Getting to the Underlying Cause is Key to Treating TMD

Getting to the Underlying Cause is Key to Treating TMD

When people experience jaw pain, they tend to assume they have a joint issue. They may even erroneously describe it as “TMJ” when really the pain could be in the jaw muscles or a result of a misaligned bite. Issues with the jaw and facial muscles fall under a classification of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and […]

GERD: Feeling the Heartburn

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GERD AFFECTS 10 TO 20 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION If the frequency of television commercials is any indication of how many people are concerned about any given health issue, it’s pretty clear that a lot of folks are worried about heartburn. And with good reason. It’s the rare individual who hasn’t experienced that unpleasant fiery […]

Fred Gutierrez: On a Mission to Help Others

When I first met Fred Gutierrez as he welcomed me to church, I immediately noticed his warm smile. I also quickly noticed that his entire left side was paralyzed and the top of his head had a massive crater in it. After I got to know him, he explained to me that he had suffered […]

Foods and Healthy Recipes That Help Fight Cancer

In our 2018 issue of HealthLinks Charleston that focused on KIDS HEALTH and featured our partnership with the local restaurant gogogreens we teamed up to offer our readers foods & recipes that focus on healthy eating for kids. HealthLinks Charleston and gogogreens have consulted with community physicians and medical professionals to create recipes good for […]

Ease the Pain and the Fear With a Little Dental Sedation

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Going to the dentist or getting any work done inside our mouths can strike fear in some people that equates to seeing Michael Myers in the “Halloween” movie series. It’s not something we look forward to, to say the least, and so many people avoid going, making their dental problems worse over time. According to […]

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