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As his scientific studies evolved regarding tri-geminal nerve activity, he realized that the branches of this clearing house contained some nerves that send out messages and some that receive messages, causing physical reactions. Just as a light bulb can trip the board when the electrical system is overloaded, information on what goes on in the outer world that is sent to the tri-geminal nerve can modify instructions to the brain. Number one tells blood vessels in the brain how to behave, and the arteries become inflamed, and another one tells all the jaw muscles what to do. For years it was believed that certain foods, and unknown causatives were responsible for triggering migraines, but according to Dr. Boyd, once he designed the mouth piece to protect his teeth from clenching and began to use it each night his headaches completely stopped. The grinding and clenching of teeth while we are sleep is a universal problem, and according to Dr. Boyd this is pathologic, and beyond voluntary activity that happens during sleep. "As a result of this destructive activity, the teeth say to the sensory nerve "we're dying," and the result is often a severe headache. The TMJ is also affecting the jaw joints and can cause destruction of the teeth. The teeth can appear perfectly straight, but many times the movement is powerful enough to actually break the teeth. A simple explanation says Boyd is this example of saying to someone "I'll bet you twenty dollars you don't take a bite out of this snickers bar," but, the problem is the candy bar is frozen and the front teeth reject it and send a sensory message to the brain. However, to win the twenty you will find a way to move it back to the molars, who don't have the sensory warning tools and will bite into it, and move it from side-to-side until the solid object is crushed, even if it breaks a tooth. The NTI device is like a small plastic taco, that is a half inch tall and curved to sit on your two front teeth. The NTI device is used at night while you are sleeping, and it has eliminated migraines for hundreds of patients who no longer get headaches from clenching their jaws, or straining their muscles while they are sleeping. After continued use of this device, it appears the tri geminal nerve sends a message that life is not so bad, and the patient is no longer affected by the things that once triggered their headaches. Neurologist, Andrew Blumenfeld, a former migraine sufferer and user of the NTI device, agrees that having a drug free solution that targets the disease is vitally important to eliminate the symptomatic yo-yo effects that disrupt the patients life, and negatively affect their health. Boyd suggests that drugs can actually add to the problem. The NTI device inhibits bad news from going to the tri geminal nerve; it inhibits sensory modulators from handling bad news badly, which suppresses activity that damages the teeth and jaw joints. "This disease seems to be the worst for people with hyperactive nervous systems, and my primary patients are working women, who are mothers and must keep going despite the presence of a point four headache. Many women also hide these headaches from their partner because men just can't handle chronic pain in their loved ones. The old 'not tonight, I have a headache' story is a day-to-day problem for those who suffer from this serious handicap. Being alert to the pain levels is key, and if the need for drugs or narcotics is eliminated when the pain levels drop as a result of the use of NTI, that's a significant solution to the serious problem of drug addiction," says Dr. Boyd. "After continued use of the NTI device patients are amazed to wake up each morning with no need to take any medication, and feeling good. I myself was amazed at what the NTI device had done to put this disease in check," said Boyd. "It is a rewarding experience to have patients come to me and say that for the first time they feel good to be alive, and look forward to getting up in the morning." "I plan to approach ongoing work to assist pregnant women who are suffering with this problem. These women cannot use drugs to deal with their migraines, and require a solution that will be safe for them and their unborn child. The NTI device provides the safest and surest solution for mothers-to-be and their babies. I am hoping that the fruits of my research and the positive effect it has had on my patients using the method will begin to reach medical practitioners who are in a position to save their patients great suffering and money by being aware and proactive regarding this valuable migraine prevention device. NTI's first wave of research won approval by the FDA as a preventive medicine for migraines, but according to the doctor it still all goes back to the nerve center, and a misdiagnosis can allow it to hide in another specialist's field of expertise; a practitioner who may not recognize the need or value of the NTI device. Some all inclusive information on this subject is available at www.migraineprevention.com. Dr. Jim Boyd is a dental practitioner in San Diego, California. For additional information visit:www.NTI.com. A Guest Testimonial: While working on this story it was brought to my attention that Debby, a member of our LBN group, suffered from migraine headaches. I asked Dr. Boyd to fit her with the NTI device, and told him I would chart her course. The following is her actual experience with NTI on 2/25/06: Hi Bonnie, I'm happy to report that I am headache free for the most part. I did fall asleep watching a movie four days after I began using my NTI device, and woke up with a major headache, and my jaw was aching from clenching my teeth. During my visit with Dr. Boyd he mentioned that the device could be worn during stressful times throughout the day when I might have a tendency to clench my teeth. He mentioned some people use it while driving in rush hour traffic, for example. I decided to use it later that day to see if it might help, and after about an hour I actually got some relief. Needless to say I have made sure I don't fall asleep without it now. I was more than skeptical about the device. After years and years of trying nearly everything to get relief, the thought of a simple device in your mouth while you slept just seemed too good to be true. Everyday is a challenge when you wake up with a headache. It's like a decision has to be made right then and there. Will you just give up this day and give into the headache, or will you just get up and make it the best day possible in spite of the pain. Life's to short to lose even a day of not being able to enjoy the people and events in your life that mean so much. Today when I wake up I don't have to make that choice, I can just enjoy it. What a life changing experience this has been! Take care,
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