holistic health Archives

When “Good” Inflammation Goes “Bad”

by Office | Mar 14, 2018 | General Health & Wellness, Mouth-Body Health, Periodontal Health

While acute inflammation is a necessary part of the immune response and healing process, chronic inflammation is another story. Chronic inflammation is what happens when the inflammatory response doesn’t stop as it should. It keeps on keeping on, like a slow-burning...

Which Plant-Based Milks Are Best?

by Office | Feb 21, 2018 | Diet & Nutrition

Cow’s milk is a complete food, at least for baby cows. It has a good balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, as well as vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. It also contains compounds that boost the immune system. But not everyone can drink cow’s milk – or...

“Wellness” Is More than Just Another Status Symbol

by Office | Apr 5, 2017 | General Health & Wellness, Wellness

Remember this Julia Louise-Dreyfus ad for Old Navy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdYOOKLYMAY As ads go, it’s pretty funny. It also gives a nod to one of the big myths about living healthfully – when Louise-Dreyfus, gushing over another woman’s outfit, exclaims, “My...

Is Your Mouth Too Small for Your Tongue?

by Office | Mar 29, 2017 | Biological Dentistry

We live in an era of medical specialists. Cardiologists, endocrinologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists – each tends to focus on parts rather than the whole being. Yet as science continues to evolve, there is ever more evidence that oral health is...

How Breastfeeding Can Save Lives & Billions in Healthcare Costs

by Office | Oct 26, 2016 | General Health & Wellness

You probably already know that breastfeeding protects babies from premature death and serious diseases. But did you know it provides health benefits for mothers, too? According to recent research in Obstetrics & Gynecology, breastfeeding can significantly lower...