| Sleep AchesObesity is an epidemic in the United States, affecting more than 1/3 of adults. The most common age range of obese people is between 45-64. Being obese is different than being overweight. Approximately 75% of Americans are overweight. Obesity is determined by measuring body mass index (BMI), which refers...Read More
| Sleep Aches, Sleep ApneaFor people experiencing insomnia, sleep deprivation, OSA or sleep disordered breathing, cognitive impairment is common. The brain is supposed to recharge and reset overnight. Getting inadequate sleep lessens the chance of that recharge happening. Multiple studies have linked poor sleep with longer-term cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Better sleep...Read More
| Sleep Aches, Sleep ApneaTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of disability and death in the United States and worldwide. Each year, it is estimated that there are between 1.6 – 3 million cases. Head injuries are usually caused by falls, motor vehicle accidents, impact from an object or assaults. There...Read More
| Sleep Aches, TMJWe all know someone who has arthritis, which is an inflammation that gradually destroys the structure of a joint. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, wears down the cartilage in the joints. One of the major causes of pain for patients in the US is Osteoarthritis, and in fact over...Read More
| Sleep AchesStudies have shown that individuals with ADHD symptoms are more susceptible to the effects of sleep deprivation (and therefore sleep disorders like OSA). ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is categorized by inattention, emotional instability, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. The symptoms do vary from person to person, which is why researchers...Read More
| Sleep AchesHave you found that you fall asleep quickly at night, but then wake up multiple times? Typically these waking periods are short, but many times it’s a struggle to get back to a restful deep sleep. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing fragmented sleep (frequent awakenings during...Read More
| Sleep AchesMany of the common risk factors and comorbidities associated with OSA, such as diabetes, obesity, male sex, upper airway structure anomalies and hypertension are similar to those associated with poor COVID-19 outcomes. Researchers have started to investigate whether being diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea conferred an additional risk on...Read More
| Sleep AchesSometimes your body confuses healthy cells for invading cells, more commonly known as an autoimmune response. If the autoimmune response isn’t treated, your immune system can attack healthy tissues. This can cause a plethora of certain medical conditions, including hypothyroidism. The two major thyroid gland disorders include hypothyroidism and...Read More
| Sleep AchesHaving Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or other sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) conditions may speed up aging, especially among women. As we know, OSA occurs when a person’s airway is obstructed by the collapse of soft tissue in the throat, leading to the gasping and/or snoring sound. OSA is the most...Read More
| Sleep Aches, TMJThere are many different kinds of muscle spasms that exist, ranging in intensity from mild twitches to severe pain. The spastic muscle may feel harder than normal to the touch, and/or appear visibly distorted. It may also show visible signs of twitching. I treat TMD patients with eye twitching caused by...Read More
