Scientist have done an amazing job of developing the COVID vaccine. Our job now is to help it be more effective by getting a good night’s sleep on the days before and after we receive it, to keep our immune system strong. According to Dr. Khurshid, Director of the Center for Neuromodulation at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, “The role of sleep in boosting innate and acquired immune response is significant. Studies have shown normal sleep after [...] Read more The post How To Boost the Power of Your Vaccine appeared first on Snoring and Sleep Apnea Solutions ..read more

Happy New Year! Unfortunately, the energy and challenges of 2020 have remained. While I understand the importance of sleep and have helped many of you treat your sleep apnea, the toll of our present life has left me, and many of my patients, experiencing a sense of exhaustion and ennui. When I read the excellent article by Dr. Dalton Smith,  7 Types of Rest That Every Person Needs, I realized that while I was getting enough sleep, [...] Read more The post 7 Types of Rest That Every Person Needs appeared first on Snoring and Sleep Apnea Solutions ..read more

  My wife shared with me the following re-imagining of the 12 Days of Christmas from Sara Ban Breathnach’s book Simple Abundance. I think these are the very best gifts to give this holiday season.   On the first day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of my Undivided Attention On the second day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of Enthusiasm On the third day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift [...] Read more The post Twelve Days of Christmas…Reimagined! appeared first on Snoring and Sleep Apnea Solutions ..read more

On their Covid-19 recommendations, the CDC under the heading healthy ways to cope with stress, says:  Get plenty of sleep  Why is this important?  The Mayo Clinic provides the following explanation:  “During sleep, your immune system releases proteins called cytokines…certain cytokines need to increase when you have an infection or inflammation, or when you are under stress. Sleep deprivation may decrease production of these protective cytokines. In addition, infection fighting antibodies and cells are reduced during periods when you [...] Read more ..read more

I get frequent phone calls like one I received recently from a potential patient. He didn’t have a sleep test and his first question was: Do I really have to get a sleep test? He explained that he knew that he had sleep apnea because he estimated that he was at least 100 pounds overweight. He also had a bed partner that once told him that he stopped breathing, and also snored so loudly that he could [...] Read more ..read more

What is it? Sleep! “Research has shown that sleep keeps your immune system humming as it should, and if you’re sleep deprived, you’re more susceptible to viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. ‘When it comes to keeping your immune system in tip-top fighting shape, sleep should be a top priority,” says Chris Mohr, Ph.D., R.D., of MohrResults.com. ‘ Check out more information in the full article from Thrive Global: “This Simple Tip Can Help Boost Your Immune System [...] Read more ..read more

Last year, we shared an Irish Kitchen Prayer This year, we wanted to share an Irish Blessing and, again, our family Irish soda bread recipe. We just made a batch last night! May God Grant You Always A Sunbeam To Warm You A Moonbeam To Charm You A Sheltering Angel So Nothing Can Harm You Laughter to Cheer You Faithful Family And Friends Near You And Whenever You Pray, Heaven To Hear You   Brophy-Hilton’s Famous Irish Soda Bread 3 ½ cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 teas. [...] Read more ..read more

We are now offering the WatchPAT One: the first and only disposable home sleep test. Say goodbye to complicated wires and overnight studies at a sleep clinic!   It’s a small easy-to-use test that fits on your index finger.   Read more ..read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Arianna Huffington the founder of The Huffington Post, and the founder and CEO of Thrive Global when she was in the Bay Area on a book tour for her book, Thrive and the Sleep Revolution. Thrive Global provides behavior changing technology and media to individuals and corporations around the world with the mission of ending the stress and burnout epidemic. After meeting her, I subscribed to their emails. I decided to [...] Read more ..read more

Did you know that October 2nd is “Name Your Car Day”? When I found out, I decided I needed to introduce you to my car, Abigail. As I have previously shared with you, I am treating dental patients at Clinica du Salud in Salinas during the week and returning to San Francisco on the weekend. Abigail and I spend a lot of time together. Abigail is a 2008 Toyota Prius. She has safely transported my family and I for a [...] Read more ..read more