The Mouth Brain Connection

• How to Fix Forward Head Posture MBC#62 Aaron Alexander

  If you suffer from headaches, neck, or back pain, then forward head posture may be the culprit.One of the main questions I often get asked in the dental clinic is how to fix forward head posture. It’s important to note that mouth breathing is often the root cause of forward head posture. The body and skeletal system moves muscles and supporting structures to accommodate breathing patterns. When our head posture or jaws are in the incorrect position, an open mouth is often a compensation in order to allow mouth breathing as a survival mechanism.Over time forward head posture puts pressure in the back of the skull, neck, and jaw. Symptoms can include:HeadachesNeck painJaw painJaw clickingShoulder painChest painDental decayGum diseaseVoice issuesTingling or numbness in handsSnoringTeeth grindingDifficulty to sleepMany patients we see in the dental clinic suffer from forward head posture due to mouth breathing habits. As we assess their jaw structure, we see that there are many movement based patterns that can help fix forward head posture.Today my guest is Aaron Alexander, who is the author of the Align Method and host of the Align podcast.Aaron has worked with some of world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, celebrities, and everyone in between, to relieve pain while creating greater strength, flexibility, and ease in their mind and body. After working with thousands of clients and spending years backpacking around the world, being immersed in various cultures, he has come to the conclusion that the healthiest people are not gym rats. Instead, they naturally integrate the foundational principles outlined in The Align Method to strengthen their bodies, balance their minds, and activate their innate systems of healing in daily life.Aaron has simplified ancient techniques for cultivating vitality and assimilated them into modernized, simplified, movement-based principles for you to easily integrate into any situation throughout the day. When you do, every moment becomes an opportunity to develop greater strength, flexibility and confidence to truly step into your physical potential and drop the baggage of pain and limitation.You can find out more about Aaron Alexander at www.alignpodcast.comBuy the Align Method on AmazonAaron Alexander (@aaronalexander) • Instagram photos and videos

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• Carnivore Diet Plan For Weight Loss & Dental Health #MBC 61 w/ Dr. Kevin Stock

  Can a carnivore diet plan help you lose weight or even improve your teeth? Meat-based diet plans are growing in popularity to reverse obesity, but also type-II diabetes and even conditions like auto-immunity. So if you’re looking to start with a carnivore diet plan, where do you get started? Firstly it’s important to understand how a carnivore diet will affect your whole body, and the best place to start is your mouth. Anthropological evidence shows that the ancestral human diet is based on animal foods. Studies show that the human jaw grows sufficiently to fit wisdom teeth and prevent crooked teeth. It also shows that dental decay and gum disease did not exist in humans who ate a carnivore style diet with animal foods. While humans are omnivores, it’s an interesting exploration to see how carnivore diet plans directly affect teeth. We know that most dental disease are caused by the overconsumption of sugar, refined flours, and carbohydrates that drive disease causing bacteria.Today my guest is the carnivore dentist, Dr. Kevin Stock. Dr. Stock is a practicing dentist who has used a carnivore diet for his own performance and exercise based goals as well as the benefits exposed to his patients.Dr Stock’s driving compass is to optimizing health and fitness, Early in his career he was drawn to a niche area of dentistry called Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM). After graduating dental school, he opened a practice strictly dedicated to treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and helping people sleep better by breathing better.He is currently developing a comfortable, convenient, cost-effective solution for sleep disordered breathing. This led to years of research, development, and testing that resulted in the NED Device, a patented nasal device to treat snoring.Throughout his career he has used the history of human dietary consumption and helps his patients to use a carnivore diet plan for better dental health. To learn more about Dr. Kevin Stock you can visit: https://www.kevinstock.io/https://www.instagram.com/kevinstock12/https://www.youtube.com/user/KevinJStockGuitar cover end of episode: 3am by Matchbox 20

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• What is a TMJ Headache & Causes of Jaw Pain #MBC60 Dr. Joe Damiani

