If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, it is important to know the dangers of leaving it untreated. Sleep apnea occurs when your airway is momentarily blocked during sleep, leaving your breathing interrupted. Sleep is one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle, right up there with regular […]
Affecting 116 million Americans (almost half of the U.S. population), high blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Hypertension can be well managed with lifestyle adjustments and even medications. But if left untreated, it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, along with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What […]
Without your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), you would not be able to do the most common tasks of eating and talking. The unfortunate thing is the TMJ tends to go unnoticed unless something goes wrong. Here are some complications that are associated with the TMJ. Teeth grinding Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is a very […]
Your diet actually affects more than just your weight. That’s because your body is like a well-oiled machine, when something is out of line, every muscle, nerve and movement will be affected. This is the same for a healthy diet. When you follow a proper diet, you can potentially avoid pain that often comes with […]