Targeting sleep disorders to improve patient heart health

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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Americans, with 2020 statistics accounting for 690,000 deaths in twelve months. As integrative practitioners, we strive to provide holistic care by addressing and treating all of the contributing factors to patients’ heart disease. One factor we can minimize with diagnosis and effective treatment is sleep disorders. Many sleep disorders, from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to restless legs syndrome to insomnia, contribute to heart disease.   OSA is…