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 […]
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Toxic Flossing—Know Your Risk
Most dental professionals recommend flossing after meals, or at least once a day, to protect against plaque and periodontal disease. But a recent article in USA Today lays out some stunning information from a new study that found higher levels of the PFAS (perfluorohexanesulfonic acid) in women who flossed with Oral-B Glide compared to those […]
Exercise and Oral Health: YES—There is a Connection
For many of us the New Year is a time to make resolutions and pledge to exercise and live a healthier lifestyle. We join a gym, sign up for a spin class, check out the latest Yoga trends, purchase some new athletic wear, or just make a commitment to amping up our daily physical activity….Why? […]
Sugar Awareness Week – How Much are You Consuming?
If you’ve ever seen the movie, Mary Poppins, you simply can’t forget the delightful little ditty, “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” (I bet you’re singing it out loud right now.) Does it make you wonder if this helped trigger our collective fascination with those little white crystals known as sugar? Regardless of […]
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 […]
How to Oil Pull – A Visual Demonstration
Many of you may be wondering just how to oil pull to begin with. While the practice of oil pulling has been used for thousands of years per Ayurvedic tradition, it has recently been taken the Western health and wellness community by storm. Here are instructions on how to oil pull, using our DrTung’s Oil […]
Study Shows Smart Floss is the Best Floss, 55% More Effective
In a 2004 study, research demonstrated and concluded not only that all floss removes plaque, but also that Dr. Tung’s Smart Floss® is the best floss versus other commonly found dental floss types on the market. The study sought to find out if Smart Floss® was the best floss concerning plaque removal and gum bleeding reduction versus three of the most […]
Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse & Your Health
Yesterday evening we had the privilege of watching the transcendence of the Harvest Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse, only the fifth recording of such an event in human history. The energy from the blood moon lunar eclipse & your health can work synergistically if approached in the right manner. What makes this celestial event particularly powerful? […]
EatLifeBalance March Favorites: Dr. Tung’s Tongue Scraper
We are honored to be included in nutrition and healthy lifestyle blog, EatLifeBalance, as part of their ELB March Favourites rundown! ELB tells us that she has included our Dr. Tung’s Stainless Steel Tongue Scraper to her daily detoxification routine, along with oil pulling, dry brushing, and epsom salts. We couldn’t agree more that incorporating […]