Coping with TMJ Disorder
TMD brings about many changes in your life, but there are some positive coping skills that will help you to manage those changes: Take an active approach to your problems. What is an active approach? It is defining the problem and deciding on what outcome you want. Your energy should be used to take steps…
Thai Chicken, Mango & Pineapple Salad
Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can regular or light coconut milk 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste, or more to taste 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into…
Frequently Asked Questions About Tens Units
1. What is a Tens Unit? Tens stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A Tens is a small battery powered machine that is about the size of a pocket radio. You attach sticky electrodes (wires that conduct electrical current) on the area of pain or pressure point. When turned on it then provides electrical impulses…
Healthy Living Week 3, 7 Great Foods We Should Be Eating and Their Benefits
As all of us with TMD have realized at one point or another that food choices can be limited, especially the healthiest choices because of our limited ability to chew or it wreaking havoc on our muscles/joints. As part of our healthy living series I thought it would be great to give a list of…
Tender Easy Ribs
Ingredients 2 racks of baby-back pork ribs 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce Rib Rub 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons…
Healthy Living Series Week 2, Essential Vitamins
Essential Vitamins Vitamins are divided into two basic types; water soluble and fat soluble. Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and need to be replenished every day. Fat soluble vitamins can be stored and are used as the body requires them. Vitamin B1-Thiamine Water soluble Helps break down carbohydrates in the body,…
Summer Berry Trifle
Picnics, family reunions, tailgating…. I love summer! This is one of my favorite recipes! Ingredients 1 package (3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding 4 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), washed and hulled, plus extra for garnish 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla…
Healthy Living Series Week 1, The Benefits of Water
Welcome to our six part Healthy Living Series. The Benefits of Water Did You Know? The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. Muscle consists of 75% water Brain consists of 90% of water Bone consists of 22% of water Blood consists of 83% water Water: Transports nutrients…
Thoughts to Live By
Written by Regina Brett who is a 90 year old journalist – The Plain Dealer newspaper, Cleveland , Ohio. 1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won’t take care of you…
About TMJ Hope
Hi! I'm Stacy, the founder of TMJ Hope.
After being attacked by a dog when I was little, I had 12 jaw surgeries (including bilateral total joint replacements in 2006) to try to improve my jaw function & relieve my pain. The doctors told me I would live the rest of my life in chronic, intractable pain. Fast forward to now, & I'm THRIVING....despite my jaw pain.
If you know deep down that you are not destined for a life of chronic pain, join the TMJ Hope community & I to learn how to stop surviving, and start thriving once and for all.