You probably know that daytime sleepiness is an indication that you're not getting sufficient sleep. If you have ever been sleep-deprived because you or your partner kept waking up during the night, you're not alone.

It might surprise you to know that an estimated 90% of people with sleep apnea are completely unaware of their condition.

What are the symptoms of Sleep Apnea

The signs, as well as symptoms of obstructive along with central sleep apneas, tend to overlap. This can sometimes make it tough to figure out which kind you have. The signs and symptoms that are the most common of these sleep apneas are:TMJLA.com

* Snoring loudly* Times when you stop breathing whilst sleeping, this would be told to you by someone else, i.e., your sleep partner* Gasping for air whilst sleeping* Waking up having a dry mouth* Having a headache in the morning* Finding it tough to remain asleep or insomnia* Extreme daytime sleepiness or hypersomnia* Finding it tough paying attention when awake* Feeling irritable* Having heartburn

You can also read more about the risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea here.

In this episode of A Healthy Bite, Dr. David Shirazi explains how sleep apnea is related to many other conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and more. He tackles sleep and pain problems head-on, empowering people to rewrite their narrative and take control of their health. Dr. Shirazi believes that sleep disturbances are at the basis of many health problems and that improving sleep hygiene can help folks cope with practically any ailment, including ADHD, dementia, hypertension, and more.

If you are not getting quality sleep, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode. You can find Dr. Shirazi at TMJLA.com.

Resources

* Quiz for Obstructive Sleep Apnea* Read more about sleep disorders and their therapies * Dr. Shirazi's Google Talks* Download my ebook Why Am I So Sleepy

Sleep Apnea with David Shirazi

[00:00:00] Rebecca: Today's guest. Dr. David Shirazi is a TMJ and sleep expert. Dr. David holds too many degrees and certifications for me to list, but to read his bio, please visit thatorganicmom.com/sleep-apnea. Dr. David is a dentist and acupuncturist, a sleep expert, and lots more. If you have a sleep issue or sleep challenge, chances are Dr. David Shirazi knows how to diagnose and treat it. I hope that you'll stick around for the end of this episode, as he shares his expertise. And you can find out more about Dr. David and his work with TMJ and sleep therapy at his website, which is TMJLA.Com. 

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