Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better Podcast

In this video, I'm going to reveal how fluoride in your water may be ruining your sleep, as well as how it causes memory problems and also drain your energy levels. Download Transcript 00:00  Introduction 01:00   The Case Against Fluoride 02:45   Low IQ levels and brain damage 03:28   Near infra-red radiation promotes melatonin 03:43   Melatonin in rice seedlings lowers fluoride uptake 03:56   Fluoride-free diet stimulates pineal growth 04:11    Melatonin protects brain and raises antioxidants 04:24   7 Ways to limit fluoride and make more melatonin 06:09   Why the drug companies, FDA, and CDC are silent about melatonin 06:46   How you can sleep great and have more energy and mental clarity LINKS MENTIONED Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired. The Case Against Fluoride book.  Fluoride and Pineal Gland.  Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.  Flouride and Brain: A Review.  Impacts of Fluoride Neurotoxicity and Mitochondrial Dysfunction on Cognition and Mental Health: A Literature Review. Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body.  Melatonin application reduces fluoride uptake and toxicity in rice seedlings by altering abscisic acid, gibberellin, auxin and antioxidant homeostasis.  Fluoride-Free Diet Stimulates Pineal Growth in Aged Male Rats. Melatonin ameliorates fluoride induced neurotoxicity in young rats: An In Vivo evidence.  Most Bottled Water is FILLED With Fluoride, Here's a complete list of brands to avoid. Fluoride In Tea: Black, Green, White, Herbal & More (Search 357+ Teas). Prescription Drugs That Contain Fluoride (Search 325+ Drugs). Cancer and Other Outcomes After Surgery With Fluoridated Anesthesia. Hooga Red Light Therapy Device.  COVID-19 early treatment: real-time analysis of 2,360 studies.  How You Can Sleep Great And Have More Energy and Mental Clarity In 90 Days. The 90-Day Sleep Diet. PRODUCTS & SERVICES Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life  Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired  How you can sleep great and have more energy and mental clarity. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park    CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com  DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.  

Do you hate CPAP? Are you thinking about chucking your CPAP machine once and for all? In this video, I'm going to reveal five surprising reasons why you either can't or should not use CPAP, and when you have to think about looking for other options. Download Transcript ✅ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Weight gain 03:14 Bite changes 04:18 Expiratory palatal obstruction 06:00 Epiglottic laryngomalacia 07:18 Nasal Congestion 09:02 Nasal decongestion experiment 10:26 Summary ✅ LINKS MENTIONED Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life Effects of CPAP on body weight in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: a meta-analysis of randomised trials  Recent weight gain in patients with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea  Can CPAP Make You Gain Weight? Craniofacial Changes After 2 Years of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Use in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea  The Effect of Nasal Surgery on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Device Use and Therapeutic Treatment Pressures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Critical Appraisal and Meta-Analysis of Nasal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea  Should You Tape Your Mouth For Better Sleep? ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES Totally CPAP: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Restoring Your Sleep and Reclaiming Your Life  Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired  How you can sleep great and have more energy and mental clarity. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coachingsession today with Dr. Park  ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

✅ Why is the recommendation to go on a low-salt diet a scam? In this video, I'll reveal why the science doesn't support this, and how countries that live the longest also eat lots of salt. This is the exact opposite of what our health "experts" recommend. You'll be shocked by the chart I'm going to show you. ✅ Support the Doctor Park Locals.com community. Help me to write my book. https://doctorpark.locals.com/support... ✅ DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT https://doctorstevenpark.com/wp-conte... ✅ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Most people don't respond to salt 01:37 The top 3 countries that live the longest also eat very high levels of salt 02:42 Counties that eat more salt live the longest 02:57 Countries that eat less salt die earlier 03:13 Salt intake and U-shaped mortality curve at both extremes ✅ LINKS MENTIONED Salt sensitivity of blood pressure in humans https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/... Coronary heart disease age-related death https://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/c... 11 Countries That Consume the Most Salt https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/11... Sodium intake, life expectancy, and all-cause mortality https://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcre... Sodium Intake and Health: What Should We Recommend Based on the Current Evidence? https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/3232 ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can sleep great and have more energy and mental clarity. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet. http://the90daysleepdiet.com/ Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) https://www.unstuffyourstuffynose.com... Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) https://doctorpark.samcart.com/produc... Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park https://doctorpark.samcart.com/produc... ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Download Transcript Does your doctor want you to take a cholesterol-lowering medication? Or are you suspicious about being told to eat a low-salt diet? In this video, I'll reveal why you don't want to have low cholesterol, and why you should rethink the recommendation for a low-salt diet. I'll also reveal 4 more medical myths and lies that you're told by your healthcare provider. ✅ CHAPTERS: 00:00  Introduction 03:30  1. High cholesterol is dangerous 09:05  2. You must exercise to lose weight 11:35   3. Salt is bad for you 12:55   4. Drink at least 8 cups of water daily 15:45   5. Fluoride prevents cavities 17:18   6. Flu shots save lives 19:30   Join the Locals.com community ✅ LINKS MENTIONED Increased Risk of Noninfluenza Respiratory Virus Infections Associated With Receipt of Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Rising From The Dead ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can sleep great and have more energy and mental clarity. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve your Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park  ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

✅ Are you stressed or anxious all the time? Is your anxiety so bad that it prevents you from living your life or having meaningful relationships? Or do you suffer from too many panic attacks throughout the day? There's one breathing problem that will not go away, no matter what you do, and it's something most doctors generally don't know about. I'll reveal what that is in this video.

