypersomnias—when people tend to sleep too much or too long. We'll be revealing the following: - Why you can sleep 9 hours or more and will feel tired
- How you can stop breathing 25 times every hour and not have sleep apnea
- Which doctor to see if you suffer from this condition
- And much more.....
Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Upper airway resistance syndrome interview with Dr. Guilleminault Insomnia as risk for future cancer U-shaped curve for ideal sleep length Sleep endoscopy findings in symptomatic patients with AHI < 5 Two things that go flop in the night blog post Shift work and cancer Sleep journal Sleep tracking apps and devices Narcolepsy vs. hypersomnias doctorstevenpark.com/hypersomnia Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast on iTunes
Direct download: Podcast_72_-_Why_Youre_Not_Sleeping_Well.mp3
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Thu, 8 August 2019
This week, I’m thrilled to play an encore of the interview I had in 2013 with one of the greatest sleep physicians of our time, Dr. Christian Guilleminault from Stanford University. He first described upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) in 1993. Along with Dr. Dement, he co-coined the term, OSAS. Sadly, he recently passed as at the age of 80. This episode is a tribute to his incredible contributions and legacy to the sleep community. Shownotes Original 1993 UARS paper
Direct download: Podcast_70_Guilleminault_Encore.mp3
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-- posted at: 7:40am EST
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Thu, 18 July 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I have an enlightening discussion about the good, bad, and ugly aspects of light. Some of the topics covered will be: - How light exposure and affect your appetite hormones and cause weight gain
- How sun exposure may lower your risk of cancer
- Why working at night may increase your risk for cancer.
- How new technology is ruining our sleep and making us fat
- How to use natural sunlight to sleep better and stay thin.
Shownotes: Lights Out book by TS Wiley Blue blocking glasses F.lux - Computer screen blue light filter Bright light box for seasonal affective disorder 7 Ways Black Electrical Tape Can Help You Sleep Better Nobel 2017 award in medicine and physiology Vitamin D levels and risk of cancer study Addressing the health benefits and risks, involving vitamin D or skin cancer, of increased sun exposure Sunscreen SPF guide on EWG
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Thu, 11 July 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a very common topic, hormones. In particular, how lack of sleep can negatively affect all your hormones, which can potentially aggravate weight gain, poor energy, and increased stress. In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a very common topic, hormones. In particular, how lack of sleep can negatively affect all your hormones, which can potentially aggravate weight gain, poor energy, and increased stress.
Direct download: How_Sleep_Affects_Your_Horomones.mp3
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-- posted at: 6:03am EST
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Thu, 27 June 2019
Summer is in full swing and there's no better time to get fit and get slim than now. And I know that a lot of our listeners are starting their Keto, Paleo, Whole30 or whatever diets that are really popular right now. And there's nothing wrong with that. But tin this podcast Kathy and I will talk about an issue that not a lot of people think about when they're going on a diet or they're starting off trying to lose weight. And that issue is, are you sleeping well? Are you sleeping long enough? And that's something that most of us don't think about. We don't connect sleep with weight, but that's a huge, huge problem that one needs to address before you do any sort of diet regimen. Shownotes Glamour article on weight loss Glamour weight loss experiment Youtube video on nasal dilators Toxins podcast Candlelight disrupts circadian rhythm study. News article Knee LED study NYT article How to optimize your bedroom for better sleep. mykoreanamericanhome.com NOSTRILS post Prescription medications podcast blogpost doctorstevenpark.com/loseweight
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Wed, 12 June 2019
In our last podcast, Kathy and I talked about how many commonly prescribed prescription medications can either make you gain weight or ruin your sleep. I this episode, we will discuss 7 steps you can take to prevent ever having to need them, or begin to wean off these medications. Show Notes: - Prioritize sleep like your most important appointment
- Optimal breathing while awake and while sleeping
- Sleep hygiene
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome Obstructive sleep apnea - Eat a healthy, organic toxin-free diet
Fed-Up Movie - Eliminate environmental toxins or allergies
Podcasts on home toxins (part 1, part 2) - Light toxicity
- Phone and email restrictions
- Vitamins and supplements
Reader Survey Link doctorstevenpark.com/medications
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Tue, 4 June 2019
Prescription medications are the mainstay of modern medicine. But what we don’t realize is that many common medications have the potential to make you fat or ruin your sleep. Please join Kathy and me as we discuss 12 Medications That Can Make You Fat or Ruin Your Sleep. This is Part 1, and in our next podcast, we will go over various ways to avoid prescription medications. Shownotes: 3 reasons why we shifted from acute to chronic care for medications 3 pathways that medications aggravate sleep problems and weight gain - High blood pressure medications (lower melatonin and nasal congestion)
- Acid reducers (proton pump inhibitors)
- High cholesterol medications
- Antibiotics
- Antihistamines
- Birth control pills
