For people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), insomnia looks different from that of those who have a little caffeine too close to bedtime. For those with POTS, you can be exhausted mentally and physically and still lie wide awake in bed. Heart thumping, mind...
Histamine is best known for its role in allergic reactions—which is why relief during a reaction usually involves taking an antihistamine—but it also acts as a chemical messenger involved in wakefulness. When something triggers a flare-up of symptoms caused by the release of histamine in...
Your body relies on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to keep countless essential functions running automatically—from your heartbeat and breathing to digestion and blood pressure. When this system isn't working properly, the resulting autonomic dysfunction can affect nearly every aspect of your health, including sleep...
If you’re experiencing sharp, needle-like pains in your skin that are affecting your sleep and general quality of life, you might be suffering from small fiber neuropathy. So, what is small fiber neuropathy? In this blog, we answer this question and explore causes, symptoms, and potential treatment...
Many people think that mouth breathing is just a harmless, albeit unflattering, habit. However, that’s just not true—the negative effects of mouth breathing include adversely affecting your jaw position, causing or increasing muscle tension, poor sleep quality, and worsening TMD (TMJ dysfunction/disorder) symptoms. Essentially, the anatomical...
Many people assume sinus issues cause facial pressure or headaches. However, TMJ disorders and sleep-related problems can produce nearly identical symptoms. Misidentifying the cause of your headaches can delay proper treatment. In this blog, we’ll explore the connection between TMJ and sinuses to explain why symptoms...
Almost 40 million Americans experience migraines, and 10-15% of adults in the world experience some kind of recurrent orofacial pain. Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition in which mast cells release excessive inflammatory mediators, while orofacial pain refers to discomfort in the jaw,...
When you’re an expectant mom, your support system and reading up on all things pregnancy-related will prepare you for a lot of things to change, but you may not have expected to stop sleeping well. There are many reasons why you may struggle with sleep while...
When you hear the words “jaw pain” or “facial pain,” you probably think of the TMJs (temporomandibular joints/jaw joints), which are the site of pain for patients who have TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder; many people refer to this disorder as simply “TMJ”). However, TMJ/TMD isn’t always...
You’re probably aware that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to your health and safety, especially if you’re someone who struggles to get good sleep (or any sleep at all, for that matter). Anyone who has struggled with insomnia knows how incredibly frustrating it is to...