We have all heard of the saying, “You are what you eat”. This saying has been adapted to the nutritional medicine philosophy of “You are what you absorb”. However, I want to take this one step further as it now becoming clear that “You are what you host!” Our body is...
Is dark chocolate good for your teeth? Recent studies emerging from Japan, England, and the U.S. reached related conclusions that dark chocolate is beneficial at fighting cavities, plaque, and tooth decay in the mouth. Yes, you read that correctly – dark...
Even though you can’t feel, see or taste them, it’s believed there are between 300 and 700 different microbial species living in your mouth. If your oral microbiome is out of balance, it can lead to various oral health conditions and is potentially harmful...
You’ve heard a lot about how the way we sit, walk or sleep can be the cause of posture-related health problems, such as muscle pain, lacking energy, headaches or breathing difficulties. What may surprise you is that there is also a link between posture and oral...
In these challenging times, you may wonder how to keep your health in the best condition. My goal is to provide you with a broad understanding of the connections between various aspects of health, in particular connections between oral health and all body systems. As...
It is no secret that breathing is one of the most vital processes of our body. We all know that our breathing system supplies oxygen to our organs. Through breathing, we get rid of waste products and toxins from the body. We are naturally designed to breathe through...
A survey released by the American Dental Association found that 33% of responders avoided smiling due to dental issues. Indeed, our teeth have a great impact on our social behaviour and the way others perceive us, as well as how we eat, speak and our overall health....
Over the years dental infections have been associated with numerous chronic and systemic health problems, like cancer, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia and cardiovascular disease. Many don’t realise that each of your teeth is alive, a living organism. If you...
While most people seek to improve their bodies with diet and exercise, there is another path to wellbeing that deserves more attention: one’s teeth. Good oral health is foundational to your immune system, energy and ultimately how you’ll age. In...
