Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better Podcast

In this episode, we're going to explain why even if you think you sleep great, you're not. If you sleep like a log or can sleep anywhere, any time, this discussion is for you. We'll be talking about the hypersomnias—when people tend to sleep too much or too long. We'll be revealing the following: Why you can sleep 9 hours or more and will feel tired How you can stop breathing 25 times every hour and not have sleep apnea Which doctor to see if you suffer from this condition And much more..... Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Upper airway resistance syndrome interview with Dr. Guilleminault Insomnia as risk for future cancer  U-shaped curve for ideal sleep length Sleep endoscopy findings in symptomatic patients with AHI < 5 Two things that go flop in the night blog post Shift work and cancer Sleep journal Sleep tracking apps and devices Narcolepsy vs. hypersomnias doctorstevenpark.com/hypersomnia Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better

In this episode, Kathy and I are going to be talking about another controversial topic that many of you have probably had some experience with at one time or another...and that’s the issue of sleeping pills and OTC sleep aids. In particular, we will be discussing: Why sleeping pills are usually the wrong way of treating insomnia Why insomnia may not really be insomnia How to wean yourself off sleeping pills A non-prescription therapy that's better than sleeping pills in the long run. Show Notes: Sleep aid market increasing Podcast: How to sleep better without medications Podcast: How medications are harming you Risk of complications for sleeping pills Sleep aids and risk of Parkinson's Sleep-eating Insomnia increases risk of dying Insomnia as a harbinger of mental illness Insomnia and future risk of heart disease Insomnia and increased risk of dementia Hip fractures with Ambien Sleeping pill vs. CBT-i study 3 Ps of insomnia Krakow’s OSA in treatment resistant insomnia study Dr. Krakow’s podcast on

This week, I’m thrilled to play an encore of the interview I had in 2013 with one of the greatest sleep physicians of our time, Dr. Christian Guilleminault from Stanford University. He first described upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) in 1993. Along with Dr. Dement, he co-coined the term, OSAS. Sadly, he recently passed as at the age of 80. This episode is a tribute to his incredible contributions and legacy to the sleep community. Shownotes Original 1993 UARS paper

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "Where can I find someone like you in my area to help me with my sleep problem?" Even in big cities like New York and Los Angeles, people are frustrated by not knowing where to even start. In this episode, Kathy and I will give you my long answer, including who, why how, where and what to look for when starting or troubleshooting your sleep-health journey. Shownotes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia  Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life Inspire hypoglossal nerve pacemaker Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Myofunctional therapy for OSA meta-analysis Dr. Melvin Moss Paula Fabbie, myofunctional therapist  AHI < 5 sleep endoscopy study American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine American Academy of Sleep Medicine Oral Appliance guidelines Interview with Dr. Bill Hang Interview with Dr. Kasey Li on maxilla-m

In this episode, Kathy and I have an enlightening discussion about the good, bad, and ugly aspects of light. Some of the topics covered will be: How light exposure and affect your appetite hormones and cause weight gain How sun exposure may lower your risk of cancer Why working at night may increase your risk for cancer. How new technology is ruining our sleep and making us fat How to use natural sunlight to sleep better and stay thin. Shownotes: Lights Out book by TS Wiley Blue blocking glasses F.lux - Computer screen blue light filter Bright light box for seasonal affective disorder 7 Ways Black Electrical Tape Can Help You Sleep Better Nobel 2017 award in medicine and physiology Vitamin D levels and risk of cancer study Addressing the health benefits and risks, involving vitamin D or skin cancer, of increased sun exposure  Sunscreen SPF guide on EWG      

In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a very common topic, hormones. In particular, how lack of sleep can negatively affect all your hormones, which can potentially aggravate weight gain, poor energy, and increased stress.  In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a very common topic, hormones. In particular, how lack of sleep can negatively affect all your hormones, which can potentially aggravate weight gain, poor energy, and increased stress.  Shownotes Hormones covered: Thyroid Estrogen and progesterone Cortisol Melatonin Atrial natriuretic peptide Insulin Grehlin and leptin Vitamin D Growth hormone. Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled, by Dr. Richard Shames Atrial Natriuretic Peptide article by Dr. Deb Wardly Vitamin D interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak Sicker, fatter, Poorer by Dr. Leo Trasande Sleep, Interrupted by Dr. Steven Y. Park Second Spring by Dr. Maoshing Ni The Woman Code by Alyssa Vitti  The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup  Keep Swimming Clip in Finding Nemo https://

