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Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment

Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment

Today I wanted to provide a brief overview of the treatment options for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A lot of people ask me if CPAP aka the Darth Vader mask is the only treatment option for OSA. The answer is “no” there are many different treatment...

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Differential diagnosis of insomnia

Differential diagnosis of insomnia

In the medical setting, we separate insomnia into two categories, acute and chronic. Acute insomnia is something that is very recent and might be related to a stressful event like an illness or a divorce. In this scenario, the person might try over-the-counter...

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Sleep Tip Sunday

Sleep Tip Sunday

‍We’ve all been hearing about putting electronics away at night and wearing blue light glasses. However, the underlying problem runs deeper, it starts with a dearth of light exposure during the day, in particular at our wake time and misaligned with our modern...

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Mind Racing

Mind Racing

Hi guys! Today I want to talk to you about mind racing. Racing thoughts are a real bugger when it comes to sleep so let's take a closer look at what they are and what we can do about them. Racing thoughts tend to occur when we are sitting alone with our thoughts, in...

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‍Exogenous Melatonin Use

‍Exogenous Melatonin Use

Hey guys today I wanted to discuss immediate release (IR) and prolonged release melatonin (PRM) and some of the factors I consider when choosing these formulations. The most important factor I consider when determining if melatonin has a role in each case is figuring...

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Advancing Sleep Phase w/Melatonin 

Advancing Sleep Phase w/Melatonin 

One of the useful clinical applications of exogenous (supplemental) melatonin is administering it before typical dim light melatonin onset (DLMO) to shift the bedtime earlier. Advancing = shifting earlier. This concept comes in handy in several clinical scenarios:...

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All About Naps 

All About Naps 

Last week I attended a fascinating conference on napping. After that, I had to dig in more and decided to dedicate a few posts this week to napping. Naps are an under-utilized tactic to enhance performance and facilitate learning, optimal performance, and mood. First,...

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Light and Darkness for Sleep 

Light and Darkness for Sleep 

We humans love predictions. Think about the weather for example, knowing whether it’s going to be sunny, rainy, or snowy is super helpful to planning and navigating the days activities, even in this day and age with our tools. Circadian rhythms likely evolved, at...

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Sleep Tip Thursday

Sleep Tip Thursday

‍It might not seem obvious, but knowing your values and priorities is extremely important for getting a good night of sleep. With so many variables vying for our attention, we have to examine how we spend each moment and prioritize so that we have ample time for...

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What To Do When You Dread Your Bed

What To Do When You Dread Your Bed

This book has a great title because it aptly describes the conditioned arousal so characteristic of chronic insomnia. And it turns out, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is applicable for kids too! This book is geared towards older children, listing...

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The Sleep Fairy 

The Sleep Fairy 

The sleep fairy is a cousin of the tooth fairy. She visits 3-5 year olds who are having trouble staying in bed at night. Parents tell their child the sleep fairy checks on them during the night and if they are in their beds, will leave them a small gift under their...

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