Download Transcript ✅ Are you still struggling to control your acid reflux? Have you tried all the suggestions on YouTube with only a little relief or no help at all? In this video, I'll reveal 7 natural and surprising ways to control your acid reflux that many experts don't usually talk about. ✅ CHAPTERS 00:00    Introduction 01:12     7 typical YouTube acid reflux tips 04:18    1. Stress 07:27    2. Making too little acid 09:14    3. Stuffy nose   11:02    4. Treat OSA or UARS 12:24    5. Vitamin D 13:12     6. Low carbohydrate diet 13:28    7. Melatonin   ✅ LINKS MENTIONED   Love, Medicine & Miracles   Upper airway resistance syndrome video Breathing exercises proven to reduce acid reflux Cancer stats US 2014 The effect of psychological stress on symptom severity and perception in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux Effect of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: an esophageal impedance-pHmetry study Sleep apnea video Nasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome The role of vitamin D in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome  The effect of vitamin D deficiency on eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori infection  Vitamin D and stomach gastrin secretion Effects of high doses of vitamin D3 on mucosa-associated gut microbiome vary between regions of the human gastrointestinal tract Solar ultraviolet-B exposure and cancer incidence and mortality in the United States Melatonin for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease; protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Non-health benefits of melatonin Reactive Oxygen Species-Induced Gastric Ulceration: Protection By Melatonin The association between severity of obstructive sleep apnea and prevalence of Hashimoto's thyroiditis Role of hypothyroidism in obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis Abnormal thyroid hormones and non-thyroidal illness syndrome in obstructive sleep apnea, and effects of CPAP treatment A Very Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Gastroesophageal Reflux and Its Symptoms Melatonin video Endocrine disorders in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: A bidirectional relationship ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can sleep great, have more energy and mental clarity. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Have you tried all the tips and hacks on Youtube to get rid of your chronic fatigue, with only some results? Are you too tired to focus on your work or to be present for your family members?  In this video, I'll reveal one condition that almost no one on this platform talks about, not even the experts. Stick to the end, and I'll give you 5 simple tips to finally have the energy to be more productive at work, school, or to enjoy life again. ✅ Timeline 00:00  Introduction 01:09   Common YouTube recommendations 02:32   The problem with sleep apnea 04:57   Coverage criteria for mild sleep apnea 05:25   Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) 06:04   Sleep endoscopy in UARS 07:15    Smaller jaws, smaller airways 08:04.  Five simple tips to get you started 08:09   1. Shut your mouth and breathe through your nose 09:08   2. Avoid eating or snacking within 3-4 hours of bedtime 09:36   3. Find your best sleep position 09:28   4. Avoid all screens before bedtime 09:49   5. Prioritize your sleep length 10:04    Energize Your Day Starter Guide PDF 10:44   90-Day Sleep Diet Course ✅ LINKS MENTIONED Estimation of the clinically diagnosed proportion of sleep apnea syndrome in middle-aged men and women.  AASM clarifies hypopnea scoring criteria.  Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky.  Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired.  7 Long-Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose – ENT Doctor Approved.  Should You Tape Your Mouth For Better Sleep?  Energize Your Day Starter Guide. The 90 Day Sleep Diet. Lose Weight Naturally Without Cardio Or Calorie Counting.  ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park  ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.      

