https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/things-i-wish-i-wouldve-known-the-hidden-impact-of-breathing-and-sleep-with-dr-nancy-addy-season-12-ep-516/What if the way you breathe, sleep, and hold tension in your body could be the key to unlocking better health and vitality? In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Nancy Addy to explore the powerful connection between oral health, airway function, and overall well-being. She shares eye-opening insights on how small adjustments—like improving breathing patterns and posture—can lead to transformative changes in energy, sleep quality, and daily performance. This is a reminder that taking control of our health doesn’t have to be overwhelming—sometimes, the smallest shifts create the biggest impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Learning to breathe properly through your nose instead of your mouth can boost energy, improve focus, and even enhance sleep quality.

• The way you hold your head and jaw can impact your breathing, muscle tension, and even your mood. Small adjustments can make a big difference.

• Poor breathing habits during sleep can lead to fatigue and brain fog. Becoming aware of airway health can transform the way you rest and recharge.

• Chronic jaw clenching or tightness often signals deeper stress or imbalances. Recognizing and addressing these signs can unlock relief and vitality.

• Snoring in kids is not normal—it can be a sign of airway issues affecting their sleep, growth, and brain development. Identifying and addressing this early can lead to lifelong health benefits.

Resources Mentioned:

https://aadsm.org

 

About Dr. Nancy Addy:

Dr. Addy is a graduate of UMKC School of Dentistry where she became an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry.  In 1997, Dr. Addy delivered her first sleep appliance. This proved so successful that she started to treat more and more patients and soon realized what a valuable option Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) was for patients who suffered with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea(OSA).

In 1998, Dr. Addy joined the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2006. Dr. Addy has served as president of both the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She regularly presents lectures on oral appliance therapy both locally and nationally.

Dr. Addy’s practice is located in Leawood, Kansas and has been limited to Dental Sleep Medicine since 2006.  Dr. Addy is devoted to the education and well-being of her patients who suffer with OSA and snoring. She is saving lives and marriages every day.

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