Summer is in full swing and there's no better time to get fit and get slim than now. And I know that a lot of our listeners are starting their Keto, Paleo, Whole30 or whatever diets that are really popular right now. And there's nothing wrong with that. But tin this podcast Kathy and I will talk about an issue that not a lot of people think about when they're going on a diet or they're starting off trying to lose weight. And that issue is, are you sleeping well? Are you sleeping long enough? And that's something that most of us don't think about. We don't connect sleep with weight, but that's a huge, huge problem that one needs to address before you do any sort of diet regimen.  Shownotes Glamour article on weight loss Glamour weight loss experiment Youtube video on nasal dilators Toxins podcast Candlelight disrupts circadian rhythm study. News article Knee LED study NYT article How to optimize your bedroom for better sleep. mykoreanamericanhome.com NOSTRILS post Prescription medications podcast blogpost

In our last podcast, Kathy and I talked about how many commonly prescribed prescription medications can either make you gain weight or ruin your sleep. I this episode, we will discuss 7 steps you can take to prevent ever having to need them, or begin to wean off these medications.  Show Notes: Prioritize sleep like your most important appointment  Optimal breathing while awake and while sleeping Sleep hygiene  Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome  Obstructive sleep apnea  Eat a healthy, organic toxin-free diet Fed-Up Movie Eliminate environmental toxins or allergies Podcasts on home toxins (part 1, part 2) Light toxicity Phone and email restrictions Vitamins and supplements Reader Survey Link doctorstevenpark.com/medications

Prescription medications are the mainstay of modern medicine. But what we don’t realize is that many common medications have the potential to make you fat or ruin your sleep. Please join Kathy and me as we discuss 12 Medications That Can Make You Fat or Ruin Your Sleep. This is Part 1, and in our next podcast, we will go over various ways to avoid prescription medications.  Shownotes:  3 reasons why we shifted from acute to chronic care for medications 3 pathways that medications aggravate sleep problems and weight gain  High blood pressure medications (lower melatonin and nasal congestion) Acid reducers (proton pump inhibitors) High cholesterol medications Antibiotics  Antihistamines Birth control pills Estrogen dominance, Dr. John Lee Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Northrup Estrogen promoting environmental toxins podcast Endocrine disruption podcast (Trasande) Viagra and other medications for erectile dysfunction (nasal congestion) Oral steroids Antidepressants   Reader comment about Paxil  Mood stabili

In this episode Kathy and I continue our conversation about the most common toxins that we're exposed to on a regular basis. We will talk about the potential dangers of fluoride, flame retardants and Chlorine.  Show Notes: Fluoride,  Flame retardants,  Chlorine Previous podcast #62 on the following toxins: BPA, PTFE, phthalates, lead  Dr. Weston Price: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Why Some Women Have Throat Pain Before Periods Fluoride and IQ study Chlorine swimming pool and asthma study Negative health effects of chlorine Branch Basics Discount

I don't want to sound like Chicken Little, but the sky is not falling. However, we are literally bathing in a myriad of potentially toxic and harmful toxins and pollutants in our everyday lives. We touched on some of these toxins during my interview with Dr. Trasande. In Part 1 of today's episode, Kathy and I will go over 4 of the 7 common toxins that all of us may be exposed to on a regular basis. Some of these can definitely affect your sleep quality. Stay tuned for our next episode when I reveal the next 3 toxins. Click here to find out what these common toxins are and how you can lower your exposure.  Show Notes Dr. Trasande, author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer interview Slow Death By Rubber Duck Sleep interrupted Environmental Working Group (EWG) Micro-poop theory article  Homemade cleaning products on Pinterest  Branch Basics cleaner review   

In this episodes, Kathy and I explain why certain supplements are essential to good gut health and brain function, as well as to potentially prevent damage from untreated obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome. We end the discussion by exposing a major myth about a popular supplement.  Show Notes  Sleep Breathing Paradigm in Sleep, Interrupted Inflammation and OSA article Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (Talks about stress) Glyphosate podcast Functions of the liver Vitamin D podcast with Dr. Gominak Dr. Deborah Wardly UARS and ANP paper and effects on magnesium Sleep apnea and brain damage (Dr. Ron Harper interview) Sleep deprivation and effects on gut biome article Dr. Mercola’s information on probiotics Ferritin level and limb movements article

One of the most common questions I get asked is how I can stay so thin and healthy. Kathy and I answered this question in a previous podcast (How I Stay Thin, Happy and Healthy), but I wanted to go into more detail about the who, what, when, where, how and why we eat as it relates to our health. I’m not a nutritionist, but questions about food and what I eat is so common that I though it was important to address this important issue, from a sleep and breathing perspective.   Shownotes Summary of How I Stay Thin, Happy and Healthy Part 1 Control our allergies  Eliminate toxins Eat organic Breast feed Cook at home Elimination diet Reprioritize habits and lifestyles Nutritional supplements More sun exposure Be healthy before you conceive Who? Not every diet regimen is appropriate for you. Must customize what you eat.  5 Best Korean Food Blogs for Beginners What to Eat Eat organic, non-packaged foods, and avoid gluten Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Ste

