Brief Summary
This video introduces mewing, a postural technique involving tongue placement on the roof of the mouth to improve facial aesthetics and overall health. It discusses the principles of orthotropics, the drawbacks of traditional orthodontics and surgery, and the benefits of mewing. The video also provides a step-by-step guide on how to mew properly and introduces the Mewing App and Masterclass Program as tools to aid in the process.
- Mewing is a postural technique for facial and health improvements.
- Traditional orthodontics and surgery have limitations and potential drawbacks.
- Proper mewing involves correct tongue posture, breathing, and body posture.
- The Mewing App and Masterclass Program offer guidance and support for effective mewing.
Introduction to Mewing
Mewing is a postural technique that involves placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth to improve health and facial features. The goal is to align the teeth, accentuate cheekbones, sharpen the jawline, and potentially straighten the nose without surgery or expensive orthodontics. This technique may also reduce wrinkles and improve airways, potentially extending lifespan by reducing snoring and sleep apnea. Mewing works by applying consistent pressure on the sutures in the skull, encouraging bone growth, a theory called orthotropics, inspired by the work of the speaker's grandfather and father, Professor John Mew.
The Problem with Traditional Orthodontics
Many people seek facial aesthetic improvements without resorting to expensive orthodontics or risky surgery. It's important to address the root causes of crooked features to achieve one's natural genetic potential. Traditional orthodontics often focuses on aligning teeth within the existing structure, providing only a temporary solution without addressing the underlying cause. Teeth may relapse after treatment, requiring lifelong retainer use. The common practice of wisdom teeth removal is questioned, suggesting that crowding occurs because the skull hasn't grown properly.
Facial Development and Aesthetics
Expanding the face allows teeth to naturally fall into place, unlike extracting teeth, which can cause the face to be set backwards. Attractive individuals often have broad, wide faces, achievable through developing the whole face. Modern diets of soft foods contribute to smaller jaws and cheekbones compared to our ancestors who consumed harder foods. Teeth extraction can retract the face, lengthening it and flattening the cheeks, making the nose appear disproportionately large. Bumps on noses are caused by the face growing downwards, with cartilage following the maxilla back and down.
The Mewing Solution
Mewing can achieve forward and upward facial growth, improving aesthetics and potentially increasing airway space, reducing the risk of sleep apnea and related health issues. Down-swung faces are caused by poor posture and weak muscles. Teeth rely on the tongue as a guide for proper alignment. Keeping the mouth closed and breathing through the nose can significantly affect the shape and alignment of teeth. Orthotropics can lead to better facial development and airway space compared to traditional orthodontics.
Health Implications of Facial Development
Sleep apnea can significantly increase the risk of mortality. Expanding faces through mewing can improve sleep and overall health. Traditional orthodontics has several drawbacks, including high costs, potential for tooth extraction, failure to address root causes, and risk of relapse.
Alternatives to Mewing: Surgery
Moving the maxilla forward is key to a natural, good-looking face. While surgery might seem like a quicker option, it has hidden costs and pitfalls. Orthognathic surgery is expensive, carries potential health risks, can result in loss of sensitivity, and has a high risk of relapse (50% within a decade). Post-surgical recovery can be lengthy and uncomfortable.
Alternatives to Mewing: Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery often aims for an unnatural "cat-eyed" look. Instead of removing a nose bump, the face should be guided upwards. Fillers inflate tissues without creating true cheekbones or a jawline. Plastic surgery risks include unnatural appearance, high costs, temporary results, potential for addiction, scarring, and exacerbation of body dysmorphia. Beauty standards shift based on scarcity and circumstances, but natural, healthy faces remain timelessly appreciated.
Embracing a Holistic Approach to Beauty
Enhancing facial structure and self-esteem organically can be achieved through mewing, a free and holistic approach. Consistency is key, requiring changes in tongue posture, facial muscle use, and overall posture. The goal is a straight neck, tucked chin, tongue on the roof of the mouth, lips together, and teeth gently touching. Proper posture enhances confidence and presence.
Steps to Mew Properly
Proper mewing involves breathing through the nose, fixing body posture problems, and correct swallowing. Avoid chest breathing and adopt belly breathing. Correct anterior pelvic tilt, hunchback, forward head, and rounded shoulders. A proper swallow should show no facial indication, relaxing the jaw, cheeks, and chin muscles. Mewing should be done constantly, adopting it as a new facial posture.
The Five Steps to Mew Properly
The five steps to mewing properly are: finding the "N spot" for tongue tip placement, performing the "cheesy swallow" to engage the back third of the tongue, executing the "Mona Lisa swallow" without facial muscle engagement, achieving the "suction hold" to keep the tongue glued to the roof of the mouth, and performing the McKenzie chin tuck to tie oral and body posture together. A sign of a good "Max VX" is the skin under the chin being sucked up.
Chewing for Jawline Improvement
Chewing can improve the jawline, but poor technique can build cheek muscles and cause bloating. Jaw joints should be checked before starting hard or prolonged chewing. Chew with the mouth closed. Modern diets of soft foods contribute to malocclusions. Chewing gum for 2-3 hours daily (if jaw joints are healthy) is recommended, with breaks if soreness occurs.
The Mewing App and Masterclass Program
The Mewing App offers a comprehensive guide to mewing, providing step-by-step guidance, correct posture setup, personalised approach selection, and daily progress tracking. It also includes mindset mastery strategies and technique variations. The Mewing Masterclass Program features over 50 expert videos, distilled wisdom, and best practices to avoid common pitfalls and achieve tangible results.