The instruction manual for how to sleep in the 1700s vs. 2022 (partial satire). If you wanted to go to sleep in the 1700s, this is what you do: Lie down in bed Close your eyes. In 2022, this is what you're told to do, and there are 24 steps: Avoid snacks or food 3-4 hours before bedtime No screens 3-4 hours before bedtime Cover all windows and lights in the bedroom Make the room slightly cooler Use the bed for sleep and sex only. Go to bed and wake up at same time every night Sleep for 7-8 hours No alcohol before bed 9. No coffee 6 hours before bedtime If you can't fall asleep within 30 minutes, get out of bed and read in dim (incandescent) light until drowsy Take hot bath 20 minutes before bedtime Address any nasal congestion (air purifier for allergies, breathe right strips, nasal saline irrigation) Allergy-proof your bedroom (no rugs/carpeting, allergy sheets, and bedding, HEPA filter) Brush your teeth and wash your face Eat a high-fat meal 3-4 hours before bedtime. Consider the Keto or Carnivore diet with lots more saturated fat and proteins Exercise outdoors in the sunlight Get lots of sun exposure for vitamin D and near-infrared light for mitochondrial melatonin and its anti-oxidant properties Check to make sure your vitamin D level is above 60, and supplement as needed, along with K2-MK7 Do meditation/relaxation/stretching/deep breathing exercises to lower your stress levels Make sure you checked off all 20 items on this list so far Lie down in bed Don't stress about not doing everything on this list, or not being able to fall asleep. Close your eyes. ✅ LINKS MENTIONED Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired. The 90-Day Sleep Diet. Lose Weight Naturally Without Cardio Or Calorie Counting.  Can upper airway resistance syndrome explain my poor sleep? ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park  ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Do you wake up to pee at night? Is it usually around 3 AM, plus or minus 30 minutes? And if you wake up many times to urinate, why is it at regular 90-minute intervals? In this short video, I'll reveal what most doctors and online experts don't usually talk about. Download Transcript ✅ Video timeline 00:00   Introduction 00:28   Common reasons for nighttime urination 01:15    Obstructive sleep apnea defined 01:40   Atrial natriuretic peptide hormone 02:06   Sleep stages and REM sleep 02:35   Adenosine and sleep drive 02:49   3 AM – the perfect storm 03:13   Nighttime urination and higher risk of death 03:59   How to lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, car accidents 04:04   Upper airway resistance syndrome and nocturia 05:23   4 tips to stop peeing at 3 AM ✅ Links Mentioned Nocturia and overall mortality. NHANES Study Nocturia in men with OSA Nocturia and all-cause mortality. Meta-analysis 2019   7 Long-Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose - ENT Doctor Approved Should You Tape Your Mouth For Better Sleep?  ✅ PRODUCTS & SERVICES How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park  ✅ CONNECT WITH DR. PARK DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ DISCLAIMER This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Download Transcript Is your nose stuffy and you need a quick way to open up your nose? There are many ways to clear up your blocked nose quickly and relatively cheaply or even for free. In this video, I'll reveal 7 insanely simple ways to unblock your stuffy nose. Stick to the end I'll give you one more bonus tip that I guarantee you'll get excited about. ✅ Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Nasal saline irrigation 02:57 Capsaicin 03:17 Essential Oils 03:46 Breath holding 04:07 Exercise 04:24 Vitamin D 05:15 Acupuncture 06:00 Acupressure technique to relieve nasal congestion 06:22 Bonus tip: Have sex ✅ Links mentioned in video NeilMed sinus rinse packets Apple cider vinegar and cayenne steam video A Systematic Review of the Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of 16 Essential Oils of Herbs Seven Uses for 50 Essential Oils book Konstatin Buteyko Nose Unblocking Exercises - Patrick McKeown / Oxygen Advantage Vitamin D levels and food and environmental allergies in the United States: Results from NHANES 2005–2006 Immune modulatory effects of vitamin D on viral infections Acupuncture for nasal congestion: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical pilot study ✅ Dr. Park's Products and Services  How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching sessiontoday with Dr. Park  ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Download Transcript Have you ever wondered why your nose is always stuffy? In this video, I'll reveal the 7 most common reasons why your nose is always clogged, and what you can do about it. ✅ Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Allergies 02:45 Non-allergic rhinitis 03:14 Deviated nasal septum 03:57 Turbinate enlargement 04:22 Flimsy nostrils 04:46 Large adenoids 05:00 Physical blockage 05:16 Why does my nose get blocked from side to side? 05:16 Why your nose gets more blocked on one side when you lay down in bed 06:15 Why high blood pressure medications can block your nose  ✅ Links mentioned in video Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life by George Catlin Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston Price What causes a deviated nasal septum video 7 Long-Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose - ENT Doctor Approved Breathe Right Strips Mute nasal dilators ✅ Dr. Park's Products and Services How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park  ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Download Transcript If you've undergone a septoplasty and your nose is still stuffy, this video is for you. I'll reveal what steps you and your surgeon can take to fix your breathing problem once and for all. ✅ For your complete guide on how to clear your stuffy nose for good, read my e-book on How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose weight, Sleep Great. https://www.unstuffyourstuffynose.com/ ✅ Video Chapters 00:00    Introduction 00:14    Why you have a deviated septum 03:21    The septoplasty procedure 04:08    7 common reasons why your septoplasty didn't work 04:14    1. The septum was not addressed fully 04:32    2. Too conservative turbinate surgery 04:52    3. Not addressing flimsy nostrils 05:04    4. Combination of above 05:39    Two-step maneuver to determine what's causing your stuffy nose after surgery 06:21.    5. Chronic medical conditions and too much estrogen 06:41    6. Acid reflux 07:05    7. Gluten or dairy allergies 07:18    Summary ✅ Links Mentioned in Video 7 Long -Lasting Ways to Clear Your Stuffy Nose - ENT Doctor Approved Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired  ✅ Dr. Park's Products and Services How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet.  Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF)  Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format)  Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park  ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.

