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Eat Right to Naturally Protect Your Skin This Summer

Summer is here, which means longer, sun-filled days and warm temperatures that lend themselves to outdoor activities. If you’re a fan of the warmer weather, then you’ll love this little known fact: Moderate sun exposure helps the body maintain healthy skin, bones, and teeth. Nourish and protect your skin this summer with these delicious foods, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

By | 2015-07-06T08:34:18+00:00 July 6th, 2015|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off on Eat Right to Naturally Protect Your Skin This Summer

Cavity Free Cooking: Recipes for Healthy Teeth

As a Miami holistic dentistry practice, Assure A Smile helps patients achieve a healthier smile through more than just reactive dental care. We help patients develop life long healthy habits that help teeth and gums grow stronger. We believe this integrated, total body approach to dentistry is the most effective way to build Healthy Teeth and Gums for Life.

By | 2014-03-10T17:45:10+00:00 March 10th, 2014|Nutrition, Recipes for Healthy Teeth & Gums, Strong Teeth|Comments Off on Cavity Free Cooking: Recipes for Healthy Teeth

Beat the Heat with Rooibus Tea: Review and Recipe

Beat the Heat with Rooibus Tea RecipeThere are many perks to living in South Florida. Turquoise waters, soft sandy beaches, and sprawling tropical landscape are just a few. Even the Sunshine State has its downsides, however. One is the heat, which often becomes intolerable during the late-spring, summer, and early-fall months. Stay cool and hydrated during Miami’s hottest months with this delicious recipe for Rooibus tea, loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients known to provide far reaching health benefits.

By | 2013-08-05T03:00:34+00:00 August 5th, 2013|Nutrition, Recipes for Healthy Teeth & Gums|Comments Off on Beat the Heat with Rooibus Tea: Review and Recipe

7 Reasons to Smile About Chocolate

7 Reasons to Smile About ChocolateSilky, sweet, and smooth, chocolate has been adored for more than 3,000 years by cultures from around the world. Though considered by many to be a delicious treat, new research suggests chocolate might be better categorized as a “super food” that is more similar to the blueberry than the cupcake. There are at least 7 reasons to smile about this delicious food, each of which stems from the fact that chocolate is produced from cacao, a special seed that contains powerful concentrations of polyphenols, flavonoids, and anti-bacterial properties.

By | 2013-07-15T03:00:46+00:00 July 15th, 2013|Nutrition|Comments Off on 7 Reasons to Smile About Chocolate

The Benefits of Vitamin E

Olives, olive oil, & vitamin E foods.Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, as it is stored in the liver and fatty tissues. It is stored for long periods and is eliminated slowly from the body. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from free radical damage and prevents the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

By | 2012-05-29T06:13:42+00:00 May 29th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off on The Benefits of Vitamin E

Vitamin C: A Holistic Overview

Vitamin C: A Holistic OverviewVitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin—meaning that our bodies do not store it so we need to obtain it from food or supplements. It is an antioxidant, which blocks damage caused by free radicals. Too many free radicals may contribute to the aging process as well as the development of cancer, heart disease and arthritis. We need Vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissue, and it helps the body produce collagen—an important protein that is used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, vertebral discs, joint linings and capillary walls. It is also needed for healing wounds and repairing and maintaining bones and teeth.

By | 2012-05-09T10:51:01+00:00 May 9th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off on Vitamin C: A Holistic Overview

5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Oral Cancer

5 Ways to Prevent Oral CancerThis April marks the 13th annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time for patients and dental professionals to promote awareness for oral cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It is important to note that oral cancer cases are on the rise and individuals must take proactive steps to prevent the formation of this serious condition. The Oral Cancer Foundation urges Americans to take part in this initiative by learning more about oral cancer, who it affects, and how a screening from your local dentist may be an invaluable method of early detection and treatment.

By | 2012-04-09T03:00:42+00:00 April 9th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off on 5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Oral Cancer

5 Reasons to Love Grape Seed Extract

5 Reasons to Love Grape Seed ExtractWhole grapes have been a dietary staple among the cultures of central Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East for thousands of years. It was not until the 1970s, however, that the true health benefits of the grape would be realized. In 1970, the American Cancer Society became the first organization to successfully extract Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes (OPCs) from the seed of the fruit. Following the discovery of OPCs, Grape Seed Extract (GSE) has become one of the best-researched sources of antioxidants, vitamin E, and flavonoids that drive holistic health and wellness.

By | 2012-03-30T03:00:24+00:00 March 30th, 2012|Miami Dentistry|Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Love Grape Seed Extract

The Many Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Many Health Benefits of Coconut Oil When it comes to nutrition, few plants offer more value than the coconut. Tropical island communities have long relied on the coconut as a primary source of life-sustaining meat, juice, and oil. Dependence on the coconut is still common, and an estimated 30% of the world population still relies on this power food for some form cosmetic or holistic sustenance.

By | 2012-03-27T03:00:37+00:00 March 27th, 2012|Miami Dentistry|Comments Off on The Many Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
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