We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know: Ignaz Semmelweis
Sometimes in life, science and the subsequent proof we seek lag far behind validating research (this begs a whole other discussion on funding of such today). In support of my concerns about the...
View ArticleGiving Up Coffee for Better Health
I know that there are quite a number of scientific studies that support drinking coffee, and I for one, have often fallen back on them to justify my daily consumption of that ethereal cup of Joe!...
View ArticleI Got a Canary for Christmas!
A dream came true for me this year, when due to a number of serendipitous events I ended up with a Canary for Christmas! While our family has enjoyed a number of these heavenly songbirds as family pets...
View ArticleBee Propolis Reduces Tooth Sensitivity
I am always on the lookout for more natural solutions to oral health care problems and this week I came across a study that was published in 2014 in The Journal of The Indian Society of Periodontology...
View ArticleMouth Breathing: What’s Breath Got to do With It?
I have written about “mouth breathing” a number of times over the years but I have become increasingly concerned as of late as I realize that more and more of the patients that I see are breathing...
View ArticleCould a Chinese Herb, “Galla Chinesis”, Prevent Tooth Decay?
Just this week, while reading Dr. Joe Mercola’s daily newsletter, I learned about a recent study done by Chinese researchers showing that a Chinese herb, Galla Chinesis shows great promise at...
View Article8 Tips to Reduce Your Exposure to Fluoride
1. Get a Water Filter A home water filter can be an affordable and effective way to remove fluoride from your tap water. However, most water filters will not effectively remove fluoride. For instance,...
View ArticleWhy Are Whole Foods So Important For Optimum Oral Health
Last month I discussed my concerns about the smoothie epidemic that is occurring today. While smoothies a convenient way to get a nutritious meal on the go, they are not a whole-food meal and...
View ArticleForm Follows Function and Function Follows Form
“Form follows function” means that the form, or structure, of a body part is related to its function. The form or shape of a structure within an organism is correlated to the purpose or function of...
View ArticleNew Dentist at Woodland Dental Hygiene
Dr. Meenu Rathore Now Seeing Patients at Woodland Dental Hygiene It is with the greatest of pleasure that I announce the arrival of Dr. Meenu Rathore at Woodland Dental Hygiene! In her own words: “I...
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