In prior years, avoiding family and the whirlwind of cooking all day sounded like a dream at times. Though most of us have been separated from loved ones so much already this year, having to forgo holiday gatherings feels like an additional stressor when in fact, socially-distanced Thanksgiving festivities presents a ton of opportunities to do something different, be inventive and make lemonade out of lemons. Here are some ideas to get you started...
Finding hobbies that occupy one's focus and deliver a sense of accomplishment and positive reinforcement can be so helpful during stressful times. With many activities still off limits as we practice social distancing, having a hobby that you enjoy can not only provide a way for folks with awake bruxism to divert their exacerbating mental stresses into a practical activity, but some can also provide opportunities to bring family and loved ones together. Here are five to consider...
Here at ClearClub, we believe in a multi-tiered approach to treating conditions like bruxism. Using a dental guard is of course the most important step to preventing grinding and clenching, but having other methods to supplement it for reducing stress are also useful. We have a short list of recommendations; two involve talking, and two involve focusing on your body and being present...
It is of course essential that you are taking care of yourself by making sure to eat properly and limit your intake of substances, but what types of foods offer a natural way to combat stress by nature of what they contain? We've selected these seven delicious options to get you started.