Joseph Rotella, MD, DC

Sleep Issues and Immunity

Research indicates that 60% of the U.S. population suffers from snoring, a primary cause of sleep disturbance. To help people experience complete sleep, making them less susceptible to the flu as well as other health risks. A recent report released by the Center for Disease Control titled “CDC Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak Among Humans” recommends that quality sleep is a key way to prevent the flu.

Dr. Joseph Rotella of the Scottsdale Medical Center joins the show to discuss complete sleep and the health benefits quality sleep can provide.

Joseph A. Rotella M.D., D.C., dually licensed as a Family Physician and Chiropractor, is the founder and operator of Scottsdale Medical Center, a comprehensive facility offering Family Medicine and Chiropractic services in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rotella received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland College of Chiropractic in Kansas City, Missouri and a Doctorate of Medicine from the American University of the Caribbean in St. Martin, Netherlands Antilles. After receiving his medical degree, he completed his Residency at the Heuser Family Medical Center at Scottsdale Healthcare in Family Medicine. His special area of interest is integrating dual degrees of medicine and chiropractic to help headache suffers.

Melanie Cole, M.S.

11 / 11 / 2009