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:
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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:
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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:
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Fri, 27 March 2020
During this coronavirus pandemic, Kathy and I will be discussing:
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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: Two cancer and OSA studies: Wisconsin cohort and Spanish Study Intermittent hypoxia and cancer review article Hypoxia Induceable factor (HIF) IL6 and OSA Endothelial dysfunction and OSA Taiwanese study on cancer and parasomnias, OSA, insomnia Shift work breast cancer, colon 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:
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Sat, 15 February 2020
Estrogen imbalance is a problem not only for women. Men and children can be affected as well, leading to various health conditions, including thyroid problems, early puberty in girls, the feminization of boys, poor sleep, weight gain, and higher cancer risk. ----------------------------------------------- Show Notes: Post-menopausal women and progesterone study Dr. Christianne Northrup Wisdom of Menopause book The Top 7 Toxins to Avoid for Better Sleep and Health podcast Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers book by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Possible autism due to too much estrogen during pregnancy Sicker Fatter Poorer book podcast Estrogen enhances growth of cancer cells Increased estrogen in obese men Estrogen and breast cancer risk Checklist Inventory of medications Inventory of foods Inventory of cleaning supplies Inventor of personal care products Progessence Plus essential oil Sleep deprivation and hormone imbalance |
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:
Shownotes: Fertility problems and obstructive sleep apnea Gestational high blood pressure and sleep apnea 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
Direct download: 84._Double_Trouble_-_Sleep_Problems_Pre_and_Post_Pregnancy.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:59am EST |
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
Direct download: 83._5_Surprising_Facts_About_Sleep_and_Thyroids.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:46am EST |
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 Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Pepsin and H. pylori in maxillary sinus Macrolide antibiotics and anti-inflammatory properties Biaxin and chronic sinusitis in Japanese study Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Unstuff your stuffy nose free report Janet Bennet of ijustwanttosleep.com https://doctorstevenpark.com/sinusitis
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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 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 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. |
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.
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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:
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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:
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Wed, 20 November 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a disaster more urgent than global warming. It’s not going to happen in the next few decades or hundreds of years. It’s happening now: Due to modern Western diets and other various lifestyles and habits, our facial bones (and airways) are shrinking. In this captivating discussion, I will reveal:
Shownotes: Our Skulls Are Out-Evolving Us on onezero.medium.com Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston Price Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson Tooth loss and obstructive sleep apnea signs and symptoms in the US population CDC: Obesity in children 3x since 1970s CDC data: 1/5 school aged children are obese Dr. Brian Palmer on Evolution of OSA podcast Tongue Tied book interview with Dr. Richard Baxter Harvard health article on poor oral health higher rates of heart disease Nasal congestion and facial growth Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Tooth Erosion
Direct download: Podcast_78-_Our_Shrinking_Faces_More_Important_Than_Global_Warming.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:35pm EST |
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:
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 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
Direct download: 77-_Myths_and_facts_about_your_sleep_position.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:18am EST |
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:
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
Direct download: 76_-_7_Myths_About_Tonsillectomy_You_Should_Know.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:55am EST |
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:
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
Direct download: 76_-_7_Myths_About_Tonsillectomy_You_Should_Know.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:55am EST |
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 Micro-poop theory blogpost The Sinus, Allergy and Migraine Study (SAMS) Dr. David Buccholz: Heal Your Headache Long term nasal saline irrigation and increased infections blogpost
Direct download: 75_-_When_An_Allergy_is_Not_Just_An_Allergy.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:52am EST |
Thu, 10 October 2019
In this episode, Kathy and I will be talking about a controversial issue, which is the topic of fluoride in our water supply, food, and even our medications. For a more detailed article about the potential dangers of fluoride, click here. During this discussion, we will reveal:
Show Notes OTC and prescription sleep aids Fluoride in otosclerosis article Rat palatal shelf growth and fluoride Braces in pregnant rats given fluoride Fluoride and rat soothe movement Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6–12 Years of Age in Mexico Association Between Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada Fluoride and low thyroid levels Fluoride deposition in the aged human pineal gland The Hidden Cause of Acne: How Toxic Water Is Affecting Your Health and What You Can Do about It Complete List of Fluoride-Free Bottled Water How to detox from toxic fluoride https://doctorstevenpark.com/fluoride
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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? Prevalence of Sleep Disorders Among Soldiers With Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Direct download: Podcast_73_Krakow_Insomnia.ASV_-_10219_11.05_PM.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00pm EST |
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:
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 Sleep tracking apps and devices
Direct download: Podcast_72_-_Why_Youre_Not_Sleeping_Well.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:51pm EST |
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 |
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:
Shownotes: Lights Out book by TS Wiley 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 Sunscreen SPF guide on EWG
Direct download: Podcast_68_-_How_Light_can_be_Good_Bad_or_Ugly.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:49am EST |
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. Shownotes Hormones covered:
Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled, by Dr. Richard Shames Atrial Natriuretic Peptide article by Dr. Deb Wardly Vitamin D interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak Sicker, fatter, Poorer by Dr. Leo Trasande Sleep, Interrupted by Dr. Steven Y. Park Second Spring by Dr. Maoshing Ni The Woman Code by Alyssa Vitti The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup Keep Swimming Clip in Finding Nemo https://doctorstevenpark.com/hormones Breathe Better Sleep Better Live better Podcast
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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 Candlelight disrupts circadian rhythm study. News article Knee LED study NYT article How to optimize your bedroom for better sleep. mykoreanamericanhome.com
Direct download: Podcast_67_-_How_Better_Sleep_Can_Help_You_Lose_Weight.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:13pm EST |
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:
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Podcasts on home toxins (part 1, part 2)
Direct download: Podcast_65_-_How_to_Sleep_Better_Without_Medications.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:25am EST |
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
Estrogen dominance, Dr. John Lee Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Northrup Estrogen promoting environmental toxins podcast Endocrine disruption podcast (Trasande)
Reader comment about Paxil 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
Direct download: Podcast_64_-_12_Medications_that_Can_Ruin_your_sleep_or_Make_you_fat_copy.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:14pm EST |
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 Chlorine swimming pool and asthma study |
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 Environmental Working Group (EWG) Homemade cleaning products on Pinterest
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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 Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (Talks about stress) 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
Direct download: 060_-_7_Supplements_to_Fight_Fatigue_and_Brain_Fog.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:59am EST |
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
Who?
