Ever since the new food pyramid dropped, there have been some really critical conversations happening about food, bolstered by a steady stream of headlines, videos, ad campaigns, opinion pieces, podcasts, and memes flowing through our social feeds. Yet too often, it seems that these conversations aren’t just about food. Though they may start with health and what the human body needs, they can...
During World War II, food rationing was a super strict and not-fun thing that Britain had to live with. It was super necessary, though. Most of their food was imported - often through shipping routes vulnerable to attack. Rationing helped ensure fair distribution of scarce resources, such as meat, dairy, eggs, and sugar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaDJR56nZA0 Sugar rationing was especially...
Toothbrushing is great. So is flossing. Oral irrigators are the bomb; interdental brushes, too. And you just know we’re fans of regular dental checkups. But you want to know something? These aren’t the most important things for keeping your teeth and gums healthy. (Take all the moments you need to let that sink in. We’ll wait.) Really and truly, as important as oral hygiene is, it’s actually the...
Your body is a remarkable example of self-regulation in action. When we give it what it needs and protect it from harm, it keeps itself in balance, constantly making small adjustments to keep everything running smoothly. When the body senses that something is off, it automatically makes corrections to bring things back to normal. This can be seen in miniature in the mouth, where saliva responds...
