| Drs. John Diamond and Willie May showed their work with Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) back in the 1970's to Dr. George Goodheart, founder of Applied Kinesiology (AK). Thus began the ongoing AK work with TMJ and the hyoid bone. This expanded the relationship between Applied Kinesiology and Dentistry which continues today.
For patients who have not responded to regular treatment or therapy, the practitioner trained through the International College of Applied Kinesiology might be able to make great improvement in patients who are fitted with a special dental appliance called SOMA and can use diagnostic muscle testing to monitor them.
Many doctors, chiropractors and osteopaths have found the SOMA to be the missing link in an attempt to alleviate many physical, neurological and mental problems. Ideally these practitioners should work hand in hand with their dentists for the optimum well-being of their patients.
The SOMA Dental Appliance |
Drs. John Diamond and Joseph Da Cruz have worked together for many years to find solutions to various physical, neurological and mental problems through dentistry. They have developed the Splint Orthodontic Myofunctional Appliance (SOMA) which helps alleviate problems such as: TMJ, migraine headaches, neck and back pain, crooked teeth, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, reduction of sympathetic nervous system overactivity, startle reflexes and others. The SOMA appears to be the one appliance that seems to correct more structural abnormalities than any other, and seems to improve or alleviate many other physical, neurological and mental problems!
In the development of the SOMA, many factors had to be taken Into consideration, especially problems found with the appliance itself. Also, Drs. Diamond and Da Cruz wanted to make sure that the "Life Energy" of the patient would be raised by wearing it. One problem with a standard appliance is that it can lock the maxilla along with the teeth. If the cranial sutures are jammed, they inhibit the movement of the skull bones and the Cranial Respiratory Impulse (CRI). The CRI is the continuous pulsation in the cranium whose strength is essential for optimum health. Another problem is that many standard appliances use metal across the midline which can be a source of stress. The SOMA has been designed to counteract both of these problems. It fits onto the upper teeth in such a way as not to inhibit the CRI and the circular metal form does not stress the wearer. It gently expands the bony structure of the upper palate without pain. This aids orthodontic correction with great efficiency as its design avoids the fight-back of facial muscles produced by regular appliances and it helps lessen temporomandibular dysfunction by decompressing the TM joints, thus encouraging muscle relaxation.
John Diamond, MD
DPM, FRANZCP, MRCPsych, FIAPM, DIBAK |
Dr. John Diamond is a pioneering figure in alternative and holistic medicine. His remarkable body of work, which includes his discovery of the link between the acupuncture meridians and the emotions, embraces a wide range of disciplines. This is the result of over forty-five years of research and clinical practice.
Beginning his career in psychiatry, he later moved toward holistic healing, concentrating on the totality of the sufferer. He is: a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry, a foundation member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, a member and diplomate of the International College of Applied Kinesiology and is a fellow and past president of the International Academy of Preventive Medicine. He has held numerous senior clinical and university teaching appointments in clinical psychiatry, basic sciences and the humanities. Lecturing extensively throughout the world, he has become a best-selling author of over twenty books including Your Body Doesn't Lie and Life Energy.
www.DrJohnDiamond.com
Joseph Da Cruz, MOD (DDS) |
Dr. Joseph Da Cruz is a holistic dentist from Australia who has been interested in the areas of health, nutrition, functional medicine, psychology, Chinese and Indian medicine, biochemistry and blood chemistries for many years. Born in India, he received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1976 and his Masters in Operative Dentistry (MOD) in 1979, both from the University of Mumbai in Bombay, India.
He migrated to Australia and has had his own private practice in Canberra for the last 25 years. His practice attracts a wide patient base that includes patients from the USA, Europe and Australia. As a: member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), founding member of the Australian Society of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (ASOMAT), and fellow of the Australian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), he has lectured in Australia, India, China and the USA.
www.wholisticdentistry.com.au
BEFORE (Starting use of SOMA): |
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| malocclusion, mouth breathing, stress-related clenching, severe migraines and neck & back pain. |
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| lower jaw has moved forward, breathing through the nose, palate is widened, teeth straightened, no migraines & no neck or back pain. |
AFTER (3 months after wearing SOMA): |
Darrick E. Sahara, D.C., Inc.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Applied Kinesiology
Total Body Modification
Neuro Emotional Technique
221 E. Walnut Street, Suite 130
Pasadena, California 91101
Tel: (626) 796-6830
FAX: (626) 796-6950
Web: www.saharaclinic.com
E-mail: saharaclinic@aol.com
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