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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...

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...
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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What Are the Long Term Effects Of Untreated Sleep Apnea?

What Are the Long Term Effects Of Untreated Sleep Apnea?

What Are the Long Term Effects Of Untreated Sleep Apnea? Do you wonder about the long term effects of untreated sleep apnea?  That you can just "deal with it" and there is no real concern? Untreated sleep apnea is a crisis, and many think that it's simply just an...

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I Can’t Sleep.  What Seems To Be the Problem?

I Can’t Sleep. What Seems To Be the Problem?

I Can't Sleep. What Seems To Be the Problem? Do you ever lay in bed wide awake, staring at the ceiling, wondering why you can't sleep?  And then the wheels start turning as your brain begins thinking about all the things and why you can't sleep.  Insomnia is a...

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