Dentists Provide option other than CPAP for Sleep Apnea patients

Did you know that 70% of N. American Adults have Sleep Disorders??

So what does that mean? Many people think that going to Starbucks or Duncan Donuts everyday to caffeinate is 'normal' and 'everybody does that' because 'I just work too hard' and 'I'm always tired.'

However, this is far from the truth.

Sleep disorders are becoming an epidemic - and fast. Sleep disorders are shortening lives - FACT. Sleep disorders are costing business BILLIONS of dollars in decreased wokers production - FACT. Sleep disorders are causing HUNDREDS of car accidents DAILY and costing Corporations MILLIONS in legal fees.

Think about it - you ever see a Big Rig Semi Truck swirve into your lane late at night? Or refill their 100 oz. Big Gulp full of Mountain Dew to stay awake while driving long hours? Of course you have.

Schneider Trucking in Green Bay, WI (www.schneider.com) is now having sleep studies done on their semi truck drivers.

There are different sleep disorders ranging from sleep deprivation, snoring, and Sleep Apnea.

Now, just to clarify, sleep deprivation is different than Sleep Apnea. If you are sleep deprived because you NEVER SLEEP, then well, try getting more sleep. However, if you are sleeping 10 hours per night and STILL TIRED, then you may have sleep Apnea.

What the heck is sleep apnea?? I'm glad you asked. Apnea means the cessation
of breathing for 10 seconds or more. Each time this occurs, it's 1 event. People can range from less than 5 events per hour to 30 plus! Can you imagine how if you were stopping breathing 30 times per hour (or once every 2 min), how that would affect your health!??

Fast Facts:
*The Challenger Space shuttle Disaster was linked to a NASA employee with Sleep Apnea

* Reggie White of the Green Bay Packers had Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which was linked to his death
* 65% of Diabetics are Sleep Apneic - which is why there is also a huge correlation with Heart Disease
* 84% of people who have had with a nighttime stroke has Sleep apnea
* 70% of Adults have Sleep Disorders

How do I know if I have Sleep Apnea?

-If you are overweight, have an large neck (men greater than 17" women greater than 16"), or you score high on the Epworth Test, you may have sleep apnea.

Take this test here: http://www.sleeptest.com/take-a-sleep-test This will give you an idea of if your sleepiness is abnormal.

OR call my pal Marc Anthony Senat at 1-800-SLEEPTEST because you need to be Diagnosed by taking a formal Sleep Test at a clinic or hospital.

How is it treated?

1. Surgery (nose or throat) I sure wouldn't want this done.

2. CPAP - this works for many, but would you want to look like this guy on the top of this page?

3. Dentistry - wear a sleep appliance!!

Are you a Dentist reading this? Want to make some money?? Check this out - THIS IS A $24 BILLION MARKET!

Can you say OPPORTUNITY? Here are some dental CE courses being taught if you want to learn more:

• Dr. Brock Rondeau (www.rondeauseminars.com)
• Dr. Barry Glassman (http://www.drbarryglassmanseminars.com)
• Dr. Steve Olmos ( http://www.tmjtherapycentre.com/professional/professionals )
• Dr. Jim Beck (http://Denta4.com)

So, why the heck are you Tired? Maybe you're tired, but you have none of these symptoms. If you do not have a sleep disorder, maybe your bunk buddy does!!

To your health!

For more information visit TMJ Dysfunction to learn about TMJ Pain and anatomy, TMD treatment options, and TMJ symptoms.

The Thank You Economy by Gary Vay-ner-Chuk

I started reading this book last night, or rather did it the "underachiever" way and downloaded it from iTunes as an audiobook. I found this author Gary Vaynerchuk after reading and learning about an internet marketing mogul Russell Brunson. Russell was talking about a book entitled "Crush It" (which I also ordered from Amazon.com - should be arriving shortly), so I of course had to google it.

I stumbled upon the website "Crushitbook.com" where I was introduced to the positively-hyperexcited Gary Vaynerchuk and a few of his Video Blogs about Social Media, the dynamic, world changing internet era we're going through, and from there I found myself following @garyvee on Twitter.

My curiosity was then piqued when I found his latest book, "The Thank You Economy" and started sorting out the details and ideologies that Gary talks about. The jist of the book is about how we as a society, are in the beginning stages of coming full circle with customer service, stemming from a business model of the pre-1980s era where customer service was key for building a business, through the internet boom and dot-com era where customer service literally vanished, and now we're heading into a customer service driven model due to the backlash of consumers for so long as a result of the prior "Press Star, then 1, then 2..." customer service phone model.

Gary made an interesting point in one of his video blogs about how the internet is still very young, comparing it to the life cycle of a person, whereas now the internet is in it's teenage years, starting to have a 'social life.' That being the social media boom of Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.

I have a long flight today, so I should be able to get through the rest of the audio book today!

Stay tuned...

-Peace

RiO