| Physicians OnlyFreud perseverated on dreams during sleep and emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind. He postulated that our brains paralyze our muscles during REM sleep to save us from hurting ourselves if we are physically acting out our dreams during sleep. His belief was that the unconscious mind governs...Read More
| Physicians OnlySince the 1970’s, scientists have been unable to determine which cells in the brain are responsible for controlling the circadian rhythm in humans, due to the massive number of neurons involved. The circadian rhythm in humans, which is produced by the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus), is located within the hypothalamus....Read More
| Physicians OnlyThe long-term effect of insignificant oxygenation to individual cells in our body and lack of sleep has been shown to initiate the degradation of organs on a cellular basis. Chronically sleep-deprived people are impaired – both physically and mentally. Cognitive function and mood suffers. In addition, liver cells, brain...Read More
| Physicians OnlyIs longer sleep duration a sign of early neurodegeneration? This deterioration causes a loss in cognitive ability/function, which ultimately can increase the incidence of dementia. Prolonged sleep duration is categorized as more than 9 hours of sleep per night (6 hours being short, and 6-9 hours being average). Should...Read More
| Physicians OnlyThe following article discusses the connection between TMD, mouth opening, aural symptoms and hearing loss. The instrumental role of TMD in otic symptomology has been a cause of debate for years. Aural symptoms including tinnitus, otalgia, vertigo and dizziness are proven TMD symptoms, and there have been countless studies...Read More
| Physicians OnlySleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in patients with heart failure (HF), and hypoxia and hypercapnia stimulate autonomic reflex responses. During an apneic episode, hypoxia and hypercapnia occur, triggering these involuntary reflex responses. These can include muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) and ventilation. In patients with heart failure (HF), stimulation...Read More
| Physicians OnlyApproximately 1 in 25 adults aged 18 years or older report that they have fallen asleep while driving at least once in the previous 30 days. Being sleep deprived is potentially more dangerous than drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 100,000 police-reported accidents are related...Read More
| Physicians OnlyIt has now been proven that meal-timing strategies can increase fat/protein burning and reduce hunger. By eating the last meal of the day midafternoon and then undergoing an 18-hour fasting cycle, appetite levels are evened out and maximal fat is burned. Because the body works off of an internal...Read More
| Physicians OnlyFor those doctors out there – you know that you never take your own advice. Maybe the following article can help to shed some light on an ongoing epidemic in dental practices nationwide. For dental professionals, the majority of the visualization field is extremely demanding on posture. Because dentists...Read More
| Physicians OnlyAccording to the following article, 80% of Sleep Apnea cases are undiagnosed. On average, an employee suffering from a sleep disorder can cost a company (on average) up to 8 days in lost productivity. Not to mention the risk factor connected to employing an impaired person. People suffering from...Read More
