The relationship between the way your skull sits on top of your spine and how your teeth mesh together when you bite is both well researched and documented. Your skull sits upon the very first vertebrae, called the ATLAS. The Atlas refers to the mythical strongman that held the earth up in the heavens. Like this […]
What is CPAP? CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. While you sleep, a machine is used to rectify sleep apnea symptoms and aid in the prevention of snoring. How does CPAP work? A continuous air flow is forced through your nose with CPAP. When your muscles relax during sleep, this steady pressure prevents your […]
Long term sleep solution: Orthodontics… not just for crooked teeth When sleep shortages are keeping you from being productive during the day, orthodontic solutions may be considered. Because your jaw growth is a gradual process, your upper and lower jaws may develop at different rates. This may directly affect your breathing and in turn, […]
Snoring can be exhausting The upcoming annual golf trip was just three weeks away and the jokes were already flying around. “Bring the earplugs” they teased. “We’re drawing straws for Mike’s bunk mate”. As good-natured as the teasing was, it was social embarrassing for Mike. He knew snoring was common his snoring was abnormally loud and […]
What you think may be a simple snoring problem can lead to serious health concerns. Even death! Adequate sleep is vital to your overall health. No less than water, air and food. It’s simply crucial to allow your body and brain to have the time it needs to re-boot every day. If you’re not getting […]
In a perfect world, we would all go to sleep and wake up lighter. No grapefruit diet plan. No working out for hours in the gym. No herbal supplements or magic pill. Just sleep and wake up thinner than we went to bed. Sound like a dream? Wait a minute. There is definitely some truth […]
When children transition to potty-training, there are bound to be some accidents along the way. That’s expected when they move away from diapers and move toward the bathroom. They are busy playing and forget about it until it’s too late. They drink too much at lunch and it hits them too fast. But when nighttime […]
Let’s face it. Not a lot of men will openly discuss – never mind admit – they have trouble getting romantic. With pride in the way and a subject that is slightly taboo, this secret is kept classified, shared between himself and his partner. Woody Allen once said “Sex is the most fun you can […]
It’s an image that plays out in numerous bedrooms across the globe… A bed partner is prone to snoring, while the other spends their night nudging and elbowing and grumbling through another sleepless night. At some point, in those dark, deep morning hours, a trek to the uncomfortable couch or spare bedroom happens. Usually the […]
Lack of sleep can seriously affect your job performance “I’m sorry that we have to let you go, but we need someone who’s actually awake on the job.” The company’s 3:00 meeting is hours away and you are propping your head up now. How are you ever going to get through a boring presentation in […]