As we forge into a new year, it’s a time to reflect on where we are, what went well and what changes, if any, we want to make moving forward. Small changes can sometimes enhance our lives in a positive way — simple and easy to follow, yet essential for everyday self-care. At DrTung’s we […]
Category: Healthy You
CAN AYURVEDIC WISDOM HELP YOU FIGHT COLDS/FLU IN 10 SECONDS?
Can Ayurvedic wisdom help fight colds/flu in 10 seconds?
THE POWER OF HERBS AND OILS FOR YOUR MOUTH
When you inhale the beautiful aroma of lavender or bergamot, rose or lemongrass, you’ve breathed in essential oils. Aromatherapists call these oils the life force of the plant; a gift from nature and an avenue to holistic health. Yet oils are even more than aroma — let’s look at a few simple ways to use […]
What is an Ionic Toothbrush?
Ionic toothbrush: the advanced technology that eliminates more plaque. Oral care and the protection it offers influence our lives in countless ways, including some that are rather unexpected. While inaccurate, research shows people associate discolored teeth with poorer estimates of intellectual ability, psychological adjustment and social competence.1https://www.nature.com/articles/bdj.2008.134 Crazy, right? For millennia, we humans have been brushing […]
Building a Healthy Oral Microbiome (to Create Better Immunity)
How do we create a healthy oral microbiome? For the mouth-body connection to be healthy there should be balanced, healthy flora in the oral cavity.
Immunity Begins in the Mouth — Building a Healthy Oral Microbiome
The word ‘microbiome’ shouldn’t be intimidating. It simply means “the community of microbial residents in our body.” Coined by Nobel Prize winner Joshua Lederberg, the term describes the ecological community of microorganisms that literally share our body space.
What is Your Tongue Telling You?
You might not know this but your tongue has the amazing ability to tell you—ok maybe more like show—what’s going on in your body, in particular your organs.
Back to School – Are You Ready?
Moms and Dads from coast to coast are familiar with the ‘back-to-school’ drill: Start getting the kids to bed earlier; go shopping for new school clothes; begin school registration process—a literal checklist of preparation tasks to look forward to. Of course all of these are important must-do’s. However, this is also a great time to […]
Ayurveda & Balance: Morning Routine
A few years ago we shared information about the Ayurvedic morning routine. With so many of us leading such busy lives–and feeling that time is being compressed–we thought it would be good to revisit the age-old wisdom of living a balanced lifestyle. To this end, practicing consistency is a key to success. As Ayurvedic physician […]
Dental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Shared with Dentists
Several scientific studies show that children who were breastfed showed oral and overall health benefits. The British Dental Journal states that dentists are now being advised to read about the positive oral health benefits of breastfeeding in the first year, which includes a decreased risk of dental caries (tooth decay).1 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-019-0056-6?WT.ec_id=BDJ-201902&sap-outbound-id=6244D3DAE835D8033012EDED29AC6E3E71C7818E Keep in mind, even […]