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Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast

166 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 149 ratings

Anything that narrows the throat and interrupts sleep, particularly breathing problems brought on by sleep position, illness, life changes, or your anatomy, may be key to understanding a host of common health issues.

Join Dr. Steven Y. Park as he discusses various important issues related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS). Guests include top sleep physicians, dentists, surgeons, orofacial myologists, a psychologist, and even an anthropologist.

http://www.doctorstevenpark.com

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How Fluoride Ruins Your Sleep, Brain Function and Energy Levels

December 30, 2022 16:11 - 7 minutes - 6.39 MB

In this video, I’m going to reveal how fluoride in your water may be ruining your sleep, as well as how it causes memory problems and also drain your energy levels. Download Transcript 00:00  Introduction 01:00   The Case Against Fluoride 02:45   Low IQ levels and brain damage 03:28   Near infra-red radiation promotes melatonin 03:43   Melatonin in rice seedlings lowers fluoride uptake 03:56   Fluoride-free diet stimulates pineal growth 04:11    Melatonin protects brain and raises ...

5 Surprising Reasons Why You Can’t Use CPAP

December 16, 2022 21:19 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MB

Do you hate CPAP? Are you thinking about chucking your CPAP machine once and for all? In this video, I’m going to reveal five surprising reasons why you either can’t or should not use CPAP, and when you have to think about looking for other options. Download Transcript ✅ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Weight gain 03:14 Bite changes 04:18 Expiratory palatal obstruction 06:00 Epiglottic laryngomalacia 07:18 Nasal Congestion 09:02 Nasal decongestion experiment 10:26 Summary...

The Low-Salt Diet Scam: How Avoiding Salt Can Make You Sicker and Fatter

November 18, 2022 17:51 - 4 minutes - 7.86 MB

✅ Why is the recommendation to go on a low-salt diet a scam? In this video, I'll reveal why the science doesn't support this, and how countries that live the longest also eat lots of salt. This is the exact opposite of what our health "experts" recommend. You'll be shocked by the chart I'm going to show you. ✅ Support the Doctor Park Locals.com community. Help me to write my book. https://doctorpark.locals.com/support... ✅ DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT https://doctorstevenpark.com/wp-conte... ...

High Cholesterol is Dangerous & 5 More Medical Myths & Lies

November 12, 2022 05:02 - 19 minutes - 36.9 MB

Download Transcript Does your doctor want you to take a cholesterol-lowering medication? Or are you suspicious about being told to eat a low-salt diet? In this video, I’ll reveal why you don’t want to have low cholesterol, and why you should rethink the recommendation for a low-salt diet. I’ll also reveal 4 more medical myths and lies that you’re told by your healthcare provider. ✅ CHAPTERS: 00:00  Introduction 03:30  1. High cholesterol is dangerous 09:05  2. You must exercise to ...

Why You’re Always Anxious: An Unexpected Reason For Your Anxiety That Doctors Don’t Know

November 03, 2022 16:31 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MB

✅ Are you stressed or anxious all the time? Is your anxiety so bad that it prevents you from living your life or having meaningful relationships? Or do you suffer from too many panic attacks throughout the day? There's one breathing problem that will not go away, no matter what you do, and it’s something most doctors generally don’t know about. I’ll reveal what that is in this video. 🎯 Support the Doctor Park Locals.com community. Help me to write my book.  Download Transcript ✅ CHAP...

7 Surprising Ways to Treat Acid Reflux

October 19, 2022 15:46 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MB

Download Transcript ✅ Are you still struggling to control your acid reflux? Have you tried all the suggestions on YouTube with only a little relief or no help at all? In this video, I’ll reveal 7 natural and surprising ways to control your acid reflux that many experts don’t usually talk about. ✅ CHAPTERS 00:00    Introduction 01:12     7 typical YouTube acid reflux tips 04:18    1. Stress 07:27    2. Making too little acid 09:14    3. Stuffy nose   11:02    4. Treat OSA or ...

Why You’re Always Tired: What The Experts Won’t Tell You

October 14, 2022 17:45 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

Have you tried all the tips and hacks on Youtube to get rid of your chronic fatigue, with only some results? Are you too tired to focus on your work or to be present for your family members?  In this video, I’ll reveal one condition that almost no one on this platform talks about, not even the experts. Stick to the end, and I’ll give you 5 simple tips to finally have the energy to be more productive at work, school, or to enjoy life again. ✅ Timeline 00:00  Introduction 01:09   Comm...

How To Sleep: The Ultimate Guide To Getting The Sleep You Need: 1700s vs. 2022

October 07, 2022 20:07 - 2 minutes - 5.51 MB

The instruction manual for how to sleep in the 1700s vs. 2022 (partial satire). If you wanted to go to sleep in the 1700s, this is what you do: Lie down in bed Close your eyes. In 2022, this is what you’re told to do, and there are 24 steps: Avoid snacks or food 3-4 hours before bedtime No screens 3-4 hours before bedtime Cover all windows and lights in the bedroom Make the room slightly cooler Use the bed for sleep and sex only. Go to bed and wake up at same time every nigh...

