Dr. Ray Kieffer

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS- The health of one’s airway can affect areas of behavioral, cognitive, and developmental performance.- Utilizing modern technology to assess or see one’s airway is important to understand the scope of potential challenges.- Indicators of airway issues can include vertical facial growth, difficulty closing lips, tongue that rests on the floor of the mouth, v-shaped jaw with tooth crowding, grinding, poor health, snoring, poor sleep, or heart conditions.- Lifestyle changes that can improve airway issues include:Conditioning the diaphragm (Wim Hof Method - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/b....reathing-exercises)C plunging (Breathe Degrees - https://www.breathedegrees.com/) Healthy dietRegular exercise, including yoga or PilatesSupplementation with guidance from a trained professionalBiofeedbackChiropractic workAcupunctureDr. Kieffer is a board-certified orthodontist who has served the North County Coastal San Diego Communities for decades. Dr. Kieffer and his team utilize progressive technologies to evaluate their patients and provide top-quality dental care, including airway evaluations and treatments.To learn more about airway or Kieffer Orthodontics, check out https://dockiefferortho.com  or call (760) 753-3322.Subscribe to The Performance Collective™ Podcast wherever you consume your podcasts. Also, check out our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @performancecollectivepodcast, where you can find the full video interview or highlights from this episode and others.Submit your comments and questions to podcast@sinclairperformance.com or via https://www.sinclairperformance.com/contactFor business performance improvement solutions, executive coaching, and/or expert leadership development, visit Sinclair Performance Institute® at https://www.sinclairperformance.com/