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by Dr. L on Oct 9th in Cosmetic Dentistry, Sleep Apnea
GI tract findings common with obstructive sleep apnea, snoring | Reuters | RT for Decision Makers in Respiratory Care. It is important to note that Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Gastric Reflux are so closely related that it is almost assumed that they both exists at the same time. If you have a chronic, low grade [...]
by Dr. L on Sep 17th in Dental, Health and Nutrition, Sleep Apnea
Study Published In Public Library Of Science Finds Higher Risk Of Death For People With Sleep Apnea – kdka.com. Dr Lowrance Dr Lowrance is a Family Practice Dentist in Corpus Christi, TX. He is also a board certified Clinical Nutritionist and regularly counsels his patients on good nutrition. He also treats TMJ and headache patients [...]
by Dr. L on Sep 17th in Dental, Health and Nutrition, Mercury-Free Dentistry
New gov’t study shows mercury in fish widespread. This is a tale of two stories with a big disconnect. The study I am referencing here documents the widespread contamination of fish in our US waters and the oceans in general. It infers that there is NO LONGER available fish that do not have some level [...]
by Dr. L on Sep 17th in Health and Nutrition
The Mayo Clinic Health Newsletter reports on the importance of Vitamin D
by Dr. L on Sep 4th in Dental, Health and Nutrition, Sleep Apnea
Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Exploring the Role of Dentists in Diagnosis and Treatment. This is a very, very serious problem that gets little respect or sense of urgency from many physicians. I can’t count the number of times in 30 plus years of dentistry, I have sent children and teenagers to their [...]
by Dr. L on Sep 3rd in Dental, Health and Nutrition, Other, Sleep Apnea
Avionews. The National Transportation Safety Board is requiring medical checkups to include examination for Sleep Apnea. This will eventually include those that operate Trains as well as heavy trucks. Note that snoring is a preliminary sign of breathing problems but does not mean you have Sleep Apnea. I have soldiers who are going for their [...]
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