A recent study with Harvard Medical School, including Dr. Atul Malhotra (Sleep Group Solutions leading Medical Advisor) and Shaquille O’Neal concluded in a diagnosis of OSA for the Celtics Center.

The Greek word apnea literally means without breath.  Common in athletes,  their large statures make breathing more difficult during sleep.  With Shaq weighing in at 325 pounds and reaching over 7 feet in height, it’s no wonder this superstar athlete snores and fights for breath during sleep.  “It usually happens when he’s on his back.”  confesses girlfriend Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander on Shaqs snoring, and sleep apnea.  Hoopz went on to discuss the severity of Shaqs’ snoring and apnea, in an article published by Yahoo! Sports on May 21st.

Dr. Atul Malhotra diagnosed Shaq with Moderate Sleep Apnea.  Shaquille O’Neal was prescribed a nasal CPAP to be worn at night, to keep his airway open, and flowing with oxygen.    In the Harvard Medical School interview, Shaq was instructed to use his CPAP each night, long term.  Other forms of treatment for OSA include oral appliance therapy.  Oral appliances such as EMA, Respire and the NORAD are other ways to treat OSA, without the CPAP.   Their function is to open and move forward the mandible (jaw) to allow for a more open airway.  Oral appliances have positive results to those with mild to moderate sleep apnea, and to those who are CPAP Intolerant (cannot tolerate CPAP).  Dr. Gelb, an expert in TMJ and breathing related sleep disorders says  “Its good Shaq got tested and is seeking treatment.  Since his sleep apnea is moderate, he could choose a CPAP Alternative, and benefit from an Oral Appliance like the Norad or Respire.”

In an upcoming issue of The Sleep Magazine, a magazine focusing on the treatment and screening of OSA, an article discusses athletes being at an increased risk of having OSA.  More importantly, most athletes remain undiagnosed with OSA, which is more serious than the actual diagnosis (Percy Harvin, Earl Mitchell & Shaq mentioned in the article).  Untreated OSA has been linked to stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, irritability, daytime fatigue and more.  Lucky for Shaq, he was diagnosed early, and treatment will prove life saving.

Will Shaquille O’Neal be sporting a green and white Celtics themed oral appliance at bedtime?  Or will he choose the CPAP for therapy?  Follow Sleep Group Solutions to find the answer.

About Sleep Group Solution
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.  Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients who present with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. Most procedures are reimbursed by Medicare and private insurance.  SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice.  SGS is the manufacturer of the Pharyngometer and the Rhinometer.

To View the Harvard Medical School interview, click here.

Miami, Florida (Vocus/PRWEB) December 14, 2010

Holiday Season is hard on your health, people suffering from OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) feel it the most.  Over eating and drinking too much add to the sleepy side effects of the Holiday Season.  What happens to the 80 million individuals dangerously living undiagnosed with OSA?  Its a scary thought, but a solution is easily available through Sleep Group Solutions (SGS) Home Sleep Test, and new iphone/ipad app.

Too busy for an OSA diagnosis at an overnight sleep center? Sleep Group Solution brings the sleep center to you with their Home Sleep Test.  The new method is simple. Patient receives a take home kit with instructions. Patient follows the instructions given by their physician, and the kit is returned to the doctor. The results of the study are uploaded to a secure server, where the consumer never stays over night at a sleep center, with costly repercussions.  Still too much work for the busy sleep sufferer?  SGS takes it a step further and brings healthcare directly to the hands of the patient-by offering an iphone/ipad app where the sleep patterns can be recorded, a few screening questions asked, and information sent back automatically to SGS for an evaluation.  “The iphone/ipad app and the Home Sleep Test are great steps forward in increasing awareness of sleep apnea and will result in an increased diagnosis and treatment of the disease,” says John Nadeau, Vice President of SGS.

By participating in the Home Sleep Test and/or iphone/ipad app, the patient has the ability to diagnose (HST) or screen (iphone) OSA, and control it through a series of appliances, diagnostic devices, and other sleep medicine methods.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a life threatening disorder suffered by many millions of Americans.  Cumulatively the cost of untreated sleep apnea to our society amounts to over $30 billion annually.  This cost comes in the form of a 12x increase in auto accident risk, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more.

Lack of awareness among both patients and physicians is the primary reason for low penetration of sleep apnea diagnosis as well as therapy.  SGS new methods of detection make the process easier and is the first step in saving lives and promoting health. Please log onto 1800SleepLab.com to locate a physician near you.

