How Simple Mouth Tape Can Transform Your Sleep Quality and Stop Frequent Night Urination

Learn the connections between mouth breathing, sleep disorder breathing, and their impact on nighttime urination, heart health, and overall sleep quality.

 

 

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Research Mentioned:

Peppard, P. E. et al. Increased Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Adults. Am. J. Epidemiology 177, 1006–1014 (2013).

Kurnool, S., McCowen, K. C., Bernstein, N. A. & Malhotra, A. Sleep Apnea, Obesity, and Diabetes — an Intertwined Trio. Curr. Diabetes Rep. 23, 165–171 (2023).

Amorim, M. R. et al. Leptin signaling in the dorsomedial hypothalamus couples breathing and metabolism in obesity. Cell Rep. 42, 113512 (2023).

Li, Y., Miao, Y. & Zhang, Q. Causal associations of obstructive sleep apnea with cardiovascular disease: a Mendelian randomization study. SLEEP 46, zsac298 (2022).

Jau, J.-Y. et al. Mouth Puffing Phenomenon and Upper Airway Features May Be Used to Predict the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Nat. Sci. Sleep 15, 165–174 (2023).

Stupak, H. D. & USA, D. of O., Head and Neck Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York,. The Mechanics of Mouth-Breathing and Its Role in Nasal and Sleep Disorders. Eur. J. Rhinol. Allergy 6, 21–27 (2023).

 

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction

• Discussing the focus on optimizing sleep through eight recently published studies.

00:40 – Case Study: Client with Sleep Disordered Breathing

• A client who experienced nocturnal urination thought it was due to drinking water before bed, but it was linked to sleep disordered breathing.

01:30 – Tips for Nasal Breathing and Sleep Optimization

• Discussion on how to enhance nasal breathing for better sleep quality and duration.

02:31 – Connection Between Sleep Disordered Breathing and Nocturnal Polyurea

• Studies showing how sleep disordered breathing can lead to frequent nighttime urination.

04:29 – Women, Sleep Apnea, and Overactive Bladder Syndrome

• The link between sleep apnea and overactive bladder in women, supported by research findings.

06:16 – Visual Explanation of Airway Obstruction

• Explanation using figures to show how mouth breathing can obstruct the airway during sleep.

07:01 – Symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing

• Frequent night urination, dry mouth, snoring, and feeling unrested after sleep.

08:00 – Sponsor Message

• Introduction to the sponsor and their product: a red light face mask.

08:46 – Importance of Addressing Sleep Disordered Breathing

• Personal experiences and the impact of nasal breathing on sleep quality.

09:31 – Introduction to Mouth Taping

• How mouth taping can improve sleep and personal anecdote about using 3M micropore tape.

10:13 – Impact of Mouth Breathing on Children

• How mouth breathing affects children's facial structure and health.

11:03 – Prevalence and Consequences of Sleep Apnea

• Discussion on how sleep apnea exists on a spectrum and its increasing prevalence.

12:45 – Immediate and Long-term Consequences of Sleep Apnea

• The physiological disruptions and long-term health risks associated with sleep apnea.

13:41 – Link Between Leptin and Sleep Apnea

• Research showing how high leptin levels are linked to sleep apnea.

15:30 – Practical Solutions for Sleep Disordered Breathing

• The benefits of nasal breathing, mouth taping, and lifestyle adjustments for better sleep.

16:15 – Mechanical Impact of Mouth Breathing

• Explanation of how mouth breathing causes airway obstruction and apneic events.

17:05 – Research Supporting Mouth Taping

• Studies showing the effectiveness of mouth taping in promoting nasal breathing.

18:46 – Connection Between Obesity and Sleep Apnea

• The triad of obesity, sleep apnea, and metabolic disorders like diabetes.

20:23 – Leptin and Breathing in Obesity

• The connection between leptin resistance, breathing rate, and sleep quality in obese individuals.

21:06 – Introduction to Mouth Taping and Myofunctional Therapy

• Explanation of how to use mouth tape during the day and night to train nasal breathing.