Take A Closer Look at Your Heart and Sleep Apnea.
By Dr. Robert Rosenberg on May 19, 2015 It is a common misconception to view sleep apnea as a disease of obese men that leaves them sleepy. In fact, sleep apnea is a pervasive disorder that results in the dysfunction of many organ systems in our body. This association appears to be plainly obvious when it comes to heart disease. The relationship between sleep apnea and heart disease has become better understood in recent years. We know that over 50% of individuals who have heart attacks have sleep apnea. We also know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of …
Tongue Exercises Can Stop Snoring: Study
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: I often find that my patients can benefit from tongue exercises since it can enhance their results when used with a custom made dental appliance for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Friday, 15 May 2015 05:14 PM A team of Brazilian and Colombian researchers has concluded that by using a technique of oropharyngeal mouth and tongue exercises, you could reduce snoring by 36 percent in frequency and 59 percent in intensity. Snoring is caused by vibrations of the tissues in the throat that relax during sleep and proceed to obstruct the pharynx. It can be …
Does Mom’s Cellphone Startle the Fetus?
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: The sounds emitted by cellphones carried by pregnant women may rattle the sleep-and-wake cycles of their fetuses, new research suggests. By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Ringing cell phones may startle babies in the womb, new study finds. WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The sounds emitted by cellphones carried by pregnant women may rattle the sleep-and-wake cycles of their fetuses, new research suggests. The finding is based on a small study that tracked fetal reactions to repetitive cellphone and beeper use among more than two dozen resident physicians while they were pregnant. “We wanted …
The Pros and Cons of Using a Treadmill.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Exercise for weight loss is a helpful adjunct in obstructive sleep apnea. May 08, 2015 By Dr. Mercola The treadmill is still one of the more popular pieces of exercise equipment, but while it has some appealing characteristics, it’s important to realize that you may be forgoing many important health benefits of exercise if all you’re doing is walking or jogging on a treadmill. You’re also wasting precious time, as it’s one of the least efficient forms of exercise. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has proven to be far more efficient and effective. You can complete …
Spring has sprung and pollen is in the air.
U-T San Diego 06:00a.m. Apr 29, 2015 After a long winter that left much of the country under many inches of snow, spring is in full swing. While the warmer weather is a relief for many people, some people suffer from allergy-inducing pollen. An estimated 1 in 5 Americans suffer from allergies that come with symptoms such as itchy eyes, swollen eyelids, and watery and red eyes. The most common culprit is pollen, or microscopic particles that are released into the air by trees, grass and weeds. “When exposed to these allergens, cells in the eyes release histamines and other …
Dental Clinicians’ Observations of Combination Therapy in PAP Intolerant Patients
Based on the experiences of four highly experienced dental sleep practices, this pilot study sought to determine whether combination therapy, in which a PAP interface and mandibular advancement splint are physically connected, may provide a more acceptable therapeutic modality in obstructive sleep apnea patients who have abandoned conventional PAP therapy. By Anne E. Sanders, MS, PhD, MS; Martin A. Denbar, DDS, DABDSM; John White, DDS, DABDSM; Ronald S. Prehn, ThM, DDS, DABDSM; Robert R. Rogers III, DMD, DABDSM; Thomas Pardue, BA; Max Schweizer, BS; and Greg K. Essick, DDS, PhD Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) attribute their poor tolerance of …
To Sleep Better, Spend More Time in the Dark.
April 23, 2015 By Dr. Mercola Recent research1 reveals that you have more than one biological clock in your body. As it turns out, virtually every organ in your body has its own clock or circadian rhythm, and in order to keep them all in sync, you need to keep a regular waking and sleeping schedule that is linked to the rising and setting of the sun. When your sleep schedule is erratic, a cascade of effects can occur, raising your blood pressure, altering hunger hormones, and disrupting your blood sugar control, for example. Chronic sleep disruptions also promote metabolic …
Do you snore on the train?
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Do you snore on a train? Only 20% of passengers say they feel comfortable waking up a person snoring near them. A further 27% state they are too worried themselves to sit back and properly relax for fear of dozing off and starting to snore. 22 April 2015 at 6:33am 60% say snoring is most annoying thing on a trainPhoto: PA Rail passengers are being given nasal strips to stop them snoring on trains. Research for First Great Western has revealed it’s top of the list for annoying things passengers do on trains with 60% …
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