Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast

In this podcast episode, Kathy and will talk about the 20 top ways of getting rid of your snoring. We’l. cover 15 non-prescriptions and rover-the counter options, as well as 5 prescription/surgical options.  How snoring and ADHD are linked How snoring can cause stroke A better way to lose weight Your best sleep position How to choose the right pillow Why mouth breathing is bad for your health 3 proven non-surgical / alternative ways to stop snoring  The best surgical options for snoring Which dental device works best for snoring  The pros and cons of surgical options Show notes: Dr. Karen Bonuck’s interview on snoring and behavioral problems New York Times article on spouses sleeping in separate bedrooms Snoring demonstration video Reflux causes sensory damage Snoring causes sensory damage Snoring and carotid artery plaques Lingual tonsils and reflux

In this podcast, Kathy and I talk about 7 Ways Doctors Can Ruin Your Sleep: 1. Rhinoplasty 2. Dental headgear 3. Orthodontics / teeth extractions / jaw surgery  4. Medical or surgical menopause 5. Medications 6. Surgery that prevent your preferred sleep position 7. Back to sleep campaign to prevent SIDS Link back to original post on doctorstevenpark.com Shownotes: Breathe Right strips DNA Appliance Homeoblock Biobloc Jaw surgery in Korea Blood pressure medications lowers melatonin Medications that make you gain weight Do birth control medications cause weight gain? Timing of heart attacks in patients with obstructive sleep apnea  Delayed development in infants who sleep on back Improved sleep in  tummy sleeping infants  

In this podcast, I have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Ronald M. Harper, Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Harper shares some profound insights about why brain damage goes hand in hand with obstructive sleep apnea. In this interview, you’ll learn: Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or OSA) can cause brain damage but how this brain damage can further perpetuate sleep apnea Eye-opening insights about why OSA is so often associated with memory loss, brain fog, balance issues, hypertension, and even diabetes  Besides traditional OSA treatment options, which simple exercise method can help reduce OSA severity.   Show notes: Brain Morphology Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Brain Structural Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sex Differences in White Matter Alterations Accompanying Obstructive Sleep Apnea Blood-Brain Barrier Leakiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea  Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Brain Structural Changes and Neurocognitive Function before and after Treatment

In this podcast, Kathy and I will reveal "Everything You Wanted to Know About Nasal Surgery." Topics include: 1. Septoplasty: Why packs are not needed 2. Turbinoplasty: How much removal is enough? 3. Nostril surgery: Why it's better than Breathe Right strips 4. Sinus surgery: Myths and misconceptions 5. Reconstructive surgery: When you may need this.   Show notes: The Truth About Sleep Apnea Surgery Un-Stuff Your Stuffy Nose e-book How to Find a Good Sleep Apnea Surgeon    

In this podcast, Kathy and I will discuss the 7 Myths About Nasal Surgery, & When to Do Surgery    1. Nasal trauma causes a deviated septum 2. Septoplasty will treat snoring or sleep apnea 3. Septoplasty will change my nose externally or have bruising 4. Will need packing inside the nose 5. Rhinoplasty - what it means, and what to watch out for 6. Does a deviated septum (or shrunken turbinates) come back after surgery? 7. Turbinate surgery causes empty nose syndrome. And when to consider nasal surgery.   Unstuffy your stuffy nose e-book Flimsy nostrils video   Please share this podcast with others that may benefit from this information.

