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Last month, we wrote about Dr. Steve Hyjek from the Functional Medicine Center in Irvine and raved about his procedure for mercury detoxification. This month, we are looking at another area of his expertise - pain relief from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). TMJ is a common disorder that often goes undetected. Symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping in the jaw, headaches, and/or ear pain. This disorder can occur for a variety of reasons, but it is most commonly caused from severe injury to the jaw, overuse of the jaw muscles, or emotional stress.  If you fit any of this criteria, you might be suffering from TMJ! Though it can be an extremely painful disorder, treatment is relatively simple. Dr. Hyjek undergoes a careful procedure and thorough examination to assess TMJ. First, he assesses posture and uses precise equipment to measure the movement of the jaw. Once the issue is properly diagnosed, specific treatment begins. This may include using special techniques to

Dr. Steve Hyjek is a graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, of the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice Program through the Institute for Functional Medicine, as well as of the Kalish Method for Functional Medicine. He has also completed numerous programs and certifications in Nutrition, Corrective Exercise, Applied Kinesiology, Whiplash Trauma, and various Chiropractic techniques. Dr. Steve works at the Functional Medicine Center in Irvine, CA! One of his specialties, which Kudlik Dental greatly appreciates, is mercury detoxification. In his article regarding mercury detoxification, Dr. Hyjek describes the effects that mercury has on the body, especially on the brain and hormonal system. These effects include anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, and the inability to lose weight. Therefore, proper detoxification of mercury is crucial to your health!  Before detoxing mercury from the body, one must undergo an amalgam removal. It is vital to choo

Tustin Chronic Condition Center (TCCC) was founded by Dr. Corey King, a board-certified doctor of integrative medicine. TCCC focuses on helping patients who suffer from chronic health conditions. One of Dr. King's main specialties is chronic thyroid gland disorders. What sets Dr. King apart from others in his field is the fact that he conquered a chronic health issue of his own - Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Leaky Gut Syndrome - after coping with it for nearly 20 years! Plus, he helped his own father get through a severe thyroid gland problem, and Dr. King also made it possible for an immediate family member to thrive while suffering from Hashimoto's disease. So, it is safe to say that Dr. Corey King has firsthand experience in overcoming chronic illnesses. Through Tustin Chronic Condition Center, Dr. Corey King carries out his mission of improving the life of every patient that he comes into contact with. Something about this office that Kudlik Dental appreciates and ad

The Living Temple is an amazing establishment located in Old World Huntington Beach. This store has been in business since 1998 and continues to help you expand your inner, as well as outer, well being. Since 1995, Robin Jones - the founder of this establishment - has been researching health, nutrition, and freethinking information. Living Temple offers products that help nourish your mind, body, and soul; it carries Orange County's finest array of foods, drinks, clothing, books, body care products, and much more. Additionally, The Living Temple offers many events that help expand your knowledge of alternative methods of healing your inner and physical self. Furthermore, they have numerous guest speakers that lecture in all aspects of life. Here are a few of their upcoming events... September 3rd - 5th ~44th Annual Cancer Convention~ Held at Sheraton Universal Hotel www.CancerControlSociety.com Wednesday, September 7th 6:45-8:30pm ~Using Essential Oils for Natural Health

In acupuncture, problems are treated with no pharmaceuticals whatsoever. The process simply reanimates the body's natural healing abilities and allows the body to mend itself. This is exactly why Kudlik Dental endorses acupuncture--it is a holistic, drug-free, and effective health alternative.  In the acupuncture realm, we advocate Dixie Wall Acupuncture and Wellness, which is run by a patient of ours--Dixie Wall. She is a licensed acupuncturist, nutritionist, and holistic health practitioner in Orange County. Her goal is to help you unlock your mind, body, and spirit's true potential and live a healthier, happier, and longer life.  At Dixie Wall Acupuncture and Wellness, patients are able to achieve their health goals by getting the root cause of their issues treated, not only the symptoms. Furthermore, they are each given unique health plans that are tailored to their specific needs. Focusing on nutrition and overall health, in addition to acupuncture, the benefits o

Spring time is here, time to go outside and get active! Here are a few local chiropractic offices that can help work out any kinks you get along the way. Cooperstown Chiropractic is located in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Ken Cooper is specially trained to work with newborns, infants and children. They specialize in helping families and currently 40% of their patients are children. . At Cooperstown Chiropractic they separate themselves from others in their profession by taking a "vitalistic" approach that addresses the CAUSE of loss of health. Some things that Dr. Cooper has treated his patients for are cancer, stroke, vertigo, life-long headaches, infant seizures, memory loss, inability to walk, infertility, difficulty during pregnancy, breech babies, ADD, depression, high blood pressure and hypothyroidism.Cooperstown uses many techniques to aid in healing their patients, nutritional counseling and supplement testing, development of exercise programs, stress management, Bio Ene

February is National Pet Dental Health Month and we here at Kudlik Dental love our furry friends! It is not only important for us to maintain our dental health but our pets as well. Just like ourselves, dental health is important to our pet's overall health. Dr. Robert E. Woods is a veterinarian located in Garden Grove, he practices an alternative and holistic approach to veterinary medicine. It is Dr. Woods philosophy that an integration of medicine allows for more options, and a path of wellness that ultimately promotes the quality of life for his patients and their families. The office offers a variety of alternative services, but his areas of special interest include traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Homotoxicology, Low level Laser Therapy and Nutraceutical Therapy. In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, Dr. Woods is offering 25% all dental related services including pre-anesthetic lab work. According to Dr. Woods office, the American Veterinary Medical

Kudlik Dental believes that a healthy body equals healthy teeth! The key to having healthy gums is not only brushing your teeth, but being cautious of what you put into your body and how you treat it.  Our patient Patricia Garza Pinto and her partner Wayne Daniels are co-founders of Evolmotion, located in Irvine, CA. At Evolmotion, they believe it is time to rise up from your slumber, lift yourself from your unhealthy, ailing body and live with passion and purpose. Evolmotion helps you achieve this through the transformation of movement.  Once upon a time when humans could only think abstractly and communicate through body language, we relied on the way we MOVED our bodies to receive perceptive information. This information helped us learn the universal principles of life and  how to reciprocate in harmony with the natural world. By learning this it has helped shape and mold our physical , mental, emotional and spiritual development. Innate movement patterns such as squatting,