TMJ 'dysfunction' - Health implications

The quote below is from Dr Mercola

"Drugs — when taken as prescribed — kill more than 106,000 Americans each year, and the death toll from overdosing on painkillers is now greater than both car accidents and deaths from illegal drug use. (Unfortunately, almost half a million deaths attributed to COVID-19 in a year have superseded this statistic)

As noted in a recent New York Times article, "drug overdoses are driving up the death rate of young white adults in the United States to levels not seen since the end of the AIDS epidemic more than two decades ago."

Drug Overdose Deaths for Caucasians Between the Ages of 25 and 34:
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths among Caucasians between the ages of 25 and 34 have significantly increased over the past two decades. In 1999, the rate was approximately 12.4 deaths per 100,000 individuals. As of the most recent data available in 2021, the rate has escalated to approximately 52.8 deaths per 100,000 individuals. This alarming rise highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the increasing misuse of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl.

The Overdose Rate for 35 to 44-Year-Olds:
The overdose death rate for individuals aged 35 to 44 has also seen a dramatic increase. In 1999, the rate for this age group was about 13.2 deaths per 100,000 individuals. As of the latest 2021 data, this rate has surged to around 53.9 deaths per 100,000 individuals. This trend underscores the urgent need for continued efforts in addiction prevention, treatment, and education to combat this growing public health crisis.

These figures emphasize the severity of the opioid epidemic and the critical need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes and provide effective interventions. And while these rates include both illegal and prescription drugs, the latter FAR exceed the former. It's a sad fact that the cornerstone of modern medicine — drugs — is also a major killer of patients."

Opioids are most often prescribed to Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

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Dr Mercola also goes on to say that:
"The other drugs commonly prescribed for Rheumatoid Arthritis are among the most dangerous on the market.
These include prednisone, TNF-alpha inhibitors (sold under brand names such as Humira, Enbrel, and Remicade and other harsh anticancer drugs like methotrexate. Side effects of these drugs include infection and an increased risk for cancer)",

Not long ago, another Rheumatoid Arthritis drug Vioxx was removed after 60,000 people died of heart attacks and strokes.

Many of these drugs are based largely on pure fantasy, wishful thinking or outright fraud.

While the drug companies make billions, people are dying by the million. This report further emphasises the point.

Conventionally, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is described as a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.

In this article, I have a somewhat different take on the subject of Rheumatoid arthritis, which would help very many patients to get off this deception. Please note, this singer from The Eagles had Ulcerative Colitis AND Rheumatoid Arthritis.

A significant link exists between gut dysfunction and the occurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis, a pattern frequently observed in my practice. The traditional medical field, with its tendency to compartmentalise, fails to connect these conditions. Instead, they are handled separately, with Rheumatologists and Gastroenterologists addressing them as distinct issues.

It is worth noting that the largest departments in hospitals focus on these two conditions. The ineffectual treatments provided to patients offer little hope of actual recovery. Indeed, the term "cure" is almost taboo within medical terminology.

TNF-alpha inhibitors rank among the priciest medications, with annual costs per patient nearing $20,000. Consequently, pharmaceutical giants have a vested interest in labelling numerous conditions as "autoimmune," reaping substantial profits in the process. This scenario ensures that Rheumatologists and Gastroenterologists remain inundated with patients, subjecting them to countless unnecessary scans and tests, only to eventually prescribe a multitude of ineffective and potentially harmful drugs.

The likelihood of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis increases in patients exhibiting the following factors.
Gastric reflux disease
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Diverticulitis
Unrefreshing sleep
Sleep apnoea
Breathing difficulties
TMJ dysfunction
Extraction orthodontics
Loss of wisdom teeth.
Atlas vertebral asymmetry affecting Vagal nerve function.

You can read about these issues elsewhere on this forum.

How does this cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?
When issues arise within the digestive system, it is because the diaphragm's pumping action is compromised due to ineffective breathing. This tends to be weak or even non-existent and does not pump the gut organs to bring about effective digestion. The abdominal organs'function depends on the 'diaphragmatic pump' working effectively.

Had the diaphragmatic pump not been incorporated into our anatomical development, our abdominal organs would have had to be evolved with significantly greater vascularity.

