As we welcome in 2018, we are sharing some of our blogposts of 2017, containing relevant oral care information and fueled by our goal to help make the world a better place. Click on the short video below and start planning for better oral health in 2018!
Category: Healthy You
Staying Centered and Well During the Holidays
There are many things we look forward to during the holidays such as visiting family, celebrating, shopping for gifts, preparing and sharing lavish meals and having time off from our job. However, these same joys can bring about extra stress and make us vulnerable to elevated anxiety, sickness and fatigue. So all the things we […]
Diabetes & Oral Health Complications – Part 3
Diabetes & Oral Health Complications – Prevention and Hope Having shared the basics of diabetes as well as some of the signs and symptoms in our recent blog series, we now offer something to smile about. That is, healthy lifestyle choices and activities – including good oral health care – may be key contributing factors […]
Diabetes and Oral Health Complications – Part 2
To continue with our diabetes blog series, let’s take a look at signs and symptoms to be aware of that may indicate an oral health issue, which could be a warning sign of Type 2 diabetes. With the many resources now available to us to learn and self-help, we are able to take more personal […]
Diabetes & Oral Health Complications – Part 1
To shine a light on the upcoming World Diabetes Day (November 14), we’re posting a blog series on diabetes and how it relates to oral health. First, check out these staggering facts from The National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017 recently published by The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): An estimated 30.3 million people […]
What is Natural & Holistic Health? Begin Your Journey Here
“Natural” is a word used every day and is fairly simple to define—existing in or caused by nature; not made by humankind. “Holistic”, though used less frequently, also has a fairly simple meaning—relating to or concerned with wholes or complete systems. So ‘natural, holistic health’ should be simple to define, right? Well, as there […]
Plaque and Health, Part 2: How to Remove Plaque
As we learned in the previous blog post Plaque and Health Part 1: What is Plaque?, plaque is a harmful community of microorganisms – known as a microbial biofilm – found on tooth surfaces. Plaque buildup can lead to other oral health and overall health issues, so it’s important that you practice habits to remove […]
Sahara Rose: Using the Right Oil for Oil Pulling
Although oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic tradition, it is one that just as relevant and important in an everyday lifestyle. Sahara Rose, Certified Ayurvedic, Holistic, and Sports Nutritionist, as well as author of the upcoming book, Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda, shares in this blog post that DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate is her preferred oil for oil pulling. […]
Plaque and Health: Part 1 – What is Plaque?
What is Plaque? Plaque is a harmful coating that is constantly being produced in the mouth, an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria. (Saliva helps maintain the pH range and also provides nutrients to feed bacteria.) According to Dr. Phillip B. Marsh in BMC Oral Health, plaque is a community of microorganisms known as a […]
Ayurveda & Balance: Morning Routine
To live a balanced lifestyle, practicing a consistent morning routine is a key to success. As Ayurvedic physician Vasant Lad suggests, “Routine helps to establish balance in one’s constitution. It also regularizes a person’s biological clock, aids digestion, absorption and assimilation, and generates self-esteem, discipline, peace, happiness, and longevity.” For this reason, routine is important […]