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Training With Mouth Tape: How Athletes Are Using Nasal Breathing for a Performance Edge
If you’ve seen runners, cyclists, or CrossFit athletes training with a piece of tape across their mouth, you might wonder: What’s
Mouth Taping Isn’t Just for Elite Athletes—It Can Boost Your Performance Too
Mouth taping—once a niche technique among elite runners, swimmers, and cyclists—has now entered the mainstream. But you don’t need to be
Mouth Taping During Sleep: How the Science Adds Up
The idea of taping your mouth shut while you sleep might sound odd—or even alarming. Yet, mouth taping has become a
Posture and Digestion: Slouching, Reflux & Swallow Function
You may know that slouching can cause neck or back pain, but did you know it can also impact your digestion
How Posture Impacts Breathing, Swallowing & Jaw Function
When you think about good posture, you might picture standing tall or sitting up straight. But did you know that the
TMJ Pain & Oromyofunctional Disorders: How Swallow Pattern & Chewing Load the Jaw
Do you experience jaw pain, clicking, or tension—especially after eating, talking, or during times of stress? You’re not alone. Temporomandibular joint
The Role of Tongue Posture in Facial Growth & Airway Health
Have you ever thought about where your tongue rests in your mouth? Most people haven’t—but the position of your tongue plays
What Is Mouth Breathing? Causes & Long-Term Effects
Do you—or your child—often breathe through the mouth instead of the nose? Mouth breathing might seem harmless, but it can have
Part 4: Treating Oromyofunctional Disorders: How a Whole-Patient Approach Unlocks Better Breathing, Sleep, and Health
Oromyofunctional disorders (OMDs) can trigger a domino effect of health challenges—from mouth breathing and sleep apnea to TMJ pain, speech delays,
Part 3: Oromyofunctional Disorders: The Hidden Link to Sleep Apnea, TMJ, Speech Issues, and More
It’s easy to see mouth breathing or a tongue thrust as just “small quirks” or minor annoyances. But science shows these