In this episode, I answer your questions that I get through my blog, email, and contact me page. This is completely live and unscripted. I have no ideal what Kathy will ask me.   1. How much do you charge for a office visit or procedure?  2. How can I make an appointment to see you? 3. Various questions about specific medical issues. 4. What’s the difference between upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? 5. Will sleeping pills work for upper airway resistance syndrome? 6. Does sleep apnea cause brain damage?  7. Are apneas more damaging on the brain than hypopneas? 8. What’s the relationship between depression and sleep apnea? 9. How do dental extractions affect sleep apnea? 10. Can nasal surgery cause sleep apnea later in life? 11. What’s the link between reflux and sleep apnea? 12. Can sleep apnea cause dizziness? 13. What questions should I be asking my doctor?     Podcast 13: Which surgeon do  you recommend? Sleep, Interrupted How to Unstuffy Your Stuffy Nose e-book Contact Dr. Park

In this episode, I answer one of the most common questions I get, which is: "Can You refer me to a good sleep apnea surgeon in my area?" Kathy and I will provide 4 questions you should be asking your surgeon, as well as 4 that you shouldn't.  Show Notes The Truth About Sleep Apnea Surgery free report Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals the #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired  

There comes a time when you have to say, "enough is enough." You've gone through 3 different masks, CPAP, APAP and 2 dental appliances. You also tried chin straps to keep your mouth closed along with your oral appliance and CPAP, all together. Some of you can't even keep CPAP on for more than one hour. And there are some of you that are able to use CPAP for 8 hours straight for 3 months and your machine is telling you that your AHI level is 0.1, but you still feel terrible. You've also tried every trouble shooting step mentioned on every sleep apnea support site. At a certain point, you have to consider the possibility of undergoing surgery. Granted not everyone who struggles with CPAP has tried all this, but many of you have already gone through many, if not most of the above steps. Some people will be better candidates for surgery than others.  In this podcast, Kathy and I will go over 7 good reasons why you may want to consider surgery for your obstructive sleep apnea. Here's a quick summary along with the resources and links mentioned in the podcast: 1. CPAP is not working       Podcast on troubleshooting CPAP problems (Podcast #9) 2. Oral appliance is not helping       Podcast #59 on oral appliances 3. You have a stuffy nose       E-book on how to unstuffy your stuffy nose 4. You have large tonsils or adenoids 5. Previous surgery didn’t work 6. If you can’t breathe out through your nose or feel a flap close suddenly during inhalation 7. You’ve tried everything.   If you liked or found helpful what you heard on this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.

In this podcast, I'll be talking about a very controversial subject: Which is better: Which is better? Kathy and I will cover  the following: My honest answer to which is better: CPAP or surgery Controversy about surgical success How the Provider Effect influences specialists’ preferences The problem with using the AHI to define surgical success Why conservative surgery can sometimes be detrimental to patients The problem with meta-analyses research study vs. real-world CPAP compliances rates How to overcome indecision due to too many options How to find the right surgeon. Show Notes: VA study comparing survival for CPAP vs. UPPP Netherlands study about average AHI and CPAP usage Carl Stepnowski interview (iTunes #19) MP3 American Sleep Apnea Association CPAP Assistance Program SecondwindCPAP.com How to find the right surgeon If you found this podcast helpful, please go to iTunes to rate and review this program. This way, more people can find this information to help themselves and others.

Frustrated CPAP users are constantly asking me what other options are available. There are literally dozens of over-the-counter, natural, prescription, and surgical options that are available. I've chosen 9 options that have proven results, based on published research in peer-reviewed medical journals. There may be other options that may work very well, but as of date, I'm not aware of any prospective studies showing significant improvement based on sleep studies as well as quality of life questionnaires.   Show Notes   1. Sleep positions: Slumberbump, Rematee Rematee Neoprene Antisnore Bumper BeltAnti-snore Shirt 2. Past podcasts on the advantages and disadvantages of mandibular advancement devices. 3. Acupuncture interview (#52) with Amy Hausman. Research description. 4. Tongue exercises: Interviews with Joy Moeller (#33), Janet Bennet (#45). Meta-analysis article. 5. Provent article 6. Didgeridoo article 7. Throat and tongue surgery interview (mp3). 8. Jaw surgery interview (mp3)with Dr. Kasey Li 9. Tongue nerve stimulation  If you found this podcast helpful, please go to iTunes to rate and review this program. This way, more people can find this information to help themselves and others.