Myofunctional therapy is used to correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. But how can it affect our gut function? Is there even a connection. In this episode, we have Sarah Hornsby to further explain to us what myofunctional therapy is.  

Sarah Hornsby is a dental hygienist, orofacial myofunctional therapist, speaker and entrepreneur. She is also Co-Director of the Myofunctional Therapy Department at The Breathe Institute where she is actively involved in publishing research on myofunctional therapy in an effort to grow the field.

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0:00 Intro
05:58 Symptoms that will motivate people to reach you out
18:52 Tongue and Vagus Nerve
28:15 Mouth Breathing and Facial Features
54:41 Mouth Taping
1:08:14 Tongue and Diaphragm


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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahkh12 ​

Faceology Website - www.myfaceology.com

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