How Much Sleep Do We Actually Need?

Sleep Apnea Dispositions

Recommended Sleep Duration: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society advise a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health. This amount helps prevent various negative physical, psychological, and social consequences associated with chronic sleep deprivation. Exceptions to the Rule: Older Adults: As people age, their sleep needs […]

Over-the-counter Decongestants: What to know about Phenylephrine

Nasal Decongestants

The issue that has been controversial for years is the availability of cold medication that does not work—the most specific example being those with phenylephrine. Oral decongestants became the oral standard in over-the-counter cold and flu preparations after restrictions were put on pseudoephedrine, an effective oral decongestant that was restricted because of its diversion for […]

Intermittent Fasting Vs Ramadan Fasting

Intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting are similar in that both involve periods of restricted food intake, but they differ in terms of duration, frequency, and religious observance. Intermittent fasting typically involves restricting food intake for shorter periods, such as 16 hours of fasting (but water is allowed) followed by 8 hours of feeding, while Ramadan […]

Is Intermittent Fasting Good For You?

Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that involves alternating periods of fasting with periods of normal food intake. How Intermittent Fasting Works: By eating normally for several days a week and eating much less on the others, a person may be able to shift her body’s cellular and metabolic processes in ways that promote […]

Understanding And Managing Long COVID: A Comprehensive Approach

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. While many recover within weeks, a significant number experience lingering symptoms known as “long COVID.” At Breathe 360 Integrative Medicine Consultants, we aim to provide a 360-degree comprehensive approach to healthcare. Here’s what you need to know about long COVID, its diagnosis, treatment, and holistic […]

Understanding And Managing Long COVID: A Comprehensive Approach

Long COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. While many recover within weeks, a significant number experience lingering symptoms known as “long COVID.” At Breathe 360 Integrative Medicine Consultants, we aim to provide a 360-degree comprehensive approach to healthcare. Here’s what you need to know about long COVID, its diagnosis, treatment, and holistic […]