by Office | Jun 23, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
If you spend much time on social media, you may have recently heard about the British doctor who ate junk food for a month to document its effects on his physical health. Regardless, you can probably guess that the results were none too pretty. I aged about ten years... 
by Office | Feb 8, 2017 | General Health & Wellness, Oral Health, Periodontal Health
If your life demands that you gulp down your food and hit the ground running, a new study suggests that the old admonishment to “chew your food” is good advice. Turns out, the simple act of chewing your food before swallowing it can boost your immune system. Chewing... 
by Office | Jun 8, 2016 | Oral Health
This is for all the smokers out there, particularly cigarette smokers. It’s also for all of you out there who love someone who smokes. We know you’re out there. Missouri has one of the highest smoking rates in the country. This is not, we repeat not, a lecture. You... by Dr. Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN | Oct 7, 2012 | Mouth-Body Health, Oral Hygiene, Periodontal Health
Scholars and scientists who study human behavior say that it takes approximately 21 days to introduce a new routine into our lifestyles. Repetition and commitment are two contributing factors to a successful outcome. However, without a perceived value for this new... by Dr. Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN | Mar 7, 2009 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a very important nutrient. Its therapeutic use became popularized in the 1970s, thanks to research performed by Dr. Linus Pauling. He is well known for endorsing that the common cold could be controlled by an adequate intake of Vitamin C....