Is your nose stuffy all the time? Are you a chronic mouth-breather? Did you already try various methods including over-the-counter pills, sprays, or even nasal saline? Maybe some of the simple tips or hacks you found online worked, but only for a few minutes. In this video, I'll reveal 7 ways you can breathe much better through your nose for much longer periods of time and long-lasting results. For your complete guide on how to clear your stuffy nose for good, read my e-book on How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose weight, Sleep Great. ✅ Video Chapters (download transcript PDF) 00:00  Introduction 01:13   #1. Nostril dilating devices 03:29  #2. Nasal decongestants (pills & sprays) 05:28  Why you have a deviated nasal septum 07:58   #3. Septoplasty 09:49  #4. Turbinate procedures    11:03   My take on empty nose syndrome 13:18   #5. Nasal valve/nostril surgery 18:29   #6. Rhinoplasty 18:50   #7. Palatal expansion 20:23   Why you can't sleep well even if you're breathing well through your nose ✅ Links Mentioned in Video How to Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose E-book Sleep, Interrupted: A Physician Reveals The #1 Reason Why So Many Of Us Are Sick And Tired  Conservative ways to unclog your nose https://youtu.be/uEK5Ydb97js https://youtu.be/BpPLISVMb50 Generic nasal strips on Amazon Mute nasal dilators Nozovent nasal dilators AIRMAX nasal dilators Tape Your Mouth? video ✅  Dr. Park's Products and Services How you can lose weight naturally without cardio or counting calories. Dr. Park's The 90-Day Sleep Diet course Want to un-stuff your stuffy nose? Read the e-book, How to Un-stuff Your Stuffy Nose: Breathe Better, Lose Weight, Sleep Great (PDF) Your Health Transformation Workbook: Refresh, Restore, & Rejuvenate Your Life (online format) Want to have more energy, sleep better, have less pain, and enjoy living again? Reserve a Virtual Coaching session today with Dr. Park ✅ Connect with Dr. Park DoctorStevenPark.com  doctorpark@doctorstevenpark.com  For inquiries about interviews or presentations, please contact Dr. Park through his website at doctorstevenpark.com. ✅ Disclaimer This video is for general educational and informational purposes only.  It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen. Certain product links above will take you to Amazon.com. If you then go on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission, which will not cost you anything.      

In my last video, I went over 7 reasons why modern human faces are shrinking. https://youtu.be/2ZQbYkzeyDA This may explain why you're not ever able to get refreshing sleep, or are sick and tired of being sick and tired. I realize that that video may have made you depressed, but I wanted to give you some good news today. In this video, I will go over 7 ways to prevent our faces from shrinking, or to enlarge already shrunken faces and airways.

In today's video, I'll be revealing 7 reasons why modern faces are shrinking, and what this means for your health and well-being. ______________________________________________________________ Energize Your Day Starter Guide: 5 simple steps to wake up refreshed and ready to go http://energizeyourdaytoday.com Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired. https://amzn.to/3ssXebE Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook And Eat https://amzn.to/3Fl4g5J A History of Infant Feeding https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Fluorosilicic Acid Material Safety Data Sheet https://www.dudesandbeer.com/KNOWLEDG... The effects of pregnancy and fluoride on orthodontic tooth movements in rats https://academic.oup.com/ejo/article-... Effect of sodium fluoride and sodium pyruvate on palatal development in vitro https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a... The Grand Rapids Fluoride Study https://hartkeisonline.com/2011/01/12... Modulation of estrogen causes disruption of craniofacial chondrogenesis in Danio rerio https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Short exposure to glyphosate induces locomotor, craniofacial, and bone disorders in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Developmental alterations, teratogenic effects, and oxidative disruption induced by ibuprofen, aluminum, and their binary mixture on Danio rerio https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...

In this podcast, Dr. Park reveals the dirty little secret that most sleep doctors won't tell you about before prescribing CPAP. Shownotes:                    Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine article on CPAP and weight gain My blog post on CPAP causing weight gain with responses (2013) Another follow-up blog about CPAP and weight gain from 2020 CPAP and weight gain meta-analysis Tonsillectomy in children and weight gain study

Dr. Park explains why upper airway resistance syndrome may explain why you may be sick or tired, despite not officially having obstructive sleep apnea. He also answers live questions.

Expert Interview with Dr. Kasey Li Dr. Park Interviews world renowned expert on maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Dr. Kasey Li. During this 60 minute call, Dr. Li shares his wealth of experience and knowledge about this procedure. Discover: The real truth about sleep apnea surgery and if the MMA procedure is right for you How to avoid the #1 mistake many sleep apnea patients make when undergoing surgery The one thing you must consider prior to having any surgery for sleep apnea, including the MMA procedure The do's and don'ts of finding the right surgeon

A satirical poem inspired by Laura Numeroff's children's classic, If You Give a Pig a Pancake. A thought experiment on possible outcomes of side effects from commonly prescribed medications. It's a conglomeration of different patients. But it's not too far-fetched.

