Traveled to New York City over the weekend to be in the audience for the taping of an upcoming PBS special on sleep.
Hosting the broadcast is Dr. Michael Breus, author of Good Night.
My interest in particpating was two-fold: I wanted the opportunity to meet with Michael. I suspected he knew about the ASAA, but wanted to let him know that I was interested in the work he is doing and wanted to find ways where we could work together.
The second was I was interested in learning about producing a PBS special. I haven't spent time in a television studio and this was a chance to see how all that works.
I am pleased to say that it was a sucess on both counts. I had a great conversation with Michael and I am confident we can find ways to help each other while raising awareness about sleep apnea. I also met the executive producer of the program and talked about doing more on sleep.
All in all, it was a productive trip... stay tuned to see what happens.
ED
July 16, 2007
July 11, 2007
Conversations on sleep apnea
Earlier this year I recorded an interview with John McEuen when he was in Washington,DC to perform at Wolf Trap.
Interview with John McEuen
My interviewing style needs work, but I think he got his point across... got sleep apnea? Get treated, feel better, a lot better.
Enjoy,
ED
Interview with John McEuen
My interviewing style needs work, but I think he got his point across... got sleep apnea? Get treated, feel better, a lot better.
Enjoy,
ED
July 10, 2007
Shame on Nancy Grace
Nancy Grace on her program that aired on July 9, 2007 said the following (emphasis added)-
GRACE: They said that Johnny Grunge -- Mike Durham -- he wrestled under the name Johnny Grunge, very, very well-known -- died of sleep apnea. Please. Stop. That`s basically snoring, and you know, not breathing for a few seconds periodically through the night. You don`t die of sleep apnea. That is complete BS.
It is comments like hers that makes my job so hard. When people fail to acknowledge the seriousness of untreated sleep apnea, there are those in denial that will say... it is no big deal, just deal with it.
Not only is the health of the sufferer compromised with increased risk of cardiovascular disease,hypertension and metabolic syndrome (to mention only a few), but so is the health of bed partner and other members of the family.
If you are as alarmed as I am with Nancy Grace's comment, write to her and let her know she is wrong...
http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5c.html?24
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GRACE: They said that Johnny Grunge -- Mike Durham -- he wrestled under the name Johnny Grunge, very, very well-known -- died of sleep apnea. Please. Stop. That`s basically snoring, and you know, not breathing for a few seconds periodically through the night. You don`t die of sleep apnea. That is complete BS.
It is comments like hers that makes my job so hard. When people fail to acknowledge the seriousness of untreated sleep apnea, there are those in denial that will say... it is no big deal, just deal with it.
Not only is the health of the sufferer compromised with increased risk of cardiovascular disease,hypertension and metabolic syndrome (to mention only a few), but so is the health of bed partner and other members of the family.
If you are as alarmed as I am with Nancy Grace's comment, write to her and let her know she is wrong...
http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5c.html?24
efg
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