What to Eat
When to Eat
Where to Eat
How to Cook
Why to Eat Healthy
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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:
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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 Glyphosate in our food supply podcast Slow Death By Rubber Duck book Pinterest board on cleaning products The Autoimmune Fix book by Dr. O’Bryan Interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak on Vitamin D
doctorstevenpark.com/treatmentfail
Direct download: Podcast_58-_Why_Sleep_Apnea_Treatments_Dont_Work_For_Some_People.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:00am EST |
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. Bill Hang: Faceocused.com Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Orthodonticsandosa.com (promo code: turning point)
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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 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 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 -- posted at: 5:32pm EST |
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:
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Tue, 18 September 2018
This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak. Listen to Part 1 here. |
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:
Shownotes: The world epidemic of sleep disorders is linked to vitamin D deficiency (Gominak & Stumpf) PDF article
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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.
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 Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers: The Story of Success Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, by Eric Ericsson |
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:
________________________________________________ Show Notes The Little-Known Breathing Problem That Most Doctors Miss blogpost 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 |
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) Pinterest DYI household cleaning products |
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:
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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:
Show Notes Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics Meeting 2018 Robert Lustig: Hacking of the American Mind Pottinger’s Cats: A Study in Nutrition
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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 _______________________________________ Shownotes Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing by Dr. Andrew Weil Stop Smoking for the Last Time by George Wissing |
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 |
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 |
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:
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 |
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. |
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 American Sleep Apnea Association's AWAKE group
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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 |
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 Dr. Gominak Vitamin D Interviews
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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. 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 |
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. Shownotes Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Heal Your Headache by Dr. David Buchholz Calm magnesium tea Patrick McKeon interview Bohr effect Unstuff your stuffy nose ebook Nozovent, Breathe Right Strips Andrew Weil - Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing Stop Smoking for the Last Time by George Wissing Deborah Quilter interview (#67) on yoga breathing
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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:
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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:
Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Gluten-free diet and celiac diease Inflammatory bowel disorders and Celiac disease research study Upper airway resistance syndrome Blog post on GI problems and sleep apnea Vitamin D Podcast (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) |
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:
Shownotes Pepsin found in ear, nose, lungs Dr. Ron Haper’s interview about OSA and brain damage Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired |
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: |
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 |
Sat, 20 February 2016
In this podcast, Kathy and I talk about 7 Ways Doctors Can Ruin Your Sleep: 1. Rhinoplasty 2. Dental headgear 3. Orthodontics / teeth extractions / jaw surgery 4. Medical or surgical menopause 5. Medications 6. Surgery that prevent your preferred sleep position 7. Back to sleep campaign to prevent SIDS Link back to original post on doctorstevenpark.com Shownotes: Blood pressure medications lowers melatonin Medications that make you gain weight Do birth control medications cause weight gain? Timing of heart attacks in patients with obstructive sleep apnea Delayed development in infants who sleep on back Improved sleep in tummy sleeping infants
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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:
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 |
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
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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.
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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?
Podcast 13: Which surgeon do you recommend?
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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
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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
Podcast #59 on oral appliances
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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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:
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 If you found this podcast helpful, please go to iTunes to rate and review this program. This way, more people can find this information to help themselves and others. |
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
1. Sleep positions: Slumberbump, Rematee Anti-snore Shirt
2. Past podcasts on the advantages and disadvantages of mandibular advancement devices.
3. Acupuncture interview (#52) with Amy Hausman. Research description.
4. Tongue exercises: Interviews with Joy Moeller (#33), Janet Bennet (#45). Meta-analysis article.
5. Provent article
6. Didgeridoo article
7. Throat and tongue surgery interview (mp3).
8. Jaw surgery interview (mp3)with Dr. Kasey Li
9. Tongue nerve stimulation
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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:
7 Reasons Why I Love Dental Appliances for Sleep Apnea 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Like Dental Appliances for Sleep Apnea 5 Things You Must Consider Before Trying An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea 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) |
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:
For more information about Dr. Gominak, visit her Web site at
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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
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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:
American Academy of Physiologic Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD.org) Ride of the Zombies Charity Bike Ride Subscribe in iTunes @ doctorstevenpark.com/itunes. Thanks for reviewing my podcast and rating me.
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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:
Dr. Brian Palmer's website
Dr. Weston Price: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Subscribe in iTunes @ doctorstevenpark.com/itunes. Thanks for reviewing my podcast and rating me.
Download the PDF of the slides.
Web site
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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 PDF of slides (Part 2) |
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:
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.
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