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Who doesn’t love chocolate? OK, some of us but not a good friend of mine - he loves them so much he comes up with new inventive ways to eat them so as not to get bored.

My friend’s wife, however, suffers from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. Her condition is exacerbated by the cold of the frozen candy. When asked, she was quite eager to share the symptoms of her condition.

Most TMJ sufferers experience the same or similar symptoms but some are always surprising. Or, at least this is what I have found in researching this condition to create my TMJ program.

TMJ is actually just the temporomandibular joint. When people say they suffer from “TMJ” what they mean is that they suffer from a disorder or disorders of the joint.

This joint serves an important function by allowing us to chew food, yawn and talk. Made up of blood vessels, muscles, nerves and bones, TMJs are located on either side of the face in front of the ears. The TMJ is what connects the jawbone to the skull.

You can find this joint by placing your finger in front of your ear and then opening and closing your mouth. The jawbone can perform two movements - opening/closing the mouth and acting as a hinge and also a gliding action which allows you to open your mouth wide.

TMJ disorder occurs when the joint becomes eroded and slides out of alignment. Certain medical conditions can also cause damage to the cartilage in the joint. A trauma or injury can also cause a disorder.

This condition can also be caused when the joint is over used. This is one of the reasons it’s so unhealthy to grind or clench your teeth. In addition to eroding your teeth, it can cause the TMJ disorder. Certain others are born with an irregular development of the joint.

There are certain triggers which can bring on symptoms such as repeatedly grinding or clenching your teeth, poor posture of the face and neck, direct exposure to cold air or air conditioning on the face, eating cold foods or drinks, getting poor sleep and stress.

TMJ syndrome affects women more than men. Experts say 5-15% of the population but agree the number is likely higher due to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of this disorder include: Pain in the face, pain or tenderness in the jaw, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, headache, earache, and neck pain. Some experience a clicking sound with pain.

Surgery is rarely required and most of the things that cause this condition can be corrected. For example, your dentist can create a “bite guard” to help you keep from grinding your teeth.

With my friend’s wife, cold air and eating/drinking cold foods and drink brought on symptoms. I suggested that she try my TMJ program and guess what - it worked! She can now lead a life free of joint pain.

I’ve received excellent feedback about my TMJ program as well as my Migraine and Headache program from TMJ syndrome sufferers so I’m confident my all natural programs can work for you!

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