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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
If keeping your little one in bed is a challenge, check out these posts (linked in my stories) I wrote describing three strategies for training to stay in bed and fall asleep. The Sleep Fairy Reward Chart Bedtime Fading I have one additional strategy that is a...
