Tue, 28 June 2016
Sarah is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. Today we talk about how dysfunctional day-time breathing can lead to sleep-disordered breathing and sleep dysfunction; altering the gut microbiome, circadian rhythms, contributing to metabolic disease. Here are a few highlights: 02:34 Myofunctional Therapy 03:27 Open Mouth/Low Tongue 04:46 Issues with an Open Mouth: Our noses are meant to moisten, warm and clean air. Nitric oxide helps with the microbiome within our noses. Mouth breathing lowers nitric oxide levels. When we breathe through our mouths, we bypass these benefits. Chronic mouth breathing is a cause of sleep apnea. If you are mouth breathing during the day, you will be mouth breathing during the night. That leads to snoring. Snoring leads to upper airway resistance syndrome. It is a precursor to sleep apnea 07:17 Small Airways and Sleep Dysfunction 09:12 Contributors to Small Airways 12:08 Enlarged Adenoids and Tonsils in Children |
Thu, 23 June 2016
Mark Burhenne, DDS, and I talk about all things sleep and why sleep quality, not just sleep duration, is so important. As you know, sleep is all the rage these days. But many people are missing a key aspect that’s linked to sleep quality: how well you breathe while you sleep. If you have GERD, grind your teeth, snore, or wake up with a dry mouth, you may have a form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Sleep expert Dr. Mark Burhenne explains. As you may know, poor sleep and sleep hygiene (lights at night, inconsistent bedtimes) are linked to many diseases, including… Cancer, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, and more. But it’s not just about getting in your 8 hours. Sleep quality is what counts. And that has a lot to do with breathing. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few more highlights from this show:
02:05 Sleep and Oral Health 04:50 What Happens in the Mouth Does Not Stay in the Mouth 05:58 Oral Microbiome 08:34 Diet for the Oral Microbiome 16:08 Why Talk to Your Dentist about Sleep? 20:04 Hidden Signs of Sleep Apnea 22:40 Breathing and Your Airway 25:28 GERD and Airway Dysfunction Correlation
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Wed, 15 June 2016
Dr. David Brady is author of the Fibro Fix and pioneer in the functional medicine movement and has been helping patients find the root causes of their chronic pain and fatigue. In this interview, he discusses the research about why people have chronic pain and feature and solutions to help them fix it. Here are a few key highlights: 09:15 What is Fibromyalgia? 15:28 Links Between Stress, Trauma and Pain 16:13 Can Fibromyalgia be ‘Good thing pushed too far? 28:29 Neurotransmission and Pain Processing 30:32 Modulating Serotonin Levels 33:21 Inflammation and Fibromyalgia 37:00 Impacts upon Sleep 39:04 Improving Sleep Quality |
Sat, 4 June 2016
Anti-anxiety expert, Trudy Scott, CN shared the recent science about food and mood. If you or someone you know often feels agitated, irritable or anxious, be sure to watch to check this out! Trudy also discussed the details of a study finding a strong link between grass fed red meat consumption and good mental health in women. Here’s a few key takeaways: 05:12 What is a Panic Attack? (what to do if you have one)
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