Estrogen dominance, Dr. John Lee Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Northrup Estrogen promoting environmental toxins podcast Endocrine disruption podcast (Trasande) - Viagra and other medications for erectile dysfunction (nasal congestion)
- Oral steroids
- Antidepressants
Reader comment about Paxil - Mood stabilizers
Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) 11. Stimulants for ADHD 12. Sleeping pills Interview with Dr. Karkow on treatment resistant insomnia Blog response on 7 Drugs That Can Cause OSA https://doctorstevenpark.com/medications1
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Thu, 16 May 2019
In this episode Kathy and I continue our conversation about the most common toxins that we're exposed to on a regular basis. We will talk about the potential dangers of fluoride, flame retardants and Chlorine. Show Notes: Fluoride, Flame retardants, Chlorine Previous podcast #62 on the following toxins: BPA, PTFE, phthalates, lead Dr. Weston Price: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Why Some Women Have Throat Pain Before Periods Fluoride and IQ study Chlorine swimming pool and asthma study Negative health effects of chlorine Branch Basics Discount
Direct download: Podcast_63_toxins2.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 8 May 2019
I don't want to sound like Chicken Little, but the sky is not falling. However, we are literally bathing in a myriad of potentially toxic and harmful toxins and pollutants in our everyday lives. We touched on some of these toxins during my interview with Dr. Trasande. In Part 1 of today's episode, Kathy and I will go over 4 of the 7 common toxins that all of us may be exposed to on a regular basis. Some of these can definitely affect your sleep quality. Stay tuned for our next episode when I reveal the next 3 toxins. Click here to find out what these common toxins are and how you can lower your exposure. Show Notes Dr. Trasande, author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer interview Slow Death By Rubber Duck Sleep interrupted Environmental Working Group (EWG) Micro-poop theory article Homemade cleaning products on Pinterest Branch Basics cleaner review
Direct download: Podcast_62_toxins1.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 10 April 2019
In this episodes, Kathy and I explain why certain supplements are essential to good gut health and brain function, as well as to potentially prevent damage from untreated obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome. We end the discussion by exposing a major myth about a popular supplement. Show Notes Sleep Breathing Paradigm in Sleep, Interrupted Inflammation and OSA article Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (Talks about stress) Glyphosate podcast Functions of the liver Vitamin D podcast with Dr. Gominak Dr. Deborah Wardly UARS and ANP paper and effects on magnesium Sleep apnea and brain damage (Dr. Ron Harper interview) Sleep deprivation and effects on gut biome article Dr. Mercola’s information on probiotics Ferritin level and limb movements article
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Wed, 13 March 2019
One of the most common questions I get asked is how I can stay so thin and healthy. Kathy and I answered this question in a previous podcast (How I Stay Thin, Happy and Healthy), but I wanted to go into more detail about the who, what, when, where, how and why we eat as it relates to our health. I’m not a nutritionist, but questions about food and what I eat is so common that I though it was important to address this important issue, from a sleep and breathing perspective. Shownotes Summary of How I Stay Thin, Happy and Healthy Part 1 - Control our allergies
- Eliminate toxins
- Eat organic
- Breast feed
- Cook at home
- Elimination diet
- Reprioritize habits and lifestyles
- Nutritional supplements
- More sun exposure
- Be healthy before you conceive
Who? What to Eat - Eat organic, non-packaged foods, and avoid gluten
- 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
- Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health, by Dr. William Davis.
- Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar–Your Brain’s Silent Killers, by Dr. David Perlmutter
- Keto and Paleo diet
When to Eat - Don’t eat or snack (or alcohol) within 3-4 hours of bedtime.
- Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired, by Dr. Steven Y. Park
- Glamor article: You Can Do This! The Sleep Diet Is Here
Where to Eat How to Cook Why to Eat Healthy Summary - Eat organic
- Non-GMO
- Little to food packaging
- Use ingredients as close to the source as possible
- Supplements (Vitamin D, omega-3, magnesium, probiotics, etc.)
- Better breathing and sleep hygiene
- Poor sleep causes poor digestion
- Choose one item on this list and layer on other areas once you succeed
https://doctorstevenpark.com/thinhappyhealthy2
Direct download: 059_-_Thin_healthy_happy_2.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 6 March 2019
Why are our kids sicker, fatter these days? Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of the book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The urgent threat of hormone-disrupting chemicals to our health and future…and what we can do about it, answers this question. I’m so excited to have the privilege of interviewing the author about this important topic on this episode today. He will answer the following: - How the dose does not always make the poison
- How do these chemicals affect the obesity epidemic in our children?
- Can you please elaborate on male reproductive and fertility issues.
- How is this problem affecting girls? What about it potential effects on the rate of breast cancer?
- How can you determine if a study or journal article is credible and scientifically sound or a platform with industry supported backing?
- What can we as parents do to fight this problem?
- Where can our listeners find your book and find out more information about you?
