Why You Can't Think If You Can't 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. 

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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