“And today… we all ask why this man had to go so soon…” Why? He fell asleep behind the wheel! After their annual family vacation, the Wilsons were heading down the highway on the home stretch to reality. The kids were all fast asleep in the back seat, exhausted from their adventures. Trevor and Kate […]
Sleep breathing disorders in its various manifestations is arguably the #1 U.S. health problem. 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 they need to re-boot every day. If you’re not getting enough sleep due to […]
Physical pain? Lessened quality of life? More medical problems? Shorter life expectancy? They do not really sound like good options, do they? Compare sleep disorder treatment with… “Sun is shining as you re-check your list. Everything is packed, cooler is filled, gas gauge is sitting on full and you are ready to hit the road. […]
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Lying in bed, looking through the slits in your scrunched up eyes, you refuse to believe the sun is rising. Birds start chirping outside your bedroom window and you turn to look at your alarm clock only to confirm what you already knew. In a matter of moments you will get up and start your […]
A sleep disorder can be a killer in your bedroom… Sleep Apnea can be life-threatening? Read more » What you think may be a simple snoring problem can lead to serious health concerns! Read more » Weight gain – in a perfect world, we would all go to sleep and wake up lighter. Read more » […]
We are not a sleep laboratory, we work closely with several sleep laboratories, and we ourselves offer portable sleep testing equipment that you can take with you to use in the comfort of your own home! Just like the rest of your body, prevention is the key to having good oral health. Maintaining healthy teeth […]
Stand in front of a mirror (or have someone ready to take a photo of you standing in front of a wall Stand with your feet ‘shoulder width’ apart Close your eyes and turn your head left and right as far as you can go, look up then down as far as you can go […]
Forward head posture was commonly called “Dowagers Hump” in old England. That is because there is a build up of muscle and connective tissue at the base of the neck required to hold the head in this forward position. Heads weigh between 8 to 16 pounds. Holding that weight forward of it’s natural position over the […]
Moving the head Watching in the mirror, try to touch your right ear to your right shoulder. Repeat in the other direction. Now try to turn your head so your chin is pointing to the right and then the left. If you have stiffness or pain, your bite may be to blame. Limited mobility is […]