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In this episode of Beyond Breathing, Lancette VanGuilder explores the latest trends in sleep and breathing as of June 2025. The conversation covers the importance of sleep and breathing for overall health, new therapies for sleep apnea, advancements in saliva testing and AI diagnostics, the role of mindfulness, pediatric care, and the impact of dental professionals on airway health. The episode also discusses the effects of melatonin, marijuana, and magnesium on sleep, as well as emerging trends from social media and the potential of stem cell supplements for regeneration.

Takeaways

Improving sleep and breathing is about optimizing mental clarity, emotional regulation, metabolism, and longevity.
Dysfunctional breathing and poor sleep are linked to anxiety, ADHD, and chronic diseases.
The first FDA-approved pill for sleep apnea is now available.
Salivary testing can detect cortisol and melatonin imbalances.
AI is enhancing home sleep diagnostics for better accuracy.
Melatonin is a timing hormone, not a sedative.
Mindfulness-based breathing therapies are becoming mainstream in mental health treatment.
Pediatric care is essential for preventing future airway disorders.
Dental professionals play a crucial role in airway health.
Metabolic dysfunction is closely linked to sleep and breathing issues.

Sound Bites

"Improving sleep is about optimizing mental clarity."
"Dysfunctional breathing and poor sleep go hand in hand."
"Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive substance."
"Salivary testing is now able to detect cortisol rhythm."
"AI is revolutionizing home sleep diagnostics."
"Melatonin is a signal, not a sedative."
"The breath is your remote control to your brain."
"Pediatric care is critical for lifelong wellness."
"Your dental team can screen for airway obstruction risks."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sleep and Breathing Trends
01:31 The Importance of Sleep and Breathing
04:21 New Therapies for Sleep Apnea
05:17 Saliva Testing and Biomarkers
06:44 AI and Home Sleep Testing
08:06 Melatonin, Marijuana, and Magnesium
16:42 Mindfulness and Mental Health
19:33 Pediatric Focus on Breathing and Growth
22:19 Role of Dental Professionals in Airway Health
24:44 Oral Appliance Therapy Innovations
28:05 Metabolic Dysfunction and Sleep
30:57 Myofunctional Therapy for Better Breathing
33:23 Tongue and Lip Ties
34:46 Mouth Taping for Better Breathing
37:36 TikTok Trends in Sleep
41:24 Stem Cell Supplements and Regeneration

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