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Can Mouth Guards Worsen Sleep Apnea?

Short answer: for some people, yes. A flat night guard — the kind you're handed for grinding — isn't a treatment for sleep apnea, and in some people it can actually make it worse. Here's why, and what to do if you've got one sitting on your nightstand.Let's be honest...

Mouth Breathing! That’s Why You Feel Like Crap!

Let’s cut to the chase—if you’re a mouth breather, it’s time for a serious reality check. Feeling tired, bloated, stressed, or just plain blah? Your mouth breathing habits might be the culprit. Most people think breathing is as simple as “in and out,” but how you...
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ADHD & Sleep Problems: Are They Related?

ADHD & Sleep Problems: Are They Related? I've been practicing myofunctional therapy for years, and have worked with many clients with sleep disorders.  Recently, I was wrapping up a two year therapy stint with a client who was giving me feedback about his improved...

Understanding Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

Understanding Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options   Many of our clients have had sleep studies and have been told that they have Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) but the conversation usually ends there. I’m not sure if...
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ADHD and Sleep Disorders: Are Kids Getting Misdiagnosed?

Do you have a child who is being treated for ADHD but might have a sleep disorder?  You might have just dismissed the thought (or the connection between ADHD and sleep disorders), but many people who I’ve met or worked with over the years have never heard of the...

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Health Risks of Snoring and Sleep apnea

Health Risks of Snoring and Sleep apnea

Are you someone who doesn’t sleep well or snores and wonders about the health risks of snoring and sleep apnea? You are not alone.  Since 80-90% of people with sleep-disordered breathing are undiagnosed, there are many more people than yourself who should be concerned...

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What causes sleep apnea?

What causes sleep apnea?

Do you know what causes sleep apnea?   When I ask this question to my community members, most respond with the symptoms of sleep apnea instead of what causes sleep apnea. In this episode of the Myo Minute, learn what causes sleep apnea.  Hint, most will say that it's...

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