http://doctorstevenpark.com Find Out How You Can Breathe Better, Sleep Better, And Live Better Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:57:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You've been tossing and turning for the past two hours, and you need to get a good night's sleep in preparation for that important presentation in the morning. Insomnia is a common condition that almost everyone has suffered from at one time or another, but for some people, it can ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/the-truth-about-sleeping-pills-herb-and-natural-remedies As the obesity numbers keep climbing, everyone wants to eat less and to exercise more. This is great if you're able to exercise moderation and common sense. But if you're already sick and your frame of reference is unhealthy to begin with, it's difficult to know when enough is enough.  Just ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/when-exercise-becomes-hazardous-to-your-health Q: Dear Dr. Park, I was wondering if you are aware of any link to birth defects or other issues in babies of mothers with undiagnosed sleep apnea? I have only been diagnosed lately at the age of 47, but my first child who's 22 was born with a cleft lip, ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/q-can-sleep-apnea-cause-birth-defects Would you like to sleep like a baby without taking drugs? Americans spend upwards of 3 billion dollars a year on sleep medications, but to avoid the side effects, there are a number of natural remedies you can try first. To get a good quality night’s sleep, try these 6 ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/6-natural-tips-for-deep-sleep One of the biggest myths about acid reflux medications is that they help with acid reflux. In fact, they do nothing to prevent reflux of acid into your esophagus or throat. What they really do is to lower acid secretion in your stomach so that whatever comes up doesn't cause ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/the-truth-about-acid-reflux-medications Dr. Mack Jones suggested that I get tested for sleep apnea in response to my last post about feeling depressed all last week from what I thought was the gloomy weather. He may have a point here. Last week, as I was dozing off to sleep, my wife did mention ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/my-first-apnea For whatever reason, until today, I've been feeling really run down with no energy or motivation to do anything. My sleep's been OK, but I felt more tired than usual. My ability to focus and concentrate was definitely affected, and my wife even called my mood "morose." Ouch. I hope ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/under-the-weather-or-depressed There's a common phrase that's used when people are searching for creative answers: "Let's sleep on it." A new study that was summarized in the New York Times shows that this is literally true. By sleeping more, we now know that you'll be more creative. However, this study revealed that ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/sleep-your-way-to-better-creativity Just reminding everyone about my interview tonight with fitness expert Tara Marie Segundo, host of Hotradio125.com's The Time is Now. We're going to continue our discussion about children's issues, including snoring, ADHD, bedwetting, tonsils and ear infections. It's at 8PM Eastern, and you can hear the live stream at http://www.hotradio125.com/showpages/taramariesegundo.htm. You ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/interview-with-tara-marie-segundo-on-childrens-topics Snoring is so common these days that no one takes it seriously anymore. One patient commented  that even her dog snores! Yesterday, I saw a man who uses earplugs to cover up his wife's intense snoring. When someone is caught snoring, giggles and smiles are more common than genuine concern ... http://doctorstevenpark.com/can-snoring-cause-stroke