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Struggling to sleep or sleep well is a problem many of us face. In fact, the majority of adults will experience some form of sleep trouble in their lives. For some, this is related to underlying pain that makes sleeping difficult. For others, it comes down to breathing disorders that disrupt sleep or even make sleeping dangerous. Whether you are in San Diego having TMJ pain or need sleep apnea treatment in San Diego, our team can help you.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The medical community knows that in order to treat the modern health problems we face today; we need to eliminate and/or reduce the factors that contribute to inflammation in the body. Unfortunately, most diets around the world are very inflammatory and can cause most of the chronic diseases and chronic pain.

The more inflammation you have, the more you will experience pain. Decrease inflammation and the body will start to heal. If you follow an anti-inflammatory diet your body will decrease inflammation and your quality of life will be exponentially better. Most of the dietary diseases orbit around the inflammatory process. Consequently, this diet is good for the entire family.

Eat food that is as natural and clean as possible. Keep away from processed, packaged and canned foods. Avoid white foods like, white sugar, pasta, flour, milk, bread and white potato (one of the most damaging).

The majority of your diet should be composed of fresh, natural, organic fruits and vegetables. The more color your food has the better it is. Spinach, kale, red chard, romaine and red leaf lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, brussels sprouts, collards, arugula, beet greens, red and green cabbage, parsley, raw carrots, berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries), plums, peaches, apples, oranges (in moderation), red and purple grapes (in moderation), cherries, etc. are all good choices. Paler colored foods are permissible, but not as desirable. Melons, celery, cucumbers, white grapes, bananas and pineapple contain more water and sugar and less anti-inflammatory nutrients but are better than processed snack foods. Sugar is very inflammatory can cause weight gain and actually inhibit your immune system, so it makes you more prone to becoming sick.

A good source of protein is nuts. Walnuts and almonds are preferable, but cashews and pecans are occasionally permitted. When possible, try to eat raw nuts to retain the healthy oils. Limit red meat to one to two meals per week. Eat fish at least twice per week. Tuna is considered fish. It is recommended that people eating two servings of fish per week still need to supplement with omega 3 fish oil. Three to four teaspoons per day.

If you are eating at a restaurant, ask for the starch (rice, potato, pasta, bread…) to be substituted for more vegetables.

Drink six to eight glasses (8 oz) of pure (recommended distilled or filtered) water per day. Adding some freshly squeeze lemon juice to water is permissible. Try not to drink fruit juice because of the high sugar content. Avoid carbonated beverages.

For weight loss, all starch vegetables should be avoided and limit your fruit intake to occasional berries. Until the desired weight is reached.

Vitamins for an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Food Sensitivities/Allergies

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jody riley
jody riley
2024-01-25
Excellent care!! !!!I feel so much better !! Thank you!!!
Mary Prendergast
Mary Prendergast
2024-01-17
I have been seeing the specialists at La Mesa's TMJ Centre since the mid-1990s when my dentist referred me to Dr. Smith. I am utterly please with the care. My headaches, jaw pain have majorly improved. I feel comfortable and confident in their care and am faithful wearing my appliances. Dr. Smith has retired and the new doctor has the same caring attitude.
Brittany Gasner
Brittany Gasner
2024-01-09
Such a beautiful office, comforting, always welcomed with smiling faces. LOVE coming in weekly for my tmj therapy with Kylee, she is so knowledgeable and listens to my needs as a patient. Great team here! Thanks Dr.Brad and crew!
Renee Wilkinson
Renee Wilkinson
2024-01-06
Wonderful staff. Clean and stylish lobby with very knowledgeable team. Genuinely cares for their patients and anyone that is there to consult with a professional on their issues. Victoria was exceptional and the doctor made me feel comfortable as I have high anxiety going to dentists/doctors.
Andrew Cross, II
Andrew Cross, II
2023-11-10
TMJ is always friendly and very helpful. They are more concerned about “YOU” as a patient and your health, than getting you in and out quickly!
Barbara Blaney
Barbara Blaney
2023-11-10
Doctors are smart, respectful and actually listen to patient needs. Supported by an amazing team of women, from the front desk to behind the scenes, who deal with patients in a kind,considerate way that is not often found at most dr's offices today.
Anthony Delgado
Anthony Delgado
2023-10-30
I recently went thru treatment for some jaw pain and popping, and had great results! I didn't have a referral at first but I was looking around online to see if I could find a professional to check out the problems I was having. You start off with a consultation and go thru several exams and testing which I felt were comprehensive and convinced me to pursue the 3 month treatment. The downside is that insurance may not cover the visits and treatment regiment, but it was definitely worth the money. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for TMJ treatment. The staff and doctor are also very friendly and knowledgeable
m s
m s
2023-10-14
Dr Sainsbury, Victoria, THANK YOU! As a fellow colleague who found herself in urgent need of help with her child, I cannot express enough gratitude or say enough about this office's mission and compassion! Although Dr Sainsbury doesn't usually see patients on Fridays, after Victoria relayed my story to him, he offered to come to the office to see my child and help in any way he could. And that he did! Dr Sainsbury was personable, clearly very knowledgeable and clear on his diagnosis and recommendations. He helped put my teen at ease immediately. Although in this case the diagnosis did not fall squarely into the TMJ realm, the attitude was not one of "sorry can't help you, bye" as is a little too often in healthcare. Dr Sainsbury clearly had a deep understanding of not only his field but the associated fields. He was sympathetic and offered pain relief services as well as take home products, self care advice and suggestions as to next steps. Everything a patient in pain (or parent of one!) would hope to find in their treating clinician! Willing and able to help! Thank you!