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Welcome to the Maverick Health Blog where Dr. Peckham posts the latest news about sleep apnea, oral biome (periodontitis), and other Lifestyle and Functional Medicine issues.

Latest Blog Articles

When The Appliance Doesn’t Work

Jill is in her late 40’s and has been suffering with insomnia, chronic fatigue, and excessive day time sleepiness.  A…

What Heart Rate Variability Can Tell You About Stress, Sleep, and Breathing

Wearable devices have made it easy to track steps, sleep, and heart rate. Increasingly, they also report heart rate variability,…

Evening Exercise May Help You Wake Up More Rested: What New Research Reveals

Why Light Movement at Night Supports Better Sleep For years, people were told to avoid exercising in the evening. But…

Why “My Teeth Feel Fine” Is Not the Same as a Clean Bill of Health

Dental problems rarely begin with a dramatic warning. In fact, many of the conditions that eventually cause pain, sensitivity, or…

Airway Orthodontics and Sleep Apnea: How Functional Sleep Medicine Can Help People Breathe, Sleep, and Grow Better

Although sleep apnea is a nighttime breathing problem, its roots begin much earlier than the moment a person stops breathing…

Beauty Sleep Is Real: How Rest Helps Protect Your Skin from Wrinkles

Wrinkles are often treated like a cosmetic surprise, as if they appeared overnight. In reality, they are the visible result…

How Functional Medicine Helps Uncover the Root Causes of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is often described as a mechanical problem — a physical collapse of the airway that interrupts breathing during…

Seasonal Allergies and Sleep: How Pollen Levels Shape Your Nights

By mid‑August, summer is in full swing. For many people, that means long days, warm evenings, and time outdoors. But…