I will be revealing some eye-opening details about 3 common ingredients that you normally take for granted. There is also strong evidence for their effectiveness against coronavirus infections. I will cover: Why the US healthcare system can't help you Why doctors can't help you What happens When You Give Peter a Pressure Pill (my satiric poem in the vein of If You Give a Pig a Pancake) Which 3 ingredients and/or vitamins have significant anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, anti-arthritis, and anti-cancer properties Evidence for use in COVID showing significant benefits.

In this episode of Ask Dr. Park, Dr. Park gives a 30-minute presentation on the State of the Art on obstructive sleep apnea, after which he takes live questions. Questions answered include: Do you see the Homeobloc as an effective treatment for OSA/UARS? What are the clinical guidelines for pediatric sleep disorders? Is it normal to get congested when lying down at night? What about MSE promoted by Dr. Moon? Relationship between tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea What do you think of Xylitol for nasal congestion and obstructive sleep apnea? What do you think about the 4% desaturation rule for diagnosing sleep apnea, which doesn't help women? My nose is stuffy and I have trouble using CPAP. I tighten the mask and it doesn't help. What can I do? Can most pediatric ENTs perform DISE? What's the sleep study criteria for UARS? Do older toddlers who have OSA rock back and forth even banging their heads on the crib? What's more important, AHI, heart rate variability or sympathetic stress? I underwent septoplasty, turbinoplasty, tonsillectomy and UPPP. My nose is still stuffy. What do I do? My toddler sleeps with his but in the air. He had oral tie release x 2.  What do you recommend? Are there many doctors that address epiglottis problems in adults? Link between Ehlers-Danlose Syndrome to sleep apnea and epiglottis problems.  To watch the video, click here.

In the re-launching of my old Ask Dr. Park teleseminar series, I answer all your questions about the nose or sinuses. Some of the many questions I answer include: What can be done for non-allergic or vasomotor rhinitis? Is addiction to Afrin treatable? What can I do for my allergies if I tried everything? Will taking out tonsils help with nasal congestion? Does mouth-breathing cause cavities? Can braces improve nasal congestion and mouth breathing? How can you tell the difference between a sinus infection and sinus migraine? How helpful is nasal saline irrigation? What's your opinion about balloon sinuplasty? I'm still stuffy despite undergoing septoplasty. What can I do? Can turbinate surgery cause empty nose syndrome? And many more...            

Dr. Park answers all your question about your nose and sinuses.

Please join me as I welcome Mr. James Nestor, author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal,  and LA Times best-selling book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. He will reveal the following: How and why did you write this book? How did you end up volunteering for a Stanford experiment to plug your nose for a few days? How do you deal with doctors and other patients that don't see poor breathing as a serious problem, especially if you're younger or thin? What's the one thing that you've implemented after writing this book? What are some tips for our listeners to improve their breathing and well-being? And much, much more.    

Please join me on this fascinating interview with Dr. Stasha Gominak, where she will give us an update on Vitamin D and the gut biome. Dr. Gominak's two past interviews were two of the most popular downloaded podcast episodes. In this 90 minute interview, she will discuss: How vitamin D  is linked to acetylcholine, an important brain neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine’s role in sleep New findings about vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). Show Notes Dr. Stasha Gominak's website

In this episode, I will reveal my positive and negative insights during the time I spent in our hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).  Shownotes: Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind Youtube video  

In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss an issue that everyone who sees a doctor will have to deal with. With any test, you have to take it with a grain of salt, and this episode will help you place test results in the right context. Show Notes: Sleep study Vitamin D - Gominak Interviews (2015 Part 1, 2015 Part 2, 2015 Part 3, 2018 Part 1, 2018 Part 2) Supplements podcast link Thyroid testing (TSH) Mary Shomon Ferritin Glyphosate podcast Hormones podcast Gluten/Celiac Radiology

During this coronavirus pandemic, Kathy and I will be discussing: Which vitamins and supplements everyone should be taking What is the easiest and best defense in fighting this infection? Which immune-boosting benefit most people are missing out on? Shownotes: Good quantity and quality sleep. Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  NKC lower 73% with sleep deprivation study Nitric Oxide from nose increased oxygen uptake in lungs by up to 18% Nitric oxide and antimicrobial properties Dr. Weil’s Relaxing Breath video Curb your sugar craving podcast Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose ebook Good nasal breathing Dr. John Cannell - Vitamindsociety.org Vitamin D and disease reduction chart Vit D Dr. Gominak interviews School children taking Vit D - lower flu and asthma rates study Vitamin D and lower cancer risk study Vitamin D activates genes to activate natural killer cells Vitamin D Linus Pauling Institute Reduce rates of colds ICU sepsis death rates much lower with Vitamin C, hydrocortisone and thiamine Vitamin C In Foods - Dr. Axe Fermented foods - Dr. Axe Vitamin K B6  foods - Dr. Axe Folate (B9) foods - Dr. Axe B12 foods - Dr. Axe B complex vitamins Toxin podcast Honest Review of Branch Basics Cleaner Environmental toxins Fermented foods - Dr. Axe Probiotics - Dr. Axe Probiotics Thymic Protein A (TPA) Alcohol based 60 to 80% range - Dr. Mercola Don’t touch eyes, nose or mouth College student touching face study Wash your hands with soap and water. Heat - Dr. Mercola

