Nasal Breathing Therapies

06/05/2026

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Richard D. Downs, DDS, is co-founder of OraCare Products and founder of Sleep Balance Academy, Online Home Sleep Study, and Nefense. A former Navy dental officer, he is an educator, inventor, researcher, and lecturer.

05/21/2026

Depression

Sleep may be one of the most underappreciated antidepressant targets in mental health care. A recent study exploring the fronto-limbic and sleep mechanisms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) found something remarkable: After just 6 CBT-I sessions, participants with insomnia and dep...

11/27/2025

11/05/2025

https://www.dentistrytoday.com/do-mouthwashes-disrupt-the-oral-microbiome-a-balanced-perspective/

The Problem A growing debate questions whether antimicrobial mouthwashes disrupt the oral microbiome—the community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms essential for health. Critics argue that rinses indiscriminately kill good and bad bacteria, potentially altering nitric oxide (NO) metabo...

10/30/2025

On Amazon

Shop with expert advice from The Rooted Dad in their latest video Dry Nose Relief That Actually Lasts!.

10/26/2025

Hyponasal

Nasal spray from Nefense.com

05/23/2025

HypoNasal now available on Amazon

HypoNasal is a laboratory-tested nasal mist formulated with pure hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to gently cleanse and hydrate your nasal passages. Inspired by the body's natural defenses, it supports everyday nasal freshness without the use of salt, alcohol, acetic acid, or harsh preservatives. Whether...

03/07/2025

Parkinsons

Parkinson's Disease Risk Tied to Sleep Apnea

02/21/2025

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JacK Canfield, the author of the best selling book, Chcken Soup for the Soul, interviews Richard Downs on his newly released best selling book, Beautiful Fac...

01/23/2025

https://youtu.be/hNC3Hy5QZww

In this video, I dive deep into the concept of loop gain and its relevance to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS). I e...