Direct download: Trasande.mp3
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Wed, 20 February 2019
You’re excited that you were finally diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. This could explain your years of chronic fatigue, weight gain and headaches. You start using your new CPAP machine at home with some degree of anticipation as well as a bit of trepidation. The first few days are a bit challenging but you decide to keep trying. After another 3 weeks of misery, you call your sleep doctor but she is not helpful. The equipment company send you a new mask, but that makes no difference. At this point you’re ready to give up. In this podcast epode, Kathy and I give 5 reasons why regardless of which sleep apnea treatment you start with, you should not give up. What combination of sleep apnea therapy worked for you? Email me at doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com _____________________________________________ Show Notes Threshold Concept blog post Heal Your Headache interview with Dr. David Buchholz CPAP troubleshooting steps podcast Totally CPAP book Nasal surgery and CPAP study Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose ebook Two things that go flop in the night blog post CPAP vs. APAP, Bilevel Glyphosate in our food supply podcast Slow Death By Rubber Duck book Pinterest board on cleaning products Dr. Josh Axe Dr. Joseph Mercola The Autoimmune Fix book by Dr. O’Bryan Interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak on Vitamin D doctorstevenpark.com/treatmentfail
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Wed, 13 February 2019
In this episode, I have a discussion with Dr. Bill Hang, one of my original mentors who inspired me to connect the dots between dental crowding and sleep apnea. He will answer the controversial question, "Can traditional orthodontics cause obstructive sleep apnea"? Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Dr. Brian Palmer Dr. Bill Hang: Faceocused.com Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Corruccini book Esthetic line Evidence Supports No Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Premolar Extraction: An Electronic Health Records Review Orthodonticsandosa.com (promo code: turning point)
Direct download: 057_-_Bill_Hang.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Sun, 3 February 2019
You made your New Years resolution to lose, weight, stop smoking or sleep better. But why is it that it’s so hard to keep going, let alone even to get started? If you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), kathy and I will cover 5 of the most common reasons why people fail in keeping any goal in life. Show Notes How OSA Can Ruin Your New Years Resolutions blog post Sleep apnea and cancer link Sleep Apnea Darth Vader Photo CPAP Alternatives podcast Sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction blog post Sexual intimacy and OSA blog post OSA and brain damage interview with Dr. Harper Brain dysfunction and sleep deprivation interview with Dr. Borelli SMART goals Historical figures who took regular naps ---------------------------------------------------------- What are your specific sleep goals for 2019? Click here to respond.
Direct download: How_Sleep_Apnea_Can_Kill_Your_2019_Goals.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 3 October 2018
In this episode, I'm excited to have with us Dr. Richard Baxter, author of the relatively new book, Tongue tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. In this 60 minute interview, find out: - What is tongue tie? What are some other names for it?
- What are some common misconceptions about this condition?
- Why and how does it develop?
- Is there an increase in incidence or are we picking up more?
- How does it negatively affect breastfeeding?
- How can it be detected and treated?
- What’s the research supporting this?
- How can tongue tie affect speech and swallowing?
- How is tongue tie connected to large tonsils and adenoids?
- What about sleep apnea?
- How is it related to dental problems?
- What other complementary therapies are helpful when treating tongue tie?
- How can I find the right practitioner to treat my/child’s tongue tie?
- What’s the best method/tool to use for release?
- Where can we find more information about you and your practice?
- Where can people find your book?
Show Notes Tonguetieal.com Tongue Tied book Dr. Brian Palmer
Direct download: 055_-_Dr._Richard_Baxter.mp3
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Tue, 18 September 2018
This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak. Listen to Part 1 here.
Direct download: 054_-_Dr._Stasha_Gominak_2.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Sun, 26 August 2018
I'm so happy to have Dr. Stasha Gominak back again to give us a review and update on the importance of the hormone, Vitamin D, and how it affects everything including your brain, gut, skin, pancreas, bones, and your sleep. Dr. Stasha Gominak is a Baylor College of Medicine alumna and completed her Neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She has utilized her skills to assist 1,000s of clients. Now retired from daily practice, Dr. Gominak, MD is committed to helping people across the world achieve pain-free lives through sleep repair. In this 47 minute interview, Dr. Gominak will reveal the following: - The link between Vitamin D, headaches and sleep apnea
- The link between Vitamin D and B12, and sleep problems
- Vitamin D receptors in the sleep nuclei in the brain
- Vitamin D as the primary endocrine/reproductive control center for seasonal changes
- Vitamin D receptors in the brain, pancreas, GI tract, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc.
- Timeline in Vitamin D deficiency and sunscreens, computers, and more indoor activity
- Why becoming hairless made humans Vitamin D deficient
- How your skin color affects your sleep
- Why Vitamin D dosing levels are inaccurate
- Can Vitamin D prevent the Flu?
- The ideal level of Vitamin D for great sleep
- The ideal Vitamin D level for fertility, the bones, etc.
- Why having normal levels of Vitamin D is not good enough
- Why we’re still in the 1940s with our Vitamin D understanding
- How Vitamin D cells can cure skin cancer cells in culture
- The link between Vitamin D deficiency and heart disease
- How you as the patient need to educate your physicians
- The important link between Vitamin D and the gut biome
- And much more.
