Elizabeth Rausch-Phung
Contributing Writer
Biography
Dr. Elizabeth Rausch-Phung is a board-certified preventive medicine physician and freelance medical writer specializing in health, wellness, and disease prevention. She is passionate about health communication and making evidence-based medical information clear and accessible to readers.
Dr. Rausch-Phung writes about a range of health and sleep topics, including sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, cardiovascular health, and disease prevention. She brings her medical training and experience evaluating health research to her writing, helping readers better understand the connections between sleep and overall health.
Melatonin and COVID
Can melatonin help with COVID-19? Learn what research says about melatonin for COVID prevention, treatment,…
Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief at Night
Sciatica can cause pain, tingling, or other uncomfortable sensations in the lower back, hips, legs,…
How to Stay Awake
Struggling to stay awake? Learn practical tips for improving daytime alertness, from strategic caffeine use…
Women and Sleep
Women experience insomnia and other sleep problems at higher rates than men. Learn more about…
Allergies and Sleep
Are allergies keeping you up at night? Learn how allergies can affect your sleep, and…
How Do Nasal Strips Work?
Do you or a partner snore? Nasal strips are a popular treatment for snoring. We…
Sleeping With Your Mouth Open
Do you sleep with your mouth open? We discuss symptoms, causes, and effects of mouth…
How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep?
Does it take you too long to fall asleep? Discover why some people fall asleep…
Is 7 Hours of Sleep Enough?
Wondering whether seven hours meets your sleep needs? Find out how much sleep people need…
How to Get More Deep Sleep
Wondering whether you get enough deep sleep? Find tips to get more deep sleep, facts…
What Side Should You Sleep on if You Have a Ruptured Eardrum?
A ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in the thin membrane inside the ear…
L-Theanine for Sleep
Are you curious about L-theanine for sleep? Learn about potential health benefits and side effects…
How Long Does Melatonin Take to Work?
Melatonin comes in pills, gummies, patches, and more. When choosing a supplement, it helps to…
Can Babies Sleep in a Swing?
Swings may soothe fussy babies, but are they safe for sleep? Learn risks of sleeping…
Why Your Baby Won't Sleep in the Crib
Is your baby refusing to sleep in their crib or waking up often at night?…
Is Melatonin Bad for You?
Wondering if melatonin could be bad for you? We discuss when to be cautious about…
Does Sleeping Sitting Up Help Sleep Apnea?
Does your sleep apnea get worse when you sleep on your back? We go over…