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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...
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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...
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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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How To Feel Your Best & Live Your Best Life

How To Feel Your Best & Live Your Best Life

Jul 31, 2019

How To Feel Your Best & Live Your Best Life..... Wowzers!  I dish up the tough love here today.  If you truly want to feel your best and live your best life...then you need to stop making excuses, stop procrastinating and get your butt to bed!  You need to sleep! ...

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Is Grinding a Normal Part Of Life? A Facebook Live Discussion

Is Grinding a Normal Part Of Life? A Facebook Live Discussion

Jul 10, 2019

Is Grinding a Normal Part Of Life? Holy moly!  NO!  NO! NO!  Grinding is not a normal part of life...and if someone is telling you it is.....I think you should advocate for yourself and ask them to help you find the root cause resolution!  Grinding is a huge indicator...

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Sleep Apnea and Bed Wetting In Children

Sleep Apnea and Bed Wetting In Children

Jul 8, 2019

Sleep Apnea and Bed Wetting In Children Sadly, the connection between sleep apnea and bed wetting in children is largely overlooked and misunderstood.  As more and more healthcare professionals are understanding sleep-disordered breathing, this is becoming a highly...

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