Health

If our blood is impure as it courses through our body it affects every organ.

Just like we trust nutritionists and personal trainers to help us stay fit, we trust Hygienists to do the same with our mouths. I like to call Hygienists “dental fitness coaches”. They really are your personal trainers when it comes to having a healthy mouth and we are very proud to have one on our team!

There are hundreds of studies done worldwide on the side effects of drugs, natural products and the causes of cancer.

What I am about to share with you is quite profound and goes back to one of my first blogs on emotions the missing link. I am now more convinced than ever!

A deficiency in Omega- 3 which can be easily caused by bad eating habits will affect our cholesterol levels, heart, emotional well being and focus.

Learning about your oral health and seeing a dental professional is an important part of your road to perfect health. Education and a trusting relationship with your dental team make all the difference. Dentistry, that not-so-sexy word, then becomes evocative of a certain cleanliness and confidence, a sense of ownership of your own health and only encouragement and support from those trained to look after you.

Chances are, if you’ve ever set foot in a gym, you’ve heard someone talk about protein supplementation. So what are protein supplements and what are they used for?

Gum disease has been linked to inability to achieve an erection for men.

Did you know that a study called ‘The A to Z weight loss study’ was done comparing the low carbohydrate Atkins diet, the low-carb Zone diet, the low-fat, high-carb LEARN diet and the very high-carb Ornish diet.

I just recently did a cleanse. It was a 10 day program with herbal capsules and a strict diet. That meant doing without all the things I have grown accustomed. Tea (sweet tea with milk), sugar, carbs, alcohol basically everything except fruit and veggies.

The corn on the cob that you know is actually an immature version of this grain. It is picked before it has fully ripened as this is when its sugar content is highest.

Studies in the last 30 years show that high levels of the amino acid homocysteine can lead to a higher risk of heart disease.