When the diaphragm fails to function correctly, stagnation in the gut ensues, leading to a host of gastric ailments and the onset of what is known as the 'leaky gut' syndrome. The gut's bacterial flora often exacerbates these conditions. 'Leaky gut' syndrome permits larger molecules and some bacteria to pass through the gut wall and enter the bloodstream. These foreign molecules typically settle in areas with minimal blood flow, such as the joints. The body perceives this as an invasion, triggering an inflammatory response that manifests as Rheumatoid Arthritis.

It is interesting to note that some patients get relief with the use of antibiotics, so there must be a bacterial component.

In the absence of medical recommendations to enhance respiratory function, the persistent intrusion of foreign molecules causes the condition to become chronic, ultimately resulting in significant harm to the joints, hands and fingers.

Inhibiting this response with steroids is utterly reprehensible. Steroids that can rapidly destroy the femoral head of the hips, obstruct the sagittal sinuses in the skull by clot formation, and may induce psychosis. Furthermore, Also, treatment with Corticosteroids can have widespread undesirable effects such as osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma and cataracts. These occur because steroids can affect the gut (and nutrient absorption) and cause weight gain. The high blood pressure and eye conditions may be related to fluid retention.

Resorting to immune ablation drugs, which obliterate the body's self-protective capabilities, represents one of the most foolish and brutal approaches in medical care of those suffering from these two afflictions.

What can you do to overcome these symptoms?
Very simply, the cause of all these conditions is a poor breathing mechanism. This is largely due to:

Shallow chest breathing;
Insufficient breath volume;
Misalignment between jaw and skull;
Underdeveloped lower jaw;
Skeletal and dental midline imbalances;
Atlas vertebra asymmetry;
Hip asymmetry;
Fallen foot arches.

Nearly all individuals afflicted with this condition tend to breathe shallowly from their chests, significantly limiting their respiratory capacity. To improve their situation, they should focus on mastering abdominal breathing. Enrolling in Yoga classes and consistently practising this technique can lead to remarkable outcomes. For about half of the sufferers, this approach could completely resolve their issues. The remaining patients are likely to experience considerable improvement in their gastric ailments, yielding results that far surpass those offered by conventional medications.

Jaw treatments, excluding splints, can significantly mitigate the issue for many individuals. Such interventions also address asymmetries in the Atlas vertebra and hips. Additionally, a considerable number of patients are diagnosed with sleep apnoea, highlighting the underlying breathing difficulties and underscoring the need for dental and orthodontic corrections.

Surprisingly, incorporating foot arch supports can significantly enhance your breathing capacity also. To start, examine your feet and if you notice a collapse of your arches, consider purchasing arch supports, as a trial, for as low as £10.00 per pair. Alternatively, visit a professional podiatrist for a precise fitting, as your arches may differ in their degree of collapse.

The drugs used for Gastric reflux problems fall into a class of antacids called protein pump inhibitors (PPIs). They have terrible adverse effects on the patient's body. They boost the chances of heart disease, dementia, kidney dysfunction, and bone fractures. Furthermore, they impair the body’s ability to absorb vitamin B12, which can lead to B12 deficiency.

They also contribute to an imbalance of healthy gut microbiota that can lead to an antibiotic resistant diarrhoeal infection called Clostridia Difficile.

The treatment is SIMPLY to always belly breathe - not poison the system further with useless and dangerous drugs. Instead, taking supplements such as turmeric or Fenugreek seed tea is far safer and extremely beneficial.

To get much better outcomes and if your condition is severe, you need an evaluation of your jaw and body asymmetries and appropriate dental and jaw treatment to restore proper breathing function.

Comment received from a very senior hospital staff:
Dear Dr Amir
Now that I understand the anatomy and physiology behind your findings and the impact it has on the body, I recall many patients who I nursed over my many years within the NHS who exhibited such symptoms. I worked with many rheumatology patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis who often complained of gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis or other such diagnoses/symptoms.
There was never any understanding of the link between the two, in fact, I recall being told the gastrointestinal issues were likely linked to side effects of arthritis medication.

I hope individuals diagnosed with these conditions get the opportunity to receive your treatment, and I will continue to try to influence the NHS to recognise this.
Mari Gay
Senior NHS Manager and Director

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