Grounding from an Electrical, Postural, Breathing, and Emotional Perspective

The concept of “being grounded” is becoming a common phrase that is being expressed these days. The connotations associated with “being grounded” are that it is a healthy and beneficial phenomenon. However, what exactly does it mean? The purpose of this article is to explore “grounding” from an electrical, postural,…

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Integrating Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and PRI to Create Craniofacial Resonance

The purpose of this article is to create a bridge between Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) and the approach of the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) with the ultimate goal of creating craniofacial resonance. To explain these ideas I am going to be discussing circles, aliens, a sticky orthotic, and some simple,…

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Connecting Postural Dysfunction, Craniofacial Development, and Nutritional Deficiencies

Abstract The ability to achieve a cervical-cranial-facial postural system that allows one to move and breathe in all three planes with balanced neuromuscular function and position can be significantly influenced by certain anatomical and physiological characteristics within it.  One of these factors involves how one postures with their tongue in…

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Adrenal Dysregulation

Stress can be experienced by the body in a variety of forms and systems all interacting with each other. Please refer to the following model for a more detailed explanation: http://heathercarrdpt.com/integrative-systems-model/  Examples of stress include psychological; emotional; environmental; dietary; and/or physical (trauma, low blood sugar, abnormal pH, infections, etc). When…

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The Importance of Stomach Acid

Normal gastrointestinal function is virtually impossible without proper stomach acid secretion and a properly maintained pH. Inadequate stomach acid production can result in a sequelae of dysfunction throughout the rest of the digestive tract leading to maldigestion, malabsorption, inflammation, dysbiosis, toxicity, and autoimmune disorders. In a healthy gastrointestinal tract, hunger…

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