In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss a simple surgical option that is almost never offered to sleep apnea patients, despite an almost 100% cure rate. ____________________________________ Show Notes Interview with Dr. Mack Jones Deadly Sleep book by Dr. Jones Finding the Right Surgeon blog Finding the Right Surgeon podcast...
In this episode, Kathy and I discuss two common conditions that are not usually associated with sleep breathing disorders, but should be. _____________________________________ Show Notes Willis-Ekbom Disease Limb movements and sleep breathing disorder Bruxism and sleep breathing disorder review paper Bruxism and CPAP Ferritin levels and RLS Iron Levels and PLMD in children Dr. David Buchholz podcast Heal Your Headache : The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Pain Glyphosate podcast...
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 Obstructiv...
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. _______________________________________...
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 U...
In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss how glyphosate, the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, may be making our children’s faces smaller. Here are the topics we will discuss: What is glyphosate and how did we get here? My personal mission to find out why my youngest son has so many food allergies Common health problems associated with glyphosate Common foods with glyphosate 7 Ways glyphosate interferes with health 5 ways you can minimize glyphosate exposure. -------------------------...
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 t...
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 educat...
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...
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 Joshua Thomas interview Josh Ax: Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Youkr Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It doctorstevenpark.com/7conditions...
In this episode, Kathy and I will explain why some women have throat pain just before their periods. It’s guaranteed to lave your doctor stumped. Even you’re a man, you’ll find this information valuable for yourself or a loved one. Please leave a comment on iTunes Show Notes Blog post Dr. Christianne Northrup: Wisdom of Menopause Unstuff Your stuffy nose e-book Macrolide antibiotics UARS Tongue exercises: Bennet Myofunctional Therapy Acupuncture Shames: Hormones Singh Belfor Nutritional suppleme...
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, ...
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...
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 w...
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...
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...
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 How black tape can help you sleep better Is your computer s...
In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal the 7 Ways Your Stuffy Nose Can Make You Fat. Show Notes FDA obesity statistics WHO obesity statistics Wall-E Movie 7 Ways Your Stuffy Nose Can Make You Fat 1. Stress due to breathing poorly Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired 2. Poor breathing at night from upper airway resistance syndrome to obstructive sleep apnea 3. Craving for sugary, fatty, starchy foods 4. Poor digest...
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 Alzheimer’s Association Dr. Ronald Harper: Podcast on OSA and brain damage The importance of REM sleep The 3 benefits of sleep 1. Gro...
In this episode, my special guest is Dr. Felix Liao, who is a holistic dentist in Falls Church, Virginia, with a special focus on connecting the mouth with whole body health. Dr. Liao is currently president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the editor of Biological Dentistry Journal. He is the author of the forthcoming book Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage — a must read for anyone who has breathing and sleep problems. In this 47 minute interview, Dr. Liao will rev...
If you don't fit the typical profile of someone with obstructive sleep apnea (MOOSE: male, older, overweight, snoring, excessive sleepiness), most doctors won't ever think that you may have obstructive sleep apnea. I see dozens of of patients every month who are told they don't have sleep apnea but were found to have moderate to severe sleep apnea after undergoing sleep studies. So if you're not a MOOSE, what are some other ways to tell if you may have sleep apnea? In this podcast episode, Kathy...
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 Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Heal Your H...
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 m...
One of the most common questions I get asked is how do I stay so skinny. In this episode, Kathy will reveal the 10 ways I stay thin and healthy. Listen on my blog. Exercise outdoors Don’t eat close to bedtime Clear your nose Get the right pillow Cook your own meals Avoid eating out Regular life planning, goal setting and daily morning rituals Try certain supplements Avoid toxins Sleep 7 to 8 hours Show Notes: Mindset: The Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol Dwek Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose e-book Co...
This is a special interview with a returning guest, Dr. A. Joseph Borelli. As you may recall, he was on our show with us in the past talking about brain dysfunction and sleep apnea. In this episode, we’re going to about the Walking Dead: How Sleep-Deprived Zombies Are For Real. In this 60 minute interview, we will cover the following: How sleep apnea damages autonomic nervous system centers in the brain Can brain damage from OSA be reversed? The connection between OSA and atrial fibrillation Can...
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 Subscribe 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...
In this episode, Kathy and I talk about one thing that most people don't think about when sleep apnea is mentioned: Sexual and reproductive problems. Find out: How sleep apnea can lower your sex drive Surprising statistics on erectile dysfunction and its association with obstructive sleep apnea Why men's sperm counts are dropping rapidly The role of stress in sleep apnea, and how it affects your sex life Why zebras don't get ulcers. Show notes: Goncalves, M. A., et al. "Erectile dysfunction, obs...
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 hav...
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: The Hidden Truth About Allergies Revealed Allergy Solutions for Sleep Apnea Sufferers Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose...
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...
