Ayurveda, an ancient tradition of healing from India, works to balance the body in order to holistically improve wellbeing and prevent illness. In order to be as healthy as possible, Ayurveda stresses the removal of toxins, or ‘ama,’ from the body. Many toxins gather in the mouth, so Ayurveda and oral health go hand […]
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Tongue Scraping and Cleansing: Ayurvedic Tradition
Often times, in Western Society, we associate the word cleanse with strictly nutritional aspects for a given period of time. In Chinese Medicine, however, cleansing is an important tradition to incorporate into your lifestyle at various points of the year as the seasons and energies shift. Nutrition is important alongside healthy, holistic habits to help nourish […]
Is Flossing Effective?
A new body of research has emerged recently questioning the importance of flossing as compared to other forms of oral healthcare to remove bacteria from the mouth. The Journal of Clinical Periodontology concluded in a recent study that “despite being widely advocated, it is noteworthy that the majority of available studies fail to demonstrate that flossing is […]
Keeping Kids’ Mouths Clean on Halloween at Morgan’s Wonderland
Last week we sent a donation of Dr. Tung’s Kids Toothbrush Sanitizers to Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, TX for their Halloween Giveaway. Morgan’s Wonderland is a 25-acre accessible amusement park for children and adults with special cognitive and physical needs. Our Dr. Tung’s Distribution and Shipping Manager, Michael, used to work with Frank Martin of Morgan’s Wonderland in […]
The Hot Belly Diet: How Digestion Links to Overall Health
We’re just a day away from the launch of Dr. Suhas G. Kshirsagar‘s latest accomplishment, The Hot Belly Diet. In an approach that combines both Eastern and Western medical perspectives, Dr. Kshirsagar, an internationally recognized Ayurvedic physician, demonstrates the direct relationship between one’s diet and its effects on both the mind and body. The diet is a 30-day plan […]