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This was a recent question asked in Ask the Expert: what can I do about TMJ pain? Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) are caused by problems with the jaw muscles or joint or the fibrous tissue connecting them. TMJ disorders are most common among women in their early 20s and between the ages of 40 and 50, however men also experience this condition.
Stress can cause TMJ because it may cause grinding of the teeth. Other factors that contribute to TMJ include jaw injuries, problems with your bite, arthritis, hormonal changes and infections.
Here are some options that may help. Continue reading “TMJ: Natural Solutions”
Read MoreApril is around the corner and hopefully so is the nice weather! This is a great time do some spring cleaning for your body, and not just your house. Cleanses can be difficult and limiting, but there are simple things that anyone can do to feel more energized and healthy. By following a cleanse filled with high fiber and nutrient-dense foods, you give your body the opportunity to “clean out the pipes.”
Here are some tips to get you on your way:
1. Skip the caffeine: Coffee and sodas are acidic, as well as act as diuretics. Instead of coffee, I recommend drinking herbal tea, green tea or white tea for the antioxidant effect and to help you get rid of any coffee withdrawal headaches.
2. Eat lots of colorful foods: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, filled with minerals, vitamins and plant chemicals called phytonutrients that prevent and even help treat disease. Continue reading “Spring Cleaning for Your Body”
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! In the spirit of this day, I am going to talk about greens! Instead of green beer, you should be reaching for another sort of greens drink. For those of you who aren’t getting in the recommended 5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (minimum), taking a greens drink is a great way to get all the nutrients that you would be missing.
Pathway UltraGreens is a comprehensive greens formula that also contains beets, aloe vera and much more. It also contains some of the most known greens. Here is what some of these superfoods do:
Spirulina: Spirulina is the most famous of the blue-green algae for good reason. It is one of the most nutritious foods known, containing up to 65% highly digestible protein. It is one of the highest food sources of vitamin B12, contains up to 10 times more beta carotene per gram than carrots, and along with kamut, alfalfa and barley juice, is one of the richest sources of chlorophyll. Spirulina is one of the few natural foods to contain the omega-6 fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Spirulina is also a rich source of B complex vitamins, minerals, enzymes, RNA and DNA. Continue reading “Greens Are Great For You”
Read MoreAccording to a new U.S. study published in the online edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, boosting your intake of foods rich in B vitamins can significantly lower the odds you’ll suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
PMS is a collection of symptoms affecting women in their reproductive years that generally appear within 2 weeks prior to their period. Symptoms of PMS can vary greatly and may be emotional, psychological or physical in nature. Some of the more common symptoms include abdominal pain, headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, irritability, depression, tension, anxiety, lack of energy, angry outbursts and withdrawal. A whopping 95% of women in their reproductive years experience at least some of these symptoms each month. In 5% of women, these symptoms are so severe that they negatively impact their health, ability to function at work, and the quality of their relationships with others.
In the study, U.S. researchers followed 6,000 healthy women for 10 years during which time they were asked about their diet, supplement use and presence of PMS symptoms. After 10 years, 1,057 women were confirmed to have PMS.
A high intake of two B vitamins from foods – thiamin (B1) and riboflavin (B2) – was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing PMS. Continue reading “PMS and B Vitamins: New Study”
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