58. Sleep Apnea | Causes and Treatments with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode: What is sleep apnea? How can you improve it? Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE http://echowater.com BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate Do you ever wake up feeling unrested, with headaches or brain fog? Millions of people struggle with sleep apnea, a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, disrupting rest. This common condition, which affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and body types, has serious health risks if left untreated. Tune in to learn more about what exactly sleep apnea is, who it impacts, and the latest treatments that are revolutionizing care for what is now recognized as a serious health threat! 00:00 - What is Sleep Apnea? 03:00 - What are the latest treatments for it? Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back to the Ultimate Human Podcast where we uncover the hidden intricacies of health issues that often remain in the shadows.
0:06.8	I'm your host Gary Brecka and today we're setting our sights on a condition that is far more common than many might think.
0:13.2	Sleep Apnea.
0:14.2	This episode promises to be a comprehensive explanation of sleep apnea,
0:17.8	diving into its complex science,
0:19.7	understanding the multifaceted risks that it poses and shedding light on the innovative treatments that are changing the landscape of this disorder.
0:27.0	So buckle up as we embark on this deep dive into the hidden world of sleep apnea, its impact on health and the pioneering solutions that are at the forefront of medical science. Globally, sleep apnea is a condition that affects an estimated 1 billion individuals,
0:51.5	sort of illustrating its extensive reach and the significant impact it has
0:55.3	on public health. But what exactly is sleep apnea? The disorder is characterized by repeated
1:00.7	interruptions in breathing during sleep, a condition that can severely disrupt
1:04.8	sleep quality and overall health.
1:07.1	Most commonly, this takes the form of obstructive sleep apnea where the throat muscles fall
1:11.7	intermittently to the back of the throat collapsing and blocking the airway.
1:15.6	To truly grasp the scope of sleep apnea, you have to understand its pathophysiology.
1:20.8	Obstructive sleep apnea involves a sequence of events where the closure of the
1:25.2	airway leads to decreased blood oxygen levels and results in brief periods of awakening known
1:30.7	as arousal periods. These disruptions
1:33.2	which occur in hundreds of times each night
1:35.8	often go unnoticed by the person suffering from sleep apnea
1:39.4	yet they significantly impair that person's body's
1:42.2	restored of sleep process.
1:43.8	The implications of untreated sleep apnea
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