Why You Wake Up to Pee at 3 AM – The Most Ignored Reason by Doctors For Nighttime Urination

September 26, 2022 16:01 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

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 sle...

7 Insanely Simple Ways to Unblock Your Stuffy Nose

September 16, 2022 12:06 - 1 minute - 3.41 MB

Download Transcript Is your nose stuffy and you need a quick way to open up your nose? There are many ways to clear up your blocked nose quickly and relatively cheaply or even for free. In this video, I’ll reveal 7 insanely simple ways to unblock your stuffy nose. Stick to the end I’ll give you one more bonus tip that I guarantee you’ll get excited about. ✅ Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Nasal saline irrigation 02:57 Capsaicin 03:17 Essential Oils 03:46 Breath holding 04:...

7 Top Reasons for Nasal Congestion or Stuffy Nose

September 16, 2022 11:59 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MB

Download Transcript Have you ever wondered why your nose is always stuffy? In this video, I’ll reveal the 7 most common reasons why your nose is always clogged, and what you can do about it. ✅ Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Allergies 02:45 Non-allergic rhinitis 03:14 Deviated nasal septum 03:57 Turbinate enlargement 04:22 Flimsy nostrils 04:46 Large adenoids 05:00 Physical blockage 05:16 Why does my nose get blocked from side to side? 05:16 Why your nose ge...

Why Your Septoplasty Didn’t Work: 7 Reasons Why Your Nose is Still Stuffy After Surgery

September 07, 2022 20:26 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MB

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 sept...

7 Long Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose

August 17, 2022 22:28 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MB

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 Un...

7 Ways To Prevent Your Face From Shrinking

January 03, 2022 17:15 - 6 minutes - 7.07 MB

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.

7 Reasons Why Your Face is Shrinking

January 03, 2022 17:10 - 11 minutes - 9.74 MB

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...

CPAP's Dirty Little Secret

December 21, 2021 22:55 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

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 Tonsille...

Ask Dr. Park: Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

December 01, 2021 13:55 - 59 minutes - 44.2 MB

Dr. Park explains why upper airway resistance syndrome may explain why you may be sick or tired, despite not officially having obstructive sleep apnea. He also answers live questions.

5 Surprising Facts About Maxillo-Mandibular Surgery Revealed

November 30, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Expert Interview with Dr. Kasey Li Dr. Park Interviews world renowned expert on maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Dr. Kasey Li. During this 60 minute call, Dr. Li shares his wealth of experience and knowledge about this procedure. Discover: The real truth about sleep apnea surgery and if the MMA procedure is right for you How to avoid the #1 mistake many sleep apnea patients make when undergoing surgery The one thing you must consider prior to having any surgery for sleep...

If You Give Peter a Pressure Pill

November 27, 2021 11:02 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MB

A satirical poem inspired by Laura Numeroff’s children’s classic, If You Give a Pig a Pancake. A thought experiment on possible outcomes of side effects from commonly prescribed medications. It’s a conglomeration of different patients. But it’s not too far-fetched.

Surprising Health & Sleep Benefits of 3 Common Ingredients

November 24, 2021 20:04 - 42 minutes - 79.4 MB

I will be revealing some eye-opening details about 3 common ingredients that you normally take for granted. There is also strong evidence for their effectiveness against coronavirus infections. I will cover: Why the US healthcare system can't help you Why doctors can't help you What happens When You Give Peter a Pressure Pill (my satiric poem in the vein of If You Give a Pig a Pancake) Which 3 ingredients and/or vitamins have significant anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, anti-arthriti...

Ask Dr. Park: State on the State of the Art on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

November 17, 2021 21:18 - 53 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this episode of Ask Dr. Park, Dr. Park gives a 30-minute presentation on the State of the Art on obstructive sleep apnea, after which he takes live questions. Questions answered include: Do you see the Homeobloc as an effective treatment for OSA/UARS? What are the clinical guidelines for pediatric sleep disorders? Is it normal to get congested when lying down at night? What about MSE promoted by Dr. Moon? Relationship between tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea What do you thi...

Ask Dr. Park Anything About Your Nose

November 10, 2021 22:34 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

In the re-launching of my old Ask Dr. Park teleseminar series, I answer all your questions about the nose or sinuses. Some of the many questions I answer include: What can be done for non-allergic or vasomotor rhinitis? Is addiction to Afrin treatable? What can I do for my allergies if I tried everything? Will taking out tonsils help with nasal congestion? Does mouth-breathing cause cavities? Can braces improve nasal congestion and mouth breathing? How can you tell the differenc...