Shownotes: https://drgominak.com Vitamindcouncil.org
Direct download: 053_-_Dr._Stasha_Gominak_1_version_3.mp3
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Wed, 20 June 2018
In this episode, Kathy and I will dispel 7 of the most common myths about sleep apnea surgery. - UPPP doesn’t work
- Tonsils should not be removed since they help fight infections
- UPPP causes swallowing problems
- UPPP makes CPAP impossible to use
- CPAP is always better than surgery
- Surgery should not be done for mild or no sleep apnea
- Find a surgeon that has done a high volume of procedures
Show Notes Traffic fatality in NYC 1.17/100K Anesthesia related deaths 0.5-0.8 / 100K The Truth About Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery E-book Totally CPAP Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers: The Story of Success Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, by Eric Ericsson
Direct download: 050_-_Surgery_Myths_Final_2.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Tue, 29 May 2018
What is the little-known problem that's causing a lot of people to be sick and tired, that many doctors miss? In this podcast episode Kathy and I discuss how the epiglottis may be the reason behind your chronic fatigue, anxiety, or headaches. In this episode we'll cover the following: - Learn about the anatomy of the epiglottis
- 3 reasons why your epiglottis is more floppy
- How to diagnose a floppy epiglottis
- Non-surgical options
- How to find the right surgeon.
________________________________________________ Show Notes Epiglottis diagram Floppy eiglottis video The Little-Known Breathing Problem That Most Doctors Miss blogpost Glyphosate podcast Glyphosate and bone problems Joint laxity article Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) Drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in patients with AHI < 5 Mandibular advancement devices Swallowing problems after epiglottis removal paper Epiglottis obstruction after cervical fusion article Laryngomalacia in children OSA Surgery e-book Finding the right surgeon Myths about sleep apnea surgery Atrial fibrillation and OSA article
Direct download: 049_-_Epiglottis_Final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Mon, 26 March 2018
In this episode, Kathy and I go over 10 steps that I take to stay thin, healthy and happy. ____________________________________________________ Shownotes How Glyphosate May Be Shrinking Our Children’s Faces (Podcast 47) How Allergies Can Ruin Your Sleep (Podcast 22) Slow Death by Rubber Duck Pinterest DYI household cleaning products Environmental Working Group ADA history Eat Dirt Thrive Market Amazon Fresh Brian Palmer interview The Autoimmune Fix Plant Paradox Immune System Recovery Plan UARS Grain Brain Wheat Belly Food, Inc. Movie Dr. Gominak’s interview on Vitamin D
Direct download: 048_-_10_Steps_Final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Tue, 27 February 2018
In this episode, we have Mr. Roger Price, who has more than five decades of experience and qualifications in multiple areas of human health, giving him a unique background and ability to ‘see the big picture’, as well as to spearhead the integration of previously unconnected disciplines into a Functional Health Program. He is internationally recognized as “The Man who connected Dentistry, Sleep and Breathing." In this interview, we discuss: - What is the link between children’s teeth and the way they sleep?
- How did modern humans change the rules of life?
- How we changed our diets and feed our babies to make things worse
- Why the AHI is not a reliable measure of sleep quality
- The myth about nasal breathing
- Why 90% of asthma is not really asthma
- How to control an asthma attack
- The two genetic markers of asthma
- The truth about Buteyko Breathing
- Symptom management vs. educational program
- The 3 basic myths about breathing
- The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin.
Direct download: Podcast_46_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Thu, 25 January 2018
In this podcast episode, Dr. Barry Rafael joins us to talk about integrative orthodontics and his mission to teach patients, parents, and professionals about Airway-Related Oral Dysfunctions and treatment alternatives. In this 62 minute interview, Dr. Rafael will reveal: - When children should be checked for airway dental disease
- The ADA position paper on the role of dentists in sleep disordered breathing
- The legacy of Dr. Brian Palmer
- His integrative approach to orthodontics
- His efforts to educate the profession
- His practice protocols.
