Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast

In this episode Kathy and I continue our conversation about the most common toxins that we're exposed to on a regular basis. We will talk about the potential dangers of fluoride, flame retardants and Chlorine. Show Notes: Fluoride, Flame retardants, Chlorine Previous podcast #62 on the following toxins: BPA, PTFE, phthalates, lead Dr. Weston Price: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Why Some Women Have Throat Pain Before Periods Fluoride and IQ study Chlorine swimming pool and asthma study Negative health effects of chlorine Branch Basics Discount

I don't want to sound like Chicken Little, but the sky is not falling. However, we are literally bathing in a myriad of potentially toxic and harmful toxins and pollutants in our everyday lives. We touched on some of these toxins during my interview with Dr. Trasande. In Part 1 of today's episode, Kathy and I will go over 4 of the 7 common toxins that all of us may be exposed to on a regular basis. Some of these can definitely affect your sleep quality. Stay tuned for our next episode when I reveal the next 3 toxins. Click here to find out what these common toxins are and how you can lower your exposure. Show Notes Dr. Trasande, author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer interview Slow Death By Rubber Duck Sleep interrupted Environmental Working Group (EWG) Micro-poop theory article Homemade cleaning products on Pinterest Branch Basics cleaner review

In this episodes, Kathy and I explain why certain supplements are essential to good gut health and brain function, as well as to potentially prevent damage from untreated obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome. We end the discussion by exposing a major myth about a popular supplement. Show Notes Sleep Breathing Paradigm in Sleep, Interrupted Inflammation and OSA article Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (Talks about stress) Glyphosate podcast Functions of the liver Vitamin D podcast with Dr. Gominak Dr. Deborah Wardly UARS and ANP paper and effects on magnesium Sleep apnea and brain damage (Dr. Ron Harper interview) Sleep deprivation and effects on gut biome article Dr. Mercola's information on probiotics Ferritin level and limb movements article

One of the most common questions I get asked is how I can stay so thin and healthy. Kathy and I answered this question in a previous podcast (How I Stay Thin, Happy and Healthy), but I wanted to go into more detail about the who, what, when, where, how and why we eat as it relates to our health. I'm not a nutritionist, but questions about food and what I eat is so common that I though it was important to address this important issue, from a sleep and breathing perspective. Shownotes Summary of How I Stay Thin, Happy and Healthy Part 1 Control our allergies Eliminate toxins Eat organic Breast feed Cook at home Elimination diet Reprioritize habits and lifestyles Nutritional supplements More sun exposure Be healthy before you conceive Who? Not every diet regimen is appropriate for you. Must customize what you eat. 5 Best Korean Food Blogs for Beginners What to Eat Eat organic, non-packaged foods, and avoid gluten Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It, by Dr. Josh Axe Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health, by Dr. William Davis. Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar–Your Brain's Silent Killers, by Dr. David Perlmutter Keto and Paleo diet When to Eat Don't eat or snack (or alcohol) within 3-4 hours of bedtime. Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired, by Dr. Steven Y. Park Glamor article: You Can Do This! The Sleep Diet Is Here Where to Eat At home as much as possible Hello Fresh Home Chef Blue Apron Amazon Fresh Whole Foods Delivery How to Cook Mealboard. Planning weekly menus Korean side dishes Why eating everything on your plate is bad Spices in your food Why to Eat Healthy Most important Summary Eat organic Non-GMO Little to food packaging Use ingredients as close to the source as possible Supplements (Vitamin D, omega-3, magnesium, probiotics, etc.) Better breathing and sleep hygiene Poor sleep causes poor digestion Choose one item on this list and layer on other areas once you succeed https://doctorstevenpark.com/thinhappyhealthy2

Why are our kids sicker, fatter these days? Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of the book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The urgent threat of hormone-disrupting chemicals to our health and future…and what we can do about it, answers this question. I'm so excited to have the privilege of interviewing the author about this important topic on this episode today. He will answer the following: How the dose does not always make the poison How do these chemicals affect the obesity epidemic in our children? Can you please elaborate on male reproductive and fertility issues. How is this problem affecting girls? What about it potential effects on the rate of breast cancer? How can you determine if a study or journal article is credible and scientifically sound or a platform with industry supported backing? What can we as parents do to fight this problem? Where can our listeners find your book and find out more information about you?

