Facial Massage for Better Health

There are approximately 43 muscles in the human face. These muscles are important for showing emotions as well as speaking and eating. It is understandable that many of these can be overused contributing to tightness or underused contributing to sagging.

The masseter muscle is usually the major one responsible for TMJ problems, as well as headaches, clenching or bruxism.   It is found on the jaw and chin and is the primary muscle used for chewing food and every time we open and close our mouth.

Facial Massage

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While the masseter is an essential and helpful muscle, it also plays a role in conditions like:
-       Bruxism (teeth grinding)
-       Teeth clenching
-       Tooth damage due to clenching
-       Temporomandibular joint syndrome or TMJ Disorder

GMO Foods- A Perspective

When Mother Teresa was asked many years ago if she would attend an anti-war rally, her answer was rather profound:  I will not be part of an anti-war demonstration. As soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there. 

So when I was presented with an anti-GMO rally, I was hesitant. Not seeing a pro-organic rally coming up anytime soon, I acquiesced and went. Sometimes when we are pro-health, we need to be anti- sickness (anti-GMO).  

The NYC March Against Monsanto this past Saturday at Union Square in NYC had a wonderful turnout.