Why are our kids sicker, fatter these days? Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of the book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The urgent threat of hormone-disrupting chemicals to our health and future…and what we can do about it, answers this question. I’m so excited to have the privilege of interviewing the author about this important topic on this episode today. He will answer the following: How the dose does not always make the poison   How do these chemicals affect the obesity epidemic in our children? Can you please elaborate on male reproductive and fertility issues.  How is this problem affecting girls? What about it potential effects on the rate of breast cancer? How can you determine if a study or journal article is credible and scientifically sound or a platform with industry supported backing? What can we as parents do to fight this problem? Where can our listeners find your book and find out more information about you?

You’re excited that you were finally diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. This could explain your years of chronic fatigue, weight gain and headaches. You start using your new CPAP machine at home with some degree of anticipation as well as a bit of trepidation. The first few days are a bit challenging but you decide to keep trying. After another 3 weeks of misery, you call your sleep doctor but she is not helpful. The equipment company send you a new mask, but that makes no difference. At this point you’re ready to give up.  In this podcast epode, Kathy and I give 5 reasons why regardless of which sleep apnea treatment you start with, you should not give up. What combination of sleep apnea therapy worked for you? Email me at doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com _____________________________________________ Show Notes Threshold Concept blog post Heal Your Headache interview with Dr. David Buchholz CPAP troubleshooting steps podcast Totally CPAP book Nasal surgery and CPAP study Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose ebook

In this episode, I have a discussion with Dr. Bill Hang, one of my original mentors who inspired me to connect the dots between dental crowding and sleep apnea. He will answer the controversial question, "Can traditional orthodontics cause obstructive sleep apnea"?  Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Dr. Brian Palmer Dr. Bill Hang: Faceocused.com Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Corruccini book Esthetic line Evidence Supports No Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Premolar Extraction: An Electronic Health Records Review Orthodonticsandosa.com (promo code: turning point)  

You made your New Years resolution to lose, weight, stop smoking or sleep better. But why is it that it’s so hard to keep going, let alone even to get started? If you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), kathy and I will cover 5 of the most common reasons why people fail in keeping any goal in life.  Show Notes How OSA Can Ruin Your New Years Resolutions blog post Sleep apnea and cancer link Sleep Apnea Darth Vader Photo CPAP Alternatives podcast Sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction blog post Sexual intimacy and OSA blog post OSA and brain damage interview with Dr. Harper Brain dysfunction and sleep deprivation  interview with Dr. Borelli SMART goals Historical figures who took regular naps ---------------------------------------------------------- What are your specific sleep goals for 2019? Click here to respond.

In this episode, I'm excited to have with us Dr. Richard Baxter, author of the relatively new book, Tongue tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More.  In this 60 minute interview, find out: What is tongue tie? What are some other names for it? What are some common misconceptions about this condition? Why and how does it develop?  Is there an increase in incidence or are we picking up more? How does it negatively affect breastfeeding? How can it be detected and treated? What’s the research supporting this? How can tongue tie affect speech and swallowing? How is tongue tie connected to large tonsils and adenoids? What about sleep apnea? How is it related to dental problems? What other complementary therapies are helpful when treating tongue tie? How can I find the right practitioner to treat my/child’s tongue tie? What’s the best method/tool to use for release? Where can we find more information about you and your practice? Where can people find your book?   Show Note

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak. Listen to Part 1 here.

I'm so happy to have Dr. Stasha Gominak back again to give us a review and update on the importance of the hormone, Vitamin D, and how it affects everything including your brain, gut, skin, pancreas, bones, and your sleep.  Dr. Stasha Gominak is a Baylor College of Medicine alumna and completed her Neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She has utilized her skills to assist 1,000s of clients. Now retired from daily practice, Dr. Gominak, MD is committed to helping people across the world achieve pain-free lives through sleep repair. In this 47 minute interview, Dr. Gominak will reveal the following: The link between Vitamin D, headaches and sleep apnea The link between Vitamin D and B12, and sleep problems Vitamin D receptors in the sleep nuclei in the brain Vitamin D as the primary endocrine/reproductive control center for seasonal changes Vitamin D receptors in the brain, pancreas, GI tract, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc. Timeline in Vitamin D deficiency an