Getting the most from myofunctional therapy should be simple. Surely if you do the exercises as prescribed, the results will happen right? That’s not really the case. I can say for sure that awareness really matters when it comes to getting the most from myofunctional therapy, regardless of the reason […]
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Sleep Resources
Awareness of sleep-related health problems including sleep apnea has become much more mainstream, which is great news for both patients and practitioners. There’s been a surge of excellent content and sleep resources aimed at getting the message about sleep health out there, so much so that it can be difficult […]
The Health Effects Of Snoring
What are the health effects of snoring? Well, before we go into that, let’s take a quick look at how many people are affected by snoring. Snoring Statistics The number of people affected by snoring varies depending on the source and the research. Wikipedia has the following statistics on snoring: […]
Snoring Is Sleep Disordered Breathing
When I tell my patients that snoring is in fact a sleep disordered breathing condition, they’re usually taken by surprise. I think that this is because most people consider it to be an annoying habit at worst, but definitely not a disorder. Unfortunately, I have to break it to them […]
Sleep Apnea Symptoms And Dangers
How familiar are you with sleep apnea symptoms? Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening medical condition. While I think many people are aware that sleep apnea is a health condition, I think few appreciate just how serious it is. When you hear about dentists who practice sleep dentistry talk about […]
Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain
If you spend some time reading the articles on my site, or just reading in general, it seems that we’re all starting to understand just how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. Mainstream media is giving sleep a lot of coverage, and the healthcare system is starting […]
Caffeine and How It Affects Your Sleep
As I mentioned in this recent post, I really do like a cup of coffee in the morning. I like the ritual of making it, I appreciate the taste and aroma, as well as the time spent just sipping it and enjoying some solitude and peace. Of course, I also […]
Sleep Hygiene Tips Part Two
In the first part of this series covering sleep hygiene, I looked at what sleep hygiene is and how it can be used to improve your sleep. I also went into the details of three sleep hygiene tips – being careful with your caffeine intake, avoiding electronic devices and gadgets […]
Sleep Quality And Your Health
You might be surprised to learn that there isn’t really a definitive way to judge sleep quality. Modern medicine relies on sleep studies to diagnose sleep apnea, and these studies definitely are helpful but there are so many other potential causes of bad sleep besides actual sleep apnea. Pretty much […]
Does Your Child Snore?
The sound of snoring is sometimes thought of as cute when it’s coming from a young child, but snoring is never a good thing. To quote Dr. Mark Burhenne from his excellent book The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox, “Snoring is never normal, never cute, and always a red flag for poor […]