Can Social Media Use Cause Sleep Problems?
Recently there have been numerous studies that indicate that sleep problems increase radically in those who spend excessive time on social media, especially at night. One study of 467 students at...
View ArticleTMJ: More than an Epidemic
It is estimated that more than 10 million people in the United States are affected by Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). One researcher estimated that 75% of the US population will, at some...
View ArticleCreating a Wonderful Life
Most of my columns have concentrated on issues revolving around achieving excellent health and treating TMJ dysfunction and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which are my specialties. However, this month I...
View ArticleThe Power of Self-Speak
In my last article in the January issue of Alive Magazine, I introduced five new vitamins: H1, H2, L1, L2, and vitamin F. All these vitamins are part of health and happiness. This is no joke, as many...
View ArticleWhat is TMJ?
The acronym TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, a.k.a. the jawbones. TMD represents the dysfunction of these temporomandibular joints, which describes the dysfunctional symptoms yet has very...
View ArticleThe Importance of Sleep
In my practice, it amazes me when patients survive on very little sleep and think that it is a virtue. The quantity and quality of your sleep every night is vital. Sleep loss can create distinct...
View ArticleFirst, Do No Harm
The essence of the Hippocratic Oath is this statement, and yet the oath is regularly violated due to incompetence and greed. This violation occurs throughout the medical and the pharmaceutical...
View ArticleQuality Sleep
Recent studies make it clear that having quality sleep and getting enough sleep are vital to a healthy, active, long lasting, and cognitively rich life. Losing an hour of sleep, such as during spring...
View ArticleSlouching Causes Health Problems
Both mental and physical health problems can either be caused or exacerbated by poor posture. There are ample scientific studies on this relationship as well as biofeedback devices developed to help...
View ArticleIt’s Not the Germs
IT IS NOT THE GERMS WE NEED TO WORRY ABOUT, IT IS OUR INNER TERRAIN—Louis Pasteur As I walk by innocent victims of “modern medicine” lined up for their drugs at our local market, it is strikingly...
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