“As a chiropractor I use Myofascial release techniques, muscular re-education and chiropractic manipulative therapy to get great results increasing jaw range of motion, decreasing pain levels and eliminating clicking and popping. I understand all too well the importance of a well-aligned bite, night guard and overall good oral health to help treat and prevent TMD. [...]

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), located in front of your ears where your jawbone meets your skull, is a highly mobile joint and requires muscular coordination to move smoothly so you can talk, chew and yawn. Many people have pain, clicking or popping in their TMJ which can have a huge impact on their quality of [...]

Remember that this is the holiday season and it’s the journey not the destination. Take time to enjoy and be mindful. Plan ahead. Organize your parties, events, shopping, meals and gifts on paper or online and consult your notes frequently. Streamline shopping. Shop with a plan and a budget. Gift certificates, magazine subscriptions and memberships [...]

Does holiday prep have your mind racing as you check and recheck your mental list of things to do? Sometimes that good night’s sleep doesn’t come as easily at this time of year, so here are a few bedtime rituals that will help you get that necessary snooze time! Listen to your mom! Especially if [...]

How well are you sleeping? Your sleep is an important health indicator so it’s important to determine if a disruption in sleep patterns is an isolated incident or a symptom of something more serious. In today’s busy world, most people believe that feeling tired is just part of life and something they have to deal [...]

Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season, or perhaps it should be called the Stress Season. Magazines are filled with lavishly decorated tables laden with perfectly presented and prepared gourmet cuisine. REALLY? Let’s face it; balancing work, kids, families, school, and life in general makes it challenging to live up to these grandiose expectations. However, there [...]

There is no better way to kick- off your Thanksgiving than to get in a little exercise while benefiting local charities. The 7th annual Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot” has raised more than $1.5 million for Second Harvest Food Bank, the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County Bank, and Santa Clara County Children’s Health [...]

According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men haven’t had a checkup in the past year and 9 million men haven’t seen a doctor in the last five years! For women, who visit doctors at a much higher rate, this statistic is puzzling. An American Medical Association study [...]

The Prostate and Its Function The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that is easily felt during a rectal exam. The urethra passes through the prostate causing frequent urination when prostate problems arise. The prostate secretes a milky alkaline fluid that makes up about 20-30% of the ejaculated seminal fluids. The alkaline secretion is important because [...]

Prostatitis Men commonly believe that they won’t have to think about their prostate until well into their 50′s but this doesn’t hold true with the problem of Prostatitis. This is a disease of young men and can affect men in their early 40′s. Prostatitis simply means an inflammation of the prostate gland and can be [...]