Show Notes
Direct download: Podcast_45_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 10 January 2018
In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal "Why Better Breathing Doesn’t Always Lead to Better Health." Here are 7 of these reasons. Please listen to the recording to find out more. 1. You can’t control your breathing when you’re sleeping
2. You don’t know you’re not breathing well
3. You can’t control your sleep position or posture at night
4. Not all breathing is equal
5. The oxygen myth: Lack of breathing, not lack of oxygen
6. Despite high levels of oxygen in your bloodstream, it may not reach certain areas of your body under stress
7. Stress-Breathing Paradox _______________________________________ Shownotes
Direct download: Podcast_44_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 29 November 2017
Here are 7 health conditions that you won’t think about that may suggest that you have a sleep-breathing disorder. 1. Nighttime urination 2. Atrial Fibrillation 3. Panic attacks at night 4. Seizures 5. GI problems 6. Skin problems 7. Infertility Bonus: Cancer -------------------------- Show Notes
Direct download: Podcast_43_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Fri, 20 October 2017
In this episode, we have a special guest interview with Mr. Joshua Thomas, who runs a fantastic website, fixyoursleeptoday.com. Joshua has an amazing story to share with us, describing his journey going through a maze in the medical system for years before being able to find help for his wife, by finally treating undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. In this 32 minute interview, he will reveal: 1. What motivated Joshua to start up fixyoursleeptoday.com? 2. How has this affected him personally, and what had to be changed to sleep better and be healthier in general? 3. What are the most common questions that he gets his readers? 4. What are some of the most successful options his readers have had for snoring? 5. What are some of his favorite over-the-counter (OTC) devices for snoring? 6. What to tell people that they don’t want to use a gadget, device or a machine for the rest of their lives? 7. How to help people who have “paralysis by analysis”? 8. The one thing that people usually don’t address about sleep that’s important to consider. ________________________________________________ Show notes fixyoursleep.com Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life
Direct download: Podcast_41_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 27 September 2017
In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about upper airway resistance syndrome, or UARS, as part of our “Back to the Basics” series. In this discussion, we cover the following: - What is UARS and how is it different from obstructive sleep apnea?
- What are the most common features of UARS and how can it be diagnosed?
- Why most doctors are unaware of UARS
- What you can do to start treating UARS and when to see your doctor
- How to prevent obstructive sleep apnea and UARS.
Show Notes Original UARS paper by Dr. Christian Guilleminault Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Robert Sapolsky’s book, “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” The Sleep Breathing Paradigm (Podcast 39) POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) UARS and somatic syndromes: Dr. Avram Gold article
Direct download: Podcast_40_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 13 September 2017
In this podcast episode, Kathy and I go back to the basics. We will talk about my sleep-breathing paradigm, the concept that all modern humans are susceptible to various degrees. Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Dr. Terrance Davidson: The Great Leap Forward: the anatomic basis for the acquisition of speech and obstructive sleep apnea Dr. Weston Price : Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Dr. Robert Corruccini: Anthropologist who found that soft diets are associated with more crooked teeth. Podcast interview. Video series on why we have malocclusion (crooked teeth) Dr. Christian Guilleminault. Podcast interview. UARS paper Unstuff your stuffy nose free e-book Dr. Brian Palmer. The first person to alert me to the impact on how bottle-feeding can alter facial growth.
Direct download: Podcast_39_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 2 August 2017
I've seen thousands of patients that succeed with CPAP, and thousands more that don't. What I've noticed is that people who are able to get a great night's sleep with CPAP have certain common characteristics or habits that they all have in common. Please join Kathy and me in this important, and potentially life-saving discussion. Shownotes
CPAPBabes.com CPAPTalk.com Hope2sleep.com American Sleep Apnea Association's AWAKE group
Direct download: Podcast_37_-_Habits.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Mon, 31 July 2017
I know many of you out there hate the idea of using CPAP. A number of you keep asking me how to avoid using CPAP. Some of the even get panic attacks thinking about using CPAP. With today's launch of my book, Totally CPAP, I think it's appropriate to address all these concerns, with a podcast titled "5 Reasons Why You Should Try CPAP Even If You Hate It." Shownotes Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life
Direct download: Podcast_36_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 17 May 2017
Show Notes Get more AM light. Northwest Univ. study - more exposure to daytime sunlight 8-12 AM were much lighter. Delayed sleep phase syndrome. Singularity Blackout bedroom, shit work. Shift Workers Vitamin D - get checked 5 Immediate steps to help you sleep better and lose weight 1. Take morning walks outside 2. Use software filters. No screens before sleep 3. Cover the lights in your bedroom 4. Spend more time outdoors 3. Check Vit D
Direct download: Podcast_35_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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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. Download MP3 | Subscribe
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 What You Can Do Right Now To Prevent Losing Your Mind 1. Don’t eat late
Direct download: Podcast_33_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 19 October 2016
The 1950s was once called the “age of anxiety.” I think it’s fair to say that the level of anxiety has risen exponentially since the 1950s. There are many reasons why you may be anxious, including information overload, social media, non-stop news, or even your children’s activities. For many of you, In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal how sleep-breathing problems can cause or aggravate anxiety. Download mp3 | Subscribe
Shownotes Deborah Quilter interview (#67) on yoga breathing
Direct download: Podcast_30_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Thu, 15 September 2016
In this interview, I interview Dr. Mark Burhenne, who is an integrative sleep medicine dentist, and author of The 8-hour Sleep Paradox: How We Are Sleeping Our Way to Fatigue, Disease and Unhappiness. He has a fantastic website, askthedentist.com, which is dedicated to helping people understand oral health and the mouth-body connection for overall wellness. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including being a contributor to Yahoo! Health, CNN, and the Huffington Post. In this 40 minute program, you’ll learn: - 7 Sleep Myths that are killing you
- The link between bruxism/TMJ and sleep apnea
- His many personal benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea
- Dr. Burhenne’s favorite dental appliance
- And the best appliance for TMJ.
