Myofunctional Therapy, or OMT, is intended to correct jaw alignment and underdevelopment, which can inhibit breathing and be quite painful for many. OMT has also been effective at treating other disorders related to the jaw, lips, or tongue, and that could impede normal, everyday activities, like chewing and sleep. So, how does Myofunctional Therapy help …
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Breathing through your nose is normally how you should be breathing, as opposed to breathing through your mouth which should be relegated to times of high stress or exercising. Anyone who makes a habit of breathing through their mouth is likely to be more prone to high blood pressure, excessive snoring, and even cavities in …
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders are generally exhibited as a soreness or pain in the two joints on either side of the face which connect the jawbone to the skull. The muscles associated with these joints may also feel soreness or pain, for some reason. So what causes that jaw pain? There are several possible causes, …
One of the fallouts from everyone in Colorado Springs having such busy lives is that sleep may become difficult at night. Very often, when you go to bed focusing on some troubling issue, it’s hard to fall asleep because your body can’t ignore that nagging issue. You hear a lot about sleep disorders such as …
We all know how important sleep is for our physical health, but many people don’t realize how sleep affects mental health. Getting enough sleep is vital for your brain health. Scott Fitzgerald had it right when he said, “the worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.” The Mental Health-Sleep Connection …
There are a number of issues that can impact your sleep health, like lifestyle, depression, or medical issues. Some may struggle with sleep-related conditions including sleep disordered breathing, or sleep apnea which is typically more common among men. Adequate sleep is integral to holistic wellbeing. Are you getting enough restful sleep? Establish healthy sleep habits and be consistent! …
February is National Heart Month, so now is a good time to be thinking about the symptoms of heart disease, and how to avoid potentially dangerous complications from heart disease. You may have some of these symptoms, but they may also be indicators of sleep apnea. If you aren’t sleeping well, or you constantly suffer …
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If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, changing your sleep habits can be a positive way to make a real difference in your health and well-being. Setting sleep resolutions that you can really stick to is key. One study found that less than 20% of people actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions. If you want to find …
Snoring is the harsh, loud and disrupting sound made when air flows past relaxed throat tissues, causing the them to vibrate when breathing. Snoring is often thought to only afflict older men, but in fact, nearly half of all adults snore occasionally. Nearly 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women snore …
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The holidays have to be the most anticipated season of the year. Whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, there’s something to be said about decorating, partying, seeing family, and indulging in your favorite foods. Even though the holidays are fun and exciting, they can also be stressful and interrupt your routine. This …
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