To screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, we need to check for multiple factors. The STOP-Bang questionnaire looks at these multiple factors. A link to information about the questionnaire is provided below. 1. Snoring Ask the patient and the person who sleeps in the same room. But, many of our patients […]
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Snack…………..but smarter
smarter snacking. Go for the grain. Whole-grain snacks — such as whole-grain low-salt pretzels or tortilla chips and high-fiber, whole-grain cereals — can give you some energy with staying power. Bring back breakfast. Many breakfast foods can be repurposed as a nutritious snack later in the day. How about a slice of whole-grain toast topped with low-sugar […]
3 simple steps toward weight loss
Do you dream of being the same size you were in high school or when you got married? That will take work if it means losing a lot of weight. Don’t rush. Setting small, realistic goals will get the scale moving in the right direction. Start by trying to lose 5% to 10% of […]