Sleep is extremely important to the body, it can help relax us, shut our minds off, rejuvenate the body and help with pain levels.   5 great reasons why sleep is so important: Sleep helps to repair your body. Sleep can reduce the occurrence of… Read More »Healthy Living Series Week 5, Importance of Sleep

Carbohydrates The best carbohydrates are those that are low in starch, low in sugar, and high in fiber such as: Fruits: Apples, apricots, berries, cantaloupe, cherries, grapefruits, grapes, honeydew, kiwi, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple, plums and watermelon. Grains: Black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, lima beans,… Read More »Healthy Living Series Week 4, Carbs Proteins and Fats

As all of us with TMD have realized at one point or another that food choices can be limited, especially the healthiest choices because of our limited ability to chew or it wreaking havoc on our muscles/joints.  As part of our healthy living series I… Read More »Healthy Living Week 3, 7 Great Foods We Should Be Eating and Their Benefits

Essential Vitamins Vitamins are divided into two basic types; water soluble and fat soluble. Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and need to be replenished every day. Fat soluble vitamins can be stored and are used as the body requires them. Vitamin… Read More »Healthy Living Series Week 2, Essential Vitamins

Welcome to our six part Healthy Living Series.  The Benefits of Water Did You Know? The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. Muscle consists of 75% water Brain consists of 90% of water Bone consists of 22% of… Read More »Healthy Living Series Week 1, The Benefits of Water