by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — Toothpaste is a ubiquitous product found in practically every bathroom across the land. Have you ever given much thought as to why you select a certain brand? Is your selection based on the taste, the price or the ingredients; for prevention of cavities; or perhaps you received a free sample […]
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A cup of tea to your health!
May 23, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Tea has long been described in leading medical journals as an antidote to heart disease, cancer, obesity and arthritis. It also is known to boost immunity, battle viruses, aid in detoxification, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and normalize blood sugar. All true teas — white, green, oolong and black — […]
Open your mouth and learn about your health
January 7, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — If you want to know more about your physical health, just open your mouth and look at your teeth and gums. In adults, inflamed or receding gums, cavities, tooth loss, gingivitis and other dental dilemmas can indicate major health problems like heart disease, vitamin deficiencies, cancer, diabetes or the risk […]
The positive benefits of tea and your teeth
March 5, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — We brush our teeth first thing in the morning and before retiring for the night. We floss, and swish mouthwash daily. Although we follow a regular routine to promote good oral health hygiene, gum disease and tooth decay are still major health issues today. What can you do to keep your […]
Dentistry, dogma and mercury
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — Seldom a day passes that I do not interview a client who is concerned about mercury fillings. Often the patient has been to a practitioner who, when questioned about mercury fillings, rolled his eyes and launched into tirades about the virtues of the silver mercury filling, and how completely safe […]
August 15, 2013
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