Show Notes:
Direct download: Podcast_28_final_-_Burhenne.mp3
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Tue, 26 July 2016
In this podcast episode, Kathy and I will talk about links between various gastrointestinal issues and obstructive sleep apnea. We cover the following 5 surprising conditions: - Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
- Celiac disease (or gluten sensitivity)
- Colon cancer
- Acid reflux
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Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired IBS study Gluten-free diet and celiac diease Inflammatory bowel disorders and Celiac disease research study Upper airway resistance syndrome Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers Blog post on GI problems and sleep apnea OSA and cancer article Vitamin D Podcast (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Pepsin in ears, sinuses and lungs doctorstevenpark.com/gastro iTunes link
Direct download: Podcast_25_final.mp3
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Sun, 19 June 2016
In this podcast episode, Kathy puts me on the spot by asking unscripted questions about the most common questions I get asked about the ear, nose and throat. I will answer: - Should large tonsils always be removed?
- Do tonsils grow back after surgery?
- Do we need tonsils? / How can you fight infections if your take them out?
- Why can I only breathe on one side of the nose?
- Why won’t my stuffy nose go away desire multiple medications?
- Why does my stuffy nose go from side to side?
- Why do some women have sore throats just before their periods?
- Why do sleep apnea patients have chronic or recurrent throat problems?
- What’s the one most important tip that you give to everyone?
Shownotes Pepsin found in ear, nose, lungs Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired
Direct download: Podcast_23_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 25 May 2016
In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal how allergies can ruin your sleep. We'll discuss proven steps that can get rid of your allergies this spring. Show notes:
Direct download: Podcast_22_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Sat, 23 April 2016
In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal 7 ways that mouth breathing can cause sleep and health problems.
Show notes:
Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose ebook
Interview with Dr. Michael Mew on the Modern Melting Face
Interview with Patrick McKeown on Buteyko Breathing
Shut Your Mouth to Save Your Life, by George Catlin
Good review of Catlin's book
Direct download: Podcast_21_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Sat, 20 February 2016
Direct download: Podcast_18_-_final.mp3
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Mon, 1 February 2016
In this podcast, I have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Ronald M. Harper, Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Harper shares some profound insights about why brain damage goes hand in hand with obstructive sleep apnea. In this interview, you’ll learn:
- Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or OSA) can cause brain damage but how this brain damage can further perpetuate sleep apnea
- Eye-opening insights about why OSA is so often associated with memory loss, brain fog, balance issues, hypertension, and even diabetes
- Besides traditional OSA treatment options, which simple exercise method can help reduce OSA severity.
Show notes:
Brain Morphology Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Brain Structural Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sex Differences in White Matter Alterations Accompanying Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Blood-Brain Barrier Leakiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Brain Structural Changes and Neurocognitive Function before and after Treatment
Direct download: Pocast_harper-final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Wed, 13 January 2016
In this podcast, Kathy and I will reveal "Everything You Wanted to Know About Nasal Surgery." Topics include:
1. Septoplasty: Why packs are not needed
2. Turbinoplasty: How much removal is enough?
3. Nostril surgery: Why it's better than Breathe Right strips
4. Sinus surgery: Myths and misconceptions
5. Reconstructive surgery: When you may need this.
Show notes:
The Truth About Sleep Apnea Surgery
Un-Stuff Your Stuffy Nose e-book
How to Find a Good Sleep Apnea Surgeon
Direct download: Podcast_16_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Fri, 25 December 2015
In this podcast, Kathy and I will discuss the 7 Myths About Nasal Surgery, & When to Do Surgery
1. Nasal trauma causes a deviated septum
2. Septoplasty will treat snoring or sleep apnea
3. Septoplasty will change my nose externally or have bruising
4. Will need packing inside the nose
5. Rhinoplasty - what it means, and what to watch out for
6. Does a deviated septum (or shrunken turbinates) come back after surgery?
7. Turbinate surgery causes empty nose syndrome.
And when to consider nasal surgery.
Please share this podcast with others that may benefit from this information.
Direct download: Podcast_15_-_final.mp3
Category: Podcast
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Thu, 12 November 2015
In this episode, I answer your questions that I get through my blog, email, and contact me page. This is completely live and unscripted. I have no ideal what Kathy will ask me.
1. How much do you charge for a office visit or procedure?
2. How can I make an appointment to see you?
3. Various questions about specific medical issues.
4. What’s the difference between upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
5. Will sleeping pills work for upper airway resistance syndrome?
6. Does sleep apnea cause brain damage?
7. Are apneas more damaging on the brain than hypopneas?
8. What’s the relationship between depression and sleep apnea?
9. How do dental extractions affect sleep apnea?
10. Can nasal surgery cause sleep apnea later in life?
11. What’s the link between reflux and sleep apnea?
12. Can sleep apnea cause dizziness?
13. What questions should I be asking my doctor?
Direct download: Podcast_14_-_final.mp3
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Sun, 1 November 2015
In this episode, I answer one of the most common questions I get, which is: "Can You refer me to a good sleep apnea surgeon in my area?"
