Snoring is a serious condition It is an airway restriction, preventing adequate oxygen, and disrupting the normal sleep cycle. In a chronic situation, this can lead to serious health consequences. If you or a loved one chronically snores, I would encourage you to get it checked out by a properlyRead More
Myofunctional Therapy Myo therapy can make such a difference in the outcome of the release that it is a requirement at our practice. There is a proper way for the tongue and lips to function. When you have a tongue and/or lip tie you cannot function properly, and your mouthRead More
When a child (or adult) is not breathing properly, and therefore not sleeping properly, this puts their body in a constant state of sleep deprivation. Their brain must over-stimulate their body in order to stay awake, leading to hyperactivity symptoms. Many ADHD medications are stimulants, which continues to fuel the fire andRead More
Ever since the Industrial Revolution people, especially children, aren’t chewing the way they use to. With the development of soft baby foods, pouches, chicken nuggets, puffs, yogurt melts, etc., we are seeing a weakening of children’s tongues and jawbones. Soft foods are “pre-chewed,” which causes the child to simply placeRead More
Red Light vs Blue Light The light receptors in the eyes that affect the circadian rhythm are especially sensitive to blue light. Blue light suppresses melatonin and causes the body to maintain alertness. If you are regularly viewing blue light at night your body will be convinced that it isRead More
Choose a Fluoride-Free Toothpaste. Why? Too much fluoride can contribute to bone health issues and thyroid dysfunction. Studies have also indicated that chronic fluoride exposure could have long-term neurotoxic effects on children including “decreased intelligence and increased prevalence of ADHD” (1). Dr. Philippe Grandjean, professor of environmental health at HarvardRead More
Written by Alex Kelly The Importance of Nasal Breathing Our nose is designed to prepare the air for the lungs. The nose warms, filters, accelerates, humidifies, and cleans the air, which leads to efficient oxygen exchange in the lungs. The mouth does none of this, and actually reduces oxygen absorptionRead More
Does Your Child Suffer from Any of the These Problems? ADD/ADHD Bed Wetting Delayed Speech Overweight/Obesity Learning Difficulties Vertigo/Clumsiness Restless Legs Aggression/Defiance Teeth Grinding Snoring Mouth Breathing Noisy Breathing Daytime Sleepiness Nightmares/Night Terrors Allergies/Asthma Anxiety Frequent Illness Stunted Growth Crooked Teeth Swollen Tonsils/Adenoids Forward Head Posture Recessed/Stunted Chin Dark CirclesRead More
~by Alex Kelly~ There was a recent episode of The Daily podcast talking about, and referring to, The NY Times’ article “Inside the Booming Business of Cutting Babie’s Tongues.” They discuss dentists and lactation consultants across the country pushing tongue-tie releases (specifically on new mothers who are struggling to breastfeed),Read More
by: Alex Kelly and Dr. Hal Stewart ADHD in children is being diagnosed (and misdiagnosed) at an alarmingly increasing rate. Many of these diagnosis’ are stemming from other underlying problems. We see this in our practice often. There are many factors to consider when a child is diagnosed, like...is theRead More
