Beyond Breathing

Send us Fan Mail epicvisionreno.com Epic Vision Development 10627 Professional Cir Ste B, Reno, NV 89521 (775) 507-7171 Summary In this episode, host Lancette VanGuilder interviews Dr. Timothy Moore, a developmental optometrist, about the connection between sleep, breathing, glaucoma, and eye health. Dr. Moore explains that glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve inside the eye...

Send us Fan Mail Sleep apnea is a common yet serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly  stops and during sleep. This condition can lead to fragmented sleep and low blood oxygen levels, causing daytime fatigue and other health issues. But did you know that light exposure plays a crucial role in managing sleep? Today, we'll uncover how light influences our sleep patterns and how it can...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Karese Laguerre, a registered dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist, discusses the role of myofunctional therapy in improving sleep and breathing. She emphasizes the importance of tongue placement and its impact on overall health. Carise also shares practical tips for nasal hygiene and advocates for a more interconnected and holistic approach to healthcare. #sleepap...

Send us Fan Mail  Sleep is crucial for our overall health, but for those with sleep apnea, a good night's rest is hard to come by.  For some people, they can sleep countless hours and never feel rested. Others with sleep apnea can’t fall asleep and some sleep soundly and the symptoms may be un noticeable; for some, symptoms manifest as snoring, gasping, restless sleep or teeth grinding.  Slee...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lancette VanGuilder interviews Sarah, an international airway expert, about the connection between hormones, inflammation, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sarah shares her personal journey with orthodontics and myofunctional therapy, highlighting the importance of proper sleep and tongue posture in hormone regulation. They discuss how poor sleep and breathin...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Sleep apnea is a common yet often undiagnosed sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. It can have far-reaching consequences, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.  Recent advancements in oral appliances offer a promising avenue for managing sleep apnea and reducing blood pressure. Sleep apnea comes in two primary forms: obstr...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Jessica shares her journey of navigating sleep, breathing, and behavior struggles with her children. She discusses the challenges she faced in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment, including medical neglect and dismissive healthcare providers. Jessica emphasizes the importance of listening to parents' self-reported experiences and the need for healthcare practitio...

Send us Fan Mail Summary This episode discusses the benefits of wearing an eye mask while sleeping to block out light and improve sleep quality. The research shows that even small amounts of light exposure at night can be harmful to our health, affecting sleep architecture, insulin resistance, heart rate, and cognitive function. Wearing an eye mask can improve sleep quality and duration, reduce he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr.  Dassani, a bestselling author and Airway practitioner, discusses the crucial connection between airway and health. She shares her personal journey into the field of airway dentistry and the motivation behind her work. She explains the symptoms and diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing in both adults and children, highlighting the importance of early interve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the host explores the world of sleep apnea and the quest to revolutionize treatment beyond the traditional CPAP machine. The limitations of the CPAP machine are discussed, leading to the exploration of emerging alternatives such as oral appliance therapy, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and positional therapy devices. The episode concludes with a recommendation to...

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Apnea's Impact on Relationships and School Performance Sarah Jackson shared her personal and professional experiences with sleep and breathing. She highlighted how her husband's sleep apnea diagnosis and subsequent treatment improved his quality of life, mood, and motivation, and positively impacted their marriage.  Additionally, Sarah discussed her daughter's...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss sleep apnea and its impact on sleep quality. The importance of pillows and sleep positions in managing sleep apnea is highlighted. Different types of pillows suitable for individuals with sleep apnea are mentioned, along with the benefits of specific sleep positions. The benefits of sleeping on the right side and the left side are explained, as well as t...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tom Waldorf discusses the importance of breathing and its impact on sleep and overall health. He  also highlights the role of nitric oxide, brain tap, sleep apnea oral appliances and electrolytes in optimizing breathing and health. He suggests that healthcare should focus on wellness rather than just treating illness. Dr. Waldorf offers resources and a complimentary consultati...

Send us Fan Mail It's  Wellness Wednesday Mini-Episode!  Today's topic, sleep divorce. What is it and what are the pros and cons? By now, we all know that sleep is essential for our physical and mental wellbeing. Yet for many couples, sharing a bed can become a battleground when one partner suffers from snoring or sleep apnea. A recent survey showed that one out of every four couples wou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Anne Rice discusses the impact of poor quality sleep on the brain and the importance of slow wave sleep for brain health. She explains the concept of fragmented sleep and its effects on the brain, as well as the various causes of fragmented sleep. Anne also highlights the link between fragmented sleep and cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of getting a...

Send us Fan Mail . Podcast episodes release every Wellness Wednesday. Alternating weeks will feature a guest interview with medical and dental specialists as well as people who are conquering their sleep struggles and newly added mini episodes that feature quick tips and tricks to inspire wellness through better breathing and sleep. All podcasts are now on the YouTube channel: Beyond Breathing - Y...

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Send us Fan Mail Summary Dr. David McIntosh discusses the dangers of snoring and the impact it has on various body systems. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention in addressing breathing issues in children and the role of dentistry in airway assessment and intervention. Dr. McIntosh also provides additional resources for learning and encourages a shift away from complacency and neglect...

Send us Fan Mail Mason had just turned 9 when he received his sleep apnea diagnosis. This was a monumental turn of events after his mom had been searching for answers for years for his recurring strep throat and sinus infections, continuous bedwetting, exercise intolerance and snoring. You may be surprised to know that it was his dental team that became his biggest health advocate and helped solve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lancette VanGuilder interviews Xuan-Thu, an oral facial myofunctional therapist, about the mind-body-spirit connection and the impact of childhood trauma on health. Xuan-Thu  shares her personal experience of childhood trauma and how it inspired her to become a healer. They discuss the physical and emotional effects of trauma, the importance of proper tongue posit...

Send us Fan Mail  Lancette VanGuilder and Dr. Sachin Patel introduce themselves and discussed their mission to improve people's health. The focus of this episode emphasizes the power of breathing and better sleep for the future of healthcare. Sachin Patel shared his personal experience with his son's oral health issues and how it led him to discover the importance of airway dentistry and...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Ami shares her expertise on sleep assessment and the importance of addressing sleep issues. She discusses the symptoms and signs of sleep problems and highlights the role of breathing in sleep quality. Ami also explores various treatment options for sleep issues and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in finding the right practitioners. The conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail Barbara Tritz, a biological dental hygienist, discusses the importance of addressing the root causes of chronic diseases instead of just treating symptoms. She emphasizes the impact of mouth breathing on dental health and overall health, and the need for dental professionals to educate patients about mouth breathing and nasal hygiene. Barbara highlights the signs of mouth breathin...