Better Bite, Better Gains: Fitness Expert

By Paul Fitzgerald, Special to the QMI Agency 

At local gyms and fitness studios there is always chatter among people on how they can improve their performance. 

Taking the workout to a whole new level is an innocent addiction among bodybuilders and workout buffs alike. It always has been, always will be. 

From new ways of exercising, to dieting and nutrition plans, to new supplements, there is never a shortage of tips and information as well as new products on the market. 

However, Ania Anvaryfar, a popular fitness coach and nutrition specialist based in downtown Toronto, says there’s a new and simple solution out there now for getting better gains in your game. 

In fact it’s so simple some just might not believe it. 

You see, it involves proper jaw alignment, according Anvaryfar. 

“That’s right, when your jaw is better aligned, you perform better on so many levels,” she says. 

“When I first tell people about the benefits of jaw alignment, they don’t get it. Then once they do, they are sold in a heartbeat.” 

Anvaryfar is now educating her clients and athletes at sports expos and festivals locally and globally on the benefits of proper jaw alignment. 

“Having a better bite reduces grinding, relieves muscle tension in the face and naturally improves your overall strength, balance, flexibility and range of motion,” says the owner of A2 Fitness Inc. “And a better bite also helps alleviate a plethora of neck and back pains.” 

So then, how does one get that correct bite they need in order to perform better and feel better? 

There are all sorts of new oral devices out there on the market, in fact hundreds for that matter. 

A case in point is the New Age Performance mouthpiece that Anvaryfar uses. 

It’s a small sport orthotic but it does wonders on many levels, she says. 

“You simply place the device on your lower teeth and it instantly brings your jaw into its optimal position,” she explains. “When you jaw is better aligned, well then your body is more in tune and your performance greatly improves.” 

Sure, it may sound all like hocus pocus – almost like a great gimmick in the making. 

But think again. 

The benefits of jaw alignment is becoming a more front and centre topic these days among amateur and professional athletes alike who train hard and workout. 

And keep in mind that most of the population actually has a bite issue. 

Take the recent study by Rutgers University as an example. The esteemed institution via its sports and athletes research division have released a study on proper jaw alignment and concluded it has a beneficial impact on overall athletic performance. 

Anvaryfar has learned that there have been a lot of scientific studies on performance mouthpieces and jaw alignment dating back to the 1950s. 

“Several research and scientific papers have clearly stated that when one’s bite is in the correct position, the alignment of your body is also affected in a positive way. Better balance, increased strength, and flexibility, is what most people will experience.” 

Anvaryfar encourages everyone to learn more about the benefits of having a better bite. 

“There’s a slew of sport orthotics out on the market, so check them out. Try them and go with the one that works best for you,” she says. “The power of jaw alignment is truly amazing – it’s natural and it works.” 

She adds, “Sure, there are plenty of skeptics out there who are quick to criticize the benefits of having a better bite. But tell that to the thousands of people who are now using reputable sport orthotics and who are taking their performance to a whole new level.” 

Source: CNN iReport

First it was God, then a mouthpiece

Ryan Moody has had some close calls in life. 

At age 8 he experienced a serious cycling accident that took out nearly all his teeth, also causing serious neck and back problems. Then a decade later while on a working mission trip in Portugal he fell nearly 10 feet after dunking a basketball, falling on the back of his head and neck, almost paralyzing him for life. 

Call it an act of God or a higher power if you will, but Moody walked away from both accidents. 

He’s a survivor, there’s no doubt about it. But enduring these types of accidents comes with a hefty price tag: severe pain forever. 

The 29 year-old who has won the Guinness World Record for highest box jump, lives in pain every day from the accidents he has endured. 

However, the world renowned box jumper has just discovered a new sport orthotic that he knows will help him remain a champ worldwide and more importantly help him alleviate the pain he suffers day in and day out. 

It’s called the New Age Performance Mouthpiece and Moody is now using the device religiously. Why? Because it allows him to jump higher and his pain is significantly reduced. 

“I tried it out at the Arnold Sports Festival,” says Moody during an interview from Salt Lake City, Utah. “When I popped the device in my mouth, I noticed a difference right away on many levels. Now I am using it for my workouts and when box jumping. I am just blown away with the positive results that I am experiencing when using it. Words just can’t even describe how impressed I am with this new technology.” 

At this year’s Arnold Sports Festival, Moody truly experienced the power of the mouthpiece and made history. He broke three records in the Guinness World Records and the World Records Academy: Left Leg Jump, 50.5in; Right Leg Jump, 50.5in; and Most Box Jumps in one minute (he did 18, which is unheard of in history). 

