At this point, we can only hope for no more heat waves like the ones we’ve had to endure this summer. Even “a little cooler by the lake” has been little consolation this year, especially once you factor in humidity. All the more reason to stay hydrated. Ideally, you’ve been doing that with plain water. Your body needs it, and nothing quite beats it. But we know it can be a little boring...
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...
If you’ve been following the ongoing fluoride debate, you’ve probably heard some pretty dire predictions about what might happen to our collective dental health if fluoride is removed from drinking water. Cavities will skyrocket, they tell us; our teeth will be destroyed! Such well-intentioned worriers completely overlook the fact that fluoride has never been the determining factor in whether a...
You eat beautifully. You take supplements. Your home care is excellent. You live the healthiest life you can. You might wonder: Do you really need to come see us for regular checkups and cleanings? Certainly, when you’re doing so much right, these return visits might seem a little redundant. But even with conscientious self-care, there are some things that only we can do for you, such as remove...
If you have a car or a scooter or even just a bike, say, and you don’t use it very frequently or even take care of it, eventually, your ride isn’t going to work so well. The same goes for the human body. It’s one reason why staying physically active is so important. In fact, research has consistently shown that living a sedentary lifestyle raises your risk of dying early. One 2023 study, for...
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...
Although tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, it’s not invulnerable. A teeth grinding habit can wear it down. The highly acidic waste generated by harmful oral bacteria can eat through it. A highly acidic diet can do the same. Of particular concern are fruit juices and soft drinks, as they deliver a big double-whammy: Not only are they acidic; they can contain a lot of sugar....
