1. Sleep & Breathing:
The 2 Keys to Optimal Health
Steven Y. Park, MD
Otorhinolaryngology & Sleep Medicine
Assistant Professor
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Monte๏ฌore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
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109. Practical Tips
Donโt eat within 3-4 hours of bedtime
Donโt drink alcohol within 3-4 hours of bedtime
Optimize nasal breathing
Sleep position
Head position
Migraine triggers
Relaxation / breathing techniques
Enlarge the airway
110. Practical Tips
Treat the patient, not the numbers
Practice evidence-based medicine, but always treat
the patient ๏ฌrst