According to the National Institute of Health it is estimated that some 50-70 million Americans suffer from sleep or wakefulness disorders causing nearly $50B in lost productivity and upwards of 5000 car crashes. A related disorder called sleep apnea (temporary cessation of breathing while asleep) affects 12-18 million Americans. In my practice, I see first-hand the…
Today, people live busy, stressful lives. Ironically, technology has only allowed us to work more, while push notifications constantly alert us to the latest crises. It’s no wonder we’re stressed out! Here in Silicon Valley, I often see business professionals who suffer from the ‘wired and tired’ scenario. I know this because after their first…
The heart beats roughly 80 times per minute, which equates to roughly 115,200 times per day. Throughout the course of the average lifespan (80 years), the heart will beat in excess of 3 billion times. Each one of these heart beats is carefully orchestrated by the heart and autonomic nervous system to deliver exactly the…