He credits the invention for his success. While the Guinness World Records and the World Records Academy follow tight guidelines in analyzing scores and assessing results, the official word on his performance will be released by mid to late April, according to both esteemed organizations. The data is all in and collected and no one has done what Moody pulled off at Arnold Show. 

Moody also holds eight world records in the jumping category: Highest Standing Box Jump, 63in; Highest Running Box Jump, 72in; Highest Vertical Jump onto a Platform; The most 50 Inch Box Jumps in 1 Minute; Highest Seated Box Jump, 60in; Highest Single Leg Box Jump Left; Highest Single Leg Box Right; and Youngest Human to jump and land their own height. 

Moody now has his sights set on winning another Guinness World Record this year. To earn it, he has to box jump 65 inches from a standing position. He is set to take on the challenge. 

He knows the power behind neuromuscular dentistry is a new game changer for him, professionally and personally. 

“Once I place the sport orthotic on my lower jaw I instantly feel relief from tension in my facial muscles,” he says. “I also experience great improvement in my overall power, strength and agility. This mouthpiece has changed my life and it’s going to change other people’s, that’s for sure.” 

The science behind the device is more than impressive. It’s placed on the back of your lower teeth. Once it’s locked in, your jaw alignment is more structurally sound. Years of research has proven that when your jaw is properly aligned, then your body is more able to reach its ultimate performance. Most of the population has a bite issue, so this new technology is a breakthrough on many levels. 

Rutgers University recently released a research paper on proper jaw alignment and concluded it has a definite positive impact on athletic performance. 

Dr. Anil Makkar, the co-inventor of the device and one who has studied jaw alignment techniques extensively at the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dentistry, explains that there have been a lot of scientific studies on performance mouthpieces and jaw alignment dating back to the 1950s. 

“Several research and scientific papers have clearly stated that when one’s bite is in the correct position, the alignment of your body is also affected in a positive way. Our new device, worn on the lower teeth, will allow everyone to experience immediate results with balance, increased strength, and flexibility,” says Dr. Makkar, a well-known neuromuscular dentist. 

Rob Charlton, co-owner of the company, is thrilled to learn that Moody is utilizing this new technology to perform better and to help alleviate pain. 

“Ryan’s experience with our device is simply amazing,” says Charlton. “And most of all we are thrilled that he is turning to our sport orthotic to remain the best box jumper in the world and we are also pleased to hear that our technology is helping reduce pain he encounters due to his serious accidents in the past.” 

By Paul Fitzgerald

Well, Imagine That: That Work and Life Balance Thing Just got Easier

By Paul Fitzgerald

Many of us know the reality of the bustling city life: the commute, the traffic, the long work day of meetings and juggling multiple projects, the cell phone calls, emails, texts, and then of course family needs are thrown into the mix.

These days finding the time for everything seems like a challenge, especially for those who have children, or are in need of adult or elder care.

Employees nowadays have that added stress of meeting demanding deadlines while looking after their families.

The true reality is that many people are in need of back-up care for when they experience temporary disruptions in child, adult, or elder care that prevents them from fulfilling work obligations.

But don’t despair, there’s a solution to all that.

You see, Imagine That Child Care Services has just expanded to offer back up care for individuals of all ages - children, adults and seniors, under the umbrella of Imagine That Family Care Services.

The services, a first of its kind, means employers can now set up Imagine That Corporate Family Backup Care for their employees.

“We are expanding our services to meet the changing times,” says Bill Carty, Managing Director of Imagine That Family Care Services.

“Our services offer employers and employees alike with that added piece of mind. Through the support of our professionally trained staff, employees now have the opportunity to utilize back-up care services like no other so that they can meet necessary work commitments.”

Carty adds, “Our services are a new business tool and we provide exceptional care for people of all ages in a confidential manner.”

The wide range of Imagine That Family Care Services is available to individuals and families living in or traveling to Toronto and the GTA.

Anne Bonfigli, Director Sales & Marketing for Imagine That Family Care Services, indicates the expansion in the company’s services is necessary in today’s 24/7 digital-like world.

“Most importantly, our extensive services for family care are about supporting employees while helping keep work absenteeism to a minimum,” explains Bonfigli.

“People out there want to excel in their careers and now we have implemented a support system in place that covers employees from all walks of life –from the trades and labour, to professionals, and all the way to Bay Street.”

The family care services are cost effective and flexible and they are offered round the clock, 365 days per year. And the services will no doubt help foster happier workplaces.