By Dr. Matsen Apnea is Greek for “want of breath,” so sleep apnea is want of breath that occurs during sleep. Since breath is the first and foremost necessity of human life, want of breath during sleep can lead to...

By Dr. Matsen Metals have long been suspected as a likely cause of the many mysterious autoimmune diseases that afflict humans. However, a new suspect surfaced in the early 1990s—silicone leaking from breast implants was accused of causing fibromyalgia, lupus,...

By Dr. Matsen Sleep is brought on by the conversion of the neurotransmitter serotonin into melatonin, primarily due to decreased daylight. The increase of melatonin not only brings about sleep, but also activates your body’s nightshift crews (such as growth...