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In this episode, I'm excited to have with us Dr. Richard Baxter, author of the relatively new book, Tongue tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. 

In this 60 minute interview, find out:

• What is tongue tie? What are some other names for it?
• What are some common misconceptions about this condition?
• Why and how does it develop? 
• Is there an increase in incidence or are we picking up more?
• How does it negatively affect breastfeeding?
• How can it be detected and treated?
• What’s the research supporting this?
• How can tongue tie affect speech and swallowing?
• How is tongue tie connected to large tonsils and adenoids?
• What about sleep apnea?
• How is it related to dental problems?
• What other complementary therapies are helpful when treating tongue tie?
• How can I find the right practitioner to treat my/child’s tongue tie?
• What’s the best method/tool to use for release?
• Where can we find more information about you and your practice?
• Where can people find your book?

Show Notes

Tonguetieal.com

Tongue Tied book

Dr. Brian Palmer

In this episode, Kathy and I will dispel 7 of the most common myths about sleep apnea surgery.

1. UPPP doesn’t work
2. Tonsils should not be removed since they help fight infections
3. UPPP causes swallowing problems
4. UPPP makes CPAP impossible to use
5. CPAP is always better than surgery
6. Surgery should not be done for mild or no sleep apnea
7. Find a surgeon that has done a high volume of procedures

Show Notes 

Traffic fatality in NYC 1.17/100K

Anesthesia related deaths 0.5-0.8 / 100K

The Truth About Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery E-book

Totally CPAP

Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers: The Story of Success

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, by Eric Ericsson

Brett Loudermilk is a professional sword swallower who talks of his first experience working for the Side show in Jersey.  Enough said