  If you experience headaches and migraines then it’s common to also experience jaw pain. A TMJ headache is a type of headache that radiates from the temporomandibular joint. However conditions like jaw pain and temporomandibular dysfunction or TMD can cause chronic head and neck pain that present in headaches.So does jaw pain cause headaches or is it the other way around? If you suffer from headaches and migraines, it can be debilitating and answers can be hard to pinpoint. Some people experience more vague symptoms like brain-fog or lack of energy. Symptoms of TMJ and jaw pain include: Pain or tenderness on the right or left side of the jawPain in the left or right of the temporomandibular jointsAching pain in and around your earDizzinessBrain-fog Lack of energyTeeth grindingDifficulty chewing or pain while chewingAching facial pain to one side or bothNeck pain and stiffnessA click on opening the jaw on the right, left or both sides. Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouthTMJ Headaches or migraines Each of these symptoms may present together or separately and they can be serious. In the dental clinic we see patients that have experienced TMJ headaches for years. While the solutions can be hard to find, getting a better grasp on the jaw and TMJ system is extremely helpful.My guest on the podcast in this episode is Dr. Joe Damiani a physiotherapist PT, DPT has worked with over 1000 patients experiencing persistent TMJ disorder, Headaches & Neck Pain.  His rehab clinic is situated in Wyckoff, NJ where he provides one-on-one care.   Dr. Joe's philosophy is twofold: firstly, he places significant emphasis on patient education, enabling them to comprehend the mechanisms and rationale behind their injuries. Secondly, he empowers patients with self-treatment strategies and the tools necessary to address their issues independently, rather than relying on passive therapies that only offer temporary relief, perpetuating a cycle of discomfort and recurrence.You can follow Dr. Joe Damiani on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drjoedamiani/Additionally, he has created an online program which allows individuals suffering, to utilize his signature process from home.  www.Physioloops.comGuitar cover at end of episode: My Happiness - Powderfinger

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• Functional & Paediatric Orthodontic Specialists | Dr. Steffen Decker MBC#59

  If you’re looking for treatment for crooked teeth or a misaligned bite then orthodontic specialists may help. For children, orthodontists can help align teeth during developmental periods. For adults orthodontics may be implemented with techniques like Invisalign or lingual braces.  Orthodontic specialists can use a variety of techniques and philosophies that apply to treatment they recommend. Recently, advances in technology and understanding of how the developing jaw influences teeth has enabled a number of new styles of orthodontic specialists. One example of shifting practices in orthodontics is the application of early intervention orthodontics. Certain practitioners will now look at the symptoms associated with the development of crooked teeth and aim to address them early to allow better orthodontic growth in a child. Early symptoms of in children may relate to mouth breathing, teeth grinding, and snoring. These habits may increase the risk of crooked teeth, and can be addressed in orthodontic treatment. In adults, certain symptoms like headaches, migraines, TMJ pain, or neck pain may be associated with a crooked bite.  Correcting the underlying jaw growth issues or relationships may help these symptoms alongside straightening teeth. In this episode we are going to explore the expansion in the field with orthodontic specialist Steffen Decker. Dr. Decker is one of the world’s leading Invisalign and lingual orthodontists having treated over 1300 lingual orthodontic patients and has served as a member of the Global Advisory Board for 3M and is the clinical advisor for Weston Europe. He is the director of two MSc programs at the City of London Dental School and Bolton University. Dr Decker als lectures worldwide on Invisalign as a clinical speaker. In his practice he now focusses on pediatric orthodontics that look at the underlying causes of crooked teeth, Dr. Decker has created unique model in his London orthodontic practice.If you're looking for an orthodontist in London, Dr. Steffen Decker is providing the unique service to children to address the causes of crooked teeth.In this interview we will outline the shifting field of specialist orthodontics from the unique perspective of a leader in his field. If you are looking for an orthodontist it’s important to understand where their techniques and training stand in terms of your goals and orthodontic presentation. It may include the correction of habits like mouth breathing and teeth grinding to allow the correct development of the jaw. You can visit Dr. Steffen Decker at his London Orthodontic Clinic Here: https://theorthodonticspecialist.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/theorthodonticspecialist/You can find his professional training courses here: https://www.instagram.com/orthodonticspecialistacademy/Acoustic cover at the end of the episode:'If You Could Only See' - Tonic 

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• How to Cure PCOS Permanently w/ Diet & Self-Care #MBC58 Dr. Robert Kiltz

  PCOS is the most common cause of infertility in women, affecting between 10% and 18% of women of childbearing age. If you suffer from PCOS or infertility, falling pregnant can be a difficult journey. While we have seen links between conditions like gum disease and PCOS, the role of diet and fertility is one that doesn’t get discussed often. Those with a PCOS diagnosis, should you be looking at strategies on how to cure PCOS permanently? What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries and ovulation in women of childbearing age. PCOS is associated with three main symptoms:Causing cysts in the ovariesHigh levels of male hormonesIrregular or skipped periodsThe role of nutrients in producing hormones and increasing your conception rates can be a real way to improve your chances of falling pregnant. On this episode my guest is Dr. Robert Kiltz obstetrician and Director of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most innovative fertility practices in the USA.His methods look at the role of diet on conditions like PCOS and lowering fertility rates in couples. Dietary strategies that focus on nutrient dense animal foods and carnivore diet eating have turned many of his patients' lives around. Over more than two decades of helping families grow, Dr. Kiltz has developed cutting-edge approaches to fertility grounded in Western medicine and supported by practices of holistic medicine. You can find out more about Dr Kiltz and read his books at:https://www.doctorkiltz.com/https://www.facebook.com/doctorkiltzhttps://www.instagram.com/doctorkiltz

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