Kathy and I will provide 4 questions you should be asking your surgeon, as well as 4 that you shouldn't.
Show Notes
The Truth About Sleep Apnea Surgery free report
Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals the #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired
Direct download: Podcast_13_final.mp3
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Mon, 12 October 2015
There comes a time when you have to say, "enough is enough." You've gone through 3 different masks, CPAP, APAP and 2 dental appliances. You also tried chin straps to keep your mouth closed along with your oral appliance and CPAP, all together. Some of you can't even keep CPAP on for more than one hour. And there are some of you that are able to use CPAP for 8 hours straight for 3 months and your machine is telling you that your AHI level is 0.1, but you still feel terrible. You've also tried every trouble shooting step mentioned on every sleep apnea support site. At a certain point, you have to consider the possibility of undergoing surgery.
Granted not everyone who struggles with CPAP has tried all this, but many of you have already gone through many, if not most of the above steps. Some people will be better candidates for surgery than others.
In this podcast, Kathy and I will go over 7 good reasons why you may want to consider surgery for your obstructive sleep apnea. Here's a quick summary along with the resources and links mentioned in the podcast:
1. CPAP is not working
Podcast on troubleshooting CPAP problems (Podcast #9)
2. Oral appliance is not helping
3. You have a stuffy nose
E-book on how to unstuffy your stuffy nose
4. You have large tonsils or adenoids
5. Previous surgery didn’t work
6. If you can’t breathe out through your nose or feel a flap close suddenly during inhalation
7. You’ve tried everything.
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Direct download: Podcast_12_final.mp3
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Tue, 8 September 2015
In this podcast, I'll be talking about a very controversial subject: Which is better: Which is better? Kathy and I will cover the following:
- My honest answer to which is better: CPAP or surgery
- Controversy about surgical success
- How the Provider Effect influences specialists’ preferences
- The problem with using the AHI to define surgical success
- Why conservative surgery can sometimes be detrimental to patients
- The problem with meta-analyses
- research study vs. real-world CPAP compliances rates
- How to overcome indecision due to too many options
- How to find the right surgeon.
Show Notes:
VA study comparing survival for CPAP vs. UPPP
Netherlands study about average AHI and CPAP usage
Carl Stepnowski interview (iTunes #19) MP3
American Sleep Apnea Association CPAP Assistance Program
SecondwindCPAP.com
How to find the right surgeon
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Direct download: Podcast_11_-_final.mp3
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Tue, 25 August 2015
Frustrated CPAP users are constantly asking me what other options are available. There are literally dozens of over-the-counter, natural, prescription, and surgical options that are available. I've chosen 9 options that have proven results, based on published research in peer-reviewed medical journals. There may be other options that may work very well, but as of date, I'm not aware of any prospective studies showing significant improvement based on sleep studies as well as quality of life questionnaires.
Show Notes
7. Throat and tongue surgery interview (mp3).
8. Jaw surgery interview (mp3)with Dr. Kasey Li
9. Tongue nerve stimulation
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Direct download: Podcast_10_-_Final.mp3
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Mon, 29 June 2015
Many people hate the idea of using a CPAP mask attached to a hose every night. Fortunately, a good alternative to this is a mandibular advancement devices (also called oral appliances) come in various models, but they all have one thing in common: The lower jaw is pushed forward against the upper jaw, moving your tongue forward, opening up your airway.
In this podcast episode, I will go over the 7 reasons why I like using mandibular advancement devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
1. No headgear or straps around your face.
2. It’s silent. CPAP 26 dB. 30 is a quiet whisper
3. It’s small and convenient
4. More dentists are available to make these devices, and are usually covered through most major insurances.
5. Equal to CPAP for people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
6. An oral appliance can used as a CPAP mask holder
7. It can be used effectively for snoring and UARS, even if you don’t have obstructive sleep apnea.
Resources and links mentioned:
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Photo of hybrid oral appliance / CPAP nasal pillow
Unstuffy Your Stuffy Nose E-book
Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better Podcast on iTunes (#54)
Direct download: Podcast_7_final.mp3
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Wed, 25 February 2015
This is part 3 and the final segment of my conversation with Dr. Stasha Gominck, a neurologist with some very insightful information about vitamin d and how it’s vitally related not only to sleep, but to every aspect of your health. As mentioned previously, vitamin d is actually a hormone that’s needed by every area of your body, including your brain.
