Many of us are unaware that there are proper and improper ways to breathe. Humans are naturally nose breathers. Nasal breathing performs at least 30 functions for our body, including providing a sense of smell and preparing air before it enters the lungs. Breathing through the nose warms, humidifies, and filters the incoming air. It …
I found myself inspired on a recent subway ride to Manhattan. There were several young adults on their way to school, bobbing their heads in unison with the movements of the subway car while appearing deeply asleep. I was reminded of a statistic I read recently, that studies show that approximately 80% of teens are …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by repetitive upper airway (pharyngeal) collapse during sleep. When you have sleep apnea, the flow of air into your lungs is interrupted despite your best efforts to breathe, which is associated with blood oxygen saturation reduction. This happens because the airway becomes narrow or blocked. During sleep, …
In recent years, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) started to emerge and has slowly become mainstream. Although the concept is not new, we are only now seeing research papers and an increased awareness of the importance of the airway, mouth and tongue as they pertain to overall health. OMT is a professional discipline that evaluates and …
What do our eyes say about our faces? Since the start of the pandemic, masks have become a part of our lives. They cover half of our faces, making the eyes the focus of most of the attention given to us during conversations. What do the eyes tell us about the face? On my subway …
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Thumb/finger sucking is a very common trait amongst young children. Ultrasound scans reveal that thumb sucking starts in the womb 15 weeks after conception. As a child develops the habit, it becomes associated with self-soothing behavior. Since thumb sucking is not a purely instinctive action, it might last longer in some kids than others. Although …
