The sleep clinic Davao

22/03/2026

Sleep Well, Live Better

13/03/2026

SLEEP WELL , LIVE BETTER

12/03/2026

If you’re sleeping six hours (or less) a night, you might want to read this.

Learn more in the comments.

10/02/2026

31/01/2026

😴💡 Don’t snooze on this—EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is EXTENDED until Feb 15!

Join us at the 19th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine as we take a Journey to Good Sleep—empowering clinicians to elevate sleep health.

📍 Acacia Hotel Davao
📅 March 18–20, 2026

23/01/2026

22/01/2026

Untreated sleep apnea makes you 2x- 7x more prone to road accidents.

20/01/2026

STOP-BANG score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

STOP-BANG Questionnaire
Each “Yes” = 1 point
– Snoring
Do you snore loudly (louder than talking or heard through doors)?
– Tired
Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during daytime?
– Observed apnea
Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep?
– Pressure
Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?

– BMI
BMI > 35 kg/m²?
– Age
Age > 50 years?
– Neck circumference
Neck circumference > 40 cm?
– Gender
Male?


Total Score OSA Risk
0–2 Low risk
3–4 Intermediate risk
5–8 High risk

significance
1.Score ≥ 3 → high sensitivity for moderate–severe OSA
2.Score ≥ 5 → very high probability of OSA
3.Commonly used for pre-operative screening and primary care

19/01/2026

10/01/2026

New research suggests that co sleeping, when children share a sleeping space with a parent, may have long lasting benefits for how the nervous system handles stress. Scientists found that close nighttime contact helps regulate the child’s heart rate, breathing patterns, and cortisol levels during early development. These repeated moments of safety and physical closeness strengthen the brain circuits that control emotional regulation, making children more resilient to stress as they grow.
When a child sleeps near a parent, their nervous system learns to shift more easily from stress to calm. The warmth, steady breathing, and presence of a caregiver act as natural regulators, reducing nighttime anxiety and reinforcing a deep sense of security. Over time, this reassurance builds stronger pathways in the brain responsible for handling fear, frustration, and emotional challenges.
Studies also show that co sleeping can improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime cortisol spikes, and support stronger attachment bonds — all key factors linked to emotional stability later in life. Children who develop secure early attachment tend to show better emotional control, greater confidence, and lower stress reactivity in adolescence and adulthood.
Researchers emphasize that safe co sleeping practices are essential and that every family should choose what works best for their needs. Still, the growing evidence highlights how powerful early physical closeness can be for shaping long term emotional resilience. A child who feels safe at night learns, at the deepest biological level, how to feel safe in the world.

02/01/2026

🎆 Happy New Year from all of us! 🎆
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your health journey. Here’s to another year of better sleep, better hearing, and better living.✨️