TMD brings about many changes in your life, but there are some positive coping skills that will help you to manage those changes: Take an active approach to your problems. What is an active approach? It is defining the problem and deciding on what outcome… Read More »Coping with TMJ Disorder
Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can regular or light coconut milk 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste, or more to taste 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and cut… Read More »Thai Chicken, Mango & Pineapple Salad
1. What is a Tens Unit? Tens stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A Tens is a small battery powered machine that is about the size of a pocket radio. You attach sticky electrodes (wires that conduct electrical current) on the area of pain or… Read More »Frequently Asked Questions About Tens Units
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
Ingredients 2 racks of baby-back pork ribs 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce Rib Rub 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin… Read More »Tender Easy Ribs
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
Picnics, family reunions, tailgating…. I love summer! This is one of my favorite recipes! Ingredients 1 package (3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding 4 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), washed and hulled, plus extra for garnish 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons… Read More »Summer Berry Trifle
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
Written by Regina Brett who is a 90 year old journalist – The Plain Dealer newspaper, Cleveland , Ohio. 1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time… Read More »Thoughts to Live By