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 [email protected] _____________________________________________ Show Notes Threshold Concept blog post Heal Your Headache interview with Dr. David Buchholz CPAP troubleshooting steps podcast Totally CPAP book Nasal surgery and CPAP study Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose ebook Two things that go flop in the night blog post CPAP vs. APAP, Bilevel Glyphosate in our food supply podcast Slow Death By Rubber Duck book Pinterest board on cleaning products Dr. Josh Axe Dr. Joseph Mercola The Autoimmune Fix book by Dr. O'Bryan Interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak on Vitamin D doctorstevenpark.com/treatmentfail

In this episode, I have a discussion with Dr. Bill Hang, one of my original mentors who inspired me to connect the dots between dental crowding and sleep apnea. He will answer the controversial question, "Can traditional orthodontics cause obstructive sleep apnea"? Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Dr. Brian Palmer Dr. Bill Hang: Faceocused.com Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Corruccini book Esthetic line Evidence Supports No Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Premolar Extraction: An Electronic Health Records Review Orthodonticsandosa.com (promo code: turning point)

You made your New Years resolution to lose, weight, stop smoking or sleep better. But why is it that it's so hard to keep going, let alone even to get started? If you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), kathy and I will cover 5 of the most common reasons why people fail in keeping any goal in life. Show Notes How OSA Can Ruin Your New Years Resolutions blog post Sleep apnea and cancer link Sleep Apnea Darth Vader Photo CPAP Alternatives podcast Sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction blog post Sexual intimacy and OSA blog post OSA and brain damage interview with Dr. Harper Brain dysfunction and sleep deprivation interview with Dr. Borelli SMART goals Historical figures who took regular naps ---------------------------------------------------------- What are your specific sleep goals for 2019? Click here to respond.

In this episode, I'm excited to have with us Dr. Richard Baxter, author of the relatively new book, Tongue tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. In this 60 minute interview, find out: What is tongue tie? What are some other names for it? What are some common misconceptions about this condition? Why and how does it develop? Is there an increase in incidence or are we picking up more? How does it negatively affect breastfeeding? How can it be detected and treated? What's the research supporting this? How can tongue tie affect speech and swallowing? How is tongue tie connected to large tonsils and adenoids? What about sleep apnea? How is it related to dental problems? What other complementary therapies are helpful when treating tongue tie? How can I find the right practitioner to treat my/child's tongue tie? What's the best method/tool to use for release? Where can we find more information about you and your practice? Where can people find your book? Show Notes Tonguetieal.com Tongue Tied book Dr. Brian Palmer

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak. Listen to Part 1 here.

I'm so happy to have Dr. Stasha Gominak back again to give us a review and update on the importance of the hormone, Vitamin D, and how it affects everything including your brain, gut, skin, pancreas, bones, and your sleep. Dr. Stasha Gominak is a Baylor College of Medicine alumna and completed her Neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She has utilized her skills to assist 1,000s of clients. Now retired from daily practice, Dr. Gominak, MD is committed to helping people across the world achieve pain-free lives through sleep repair. In this 47 minute interview, Dr. Gominak will reveal the following: The link between Vitamin D, headaches and sleep apnea The link between Vitamin D and B12, and sleep problems Vitamin D receptors in the sleep nuclei in the brain Vitamin D as the primary endocrine/reproductive control center for seasonal changes Vitamin D receptors in the brain, pancreas, GI tract, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc. Timeline in Vitamin D deficiency and sunscreens, computers, and more indoor activity Why becoming hairless made humans Vitamin D deficient How your skin color affects your sleep Why Vitamin D dosing levels are inaccurate Can Vitamin D prevent the Flu? The ideal level of Vitamin D for great sleep The ideal Vitamin D level for fertility, the bones, etc. Why having normal levels of Vitamin D is not good enough Why we're still in the 1940s with our Vitamin D understanding How Vitamin D cells can cure skin cancer cells in culture The link between Vitamin D deficiency and heart disease How you as the patient need to educate your physicians The important link between Vitamin D and the gut biome And much more. Shownotes: https://drgominak.com Vitamindcouncil.org The world epidemic of sleep disorders is linked to vitamin D deficiency (Gominak & Stumpf) PDF article Brain microbiome

