Airway Issues: The Truth About Mouth Taping, CPAP Machines, Wisdom Teeth Removal | Aleena Kanner

Jan 29, 2025

01:11:40

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In this episode, I sit down with Aleena Kanner to explore how posture, airway function, and vision are all connected—and how everyday habits, from the shoes you wear to the sports you play, impact your health. We dive into airway dentistry, chronic pain, breathing techniques, and even mouth taping, offering practical insights on improving your overall well-being by addressing the root causes of these issues.

Key Topics:

The impact of posture and walking barefoot on health

The downsides of modern yoga and vegan diets

Breathing techniques, CPAP machines, and dental appliances

The dangers of wisdom teeth removal

Identifying the root cause of chronic pain and health struggles

Eye health and the effects of LASIK on your body

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:25 - Aleena’s background & postural restoration

00:05:40 - Walking barefoot & its benefits

00:10:16 - How barefoot shoes affect posture

00:13:30 - The downside of modern yoga

00:21:01 - Plant-based diets and their impact

00:24:22 - Finding the root cause of airway and pain issues

00:25:31 - Nervous system regulation & lifestyle changes

00:29:52 - Introduction to airway dentistry

00:30:59 - CPAP machines, snoring & sleep apnea

00:33:58 - Breathing techniques

00:36:30 - Why sleep studies might miss the mark

00:38:08 - Wisdom teeth and airway health

00:42:21 - The role of dental appliances in airway support

00:45:20 - How to uncover the 'why' behind your health struggles

00:48:28 - Mouth taping

00:50:27 - How illness can become part of your identity

00:57:17 - Eye health overview

01:02:20 - Why LASIK could be detrimental to your health

01:05:44 - Circadian rhythms and eye health

Show Links:

Dr Streven Lin Episode

Dr Valerie Episode