About OSA
For those suffering with OSA, what happens to the body during sleep?  Once an individual finally falls asleep, OSA robs the body of breath- a syndrome characterized by the repeated collapse of a person’s airway during sleep. As the oxygen levels drop, adrenaline and blood pressure surge. Eventually the deepening desperation for air provokes a momentary awakening—what sleep doctors term a micro-arousal. This lasts just long enough for the apnea victim to suck in a lungful of air and re-saturate the bloodstream with oxygen, immediately slipping back into shallow, non restorative sleep.  The individual runs the risk of not breathing for up to one minute, throw alcohol and over eating into the mix, and you’ve got a serious risk of not waking up.

About Sleep Group Solutions
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.  SGS offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients who present with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. Most procedures are reimbursed by Medicare and private insurance.  SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice.

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ThinkDaisy.com offers the largest selection of Margarita Activewear, for the gal on the go

New York, NY (9/20/10) – Favored by top fitness instructors, and health & fitness experts, ThinkDaisy.com - the online boutique dedicated to empowering active, fashion forward women who refuse to compromise style, quality or comfort in their wardrobe – is the largest distributor of Margarita Activewear clothing worldwide.

ThinkDaisy.com founder, Unchalee Lodin says, “These are the pants that will last for years, wash after wash. Stylish and luxurious enough that you can go from gym to grocery store, restaurant or errands, and look appropriate!” The vibrant and exceptional Margarita Activewear design leads women to feel confident and carry that energy into living and embracing a healthier lifestyle.

ThinkDaisy.com is the largest distributor of Margarita Activewear, showcasing these strategically placed patterns, seam-lines and quality stretchy fabric; this activewear is desired by the hippest, most bodacious fitness fanatics around. Designed to inspire women of all ages, shapes and sizes to stay active without giving up their “sex appeal.” Margarita Activewear clothes easily transition from “workout” to “go out,” so you don’t miss a beat or a meet and greet!  Exclusively manufactured in Israel, Margarita Activewear is known for its quality, longevity and unique style; stands in a class of its own compared to other fitness brands.

About ThinkDaisy.com

Founded by scientist and fashion enthusiast Unchalee Lodin, this one of a kind online shopping experience will always provide the best fitness fashion products and personal customer service.  Branded and inspired by the phenomenal Margarita Activewear women’s clothing line, Thinkdaisy.com is one of the only exclusive retailer/distributor of Margarita Activewear in the world.  Why only Margarita Activewear?  Every piece of Margarita women’s activewear is hand-crafted on an Israeli kibbutz using premium Grade AA Dupont supplex material that won’t shrink or fade. All Margarita clothing has a superior sweat wicking property making it possible to wear the clothing for longer periods of time, while remaining comfortable. Margarita active wear has flat seams that provide comfort and fit over full range of motion.

Miami, Florida – For a child the world has endless possibilities and it’s a belief working on adults for centuries. Recently made popular by the book The Secret, The Law of Attraction or LOA argues that thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) can affect things outside the head, not just through motivation, but by other means. Children’s book author Michael King is a firm believer in practicing LOA in his everyday life. By binding creativity, pictures, rhyme and substance, King found a kid friendly way to introduce LOA to our children

The Dreamz Friendz and the Magic Well children’s book is the first of its kind, and already receiving positive attention from psychologists, special needs learning centers and the mental health community. Written around the basic laws of attraction, the book covers important life lessons such as self esteem, imagination, appreciation, positive thinking and having fun. “Essentially, I wanted to create a book that would teach children what adults have been reading about for years and tailor it specifically for kids and tweens.” Explains King on his motivation behind his picture book, that’s sure to resonate with children.

About The Dreamz Friendz and the Magic Well

The Dreamz Friendz is a bedtime story about four magical children and their pet dragon that live on a far away planet. The four friends discover a magic well that teaches them to make their dreams come true by practicing five important life lessons. These lessons are about positive thinking, imagination, sharing, appreciation, and the Law of Attraction. Colorfully illustrated and entertaining, The Dreamz Friendz and the Magic Well will make bedtime fun.

About Author Michael King

As an emerging author, Michael King was inspired to create a new line of positive thinking picture books for young children. His dream was to build books that would both entertain and teach children to follow their dreams. Michael is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport. He holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and an Associates degree in Media Arts & Design.

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The Life Code Series, Paves The Way To Internal Bliss

Miami, Florida. Imagine getting up in the morning and knowing what your day is going to be like. Wether positive or negative forces will be the ruler of the day. Imagine being able to change any negative Karma, avoid accidents and even find your soul mate. The Life Code Series, answers complicated questions and helps guide the reader to ultimate happiness.

