Therapedics-Speech and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

01/16/2025

Environmental factors. External factors, such as bedpartners, pets, noise, light, or temperature changes, can disrupt your sleep. Consider your food and beverage consumption as well, particularly the effects of alcohol and caffeine. If there's a consistent environmental cue around the same time each night, it might be waking you up. Having trouble sleeping? Contact us at 618-656-7157 and we an figure out what your next steps might be.

01/14/2025

Waking up in the middle of the night?
Stress and anxiety. Elevated stress levels or anxiety can disrupt sleep and cause waking during the night. If you're dealing with stressors or have an anxious mind, you may find yourself waking up at the same time. Bad news . . . this awakening may be prolonged because you are experiencing stressful and anxious thoughts and feelings. How are you sleeping? Contact us at 618-656-7157 and we can figure out next steps to help.

01/14/2025

Waking up in the middle of the night?
A natural awakening at the end of a sleep cycle. Our sleep occurs in approximately 90-minute cycles, and there is often a brief arousal after the completion of a cycle. If you are awake for more than 3-5 minutes, you will likely remember the awakening. Good news! If this occurs with consistency, it can mean that you are supporting the reliability of your circadian rhythm. Having trouble sleeping? Contact us at 618-656-7157 to figure out what your next steps might be.

12/07/2024

Snoring isn't a normal part of night time breathing. If you are a chronic snorer, talk to your physician and your dentist. Call us at 618-656-7157, to see if orofacial myofunctional therapy could be an important part of your sleep treatment.

11/01/2024

Pioneers in our field!

10/06/2024