Ask Dr. Park: Anything About Your Nose 11/9/21

November 10, 2021 16:31 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

Dr. Park answers all your question about your nose and sinuses.

ADP Nose 11/9/21

November 10, 2021 16:31 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

Dr. Park answers all your question about your nose and sinuses.

Interview with James Nestor, Author of NY Times Best-seller, Breath

September 16, 2020 15:32 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

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 ...

The Surprising Link Between Vitamin D and the Sleep Neurotransmitter Acetylcholine [Podcast #91]

June 03, 2020 16:34 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

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

My Coronavirus ICU Experience (Good and Bad)

April 28, 2020 19:08 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode, I will reveal my positive and negative insights during the time I spent in our hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).  Shownotes: Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind Youtube video  

The Fallacy of Test Results [Podcast 89]

April 14, 2020 22:13 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 Radiol...

10 Ways to Combat Coronavirus [Podcast 88]

March 27, 2020 16:04 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

During this coronavirus pandemic, Kathy and I will be discussing: Which vitamins and supplements everyone should be taking What is the easiest and best defense in fighting this infection? Which immune-boosting benefit most people are missing out on? Shownotes: Good quantity and quality sleep. Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  NKC lower 73% with sleep deprivation study Nitric Oxide from nose increased oxygen uptake in lungs ...

The Connection Between Cancer and Sleep Apnea

February 26, 2020 16:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

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: ...

The Estrogen Goldilocks Principle: Confusion and Controversy [Podcast 86]

February 15, 2020 12:25 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

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. John Lee Dr. Christianne Northrup Wisdom of Menopause book Sleep Interrupted Thyroid health podcast The Top 7 T...

Tripple Trouble: Sleep Problems Before, During and After Pregnancy [Podcast 85]

January 29, 2020 16:59 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

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 Fer...

5 Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid And Sleep

January 22, 2020 16:46 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

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 interactio...

How to Treat Your Sinusitis Without Medications

January 16, 2020 11:43 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

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 Int...

The Gut Biome and How It Can Affect Your Sleep & Weight [Podcast 82]

January 09, 2020 02:38 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

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 ...

7 Unexpected Reasons for Your Anxiety [Podcast 81]

December 23, 2019 12:43 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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...

How to Get Your Whole Family Sleeping Better – Part 2 [Podcast 80]

December 18, 2019 11:37 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

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 ...

How to Get Your Whole Family Sleeping Better - Part 1

December 04, 2019 15:31 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

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 w...

Our Shrinking Faces: More Important Than Global Warming [Podcast 78]

November 20, 2019 20:35 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

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: What’s causing our faces to shrink Why it’s worse for our children The consequences of smaller faces and airways How crooked teeth may be the fi...

Myths & Facts About Your Sleep Position [Podcast 77]

November 13, 2019 16:18 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

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 physicia...

7 Myths About Tonsillectomy [Podcast 76]

October 30, 2019 14:55 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

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 ...

7 Myths About Tonsillectomy [Podcast 76]

October 30, 2019 14:55

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 ...

When An Allergy Is Not Just An Allergy [Podcast 75]

October 21, 2019 10:52 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

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 in...

Fluoride: Friend or Foe [Podcast 74]

October 11, 2019 02:38 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

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: How and why fluoride was added to our water supply How I began to suspect the dangers of fluoride Multiple studies linking higher levels of fluoride with lower IQ levels How fluoride may help to shrink our jaws...

Which is Better for Insomnia? CPAP vs. ASV: Interview With Dr. Barry Krakow [Podcast 73]

October 04, 2019 02:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

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 ...

Why You're Not Sleeping Well Even If You Think You Are [Podcast 72]

September 27, 2019 01:51 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

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 ...

The Truth About Sleeping Pills and Over-The-Counter Sleep Aids [Podcast 70]

August 31, 2019 14:49 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode, Kathy and I are going to be talking about another controversial topic that many of you have probably had some experience with at one time or another...and that’s the issue of sleeping pills and OTC sleep aids. In particular, we will be discussing: Why sleeping pills are usually the wrong way of treating insomnia Why insomnia may not really be insomnia How to wean yourself off sleeping pills A non-prescription therapy that's better than sleeping pills in the long run. ...

Dr. Christian Guilleminault on Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome Encore [Podcast 70]

August 08, 2019 11:40 - 1 hour - 33.4 MB

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

How To Find The Right Sleep Professional [Podcast 69]

August 02, 2019 11:17 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "Where can I find someone like you in my area to help me with my sleep problem?" Even in big cities like New York and Los Angeles, people are frustrated by not knowing where to even start. In this episode, Kathy and I will give you my long answer, including who, why how, where and what to look for when starting or troubleshooting your sleep-health journey. Shownotes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us a...

How Light Can Be Good, Bad, or Ugly

July 18, 2019 11:49 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

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 Blu...

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