Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast

In this episode, we're going to explain why even if you think you sleep great, you're not. If you sleep like a log or can sleep anywhere, any time, this discussion is for you. We'll be talking about the hypersomnias—when people tend to sleep too much or too long. We'll be revealing the following: Why you can sleep 9 hours or more and will feel tired How you can stop breathing 25 times every hour and not have sleep apnea Which doctor to see if you suffer from this condition And much more..... Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Upper airway resistance syndrome interview with Dr. Guilleminault Insomnia as risk for future cancer  U-shaped curve for ideal sleep length Sleep endoscopy findings in symptomatic patients with AHI < 5 Two things that go flop in the night blog post Shift work and cancer Sleep journal Sleep tracking apps and devices Narcolepsy vs. hypersomnias doctorstevenpark.com/hypersomnia Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast on iTunes

In this episode, Kathy and I are going to be talking about another controversial topic that many of you have probably had some experience with at one time or another...and that’s the issue of sleeping pills and OTC sleep aids. In particular, we will be discussing: Why sleeping pills are usually the wrong way of treating insomnia Why insomnia may not really be insomnia How to wean yourself off sleeping pills A non-prescription therapy that's better than sleeping pills in the long run. Show Notes: Sleep aid market increasing Podcast: How to sleep better without medications Podcast: How medications are harming you Risk of complications for sleeping pills Sleep aids and risk of Parkinson's Sleep-eating Insomnia increases risk of dying Insomnia as a harbinger of mental illness Insomnia and future risk of heart disease Insomnia and increased risk of dementia Hip fractures with Ambien Sleeping pill vs. CBT-i study 3 Ps of insomnia Krakow’s OSA in treatment resistant insomnia study Dr. Krakow’s podcast on OSA and Insomnia Dreams about choking while sleeping Sleep endoscopy in AHI < 5 study UARS paper - Guilleminault SLEEPINESS 10 steps Podcast 65: How to sleep better without medications 3 Rs: Sleep restriction, reconditioning and relaxation Neck stretching exercises Two floppy valves videos Online CBT-i programs  

This week, I’m thrilled to play an encore of the interview I had in 2013 with one of the greatest sleep physicians of our time, Dr. Christian Guilleminault from Stanford University. He first described upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) in 1993. Along with Dr. Dement, he co-coined the term, OSAS. Sadly, he recently passed as at the age of 80. This episode is a tribute to his incredible contributions and legacy to the sleep community. Shownotes Original 1993 UARS paper

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "Where can I find someone like you in my area to help me with my sleep problem?" Even in big cities like New York and Los Angeles, people are frustrated by not knowing where to even start. In this episode, Kathy and I will give you my long answer, including who, why how, where and what to look for when starting or troubleshooting your sleep-health journey. Shownotes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia  Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life Inspire hypoglossal nerve pacemaker Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Myofunctional therapy for OSA meta-analysis Dr. Melvin Moss Paula Fabbie, myofunctional therapist  AHI < 5 sleep endoscopy study American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine American Academy of Sleep Medicine Oral Appliance guidelines Interview with Dr. Bill Hang Interview with Dr. Kasey Li on maxilla-mandibular advancement doctorstevenpark.com/sleepprofessional

In this episode, Kathy and I have an enlightening discussion about the good, bad, and ugly aspects of light. Some of the topics covered will be: How light exposure and affect your appetite hormones and cause weight gain How sun exposure may lower your risk of cancer Why working at night may increase your risk for cancer. How new technology is ruining our sleep and making us fat How to use natural sunlight to sleep better and stay thin. Shownotes: Lights Out book by TS Wiley Blue blocking glasses F.lux - Computer screen blue light filter Bright light box for seasonal affective disorder 7 Ways Black Electrical Tape Can Help You Sleep Better Nobel 2017 award in medicine and physiology Vitamin D levels and risk of cancer study Addressing the health benefits and risks, involving vitamin D or skin cancer, of increased sun exposure  Sunscreen SPF guide on EWG      