It’s unavoidable that all of us will experience cancer at one time or another. If you have not experienced cancer, it’s likely that you know someone that has suffered or even died from cancer.  In this episode, Kathy and I discuss the importance of good sleep as it relates to cancer. This is an important topic that everyone needs to hear if you want to significantly lower your risk of cancer. Show Notes: Cancer statistics OSA and cancer review article Two cancer and OSA studies: Wisconsin cohort and Spanish Study Intermittent hypoxia and cancer review article Cancer VEGF Hypoxia Induceable factor (HIF) Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) IL6 and OSA Endothelial dysfunction and OSA  Taiwanese study on cancer and parasomnias, OSA, insomnia Shift work breast cancer, colon cancer Estrogens podcast Vitamin D podcast Beta blocker and lower cancer Love Medicine and Miracles book Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers book Pillar Implants for snoring and OSA Environmental Working Group (EWG) Dirty Dozen foods on EWG Relaxing breath video by Dr. Weil 5 steps to lower your risk of cancer: Eat clean healthy organic foods Don't smoke and minimize toxin exposure Optimal, regular sleep Stress control Optimize upper airway and jaw size, starting from pregnancy and childhood.

Estrogen imbalance is a problem not only for women. Men and children can be affected as well, leading to various health conditions, including thyroid problems, early puberty in girls, the feminization of boys, poor sleep, weight gain, and higher cancer risk. ----------------------------------------------- Show Notes: Post-menopausal women and progesterone study Dr. John Lee Dr. Christianne Northrup Wisdom of Menopause book Sleep Interrupted Thyroid health podcast The Top 7 Toxins to Avoid for Better Sleep and Health podcast Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers book by Dr. Robert Sapolsky Possible autism due to too much estrogen during pregnancy Sicker Fatter Poorer book podcast Estrogen enhances growth of cancer cells Estrogen, obesity, and cancer Increased estrogen in obese men Estrogen and breast cancer risk Vitamin D Chart Checklist Inventory of medications Inventory of foods Inventory of cleaning supplies Inventor of personal care products Pro-Gest cream Progessence Plus essential oil Sleep deprivation and hormone imbalance Exercise and sweating to detox Deep sleep and toxin removal

In this episode, Kathy and I will be discussing the importance of good health during all phases of a pregnancy: before, during and after. Discover the following helpful tips: What to do even before you think about conceiving What to look for if you're having pregnancy complications An important thing to prepare for just after your delivery A major reason why you're having trouble breast-feeding What to do for post-partum depression. Shownotes: 50% lower sperm counts in men Fertility problems and obstructive sleep apnea  Gestational Diabetes and OSA  Gestational high blood pressure and sleep apnea Pre-eclampaia and OSA Prematurity and risk of OSA  Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Tongue Tied book interview with Dr. Richard Baxter 5 Best Korean Foods For Postpartum Recovery Dr. Palmer and breast feeding podcast

In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about thyroid diseases, a very common condition that's not often addressed when you are seen for a sleep problem. Show Notes: Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Hashimotos thyroiditis  Graves disease Autoimmune thyroiditis The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your Master Gland of Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss by Mary Shomon Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Thyroid and interaction with sleep Ideal thyroid labs TSH less than 2 Free T4 top 25% Free T3 top 25% Reverse T3, low end Anti-thyroid antibodies as low as possible Thyroid binding globulin Vitamin D > 50 Ferritin > 60  Thyroid friendly foods Health organic foods Iodine in seafood and salt, as well other various foods Selenium to help thyroid function Vitamin D health chart Omega-3 Zinc Copper Vitamin B Complex Magnesium Iodine Ashwagandha

Sinus infections with pain and pressure are all-too-common this time of the year. Please join Kathy and me as we reveal: Why your sinus infection may not be an infection al all What many doctors (even ENTs) may miss when treating sinusitis How to treat your sinus symptoms without using antibiotics How sinus pain may be linked to anxiety Alternative ways of treating your sinus condition. Shownotes: Heal Your Headache by Dr. David Buchholz  Sinus And Migraine Study Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Reflux and chronic sinusitis  OSA and reflux CPAP reduces reflux Pepsin in middle ear Pepsin and H. pylori in maxillary sinus Pepsin and lungs Macrolide antibiotics and anti-inflammatory properties Biaxin and chronic sinusitis in Japanese study DISE in AHI < 5 study Anxiety podcast Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert Sapolsky  Unstuff your stuffy nose free report  Acupuncture studies Myofunctional therapy studies Janet Bennet of ijustwanttosleep.com https://doctorstevenpark.com/sinusitis       

