
Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast
Anything that narrows the throat and interrupts sleep, particularly breathing problems brought on by sleep position, illness, life changes, or your anatomy, may be key to understanding a host of common health issues.
Join Dr. Steven Y. Park as he discusses various important issues related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS). Guests include top sleep physicians, dentists, surgeons, orofacial myologists, a psychologist, and even an anthropologist.
http://www.doctorstevenpark.com
Latest episodes

Aug 17, 2022 • 22min
7 Long Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose
Is your nose stuffy all the time? Are you a chronic mouth-breather? Did you already try various methods including over-the-counter pills, sprays, or even nasal saline? Maybe some of the simple tips or hacks you found online worked, but only for a few minutes. In this video, I’ll reveal 7 ways you can breathe much better through your nose for much longer periods of time and long-lasting results. For your complete guide on how to clear your stuffy nose for good, read my e-book on How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose weight, Sleep Great. ✅ Video Chapters (download transcript PDF) 00:00 Introduction 01:13 #1. Nostril dilating devices 03:29 #2. Nasal decongestants (pills & sprays) 05:28 Why you have a deviated nasal septum 07:58 #3. Septoplasty 09:49 #4. Turbinate procedures 11:03 My take on empty nose syndrome 13:18 #5. Nasal valve/nostril surgery 18:29 #6. Rhinoplasty 18:50 #7. Palatal expansion 20:23 Why you can’t sleep well even if you’re breathing well through your nose ✅ Links Mentioned in Video How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose E-book Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired Conservative ways to unclog your nose https://youtu.be/uEK5Ydb97js https://youtu.be/BpPLISVMb50 Generic nasal strips on Amazon Mute nasal dilators Nozovent nasal dilators AIRMAX nasal dilators Tape Your Mouth? video ✅ Dr. Park’s Products and Services How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park’s The 90-Day Sleep Diet course Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Jan 3, 2022 • 7min
7 Ways To Prevent Your Face From Shrinking
In my last video, I went over 7 reasons why modern human faces are shrinking. https://youtu.be/2ZQbYkzeyDA This may explain why you’re not ever able to get refreshing sleep, or are sick and tired of being sick and tired. I realize that that video may have made you depressed, but I wanted to give you some good news today. In this video, I will go over 7 ways to prevent our faces from shrinking or to enlarge already shrunken faces and airways.

Jan 3, 2022 • 12min
7 Reasons Why Your Face is Shrinking
In today’s video, I’ll be revealing 7 reasons why modern faces are shrinking, and what this means for your health and well-being. ______________________________________________________________ Energize Your Day Starter Guide: 5 simple steps to wake up refreshed and ready to go http://energizeyourdaytoday.com Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired. https://amzn.to/3ssXebE Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook And Eat https://amzn.to/3Fl4g5J A History of Infant Feeding https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Fluorosilicic Acid Material Safety Data Sheet https://www.dudesandbeer.com/KNOWLEDG... The effects of pregnancy and fluoride on orthodontic tooth movements in rats https://academic.oup.com/ejo/article-... Effect of sodium fluoride and sodium pyruvate on palatal development in vitro https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a... The Grand Rapids Fluoride Study https://hartkeisonline.com/2011/01/12... Modulation of estrogen causes disruption of craniofacial chondrogenesis in Danio rerio https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Short exposure to glyphosate induces locomotor, craniofacial, and bone disorders in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Developmental alterations, teratogenic effects, and oxidative disruption induced by ibuprofen, aluminum, and their binary mixture on Danio rerio https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...

Dec 21, 2021 • 7min
CPAP's Dirty Little Secret
In this podcast, Dr. Park reveals the dirty little secret that most sleep doctors won’t tell you about before prescribing CPAP. Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine article on CPAP and weight gain My blog post on CPAP causing weight gain with responses (2013) Another follow-up blog about CPAP and weight gain from 2020 CPAP and weight gain meta-analysis Tonsillectomy in children and weight gain study

Dec 1, 2021 • 60min
Ask Dr. Park: Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Dr. Park explains why upper airway resistance syndrome may explain why you may be sick or tired, despite not officially having obstructive sleep apnea. He also answers live questions.

Nov 30, 2021 • 1h
5 Surprising Facts About Maxillo-Mandibular Surgery Revealed
Expert Interview with Dr. Kasey Li Dr. Park Interviews world renowned expert on maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Dr. Kasey Li. During this 60 minute call, Dr. Li shares his wealth of experience and knowledge about this procedure. Discover: The real truth about sleep apnea surgery and if the MMA procedure is right for you How to avoid the #1 mistake many sleep apnea patients make when undergoing surgery The one thing you must consider prior to having any surgery for sleep apnea, including the MMA procedure The do’s and don’ts of finding the right surgeon

Nov 24, 2021 • 43min
Surprising Health & Sleep Benefits of 3 Common Ingredients
I will be revealing some eye-opening details about 3 common ingredients that you normally take for granted. There is also strong evidence for their effectiveness against coronavirus infections. I will cover: Why the US healthcare system can't help you Why doctors can't help you What happens When You Give Peter a Pressure Pill (my satiric poem in the vein of If You Give a Pig a Pancake) Which 3 ingredients and/or vitamins have significant anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, anti-arthritis, and anti-cancer properties Evidence for use in COVID showing significant benefits.

Nov 17, 2021 • 54min
Ask Dr. Park: State on the State of the Art on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In this episode of Ask Dr. Park, Dr. Park gives a 30-minute presentation on the State of the Art on obstructive sleep apnea, after which he takes live questions. Questions answered include: Do you see the Homeobloc as an effective treatment for OSA/UARS? What are the clinical guidelines for pediatric sleep disorders? Is it normal to get congested when lying down at night? What about MSE promoted by Dr. Moon? Relationship between tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea What do you think of Xylitol for nasal congestion and obstructive sleep apnea? What do you think about the 4% desaturation rule for diagnosing sleep apnea, which doesn't help women? My nose is stuffy and I have trouble using CPAP. I tighten the mask and it doesn't help. What can I do? Can most pediatric ENTs perform DISE? What's the sleep study criteria for UARS? Do older toddlers who have OSA rock back and forth even banging their heads on the crib? What's more important, AHI, heart rate variability or sympathetic stress? I underwent septoplasty, turbinoplasty, tonsillectomy and UPPP. My nose is still stuffy. What do I do? My toddler sleeps with his but in the air. He had oral tie release x 2. What do you recommend? Are there many doctors that address epiglottis problems in adults? Link between Ehlers-Danlose Syndrome to sleep apnea and epiglottis problems. To watch the video, click here.

Nov 10, 2021 • 54min
Ask Dr. Park Anything About Your Nose
In the re-launching of my old Ask Dr. Park teleseminar series, I answer all your questions about the nose or sinuses. Some of the many questions I answer include: What can be done for non-allergic or vasomotor rhinitis? Is addiction to Afrin treatable? What can I do for my allergies if I tried everything? Will taking out tonsils help with nasal congestion? Does mouth-breathing cause cavities? Can braces improve nasal congestion and mouth breathing? How can you tell the difference between a sinus infection and sinus migraine? How helpful is nasal saline irrigation? What's your opinion about balloon sinuplasty? I'm still stuffy despite undergoing septoplasty. What can I do? Can turbinate surgery cause empty nose syndrome? And many more...

Nov 10, 2021 • 54min
Ask Dr. Park: Anything About Your Nose 11/9/21
Dr. Park answers all your question about your nose and sinuses.