I have been seeing patients for years regarding airway. One of the treatments we use for airway disorders are DNA appliances that help grow the jaw. Landis, my amazing hygienist, has been seeing patients who have been in appliances and have are experiencing growth and relief. Throughout Landis' 28 yearsRead More
This episode is all about the tongue & breathing. We discuss the importance of nasal breathing, the importance of the tongue in breathing, tongue ties/restrictions, and how the tongue affects breathing, jaw growth, etc. Click here to watch on YouTube Click here to listen on Spotify
A tongue tie is simply tethered oral tissues (frenulum). While everyone has a frenulum, some are unusually short, thick, and/or tight which can result in many health risks if left untreated. Including: Allergies, Enlarged tonsils/adenoids, Heart conditions, Respiratory illnesses, Dental problems, Low resting tongue positions, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and MouthRead More
By Alex Kelly & Landis Felts - February 4, 2021 Tongues can have a physical connection to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Your tongue should rest up against the roof of your mouth (your pallet), not at the floor of your mouth. Do you know someone that snores? Most likely theyRead More
By Alex Kelly - February 3, 2021 We can do our very best to avoid toxins (eating clean, switching to natural cleaning/skincare products, creating a holistic medicine cabinet), but at the end of the day there are toxins that we cannot help avoid. Unfortunately toxins are everywhere - food, water,Read More
January 27, 2021 – by Alex Kelly YL Thieves Oil is one I always make sure to have my in my household. It includes naturally occurring constituents trans cinnamaldehyde (Cinnamon Bark), limonene (Lemon), and eucalyptol (Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary). There are many ways I like to use Thieves oil. Topical:Read More
January 25, 2021 – by Alex Kelly Breathing is a vital part of everyday life. As we know if one is not properly breathing, or not receiving adequate oxygen intake, the health impacts can be catastrophic. Breathing is a natural instinct. We do not have to consciously remind our bodiesRead More
Did you know that ADHD is often times a symptom of a sleep disorder? More and more children are being diagnosed and medicated with ADHD, when in fact their ADHD could be stemming from sleep deprivation. I asked my daughter, a former educator, to share her experience as she sawRead More
An extremely important part of our everyday health is nasal breathing. However, if you suffer from seasonal discomfort you may find this difficult at times. When I suffer from seasonal discomfort instead of reaching in the medicine cabinet for the typical over the counter medication, I combat holistically with YoungRead More
January 18, 2021 - by Alex Kelly In our brain we have a gland called the pineal gland that is responsible for producing melatonin. Our bodies are designed to begin winding down at sunset. This is when the pineal gland begins its production of melatonin in order to aid usRead More