What is the Life Code Series?

The Life Code Series book probes a complex system through which logical and rational conclusions can be made concerning your purpose in life and why you experience any and all things as you make the journey from birth to death. There is no longer any doubt that people in the world are seeking solutions and answers as to why the world is experiencing so much distress and destruction. The Aryan Culture of Celestial Correspondences, which we call the Vedic Code of Science, is an excellent tool to open doors and answer ones questions. Unlike astrology or psychic guessing, reasonably intelligent people can understand the Vedic Code and, like mathematics, it works whenever it is applied. The Vedic Code, as presented in this book, will provide the most dramatic evidence that there will no longer be a sense of insecurity and insignificance in the world. People will be able to directly tell when something will happen in their life through the secrets and guidance of The Life Code Series.

About the Author

Swami Ram Charran is the spiritual head of the Jyotish Ashram and Hindu Learning Center in Miami, Florida. His lineage is traced back to a small village in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

As a child, Swami Ram listened to teachings of the Ramayana and the Bhagavad Gita and read as much as her could about Vedic philosophy. In his early twenties, he emigrated to the United States of America and commenced studies in the Science of Physics at the City College of New York State University.

Intrigued with this connection between what was written in the Vedic scriptures thousands of years ago and the confirmation of what modern scientists are now finding, Swami Ram left the prestigious learning environment of the world renowned university and joined the simple life of the yogis amidst natural settings at the Siddha Meditation Ashram in the Catskill Mountains. There he pursued a rigorous discipline of learning, devotional service and spiritual development.

As of this date Swami Ram Charran has helped to change over 30,000 people lives in a positive way. He’s the author of numerous books and has appeared on many local television interviews and conducted many enlightening seminars throughout the USA, Canada, The Caribbean, London and India.

Swami Ram brings us his writings on the Life Code, in a series of books, The Life Code Series.

Note To Editor: Author Swami Ram is available for all candid and informative interviews as well as speaking engagements. Please email Holly Jordano at Holly@angelfishconnections.com or call 713.398.2398 for more information on how to book/feature/interview Author Swami Ram.

World Renown Psychic Healer Sheds His Light On Health, Healing and Truth.

Miami, Florida. Is South Florida in need of a little substance, depth and  Divine Therapy?  If you reside here, you already know the answer.  World respected Spiritual Healer, Vladimir Angert, is taking on a larger than life responsibility. The responsibility of giving South Florida a therapy session they will never forget.

Vladimir Angert is best known around the world as a Modern Day Saint and a Healer with impeccable vision and connection to ‘The Source.’  This New York native quickly built his reputation off positive results, proven visions and a prayer so strong-that people have been pulled out of comas, and diseases cured.  Vladimir Angert has traveled the world healing, teaching, enriching lives and perfecting his method of Divine Therapy.

Vladimir has been featured in numerous articles, and is currently in negotiations with Oprahs new Network, OWN, for a show titled The Catalyst.  Where Vladimir will travel around the world, giving individuals the tools to co-create their realities.    Vladimir has worked closely with Homicide Investigators to find missing persons, and criminals.  Vladimir Angert is now sharing his gift with South Florida, through a series of Seminars starting on December 6, 2009.

What is Divine Therapy?

The Divine Therapy process generates a transformational life experience that moves individuals to live in their truth, as they come to acknowledge the fact that they have a Higher Self, connect with this Higher Self and recognize divine intervention in daily life. Those who undergo Divine Therapy will actively participate in their own emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical healing by developing the ability to unlearn years of conditioning, break through habitual behavior and listen to their inner voice. This process empowers individuals to maintain their independence and individuality and to believe, trust and have confidence in their own judgement.

Join Vladimir Angert on Sunday December 6, 2009 at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles from 3p-6p.  Vladimir will discuss health & healing, demonstrate divine participation in daily life and introduce his new community to his extraordinary gifts.

More on Vladimir Angert

Vladimir Angert has been recognized as an extraordinary medium, an uncanny intuitive, and a “miracle worker,” by those he has worked with, all over the world. By combining his more peculiar gifts with an empathetic approach to getting to the heart of any matter, he has helped restore thousands of individuals back to emotional and physical health. Vladimir’s work, today, can be summed up as impassioned spiritual activism and heart-centered healing.

To attend the seminar please call 1-877-733-8523.  Admission is $55 per person.