Sleep Medicine
Tilt for your bed for optimal sleep? Inclined bed therapy reduces snoring, GERD, sleep apnea
In this latest video from MedCram, Dr. Seheult talks about a different aspect of sleep. When we think of sleep, we often focus on factors like our bedtime routine, the mattress, or the temperature of our room. But have you ever considered the angle at which you sleep? Believe it or not, elevating the head…
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In this latest video from MedCram, Dr. Seheult discusses using tape for the mouth for treating obstructive sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? When a person is sleeping, we know that as we breath, oxygen needs to go in and carbon dioxide needs to come out. As individuals age and get older, especially in men,…
Read MoreThe Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Connection
In this video from MedCram, Dr. Seheult discusses how he often as a pulmonologist and sleep specialist gets a lot of patients referred from cardiologists that have atrial fibrillation to look for obstructive sleep apnea. There is an atrial fibrillation and obstructive sleep apnea connection. What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation occurs when the top…
Read MoreDiets that reduce slow wave sleep
In this video, Dr. Seheult of MedCram discusses diets that may reduce slow wave sleep. We like to think about these in a linear manner; however, in reality each can affect the other. This can lead to a vicious cycle where bad sleep can lead to a bad diet and a bad diet can lead…
Read MoreConquer jet lag with light and melatonin
In this video from MedCram, Dr. Seheult discusses how to overcome jet lag with light and melatonin. It is important to know when to expose your eyes to bright light and how to use melatonin to help conquer jet lag. How does circadian rhythm play a role? To understand this fully, it is important to…
Read MoreExcess Deaths at night, obstructive sleep apnea explained clearly
In this video, Dr. Seheult of MedCram discusses the burden of sleep apnea and its potential deleterious effects on health. It is a very common disease and often people don’t even know they have it. What is obstructive sleep apnea? The problem with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is primarily a mechanical one. When you…
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