What is sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes your upper airways to collapse while you sleep. When the airways open up you are able to breath but when breathing is interrupted it manifests as a loud snore. OSA is a serious problem as the interruptions in breathing wake you during […]
The Beginning of Spoken Language
While there is no certain information about the origins of language, the progression of science has allowed us to determine some information to help us piece together this complicated puzzle. It is unlikely that language exist 6 millions years ago. We shared common ancestors with chimpanzees at this point and we know that they do […]
The F45 Challenge
You may have heard of the F45 challenge – short for functional 45. It has become increasingly popular among the general public and is now being advocated in a big way by the fitness industry. What does it involve? It involves a specific exercise regime supported by a specific diet pattern. It is a very […]
Fad Diets
A fad diet is a weight loss plan that promises quick results with only a temporary nutrition change. The word diet originated from the Greek word ‘diata’ which means ‘a way of life’ which encompasses both mental and physical health. Over time however the word’s meaning has changed to ‘restrictive eating’. In other words, depriving […]
An Update on the Lee Silverman Voice Therapy
Having recently completed the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Program online recertification course, I thought I would share some of the new research as well as some helpful information for people considering LSVT as a treatment program to help improve Parkinson’s Voice. Here are a few key topics: LSVT-X LSVT-X is an alternate way of delivering […]