Change is a conscious choice that often times is conquered by unconscious baggage. Take smokers for example. Most people who smoke cigarettes know that they will eventually kill them and want to “quit”, but can’t. Why? Because there are underlying conflicts that keep the person “hooked” and any change is experienced as terrifying. Yep, that’s [...]
There are many types and causes of headaches. Regardless of the cause, if you have a headache, you want it to end. Fast! This has produced a large market for medications that cover up the symptoms of headaches without addressing the root cause. These powerful drugs numb the nervous system so the pain doesn’t register. [...]
Continue reading …Stop your snoring and simultaneously improve your memory? Seems literally like a dream come true for snoring sleepers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A study conducted by Swedish scientists reveals oral appliance therapy, which uses a “mouth guard-like” device to treat sleep apnea, may also improve a host of cognitive functions. The research, published [...]
Continue reading …Cleanings are some of the most popular treatments requested at Torrey Hills Dental. Many patients will call and request a dental cleaning, in order to ensure plaque and bacteria are removed from their teeth. But most people are unaware of the different types of cleaning offered, and which one is right for them. At Torrey [...]
Continue reading …With the recent kidnapping and molestation of an 8 year-old child, parents are once again encouraged to sit down with their kids and discuss “Stranger Danger” which typically leads to children being “afraid” of talking or interacting with “strangers”. Beware of strangers is something that is common for parents to teach their children and for [...]
Continue reading …Many of us know the importance of daily flossing. It decreases dental cavities between our teeth and fights periodontal disease for our gums. Many of us leave a routine dental hygiene appointment and after the hygienists motivates us we start flossing, we floss for a few days or weeks consistently. But then all of a sudden we get [...]
Continue reading …There are more than 200 bones in the body. Wherever two bones come together at a joint, there is movement. Since joints in the spine are very close to the spinal cord and nerve roots, too much or too little joint motion can have serious effects on overall health. When spinal bones get “stuck” and [...]
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