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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...

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health

The Importance of Quality Sleep on Your Health Quality sleep is your body's unsung hero, not just a nightly ritual but a cornerstone of your overall well-being. Beyond mere rest, it's during sleep that your body undergoes vital restorative functions, ensuring you wake...
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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...
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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What is sleep-disordered breathing?

What is sleep-disordered breathing?

Certainly you know someone who has sleep-disordered breathing?  Perhaps your partner or parent has been diagnosed and you have some sort of understanding.  But, after helping to change the lives of thousands of people, I’ve learned that many of you can’t answer the...

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Can mouth guards worsen sleep apnea?

Can mouth guards worsen sleep apnea?

How’s your sleep? Are you wearing a mouth guard?  Do you sometimes wonder if mouth guards can worsen sleep apnea? When I was practicing dental hygiene I was asked this question quite often because I recall many patients that felt like their sleep got worse after...

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