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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery E-book Totally CPAP Malcolm Gladwell's book, Outliers: The Story of Success Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, by Eric Ericsson

What is the little-known problem that's causing a lot of people to be sick and tired, that many doctors miss? In this podcast episode Kathy and I discuss how the epiglottis may be the reason behind your chronic fatigue, anxiety, or headaches. In this episode we'll cover the following: Learn about the anatomy of the epiglottis 3 reasons why your epiglottis is more floppy How to diagnose a floppy epiglottis Non-surgical options How to find the right surgeon. ________________________________________________ Show Notes Epiglottis diagram Floppy eiglottis video The Little-Known Breathing Problem That Most Doctors Miss blogpost Glyphosate podcast Glyphosate and bone problems Joint laxity article Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) Drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in patients with AHI Mandibular advancement devices Swallowing problems after epiglottis removal paper Epiglottis obstruction after cervical fusion article Laryngomalacia in children OSA Surgery e-book Finding the right surgeon Myths about sleep apnea surgery Atrial fibrillation and OSA article

In this episode, Kathy and I go over 10 steps that I take to stay thin, healthy and happy. ____________________________________________________ Shownotes How Glyphosate May Be Shrinking Our Children's Faces (Podcast 47) How Allergies Can Ruin Your Sleep (Podcast 22) Slow Death by Rubber Duck Pinterest DYI household cleaning products Environmental Working Group ADA history Eat Dirt Thrive Market Amazon Fresh Brian Palmer interview The Autoimmune Fix Plant Paradox Immune System Recovery Plan UARS Grain Brain Wheat Belly Food, Inc. Movie Dr. Gominak's interview on Vitamin D

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. ---------------------------------------------------------- Show Notes The High Cost of Pesticides: Human and Animal Diseases Changing Faces: The Consequences of Exposure to Gene and Thyroid Disrupting Toxins

In this episode, we have Mr. Roger Price, who has more than five decades of experience and qualifications in multiple areas of human health, giving him a unique background and ability to 'see the big picture', as well as to spearhead the integration of previously unconnected disciplines into a Functional Health Program. He is internationally recognized as "The Man who connected Dentistry, Sleep and Breathing." In this interview, we discuss: What is the link between children's teeth and the way they sleep? How did modern humans change the rules of life? How we changed our diets and feed our babies to make things worse Why the AHI is not a reliable measure of sleep quality The myth about nasal breathing Why 90% of asthma is not really asthma How to control an asthma attack The two genetic markers of asthma The truth about Buteyko Breathing Symptom management vs. educational program The 3 basic myths about breathing The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Barry Rafael joins us to talk about integrative orthodontics and his mission to teach patients, parents, and professionals about Airway-Related Oral Dysfunctions and treatment alternatives. In this 62 minute interview, Dr. Rafael will reveal: When children should be checked for airway dental disease The ADA position paper on the role of dentists in sleep disordered breathing The legacy of Dr. Brian Palmer His integrative approach to orthodontics His efforts to educate the profession His practice protocols. Show Notes brianpalmerdds.com Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics Meeting 2018 White Tailed Deer glyphosate study Rat fluoride study Robert Lustig: Hacking of the American Mind Beth Lambert: A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children Pottinger's Cats: A Study in Nutrition The Autoimmune Fix The Plant Paradox learnairwayortho.com alignmine.com

In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal "Why Better Breathing Doesn't Always Lead to Better Health." Here are 7 of these reasons. Please listen to the recording to find out more. 1. You can't control your breathing when you're sleeping 2. You don't know you're not breathing well 3. You can't control your sleep position or posture at night 4. Not all breathing is equal 5. The oxygen myth: Lack of breathing, not lack of oxygen 6. Despite high levels of oxygen in your bloodstream, it may not reach certain areas of your body under stress 7. Stress-Breathing Paradox _______________________________________ Shownotes Sleep positioners Neck positioners Pillows for snoring Wedge pillows for acid reflux Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose Free Report Buteyko Breathting - McKeown Podcast Interview 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

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 supplements Elisa Viti: Woman Code

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

In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about upper airway resistance syndrome, or UARS, as part of our "Back to the Basics" series. In this discussion, we cover the following: What is UARS and how is it different from obstructive sleep apnea? What are the most common features of UARS and how can it be diagnosed? Why most doctors are unaware of UARS What you can do to start treating UARS and when to see your doctor How to prevent obstructive sleep apnea and UARS. Show Notes Original UARS paper by Dr. Christian Guilleminault Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Robert Sapolsky's book, "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" The Sleep Breathing Paradigm (Podcast 39) POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) UARS and somatic syndromes: Dr. Avram Gold article

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.

