Weird Acid Reflux and TMJ Connection Discovered

by Scott Davis | Dec 30, 2019

Acid reflux is unpleasant at the best of times, but new studies reveal that it could be even worse than once thought. Acid reflux is the regurgitation of stomach acid in your esophagus. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) involves pain in the joint and muscles that...

Two Painless TMJ Treatments Compared in New Study

by Christian Goodman | Jun 8, 2019

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a painful condition that can make your face hurt, your jaw ache and chewing food painful. A new study in the Journal Drug Invention Today has just compared ultrasound therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to...

These Habits Stop Your TMJ from Healing

by Christian Goodman | May 21, 2019

If you have ever struggled with pain in your jaw or jaw joints, pain around your ears, facial pain, difficulty chewing, a grinding noise while chewing, and stiffness of your jaw joints, you may have had what medical scientists call a TMJ disorder, or a disorder of...

This Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever Causes High Blood Pressure and Heart Attack

by Christian Goodman | Apr 26, 2017

It’s been considered completely safe pain and inflammation relief. Most people grab one once in a while but many take it on a daily basis. Especially when suffering chronic pain. But evidence is mounting against the use of this popular pain relief medicine. And we may...

What’s Your TMJ Pain Threshold? (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)

by Christian Goodman | Apr 18, 2017

Because TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is so painful, many people suffering TMJ end up being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Sometimes Fibromyalgia does coexist with TMJ, but sometimes it’s a misdiagnosis. In response to the overlap of these conditions, a team...

Surprising, Deadly Effects of Sleep Apnea

by Christian Goodman | Apr 24, 2016

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that involves pauses in breathing or insufficiently deep breathing while the sufferer is asleep. If you snore, you very likely suffer sleep apnea. The most common symptoms are daytime sleepiness and cognitive difficulties. However now,...