The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge-like connection point between your jaw and skull. It is what allows us to move our jaw when we eat or talk. Several factors can cause this joint to become irritated or inflamed leading to a painful condition called...
In a time where new diets are coming out each week and everyone wants to have a beach ready body, it is important to remember there are some health risks with these fad diets. There is a lot of research that Mediterranean diets are one of the healthiest. Emphasis on...
Meditation may seem like an intimidating word to many people. You may be picturing a person on a mountain or on the beach with absolutely no thoughts in their head. However, many of us use some form of meditation on a daily basis without even knowing it! There are...
It is very important to begin attending to your child’s oral health even before teeth appear in their mouth! But, how much toothpaste should you be using? In commercials we see a long strip of toothpaste covering the entire brush head, but studies show this is nowhere...
Would you ignore bleeding if you saw it coming from any part of your body? If your eye was bleeding when you opened it in the morning? If your hand started bleeding at work? Wouldn’t you do something about it? Why is it that we ignore bleeding gums? Even a trace of...
Stunning new research has found a potential link between gum disease and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. While this is not a ‘causal’ element, we have reason to believe gum disease plays an important role in Alzheimer’s onset and progression. Gum disease, also...
by Bela Bernstein, RDH Nightguards are one of the most powerful oral appliances to keep many patients comfortable after experiencing chronic jaw pain and tooth sensitivity. When choosing the appropriate type of nightguard for each patient, not only should the cause...
There are a thousand ways to do overnight oats, but these are my personal favorite recipes for fast, easy, and healthy breakfast oats! Stay full and be energized all morning oats recipe: 1 cup rolled oats 1 banana ½ cup blueberries 4 strawberries 1 tablespoon peanut...
Ever notice how your workout routine is disrupted by a stressful day? Are you working on a big project, or dealing with difficult clients? Did you get stuck in traffic on your way home? Or, maybe you just spent an hour scrolling through pintrest and instagram?...
This recipe should be in everyone’s repertoire! Easily my favorite thing to make and eat. It’s so filling and packed with healthy fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to get you energized all morning. 2 cups almond milk 1 banana 1 cup sliced...