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 screen ruining your sleep? f.lux screen filter Dr. Gominak Vitamin D Interviews

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 digestion with inflammation 5. Poor oxygen uptake due to lack of nitric oxide Buteyko breathing: Patrick McKewon podcast Close Your Mouth 6. Leptin goes down, and ghrelin goes up 7. Lack of energy and motivation 7 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting Exercise outdoors in the sun Check for Vitamin D deficiency (Gominak Vitamin D podcast) Get rid of your stuffy nose (Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose e-book) Cook at home Regular deep breathing, relaxation exercises Address other physical breathing issues Get more sleep

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. 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 http://doctorstevenpark.com/brainfog

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 reveal: The link between tongue tie and crooked teeth and lack of c-spine curvature Difference between mandibular advancement devices and bio-mimetic functional devices. How poor muscle use during swallowing can cause crooked teeth. How nasal congestion can cause a long and narrow face. How poor upper jaw development can lead to snoring How Buteyko breathing can complement dental options How to get bigger, fuller lips. Are oral appliances covered by insurance? What is a holistic mouth doctor, and how can you find one? Show Notes Buteyko Breathing Dr. Michael Gelb and Dr. Howard Hindin's book, GASP!: Airway Health – The Hidden Path To Wellness Dr. Melvin Moss. Functional Matrix Hypothesis. Review Articles: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry Holisticmouthsolutions.com Wholehealthdentalcenter.com

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 and I discuss 7 Unusual Signs & Symptoms of Sleep Apnea. Tongue Scalloping Nocturia (nighttime urination) Headaches ADHD PTSD Sexual dysfunction IBS or GI problems Show Notes Nocturia and death study ADHD and OSA study Tongue scalloping & OSA Headaches & OSA PTSD & OSA Krakow interview Krakow's book, Sound Sleep, Sound Mind Erectile dysfunction & OSA OSA and infertility Inflammatory Bowel Disease and OSA

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 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

In this interview, I interview Dr. Mark Burhenne, who is an integrative sleep medicine dentist, and author of The 8-hour Sleep Paradox: How We Are Sleeping Our Way to Fatigue, Disease and Unhappiness. He has a fantastic website, askthedentist.com, which is dedicated to helping people understand oral health and the mouth-body connection for overall wellness. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including being a contributor to Yahoo! Health, CNN, and the Huffington Post. In this 40 minute program, you'll learn: 7 Sleep Myths that are killing you The link between bruxism/TMJ and sleep apnea His many personal benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea Dr. Burhenne's favorite dental appliance And the best appliance for TMJ. Show Notes: Askthedentist.com The 8-hour Sleep Paradox CPAP/Bruxism study Swedish OSA study Brian Palmer, DDS Industrial/commuter accidents Mouth taping SUAD by Somnodent

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 Contour pillow Buckwheat Husk-filled pillow Chia seeds Calm Magnesium Tea Slow Death by Rubber Duck Environmental Working Group (EWG) U-shaped ideal sleep curve Outliers book

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 heart damage from sleep apnea be reversed? The difference between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) Why UARS is harder to diagnose Newly discovered lymphatic system in the brain and implications How CPAP may cause intracranial hypertension And much, much more. Show notes: Dr. Borelli's past interview on brain health University of Pennsylvania cardiology study Dr. Borelli's Discover article Dr. Deborah Wadly's paper on resolution of intracranial hypertension with jaw surgery Placebo article in New England Journal of Medicine Sleephealth app

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 disorders and Celiac disease research study Upper airway resistance syndrome Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Blog post on GI problems and sleep apnea OSA and cancer article Vitamin D Podcast (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Pepsin in ears, sinuses and lungs doctorstevenpark.com/gastro iTunes link