In this age of fecal transplants, the gut biome is a popular topic that everyone is talking about. What is the gut biome and how is it related to your sleep quality? How can the bacteria in your gut prevent you from losing weight? Please join Kathy and me as we answer the above questions and more. Show Notes: What is the gut biome? How sleep affects the gut biome (good review article on Huffington Post) Another article on sleep loss and gut bacteria How stress affects the gut biome Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Melatonin/circadian rhythm and gut biome How excessive exercise negatively affects the gut Gut biome and insomnia and circadian disorders Gut dysbiosis and Vitamin D Glyphosate as an antibiotic Glyphosate graph Glyphosate affects Vitamin D conversion in liver by p450 enzyme Antibiotics in young children linked with higher rate of obesity Vaginal delivery vs. C-section gut bacteria Breast fed vs. bottle gut biome 14 Steps Reduce stress Cut out children’s activities Animal proteins are important 7 hours of sleep Eat high fiber foods - pre-biotics Timing of meals: Eat every 4 hours or intermittent fasting Avoid fad diets 5 Korean foods to help you quit sugar Avoid MSG Minimize antibiotics Eat healthy Probiotics / Fermented foods Sweat every day Eat dirt Avoid processed foods Dr. Mark Hyman: Eat whole unrefined foods Majority vegetable/plant based foods Good fats Supplement smartly Add more coconut to diet Remove inflammatory fat Add fiber rich foods Eat fermented foods Call to action: Focus on your poop.

During this holiday season, is anxiety a problem for you? Please join Kathy and me as we discuss 7 Unexpected Reasons for Your Anxiety. Sleep deprivation for any reason (quantity or quality) Food as stimulants (artificial sweeteners, caffeine, aspartame, MSG, etc.) Weather changes Lack of sunlight Normal hormonal fluctuations Media overconsumption/addiction, and over-scheduling Poor nasal breathing. ---------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes: Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Aspartame and sugar cravings in mice Artificial sweeteners and weight gain 5 Ways to Sleep Better and Lose Weight Using Light podcast Pro-gest bio-identical progesterone cream Nitric oxide and increased oxygen uptake in lungs Relaxing breath: Dr. Andrew Weil How to unstuff your stuffy nose ebook

Please join me as we continue our important discussion on how you can get your entire family sleeping better. Whether you have young children or are single, young or old, the concepts presented in this podcast will significantly increase your chances of feeling better, thinking clearer, and have a much calmer and controlled household. Show Notes: 7 year olds with lack of sleep -  more problems with reasoning, emotional control and behavior problems. Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. Original 10,000 hours study Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Essential Oils link (Kathy gets a small commission) Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain's Silent Killers Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Branch Basics natural cleaning formula blog post with discount code (Kathy gets a small commission). Appliance therapy options podcasts (Homeoblock, ALF, DNA, Mandibular Advancement Devices Outline: Limit screen time Do inventory of light exposure Address possible sleep apnea Uncluttered, pleasing, calming bedroom. Dust/allergy-free bedroom Consider essential oils Regular scheduled rest Don’t over-schedule your activities Schedule free time regularly Eat healthy meals and snacks Eat meals together as a family Consider vitamins and supplements Toxin-free living (chlorine filter, fluoride filter, cleaning supplies, personal care products, natural materials, etc.) See a professional (ENT, sleep, dentist, allergist, acupuncturist, myofunctional therapist, naturopath) Weight loss

In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss an extremely important topic, which is how you can get your entire family sleeping much better. If you or your child has a sleep problem, it becomes the entire family’s sleep problem. Even if you are single, this information is too important to miss. We will talk about: The concept of sleep debt, something you don’t want to default on (leading to illnesses) The optimal number of hours of sleep for various age groups How, what, why, when, and with whom we should eat  Basic good sleep habits that are essential for optimal health How you can sleep like no one else. Show Notes: Delayed sleep phase syndrome Harvard Health article on sleep debt How our faces are shrinking podcast 

In this episode, Kathy and I will talk about a disaster more urgent than global warming. It’s not going to happen in the next few decades or hundreds of years. It’s happening now: Due to modern Western diets and other various lifestyles and habits, our facial bones (and airways) are shrinking.  In this captivating discussion, I will reveal: What’s causing our faces to shrink Why it’s worse for our children The consequences of smaller faces and airways How crooked teeth may be the first sign of shrinking faces What we can do to prevent it And what we can do to reverse the consequences. Shownotes: Our Skulls Are Out-Evolving Us on onezero.medium.com Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired  Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston Price  Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson Tooth loss and obstructive sleep apnea signs and symptoms in the US population CDC: Obesity in children 3x since 1970s CDC data: 1/5 school aged children are obese Dr. Brian Palmer on Evolution of OSA podcast Vitamin D podcast Fluoride podcast  Glyphosate podcast Tongue Tied book interview with Dr. Richard Baxter Harvard health article on poor oral health higher rates of heart disease  Nasal congestion and facial growth Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Tooth Erosion Myths & Fact About Your Sleep Position podcast  https://doctorstevenpark.com/narrowface

