A Guarded Mouth
Individuals who suffer from a condition called bruxism, grind their teeth at night unbeknownst to them. They usually do not even know they are doing but are told by their sleeping partner or their dentist. There are a number of causes for bruxism as well as different treatments. What is important to know is that […]
Night Mouth Guard: Wear Or Not To Wear
People who suffer from bruxism don’t always have it very easy. Bruxism is a condition in which an individual inadvertently grinds their teeth at night. In some instances, people who suffer from bruxism also grind their teeth during the day, more often than not they have no idea that they are doing it. Most doctors […]
Grinding To The Bone
Bruxism otherwise known as teeth grinding is when an individual clenches or grinds their top and bottom teeth back and forth across one another. Many people do this unknowingly while they are sleeping while others do it while awake. Teeth grinding is very common amongst children while they are asleep. It is a potential damaging […]
Poorly Lit Hospitals Shown To Contribute To Poor Health
Cutting costs is a concern with all businesses today and hospitals are no exception. That being the case it should come as no surprise that many hospitals will attempt to cut their costs by adopting energy efficient lighting, which is shown to reduce energy costs and maintenance costs as well. Unfortunately the end result of […]
Sexual Harassment Before Surgery Exposed
When an individual must check into a hospital for a procedure they trust that the hospital staff have their best interests at heart and will do them no harm. It is particularly disturbing when the public learns that their trust has been misplaced, as has happened with one hospital in western New York. St. Joseph’s […]
Warm Lemon Water Offers Surprising Health Benefits
There are literally thousands of websites touting the benefits of natural healing and it can sometimes be hard to discern what could actually be beneficial to an individual’s health. Everything from parsley (for bad breath) to witch hazel (for blisters) to Arnica (for bruising) is used today for natural health benefits. One thing you may […]
Could Anesthesia Be Causing ADHD And Brain Damage?
With ongoing research there is an increasing amount of people who believe that the use of anesthesia could actually be causing brain damage. The studies that have been conducted on animals have proven various side effects although it is difficult to compare the effects of the drug on both people and animals. On the tests […]
Poor Oral Hygiene Found To Cause Chronic Diseases
Dental hygiene is equally as important as getting our yearly physical. Although it is a part of the body that is often neglected it can lead to abnormalities and infections in other bodily areas. The mouth is connected to the spinal cord and nervous system. To understand how the mouth correlates with other parts of […]
The Link Between Running And Back Pain
There is a significant link between running and back pain due to the heavy impact that running has on the body. While it is much safer to run on a treadmill or use an elliptical machine, many people run on concrete or hard ground which can cause aches and pains in the neck, back and […]
Clean Eating Could Solve Many Health Issues
The basis of the majority of health issues comes from what our body is exposed. The air that we breathe, food that we eat and how much physical activity we get has a lot to do with the condition of our skin, muscles and bones. The human body needs a proper amount of vitamins to […]
Hot Emerging Trends In Healthcare Technologies
Healthcare is one of today’s hottest topics, partially due to the fact that the baby boomer generation is aging to the point of needing healthcare. With over 70 million Americans encompassing this generation it’s no wonder that healthcare is a booming industry. Advances in the healthcare industry have accelerated exponentially with some trends emerging as […]