Apple Unveils Sleep Apnea Detection Feature on Apple Watch 10, Aiding Early Diagnosis and Awareness
At its September 9, 2024, “Glowtime” event, Apple introduced a groundbreaking sleep apnea detection feature for the Apple Watch 10. Powered by advanced machine learning, the watch’s algorithm monitors “Breathing Disturbances” using wrist movements during sleep. The feature can detect moderate to severe signs of sleep apnea, a condition affecting 39 million U.S. adults. Users […]
6 Ways to Minimize the Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke
Sarah Cimperman, ND The World Health Organization has named air pollution as the greatest environmental threat to human health.1 Wildfires are an increasing part of the problem and their effects are only expected to worsen as climate change continues to alter temperature and precipitation patterns around the globe. Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of […]
The Healing Scents of Fall & A New Mechanism of Essential Oil Respiratory Protection- The Lung Microbiome: Part II
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND In part I of this blog, I discussed several ways that autumn embraces us with its aromas for health and well-being. The smells of fall are intricately connected to the volatile compounds known as essential oils. They have powerful immune supporting properties and support the body, mind, and spirit in various […]
A New Mechanism of Essential Oil Respiratory Protection- The Lung Microbiome: Part I
Sarah LoBisco, ND The Healing Scents of Fall A few weeks ago, I posted an article that describes “Four Ways that Autumn Embraces Us with its Aromas of Health and Well-being.” In it, I discussed how our exposure to distinct fall odors provides evidence for the kindness of mother nature, our innate knowledge to thrive, […]
Air Fresheners Part 4- Alternatives: Saving Our Brains, Mind & Health
Dr. Katy Nelson, ND Synthetic fragrance products are marketed to us as improving our social environments. But are they safe? In a word, no. What are the alternatives when “cleaner” or “fresher” air is needed? In a multi-article series, this the fourth and final, we’ve addressed these questions. In Part 1, we learned that scents […]