It is estimated that one in 20 adults experience a headache every day. So what is the solution? Headaches are the most common ailment and are often poorly managed by simply taking over-the-counter pain medicine. It has also been found that 99 percent of women and 93 percent of men are set to suffer from […]
Yikes! Are you increasing your risk for diabetes by using artificial sweeteners? It’s quite possible. A recent study suggests that consuming high amounts of artificial sweeteners might affect how the body responds to sugar, which can raise a person’s risk for developing diabetes. A high intake of sweeteners might lead to exaggerated spikes in blood […]
As with other diseases and conditions, there are different types of sleep apnea you might be suffering from. This is why it is important to recognize each type to better understand your specific condition for proper diagnosis. If you or a loved one suffers from this, you might already know the side effects of not […]
Do you have sleep apnea? If you do, it could be the reason you are gaining weight. Once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you can take the right steps toward treatment and losing weight. Continual sleep deprivation can undermine weight loss efforts just as much as eating that Big Mac from McDonalds can. If […]
An increased risk means it increases your likelihood of getting a disease or other condition. While you are more likely to develop temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) if you have one or a few of the risks, it also doesn’t mean you won’t develop TMD if you don’t have any risk factors present. If you have […]
Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep. As a result, breathing will stop and start throughout the night. Approximately 13 percent of men and 6 percent of women suffer from moderate to severe undiagnosed sleep apnea. And, while the percentages might seem small, they should not […]
Feeling sad every now and then is a fundamental part of the human experience, but persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness and disinterest in things are symptoms of depression. Today, depression affects at least 20 million Americans and it is not something that should be ignored. If you are feeling depressed or down about things […]
Finding the right treatment for headaches in Scottsdale, AZ requires a proper diagnosis. While most patients self-diagnose themselves, it is important to visit Dr. Sara at AZ Sleep & TMJ Solutions in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Sara understands headaches can often occur frequently, which is why a diagnosis is key in creating an effective treatment plan. […]
Snoring is the loudest when you sleep on your back. It might also be less noisy when you turn on your side. And, while you might not snore every night, as time goes on you might snore more often or even louder. If you suffer from sleep apnea in North Scottsdale, your gasping occurs when […]
If you have a poorly aligned bite or missing teeth, facial pain or jaw pain can become more pronounced, causing further issues. This often occurs because the jaw muscles are working harder to bring the teeth together. As a result, the surrounding jaw muscles are strained. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you […]