Unleashing The Healing Power Of Sleep
How often do you wake up feeling well-rested? Do you have a chronic disease? Could these two things be related? These are questions that Dr. Michael Bennett, a double-board certified craniofacial pain and sleep doctor, has been asking for years. Join him as he provides vital information to help you with your personal discovery of Unleashing the Healing Power of Sleep!
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Is the saying, “You are what you eat,” really true? Could the foods we eat and the way we digest those foods affect our health in a negative way? Is there a correlation between gut health and good sleep?
Join Dr. Bennett as he gives insight into why breathing and sleeping can be affected by nutrition. If you’ve tried several things to improve treatment for sleep...
What makes a great clinician? Someone who focuses on finding answers to their own health issues and brings that knowledge to everyone else. That’s exactly what led Dr. Dan Hanson on his journey to find optimal health. Listen as they talk about using different breathing techniques, myofunctional (mouth and tongue) exercises, and more. Gain from a wealth of experience and wisdom on today’s episode.
It’s something most people consume every day. Is caffeine affecting your sleep? Dr. Bennett discusses the concerns about caffeine that few people realize. From the length of time it stays in your body to the effect it has on your hormones. This could be the answer to better quality sleep and more healing for you and your patients.
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Why would a scientific journalist write a book about breathing? Can something as simple as our breathing really be life-changing? Listen as Dr. Bennett talks with author and journalist, James Nestor, about the power of breathing. It's not only important while we’re awake, but while we sleep as well. For more information on James Nestor's book, Breath-https://ww...
Have you heard the saying, “anything in life worth having is worth working for?” It’s true. There are no quick fixes, no magic pills, nothing replaces doing the work. Luckily, the work isn’t hard, it’s all about remembering to wear your device. Join Dr. Bennett, as he talks about what it takes to help you and your patients be compliant with treatment using the Vivos System.
What if there is more to getting a good night's sleep than we realize? How do hormone and vitamin levels affect our ability to breathe and sleep properly? Dr. Bennett interviews Dr. Stasha Gominak, a neurologist and sleep coach, who is changing the way people think about how their brains work to control the quality and quantity of sleep. From vitamin and hormone deficiencies to receptors that may not be firing, these issues could b...
What is the Vivos System? What does it mean for the future of dentistry and healthcare? Whether you are a dentist or just someone looking for answers to breathe better, sleep better, and let your body heal itself, you won’t want to miss this amazing highlight reel! Join Dr. Bennett as he talks about the reasons why he, and so many others, are excited about the Vivos System.
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Did you know that facial changes, narrow airways and sleep can all be related? Have you or your loved-ones struggled with health problems that somehow seem connected? Listen as Dr. Bennett talks with Dr. Meredith Smedley, a compassionate, holistic dentist from Michigan, who has not only found answers for her and her family’s health issues, but for her dental patients as well. Discover her life-changi...
Is there a product that can help you breathe better to get better sleep? Could that product even help fight viruses? Xlear Nasal Spray could be the answer that you’ve been looking for.
Join Dr. Bennett as he and Nate Jones, Founder of Xlear, talk about the science behind this miraculous Xylitol nasal spray and how it could be an important part in fighting off...
Why is it important to be able to breathe through your nose as a child? What is the connection between TMJ disorder and your ears? Does the Covid virus really live mostly in the nose?
Dr. Bennett discusses all of these questions with colleague and friend, Dr. Kirt Beus, who is a practicing Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. Learn the answers to these questions and ...
Have you been hearing more about how sleep is important to good health in the news lately? Have you seen books and podcasts about breathing better? Do you want to know what all the hype is about?
Listen as Dr. Bennett talks with Dr. Lyly Fisher, who is one of the many dentists who has transitioned from focusing on cavities, broken teeth and gum disease, to thin...
Could less sleep mean more injuries? Join Dr. Bennett and his wife, Cathy, as they discuss some studies that show that athletes who don’t get enough sleep are more prone to have injuries. How can sleep affect our performance and even help in our healing? It’s all in today’s episode of Unleashing the Healing Power of Sleep Podcast.
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Did you know that there’s another sleep disorder on the spectrum for sleep apnea called Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome? UARS has many of the same symptoms as a person with sleep apnea, but it’s often hard to detect because of its controversial medical parameters. Are you feeling daytime drowsiness? Dr. Bennett discusses how there are many medical conditions t...
Listen as Dr. Bennett talks about all the reasons why it is crucial that we breathe through our noses. Unlike our mouths, our nose is always open and there aren’t many obstacles getting in the way of the air. Besides that, our nose is anatomically designed to filter, humidify, and warm the air as it goes into our bodies. Could shutting our mouths and breathing through our noses really translate into ...
Do you have headaches, jaw pain, or facial pain? Listen as Dr. Bennett discusses how microtrauma, a little known cause of chronic pain, can be an issue due to ongoing movement while sleeping. You may be causing yourself injuries without knowing it! Find out how to recognize the symptoms on today’s episode.
Join Dr. Bennett as he speaks with Dr. Felix Liao. Together, they discuss his reason for getting interested in airway development and some of the things he’s learned throughout his 30-year journey to help patients have better health.
They discuss the causes for bruxism (teeth grinding) and other destructive responses that your body performs as a survival mechanism when it doesn’t get the air it needs. Man...
Listen as Dr. Bennett talks with Sandi Hughes, a posture and nutrition specialist, about the importance of how we use our bodies and the affect our posture can have on our overall health. Want better breathing? Help falling asleep? Fascinating information and practical applications for everyone on today’s episode.
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What can you tell by looking at someone’s mouth? Turns out, you can tell a lot about their health. In today’s episode, Dr. Bennett talks about how dentists don’t just work on teeth, but actually can play a big part in helping to find issues that might lead to preventing disease and having better overall health. Interesting information for dentists and patients alike!
In this episode, Dr. Bennett talks about how he limited his dental practice to treat patients with Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and sleep-disordered breathing over 10 years ago. In that time, he has seen hundreds of patients that come into his office complaining about jaw and face pain, and leave knowing that it could be related to sleep. Find out if there is a correlation between the two and wha...
Join Dr. Bennett and his wife, Cathy, as they discuss the idea of pulling permanent teeth for orthodontic alignment. Learn some important information about how teeth help to form the shape of our mouths creating the ideal place for the tongue. Also, listen to how keeping all of our teeth helps to make us more beautiful, but more importantly, gives us a better airway for breathing and sleeping.
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