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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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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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The Ultimate Guide To Sleep-Disordered Breathing

The Ultimate Guide To Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Sep 1, 2020

  The Ultimate Guide To Sleep-Disordered Breathing   Sleep-disordered breathing is on the rise.  Many people have sleep-disordered breathing and are unaware of the long term consequences of ignoring it.  In this blog, we break down some of the information...

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Sleep Habits and Myofunctional Therapy

Sleep Habits and Myofunctional Therapy

Dec 9, 2019

Are Poor Sleep Habits Robbing You? Sleep habits are one area to evaluate when trying to figure out why you do or don't feel rested. I have my clients keep a daily sleep journal for two weeks to establish an understanding of how he or she is contributing to his or her...

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Mandibular Advancement Device: Can This Help Me Stop Snoring?

Mandibular Advancement Device: Can This Help Me Stop Snoring?

Nov 18, 2019

What Is a Mandibular Advancement Device? I get asked quite often about a mandibular advancement device and if it can help with snoring or sleep apnea concerns. Let's face it.  The compliance with a CPAP, which is the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea,...

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