February 6, 2012

Your Teeth: The Foundation of Good Health

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Written by Dan Mannikko DDS At first glance, teeth really do seem simple. We use them to chew and we use them to smile, and if you brush them once in a while, you may not think too much of them until they hurt. What many people fail to realize, though, is that in oral health, pain is often a symptom signaling the later stages of disease. For example, with high blood pressure and high cholesterol, you can have silent, irreversible damage to the body and heart, but you feel no pain until it is … [Read more...]

Improving Athletic Performance & Well-Being By Correcting An Unbalanced Bite

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Improving Athletic Performance & Well-Being By Correcting An Unbalanced Bite. Written by Dan Mannikko, DDS What is your physical potential? Weekend warriors and professional athletes alike are always pushing their physical limits. How would instant improvements in balance, flexibility, and strength help your performance? Traditionally, mouth guards have been used to protect an athlete’s teeth and jaws, mainly in high-impact activities. While we all know that teeth are used for … [Read more...]

TMD: The Grand Imposter

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By Dan Mannikko, DDS The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, is located just in front of the ear openings on both sides of the head. This joint is the connection point of the lower jaw to the skull, and with contraction and relaxation of the muscles, the lower jaw can move in many different dimensions. The TMJ joint is very unique in that it is the ONLY joint that can rotate and slide. This is very important for the movements necessary for talking, swallowing, chewing and supporting the head on … [Read more...]

Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus

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By Denise Sloan Smart As of May 19, 2008, 14 birds, nine mosquito pools and two chicken flocks tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in California. Southern California currently has the most WNV activity; however WNV-positive dead birds were detected in Sacramento County and Santa Clara County. In 2007, there were no reported human cases of West Nile virus in Nevada or Placer counties, but there were 380 human cases throughout California, 21 of which were fatal, according to the … [Read more...]

The Healing Properties of Aloe Vera

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Written by Dr. Kurt Grange | The aloe vera plant looks like a cactus, but you can’t use it to make tequila! However, you can do a bunch of other good things with it. Aloe vera is actually a member of the Lily family. The tender portion of the fresh aloe leaf has been eaten as a healthy, nourishing food for centuries. Ancient Egyptian carvings indicate that it has been a cherished plant since 4000 B.C. While folklore can be a reliable source of medicinal information, the secrets of aloe … [Read more...]

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