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Product Review: DenTek Ultimate Dental Guard
As someone who suffers from nocturnal bruxism (teeth grinding), I have used dental night guards for more than two decades. Over the years, I have alternated between custom-fitted guards provided by dentists and orthodontists and a wide variety of over-the-counter products. Because I have tried nearly every over-the-counter night guard available, I was interested when I came across the DenTek Ultimate Dental Guard. At the time, it was a relatively new product with excellent re
Christine Daecher, DO
Jul 83 min read
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - When to Use and When to Avoid
a brief summary of the legitimate uses of HBOT
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 3, 20254 min read
Social Worsening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A new study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may actually worsen on weekends—a phenomenon researchers are now calling “social apnea.”
Christine Daecher, DO
Aug 27, 20255 min read
Product review: Stelo™ direct-to-consumer Continuous Glucose Monitoring by Dexcom™
Dexcom made it possible for people without diabetes to purchase a continuous glucose meter (CGM) for a reasonable cost. Learn more!
Christine Daecher, DO
May 21, 20253 min read
Don’t let Motion Sickness Ruin your Summer Adventures.
As someone who has experienced severe, lifelong motion sickness, I truly empathize with others who suffer from it. Below is a summary of both over-the-counter, prescription, and nonpharmacologic treatment options. Motion sickness most likely arises when the stimuli received by the vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive systems are in conflict. My new favorite tool for preventing motion sickness: Relifband®. Antihistamines Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is an H1 antihistamine avai
Christine Daecher, DO
May 7, 20254 min read
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