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, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and nasal CPAP treatment." Sleep medicine 6.4 (2005): 333-339. Hirshkowitz, Max, et al. "Prevalence of sleep apnea in men with erectile dysfunction." Urology 36.3 (1990): 232-234. The Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Subramanian, Shyam, et al. "Sexual dysfunction in women with obstructive sleep apnea." Sleep and Breathing 14.1 (2010): 59-62. Petersen, Marian, et al. "Sexual function in female patients with obstructive sleep apnea." The journal of sexual medicine 8.9 (2011): 2560-2568. Low testosterone heart attacks and sleep apnea Carlsen, Elisabeth, et al. "Evidence for decreasing quality of semen during past 50 years." Bmj 305.6854 (1992): 609-613. Rolland, Matthieu, et al. "Decline in semen concentration and morphology in a sample of 26 609 men close to general population between 1989 and 2005 in France." Human Reproduction (2012): des415. Gaskins, Audrey Jane, et al. "Physical activity and television watching in relation to semen quality in young men." British journal of sports medicine(2013): bjsports-2012. Agarwal, Ashok, et al. "Effect of cell phone usage on semen analysis in men attending infertility clinic: an observational study." Fertility and sterility 89.1 (2008): 124-128. Idiocracy Movie Moaning during sleep Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired

In this podcast episode, Kathy puts me on the spot by asking unscripted questions about the most common questions I get asked about the ear, nose and throat. I will answer: Should large tonsils always be removed? Do tonsils grow back after surgery? Do we need tonsils? / How can you fight infections if your take them out? Why can I only breathe on one side of the nose? Why won't my stuffy nose go away desire multiple medications? Why does my stuffy nose go from side to side? Why do some women have sore throats just before their periods? Why do sleep apnea patients have chronic or recurrent throat problems? What's the one most important tip that you give to everyone? Shownotes Stuffy nose ebook Pepsin found in ear, nose, lungs Snoring neuropathy Adductor reflex 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

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

In this podcast episode, Kathy and will talk about the 20 top ways of getting rid of your snoring. We’l. cover 15 non-prescriptions and rover-the counter options, as well as 5 prescription/surgical options. How snoring and ADHD are linked How snoring can cause stroke A better way to lose weight Your best sleep position How to choose the right pillow Why mouth breathing is bad for your health 3 proven non-surgical / alternative ways to stop snoring The best surgical options for snoring Which dental device works best for snoring The pros and cons of surgical options Show notes: Dr. Karen Bonuck’s interview on snoring and behavioral problems New York Times article on spouses sleeping in separate bedrooms Snoring demonstration video Reflux causes sensory damage Snoring causes sensory damage Snoring and carotid artery plaques Lingual tonsils and reflux

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: Breathe Right strips DNA Appliance Homeoblock Biobloc Jaw surgery in Korea 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

In this podcast, I have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Ronald M. Harper, Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Harper shares some profound insights about why brain damage goes hand in hand with obstructive sleep apnea. In this interview, you’ll learn: Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or OSA) can cause brain damage but how this brain damage can further perpetuate sleep apnea Eye-opening insights about why OSA is so often associated with memory loss, brain fog, balance issues, hypertension, and even diabetes Besides traditional OSA treatment options, which simple exercise method can help reduce OSA severity. Show notes: Brain Morphology Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Brain Structural Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sex Differences in White Matter Alterations Accompanying Obstructive Sleep Apnea Blood-Brain Barrier Leakiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Brain Structural Changes and Neurocognitive Function before and after Treatment

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

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. Unstuffy your stuffy nose e-book Flimsy nostrils video Please share this podcast with others that may benefit from this information.

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? Sleep, Interrupted How to Unstuffy Your Stuffy Nose e-book Contact Dr. Park

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

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. If you liked or found helpful what you heard on this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.

In this podcast, I'll be talking about a very controversial subject: Which is better: Which is better? Kathy and I will cover the following: My honest answer to which is better: CPAP or surgery Controversy about surgical success How the Provider Effect influences specialists’ preferences The problem with using the AHI to define surgical success Why conservative surgery can sometimes be detrimental to patients The problem with meta-analyses research study vs. real-world CPAP compliances rates How to overcome indecision due to too many options How to find the right surgeon. Show Notes: VA study comparing survival for CPAP vs. UPPP Netherlands study about average AHI and CPAP usage Carl Stepnowski interview (iTunes #19) MP3 American Sleep Apnea Association CPAP Assistance Program SecondwindCPAP.com How to find the right surgeon 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.