Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast

If you don't fit the typical profile of someone with obstructive sleep apnea (MOOSE: male, older, overweight,  snoring, excessive sleepiness), most doctors won't ever think that you may have obstructive sleep apnea. I see dozens of of patients every month who are told they don't have sleep apnea but were found to have moderate to severe sleep apnea after undergoing sleep studies. So if you're not a MOOSE, what are some other ways to tell if you may have sleep apnea? In this podcast episode, Kathy and I discuss 7 Unusual Signs & Symptoms of Sleep Apnea.  Tongue Scalloping Nocturia (nighttime urination) Headaches ADHD PTSD Sexual dysfunction IBS or GI problems   Show Notes Nocturia and death study ADHD and OSA study Tongue scalloping & OSA Headaches & OSA PTSD & OSA Krakow interview Krakow's book, Sound Sleep, Sound Mind Erectile dysfunction & OSA OSA and infertility Inflammatory Bowel Disease and OSA

The 1950s was once called the “age of anxiety.” I think it’s fair to say that the level of anxiety has risen exponentially since the 1950s. There are many reasons why you may be anxious, including information overload, social media, non-stop news, or even your children’s activities. For many of you, In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal how sleep-breathing problems can cause or aggravate anxiety. Download mp3 | Subscribe Shownotes Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Heal Your Headache by Dr. David Buchholz Calm magnesium tea Patrick McKeon interview Bohr effect Unstuff your stuffy nose ebook Nozovent, Breathe Right Strips Andrew Weil - Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing Stop Smoking for the Last Time by George Wissing  Deborah Quilter interview (#67) on yoga breathing

In this interview, I interview Dr. Mark Burhenne, who is an integrative sleep medicine dentist, and author of The 8-hour Sleep Paradox: How We Are Sleeping Our Way to Fatigue, Disease and Unhappiness.  He has a fantastic website, askthedentist.com, which is dedicated to helping people understand oral health and the mouth-body connection for overall wellness. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including being a contributor to Yahoo! Health, CNN, and the Huffington Post. In this 40 minute program,  you’ll learn: 7 Sleep Myths that are killing you The link between bruxism/TMJ and sleep apnea His many personal benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea Dr. Burhenne’s favorite dental appliance And the best appliance for TMJ.   Show Notes: Askthedentist.com The 8-hour Sleep Paradox CPAP/Bruxism study Swedish OSA study Brian Palmer, DDS Industrial/commuter accidents  Mouth taping SUAD by Somnodent

One of the most common questions I get asked is how do I stay so skinny. In this episode, Kathy will reveal the 10 ways I stay thin and healthy.      Listen on my blog.   Exercise outdoors Don’t eat close to bedtime Clear your nose Get the right pillow Cook your own meals Avoid eating out Regular life planning, goal setting and daily morning rituals Try certain supplements  Avoid toxins Sleep 7 to 8 hours   Show Notes:   Mindset: The Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol Dwek Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose e-book Contour pillow Buckwheat Husk-filled pillow Chia seeds Calm Magnesium Tea Slow Death by Rubber Duck Environmental Working Group (EWG) U-shaped ideal sleep curve Outliers book

This is a special interview with a returning guest, Dr. A. Joseph Borelli. As you may recall, he was on our show with us in the past talking about brain dysfunction and sleep apnea. In this episode, we’re going to about the Walking Dead: How Sleep-Deprived Zombies Are For Real.  In this 60 minute interview, we will cover the following: How sleep apnea damages autonomic nervous system centers in the brain Can brain damage from OSA be reversed? The connection between OSA and atrial fibrillation  Can heart damage from sleep apnea be reversed?   The difference between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) Why UARS is harder to diagnose Newly discovered lymphatic system in the brain and implications How CPAP may cause intracranial hypertension And much, much more. Show notes:   Dr. Borelli's past interview on brain health University of Pennsylvania cardiology study Dr. Borelli's Discover article Dr. Deborah Wadly's paper on resolution of intracranial     hypertension with jaw surgery  Placebo article in New England Journal of Medicine Sleephealth app

In this podcast episode, Kathy and I will talk about links between various gastrointestinal issues and obstructive sleep apnea. We cover the following 5 surprising conditions: Irritable bowel syndrome Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis) Celiac disease (or gluten sensitivity) Colon cancer Acid reflux Subscribe Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  IBS study Gluten-free diet and celiac diease Inflammatory bowel disorders and Celiac disease research study Upper airway resistance syndrome  Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers Blog post on GI problems and sleep apnea OSA and cancer article Vitamin D Podcast (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Pepsin in ears, sinuses and lungs doctorstevenpark.com/gastro iTunes link

In this episode, Kathy and I talk about one thing that most people don't think about when sleep apnea is mentioned: Sexual and reproductive problems. Find out: How sleep apnea can lower your sex drive Surprising statistics on erectile dysfunction and its association with obstructive sleep apnea  Why men's sperm counts are dropping rapidly The role of stress in sleep apnea, and how it affects your sex life Why zebras don't get ulcers.   Show notes: Goncalves, M. A., et al. "Erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and nasal CPAP treatment." Sleep medicine 6.4 (2005): 333-339. Hirshkowitz, Max, et al. "Prevalence of sleep apnea in men with erectile dysfunction." Urology 36.3 (1990): 232-234. The Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Subramanian, Shyam, et al. "Sexual dysfunction in women with obstructive sleep apnea." Sleep and Breathing 14.1 (2010): 59-62. Petersen, Marian, et al. "Sexual function in female patients with obstructive sleep apnea." The journal of sexual medicine 8.9 (2011): 2560-2568. Low testosterone heart attacks and sleep apnea Carlsen, Elisabeth, et al. "Evidence for decreasing quality of semen during past 50 years." Bmj 305.6854 (1992): 609-613. Rolland, Matthieu, et al. "Decline in semen concentration and morphology in a sample of 26 609 men close to general population between 1989 and 2005 in France." Human Reproduction (2012): des415. Gaskins, Audrey Jane, et al. "Physical activity and television watching in relation to semen quality in young men." British journal of sports medicine(2013): bjsports-2012. Agarwal, Ashok, et al. "Effect of cell phone usage on semen analysis in men attending infertility clinic: an observational study." Fertility and sterility 89.1 (2008): 124-128. Idiocracy Movie Moaning during sleep Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired 

In this podcast episode, Kathy puts me on the spot by asking unscripted questions about the most common questions I get asked about the ear, nose and throat. I will answer:   Should large tonsils always be removed? Do tonsils grow back after surgery? Do we need tonsils? / How can you fight infections if your take them out? Why can I only breathe on one side of the nose? Why won’t my stuffy nose go away desire multiple medications? Why does my stuffy nose go from side to side?  Why do some women have sore throats just before their periods? Why do sleep apnea patients have chronic or recurrent throat problems? What’s the one most important tip that you give to everyone?   Shownotes   Stuffy nose ebook Pepsin found in ear, nose, lungs Snoring neuropathy Adductor reflex Dr. Ron Haper’s interview about OSA and brain damage Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired

In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal how allergies can ruin your sleep. We'll discuss proven steps that can get rid of your allergies this spring.  Show notes: The Hidden Truth About Allergies Revealed Allergy Solutions for Sleep Apnea Sufferers Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose

In this episode, Kathy and I will reveal 7 ways that mouth breathing can cause sleep and health problems.  Show notes: Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose ebook Interview with Dr. Michael Mew on the Modern Melting Face Interview with Patrick McKeown on Buteyko Breathing Shut Your Mouth to Save Your Life, by George Catlin Good review of Catlin's book