In this episode, Kathy and I will discuss a very intimate topic: your sleep position. Over the years, I've seen a wide variety of explanations for why certain people like to sleep in certain positions, and even personality type differences. In this podcast, you will discover: Which sleep position is most healthy for you The one bad advice dermatologists are telling women Why hospitals can be dangerous for you or your loved one And much more. Show Notes Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired JAMA article on pregnant women and sleep position and babies born small for gestational age Positional sleep apnea article Sleep Position book Drug induced sleep endoscopy results in AHI < 5 CPAP increases fetal movement in women with pre-eclampsia UARS article in Bottom Line Health SlumberBump sleep positioner Antisnoreshirt Somnibel sleep positioner Night Shift sleep positioner Contour pillow for snoring  

In this episode, Kathy and I have an interesting discussion about the 7 most common myths that I encounter about surgery for the tonsils: Don’t take out tonsils because they are part of the immune system and help fight infections  Tonsils can grow back after tonsillectomy  Tonsils shrink as you get older or you can outgrow them Surgery can lead to bleeding Anesthesia can be harmful in children You need to find the best surgeon  Small tonsils don’t need to be removed Show Notes  George Catlin: Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life Sleep apnea lowers your immune system response study Tonsillectomy does not alter your immune system response study Rate of tonsil regrowth after tonsillectomy  Rates of bleeding after tonsillectomy CHAT study Patterns of Upper Airway Obstruction on Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing with AHI

In this episode, Kathy and I will be revealing the steps we took to significantly improve our family's allergy symptoms this fall. Shownotes The Truth About Allergies Revealed blogpost Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired Allergy-free bedsheets Micro-poop theory blogpost Dyson HEPA vacuum cleaner The Sinus, Allergy and Migraine Study (SAMS) Dr. David Buccholz: Heal Your Headache Long term nasal saline irrigation and increased infections blogpost

In this episode, Kathy and I will be talking about a controversial issue, which is the topic of fluoride in our water supply, food, and even our medications. For a more detailed article about the potential dangers of fluoride, click here. During this discussion, we will reveal: How and why fluoride was added to our water supply How I began to suspect the dangers of fluoride Multiple studies linking higher levels of fluoride with lower IQ levels How fluoride may help to shrink our jaws (but have less cavities) How to minimize your daily exposure to fluoride. Show Notes OTC and prescription sleep aids Original fluoride article The Story of Fluoridation Fluoride in otosclerosis article Rat palatal shelf growth and fluoride  Braces in pregnant rats given fluoride  Fluoride and rat soothe movement  Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6–12 Years of Age in Mexico  Association Between Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada Decreased melatonin biosynthesis, calcium flux, pineal gland calcification and aging: a hypothetical framework Fluoride and low thyroid levels  Fluoride deposition in the aged human pineal gland The Hidden Cause of Acne: How Toxic Water Is Affecting Your Health and What You Can Do about It Complete List of Fluoride-Free Bottled Water Fluoride Free Toothpaste  How to detox from toxic fluoride Medications with fluoride Reverse osmosis water filter https://doctorstevenpark.com/fluoride            

In this special episode, I will be having a conversation with with Dr. Barry Krakow, who will talk about his new landmark study on eclinicalmedicine, the online version of the prestigious journal Lancet. The title of the paper is Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation in the Treatment of Chronic Complex Insomnia. If you have been told that you don’t have obstructive sleep apnea but still can’t get a good night’s sleep, then this discussion is for you. Show Notes Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping through the Night. UARS Podcast Interview with Dr. Guilleminault TEDxABQ talk: Why Do You Wake Up At Night?  Complex insomnia: insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing in a consecutive series of crime victims with nightmares and PTSD Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation in the Treatment of Chronic Complex Insomnia Prevalence of Sleep Disorders Among Soldiers With Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Itamar WatchPAT Home Study Meta-analysis

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 Podcast on iTunes

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 OSA and Insomnia Dreams about choking while sleeping Sleep endoscopy in AHI < 5 study UARS paper - Guilleminault SLEEPINESS 10 steps Podcast 65: How to sleep better without medications 3 Rs: Sleep restriction, reconditioning and relaxation Neck stretching exercises Two floppy valves videos Online CBT-i programs  

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-mandibular advancement doctorstevenpark.com/sleepprofessional

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://doctorstevenpark.com/hormones Breathe Better Sleep Better Live better Podcast   

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 doctorstevenpark.com/loseweight

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