In this segment, Gominak is going to tell us:
- How to optimize growth hormone release
- The link between slow wave sleep and the B vitamins
- How this b vitamin can help REM behavior disorder
- How much Vit D is made in your skin by sunlight
- Vitamin D’s anti-cancer properties
- The importance of quality sleep and cancer prevention
For more information about Dr. Gominak, visit her Web site at
Direct download: Gominak_Part_3.m4a
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Wed, 11 February 2015
This is Part 1 of my interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak, a neurologist practicing in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Gominak has unique views on how Vitamin D can significantly affect the quality of your sleep, independent of obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome. In this intervew, she will reveal:
1. How Vitamin D is related to sleep
2. Why Vitamin D3 is better than D2
3. How Mice and Pigs Confused Doctors About Vitamin D
4. Why Sleep became much worse in the 1980s
5. How much Vitamin D do we need?
Visit Dr. Gominak at http://drgominak.com
Direct download: Gominak_Part_1.m4a
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Thu, 28 August 2014
ADHD and other behavioral problems are rampant today with millions of children on prescription medications with or without psychotherapy. As I've stated in the past, a significant number of these children have a treatable sleep-breathing problem, which goes undiagnosed. I was alerted to watch this video about a mother’s excruciatingly painful journey to help her son, Connor, who was labeled with a condition called oppositional defiant disorder.
In this episode I'm honored to have as our guest Ms. Valerie Deegan, Connor’s mother. We’re going to talk about what she had to go through to get her son treated appropriately without medications.
Resources mentioned in this Podcast:
Direct download: Deegan.mp3
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Tue, 1 July 2014
Podcast #001 Show Notes
Welcome to the relaunching of my Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better podcast. In this episode, I will reveal:
1. Why only humans have sleep apnea
2. How you can choke and die
3. 5 simple things you can do to sleep better tonight.
Download the PDF of the slides here.
Download the MP3 file here.
Acronym for obstructive sleep apnea: MOOSE
Male
Older
Overweight
Snoring
Excessive Sleepiness.
4 Evolutionary / Anatomic Changes:
1. Klinorynchy
2. Anterior Migration of the Foramen Magnum
3. Laryngeal descent and loss of epiglottic and soft palate lockup
4. Vertical descent of the larynx.
As a result of complex speech and language development, only humans can choke and die.
3 Dental Concepts
1. Transition to soft, processed foods lead to dental crowding and malocclusion
2. Eating soft vs. hard foods and aggravate dental crowding
3. Bottle-feeding can cause dental crowding and crooked teeth.
Changes in our eating and infant feeding habits created more dental crowding and more narrow airways.
All these concepts are described in more detail in my book, Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired.
Facial profiling. Younger people have more triangular jaws and flatter faces.
If our brains get bigger and our jaws get smaller, what will we look like in 50,000 years?
Sleep-breathing continuum. All chronic health conditions can be directly or indirectly connected to poor breathing and poor sleep.
Conventional treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea:
1. Conservative
2. CPAP
3. Dental appliances
4. Surgery.
Other options:
1. Acupuncture
2. Oral exercises
3. Didgeridoo
4. Provent
5. Winx
6. Tongue nerve stimulation / pacemaker
7. Functional dental appliances.
5 Practical Tips to Sleep Better Today
1. Avoid eating or drinking alcohol late
2. Improve nasal breathing
3. Adjust head position to improve the airway
4. Avoid migraine triggers
5. Practice relaxation / deep breathing techniques.
Reader Question: Dry mouth after starting CPAP. What to do?
Sleep Tip of the Day: How blue light can ruin your sleep and what you can do about it.
Resources mentioned in podcast:
Download the PDF of the slides.
Web site
Direct download: Podcast_1_-_6_26_14_11.56_PM.mp3
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Thu, 20 June 2013
Dr. Brian Palmer is an internationally recognized expert on dental malocclusion, infant feeding habits, and its relation to obstructive sleep apnea. Topic: The Evolution of Malocclusion & Sleep Apnea Download mp3 Download PDF of slides (Part 2)
Direct download: Palmer_part_2.mp3
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Mon, 18 March 2013
A Better Way to Treat Your Headaches…. Another of Dr. Park’s Expert Interview Series, where headache and migraine expert, Dr. David Buchholz, reveals his proven and effective methods for stopping your recurring headaches. Here’s what you’ll learn during this teleseminar: -
The biggest mistakes people make when treating headaches and what you can do to avoid them -
What causes headaches and what you can do to prevent it -
Why most doctors are not properly trained to treat headaches and what you can do to get the best treatment possible -
What you can do to prevent headaches without resorting to harmful medications -
Which medications, if any, are most effective for treating headaches and migraines Dr. David Bucholz is a Johns Hopkins neurologist and author of the groundbreaking book Heal Your Headache: The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Pain. Having served as the Director of the Neurological Consultation Clinic at Hopkins, he has had extensive experience in successfully treating hundreds of headache sufferers overcome and take control of their pain. Dr. Buchholz’s insights on headaches and migraines are enlightening. During this 67 minute interview, Dr. Buchholz and answers your questions.
Direct download: Buchholz_Headaches.mp3
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