Insightful advice for people who have suffered debilitating, jaw disabling issues.
Chewing Challenged...
is an unusual and insightful book which offers first hand advice on how to get proper nutrition when afflicted with a jaw injury; TMD; ill-fitting dentures; sore mouth or difficulty swallowing. Included in the book are practical survival tips for the healthy management of bands, wires, and braces, plus 36 simple and delicious recipes for those limited to a liquid diet or soft foods. These recipes are creative additions to a diet of nutritional supplementary drinks.
Surviving with a Straw is in soft cover with 43 pages. To learn more about the book, refer to the sections above and to order click on "Order Form."
Stress and Negative thinking.
July 5th, 2009
Have neglected my blog for awhile. No excuse. A lot of stress going on which really takes a toll on my jaw.
I am married to a negative thinker. He is an “O woe is me” kind of guy.
” Chicken Little the sky is falling”. Of course I try to be positive but it is sometimes overwhelming and then my teeth clench, my jaw hurts, I can’t swallow and nothing to do but curl up in a fetal position and try to sleep it off.
Well, enough of this whining. It is 4th of July weekend and I was able to eat hot dogs and potato salad so it can’t all be bad.
Wish I was better at meditation. Will try harder. (That’s my positive side shining through)
Ellen
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June 8th, 2009
Not that train that runs underground but the sandwich franchise. We cannot eat subway sandwiches. Sad ,, isn’t it? The bread is too thick and tough for me and I cannot open my mouth wide enough. Don’t know about all of you. Am I missing a lot?
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