In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a very common topic, hormones. In particular, how lack of sleep can negatively affect all your hormones, which can potentially aggravate weight gain, poor energy, and increased stress.  In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a very common topic, hormones. In particular, how lack of sleep can negatively affect all your hormones, which can potentially aggravate weight gain, poor energy, and increased stress.  Shownotes Hormones covered: Thyroid Estrogen and progesterone Cortisol Melatonin Atrial natriuretic peptide Insulin Grehlin and leptin Vitamin D Growth hormone. Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled, by Dr. Richard Shames Atrial Natriuretic Peptide article by Dr. Deb Wardly Vitamin D interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak Sicker, fatter, Poorer by Dr. Leo Trasande Sleep, Interrupted by Dr. Steven Y. Park Second Spring by Dr. Maoshing Ni The Woman Code by Alyssa Vitti  The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup  Keep Swimming Clip in Finding Nemo https://doctorstevenpark.com/hormones Breathe Better Sleep Better Live better Podcast   

Summer is in full swing and there's no better time to get fit and get slim than now. And I know that a lot of our listeners are starting their Keto, Paleo, Whole30 or whatever diets that are really popular right now. And there's nothing wrong with that. But tin this podcast Kathy and I will talk about an issue that not a lot of people think about when they're going on a diet or they're starting off trying to lose weight. And that issue is, are you sleeping well? Are you sleeping long enough? And that's something that most of us don't think about. We don't connect sleep with weight, but that's a huge, huge problem that one needs to address before you do any sort of diet regimen.  Shownotes Glamour article on weight loss Glamour weight loss experiment Youtube video on nasal dilators Toxins podcast Candlelight disrupts circadian rhythm study. News article Knee LED study NYT article How to optimize your bedroom for better sleep. mykoreanamericanhome.com NOSTRILS post Prescription medications podcast blogpost doctorstevenpark.com/loseweight

In our last podcast, Kathy and I talked about how many commonly prescribed prescription medications can either make you gain weight or ruin your sleep. I this episode, we will discuss 7 steps you can take to prevent ever having to need them, or begin to wean off these medications.  Show Notes: Prioritize sleep like your most important appointment  Optimal breathing while awake and while sleeping Sleep hygiene  Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome  Obstructive sleep apnea  Eat a healthy, organic toxin-free diet Fed-Up Movie Eliminate environmental toxins or allergies Podcasts on home toxins (part 1, part 2) Light toxicity Phone and email restrictions Vitamins and supplements Reader Survey Link doctorstevenpark.com/medications

Prescription medications are the mainstay of modern medicine. But what we don’t realize is that many common medications have the potential to make you fat or ruin your sleep. Please join Kathy and me as we discuss 12 Medications That Can Make You Fat or Ruin Your Sleep. This is Part 1, and in our next podcast, we will go over various ways to avoid prescription medications.  Shownotes:  3 reasons why we shifted from acute to chronic care for medications 3 pathways that medications aggravate sleep problems and weight gain  High blood pressure medications (lower melatonin and nasal congestion) Acid reducers (proton pump inhibitors) High cholesterol medications Antibiotics  Antihistamines Birth control pills Estrogen dominance, Dr. John Lee Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Northrup Estrogen promoting environmental toxins podcast Endocrine disruption podcast (Trasande) Viagra and other medications for erectile dysfunction (nasal congestion) Oral steroids Antidepressants   Reader comment about Paxil  Mood stabilizers Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS)   11. Stimulants for ADHD   12. Sleeping pills Interview with Dr. Karkow on treatment resistant insomnia Blog response on 7 Drugs That Can Cause OSA https://doctorstevenpark.com/medications1    

In this episode Kathy and I continue our conversation about the most common toxins that we're exposed to on a regular basis. We will talk about the potential dangers of fluoride, flame retardants and Chlorine.  Show Notes: Fluoride,  Flame retardants,  Chlorine Previous podcast #62 on the following toxins: BPA, PTFE, phthalates, lead  Dr. Weston Price: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Why Some Women Have Throat Pain Before Periods Fluoride and IQ study Chlorine swimming pool and asthma study Negative health effects of chlorine Branch Basics Discount