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Image source: Flower mound Orthodontics TMJ Dysfunction  Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction encompasses a range of conditions affecting the jaw joint and its controlling muscles. These issues can lead to symptoms such as pain, clicking or popping sounds, locking of jaw, and limited jaw mobility. 1 Causes TMJ dysfunction can arise from several factors. These include physical trauma to the jaw, the habit of grinding teeth (bruxism), arthritis affecting the jaw joint, and

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The PMS symptoms include emotional and physical symptoms beginning in the second half of the menstrual cycle and improving following menstruation. With PMDD, the symptoms must be associated with significant distress or interference with usual activities like work, school, social life.  Clinical Manifestations of PMDD The most common emotional symptoms of PMDD is mood swings followed by anx

Have you tried many fad diets and been on weight-loss programs but your weight is still the same? Are you interested in aiming for a ‘healthier body’ rather than rapid weight loss? What is a ‘healthier’ body’ in weight-loss subject?  Metabolism is the key To maintain a ‘healthier body’, metabolism is one of the key factors. Metabolism is a continual chemical process inside your body. 1 You probably have experience checking the packaging and nutrition labels in order to choose

Each woman will experience menopause differently. Although, more than 57% of women will experience hot flushes and night sweats during their menopausal periods.1 When it occurs at night time, it may be greatly disruptive to sleep. It mostly begins at age between 45 and 49 years and lasts an average of 10 years.1 It is described as a sudden heat rising towards the face or upper body accompanied by profuse sweating.1 You may have other symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, light he

During pregnancy, huge changes take place in your body to nourish your baby which can lead to a deficiency of many nutrients of yours. It is thought that morning sickness may be indicative of marginal nutritional deficiency in vitamins and minerals.[1] Diet and nutrition [1] Most women tolerate better with bland taste i.e rice, baked potatoes, pasta, dry toast, porridge etc. 'Little and Often' rule: snacking fruits, and seeds every 2 hours (avoid empty stomach) Separate dri

The following whole grains are also inherently gluten-free [1]: Quinoa Gluten-free oats* Brown, black, or red rice Buckwheat Amaranth Millet Corn Sorghum Teff *Oats though naturally gluten free often contain gluten from cross-contamination when they are grown near, or processed in the same facilities they use non-gluten free products. Warm Quinoa Breakfast bowl serve 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dry quinoa, soaked* overnight 1 (13.5-ounce) can full fat coconut milk or 400mls (altern

Hay fever and sinus congestion can get worse when plants grow and bloom in spring. The symptoms are such as runny nose, congested nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and watery eyes. These can affect your daily activities such as going to work, attending schools, exercising and socializing. People who have hay fever may suffer with other disorders, including asthma, acute or chronic sinusitis, eczema, and allergic conjunctivitis.[1] The western medicine management includes drug therap

A woman grabing her right side shoulder where is highlighted with red colour. In Australia, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal condition seen in general medical practice. Rotator-cuff related pain is the most common cause of shoulder pain. The pain is often localized to the anterolateral aspect of the shoulder, aggravated with overhead activity. [1] The reason that the shoulder is prone to injury is because of its structure. The shoulder bones are compose

Hello Newcastle! Medical experts are warning of a ‘triple threat virus’ during flu season this winter. That is a combination of the flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). NSW Covid-19 Weekly report (dated 13 May 2023) has shown an increase of 18% of Covid and 35% of influenza. [1] Why people are more susceptible to respiratory viruses during winter, yet germs are present year-round. Your nose is the main entry point of a respiratory virus or bacteria. The muc

Hello Newcastle! Ovulation and menstruation are the key events for successful pregnancy. They are the two most external signs showing your fertility. Modern medicine has fancy diagnostic tools that can measure those with blood tests. You can also measure those key events with cervical mucus quality, readily available urine test (‘ovulation predictor kits’), body temperature and your menstrual events. During ovulation which generally falls in mid cycle, slippery or stretchy ce

Hello Newcastle! Welcome to the first of many blog posts from us at Ripple Acupuncture. in todays blog we will be going over the topic of neck pain, its causes how you at home can treat it, and the healing benifits that accupuncture can bring to the table. Neck pain is one of the common presentations in health clinics. Muscle strain or osteoarthritis are the most common diagnoses for neck pain. Poor posture is a likely reason beyond most neck pain in modern society. Screen t