Posts by Patricia Pine
Why is it so Important for Your Child to Experience Proper Jaw Development?
It’s not jaw-dropping news that proper development is essential for the health of your child. If children’s minds and bodies are developing correctly, they are less likely to experience issues down the line. At Muscles in Harmony, we specialize in myofunctional Therapy and the importance of jaw growth and development by treating tongue-tie and other oral disorders. What often surprises our readers and patients is the importance of oral health and how closely it correlates with physical health.
Read MoreHow Myofunctional Therapy can help with TMJ and TMD
What is Myofunctional Therapy and how can it help with TMJ and TMD? Chances are that you have heard the old adage that it takes 47 muscles to frown, but only 13 to smile. While the exact amount of muscles is sometimes disputed, the basis for the argument is accurate: it takes more effort to…
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of Neuroplasticity?
The Benefits of Neuroplasticity Human beings are very complex life forms. As such, our brains are very powerful and incredible organs that can do extraordinary things. Our brain can help our body heal when injured, allowing bones to mend and skin to regrow. But did you realize that the brain can also heal itself and…
Read MoreDoes Your Child Breathe Through Their Mouth?
Discover the signs, symptoms, and effects that mouth breathing can have on your child’s long-term health. Breathing through the mouth on a regular basis is a sign of physiological imbalance, and a warning for more serious health problems to come. Chronic mouth breathing does have treatment options, and it’s important to remember that the sooner…
Read MoreSippy Cups and Your Child’s Growth and Development
Parents are always making healthy choices or the right decisions for their children, and it isn’t always easy. Parents don’t know what they don’t know. However, some options are obvious. One of the best choices a parent could consider at this moment is to stop using sippy cups. There are many adverse oral risks to…
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy and Neuromuscular Re-Education?
The Benefits of Neuromuscular Re-Education in Myofunctional Therapy Believe it or not, your tongue can have a great impact on your overall health. While our tongue can help us to properly chew our food and pronounce our words, it can also cause crooked teeth, migraines, and poor breathing habits. Here at Muscles in Harmony, our…
Read MoreIs Your Tongue Causing Your Health Problems?
Ever wonder what organ really controls our body? Most assume it is the heart. The heart pumps blood to the lungs, which is needed to breathe efficiently. Both heart and lungs are vital to the human body’s machinery – but consider the tongue! Medical communities are surprised at this possible revelation. Is the tongue a…
Read MoreBUTEYKO BREATHING AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
Breathing incorporates a variety of physical and physiological processes that work together to maintain balanced respiration. When any of those elements are out of place, problems will arise. Common physical affectors include constricted airways and mouth breathing, both of which are treatable through myofunctional therapy. For non-physical imbalances in the respiration process, the Buteyko Breathing…
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