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How to Treat TMJ: A Collaborative Approach with Naturopathy, TCM, and Osteopathy

What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a paired joint, located on each side of the jaw, functioning as a sliding hinge that connects the mandible (jawbone) to the temporal bone of the skull. It enables essential movements such as speaking, chewing, and yawning! Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) refer to a group of conditions affecting the joint itself and the surrounding muscles, often resulting in pain, dysfunction, or restricted jaw movement. Naturopathic Approach to TMJ The cause of TMJ in each person
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Natural Ways to Alleviate Allergies

5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Support Allergy Relief: Eat Whole Foods: Focus on fresh veggies (especially cruciferous), lean proteins, and healthy fats. Support Hormone Detox: Foods like cabbage, kale, and broccoli help reduce estrogen-driven histamine. Get Quality Sleep: Aim for 8–9 hours most nights to lower inflammation. Move Your Body: Walking just 30 minutes, 3x/week reduces stress and boosts immunity. Calm Your Mind: Use a meditation app like Headspace for 5–10 minutes per day to regulate stress and immune
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Causes of Anxiety—And How You Can Reduce Your Anxiety—From a Naturopathic Perspective

Did you know that anxiety can come from the body and not from the brain, like we have been taught? For some people, anxiety is a symptom of an imbalance in the body & not the brain… Although anxiety may present similarly in people, the root cause of each person’s anxiety can be different & not always related to a neurotransmitter deficit. After almost twenty-years of experience, with helping thousands of people discover & treat the root cause of their anxiety, I
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Stretches for Long Hours of Sitting

Are you stiff? In pain? Here is a safe & effective stretching routine to counter long hours of sitting that takes less than 5 minutes: 1. TEAPOT STRETCH (1 MIN) Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Place right hand on your hip. Take left hand over head & gently bend upper body to the right & hold 1-2 seconds. Slowly return to centre. Repeat on other side. Repeat 2-3 times.     2. BACK STRETCH (30 SECS) Place palms on lower back
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Natural Headache Relief – Osteopathy Can Help

Do you suffer from headaches? Osteopathy can help! There are many different types of headaches, including: migraines sinus headaches cluster headaches tension headaches  Headaches can arise from various factors, such as: dehydration, caffeine intake, not enough physical activity, or the presence of trigger points. Headaches can also be caused by the misalignment of the vertebrae, especially rotated C1 vertebrae or compression of blood vessels in specific areas of the body, such as the head or neck. 
As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Mohammad takes
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Chocolate’s Healthy Effect on Your Heart

Naturopathic Doctors are almost ready to put CHOCOLATE on our list for TREATING & PREVENTING cardiovascular disease (CVD). Here’s Why:The bulk of the research on CHOCOLATE and HEART HEALTH began with a group of indigenous people living off the coast of Panama, the KUNA TRIBE.• The KUNA TRIBE has long been famous in the world of nutritionists and cardiologists who study hypertension (high blood pressure = HBP).• Since the 1940’s researchers have known that the KUNA have neither HBP nor CVD.• In
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Sleep Better… Naturally!

Healthy, rejuvenating sleep promotes optimal physical and mental health and prevents acute and chronic disease. Certain lifestyle factors could be preventing you from getting your coveted, restorative, 8 (or more!) hours of sleep. If you want to sleep better naturally, try removing some of these sleep inhibitors and implementing these simple tips to help you achieve the rejuvenating sleep your body needs! Sleep Inhibitor # 1: Caffeine (Found in coffee, black tea, cola) 1 cup of coffee (caffeine) remains in the bloodstream
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Vitamin B12 – What you need to know about this important nutrient

What is Vitamin B12?Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that keeps your nerves and red blood cells healthy.Why is Vitamin B12 important?• It is needed to convert carbohydrates into glucose. Vitamin B12 produces cellular energy, which prevents fatigue and lethargy in the body.• It is required to help regulate the nervous system. Vitamin B12 reduces depression and stress, while improving cognitive function.• Vitamin B12 protects against heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure because it improves cholesterol and homocystiene levels.• Vitamin B12
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Adrenal Health: For women who have never been so healthy and felt so bad!

Your local ND can help you diagnose and treat Adrenal Insufficiency using safe, effective natural therapies. Are You FRUSTRATED because you are doing everything right but still feel crumby?· Does your doctor tell you that nothing is wrong because your blood tests are normal?· Do you eat healthy, exercise regularly, go to bed on time, take natural supplements but feel like they are not helping you feel better? Are You:· Tired all the time?· Unrefreshed upon waking? Need coffee to get going?·
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Change Your Life in Five Weeks with 5 Simple Health Tips

  Week 1 Drink Water. Consume 5 full glasses of water per day. Hints:   Week 2 Chew Your Food.  Make a sign on a piece of folded paper that says: “Chew!”   Week 3 Choose Your Food. Eat a minimum of two pieces of fresh whole fruit per day. Hints:   Week 4 Choose Your Food…continued. Make 50% of your plate at dinner fresh veggies. Hints:   Week 5 Walk.  Walk for 15 minutes to 1 hour per day. Hints: Do
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