So Cal Holistic Happenings

As holistic dental practitioners, we understand how the mouth affects the overall health of the body. However, we cannot make "medical" recommendations, since that could be considered practicing medicine without a license. We believe in adhering to the industry's standard of care and in evidence-based dentistry, yet we are open-minded to alternative treatments and are sensitive to the biocompatibility of dental materials. That being said, by showing the movie Vaxxed at our office, we are NOT recommending that you abstain from vaccinations, but rather, we are encouraging you to investigate all viewpoints so that you can make informed health decisions for yourself and your family. When we first watched Vaxxed , we were shocked to hear that vaccines are not tested as extensively as other pharmaceuticals by the Food and Drug Administration AND that their effects are not tested when administered in conjunction with other vaccines! We are not opposed to the concept of...

As a holistic dental office, we are are thrilled when others share the same passion for empowering people through education to take responsibility of their health - just like Neuro-Muscular Connection in Costa Mesa! They offer various holistic services ranging from chiropractic, massage, Zyto and Evox, decompression, and more. One of the more unique and extremely successful services that they offer is laser therapy. We have had staff members who previously worked with laser therapy and saw phenomenal results! Contrary to more traditional treatments, laser therapy focuses on healing at the cellular level and on activating the neurons where the injury actually occurs. The laser activates blood circulation and the production of cellular energy which restores damaged cells, relieves pain, and speeds up the overall healing process. This proves especially successful with bone injuries, tendinitis, contusions, fatigue and several other conditions. All lasers used at Neuro-Muscular Conne...

OC Salt Therapy is the first Salt Therapy facility established in Orange County, and their results are incredible! Salt Therapy is not extremely common, so you might be wondering what it is and how it works. Essentially, it is an alternative treatment in a salt room, which reproduces the unique microclimate found in natural salt caves. How it works is a little trickier and involves more science. Dry aerosol micro-particles of salt are dispersed by a Halo generator into the salt room during a 45- minute session. The particles, measuring below 5 microns in diameter, penetrate deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. As the salt is inhaled it travels through the sinuses and respiratory tract - absorbing moisture, clearing mucus, killing bacteria, reducing inflammation, widening the airway passages, cleansing residual tar and foreign allergens, and improving your immune system. This treatment has been found to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of several resp...

Spring is approaching so you know what that means...Spring Cleaning! We're not talking about the typical Spring cleaning of purging your closets, drawers, and garage(s),  but rather an internal cleansing of your system in order to build a stronger foundation for health. Believe us, it feels even better than a spotless house! A cleanse doesn't need to be overwhelming and does not always require a long period of fasting or  simply surviving on juice. Instead, think of it as a temporary change of choices that will have a long term effect on the body. Often, people embark on diets or lifestyle changes without cleansing, and therefore feel little to no change in their health. Cleansing helps to rid the body of all the toxins and junk that have built up over time, so that it can properly absorb all benefits from the healthy choices you make afterward. This means improved energy, weight loss, better hormone balance etc...all from a simple three week change of routine! Wh...

Dr. Sean Breen is an Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine Specialist located in Irvine. Not only is Dr. Breen a graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, but he also served 9 years as a Navy medical officer, receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor in 2003. Since then, Dr. Breen has dedicated his career to research on preventative medicine, focusing primarily on anti-aging medicine. Dr. Breen's philosophy is that although we are all aging and are going to die eventually (sorry to break it to you!), we don't have to feel or look like we are! Anti aging treatment is meant to slow down the process of aging. For example, Dr. Breen explains that "if aging is less energy, declining memory, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction, weaker muscles, increasing body fat etc", then anti aging treatment is is meant to be the opposite and reverse those symptoms! Hormones play a huge part in that process, as Dr. Breen explains in hi...

Happy New Year! To start this year off, we are focusing on Dr. Susan Cocke, a Pediatric Allergy and Immunology specialist located in Yorba Linda at St. Jude Heritage Medical Group. Dr. Cocke's passion goes beyond simply covering up symptoms, but strongly focuses on prevention and strengthening the immune system. In her bio, Dr. Cocke states, As an Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology specialist, I'm committed to helping patients improve their health. The first step is to proactively develop a plan for each person that emphasizes prevention and promotes health, this is especially important for patients with allergies and immunodeficiency problems. I believe in taking an Integrative approach to strengthening the immune system- from nutrition and medications to acupuncture. My goal is to recognize a patient's vulnerability to a disease or illness and help them avoid related problems and maintain good health. Using alternative approaches, such as nutrition and acupuncture,...

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...