nutrition - Assure a Smile

What Causes Thyroid Disease?

It has been estimated that nearly 27 million Americans suffer with a thyroid condition that negatively impacts overall health. Such conditions may cause unexpected weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, depression, or dozens of other side effects. A reported 50% of individuals who have a thyroid condition are undiagnosed, creating the concern for greater awareness for thyroid health, function, and disease prevention. To promote awareness for this growing health issue, Assure A Smile has created this special health report to provide an overview of what causes thyroid disorders as well as the most effective ways to keep the thyroid gland healthy.

By admin| 2012-09-12T08:23:29+00:00 September 12th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

6 Reasons to Go Gluten Free

Diet and oral health are connected in a number of interesting ways, and focusing on the former has an increasingly positive effect on the latter. Eating well sets the foundation for creating healthy teeth and gums for life, and oral health is promoted exponentially when daily food consumption is limited to the foods that are most healthy. Today, health professionals are compiling evidence that suggests food items like wheat, barley, and bread are causing serious health issues for a growing number of Americans. The evidence suggests that about 1% of the population has an adverse reaction to gluten, a protein found in most whole grains. This has prompted dental professionals to spread awareness for gluten by encouraging patients to consider how the wheat, barley, and other whole grains in their daily diet may be hurting overall health.

By admin| 2012-07-16T03:00:09+00:00 July 16th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry, Nutrition, Strong Teeth|Comments Off

Sugar: The Friendly Enemy

Today, the average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar each year—nearly 20 times the amount consumed by the average person in the 18^th century (i). Only about 60% of those calories are metabolized and converted into immediate energy; the remaining 40% are converted into fat molecules, stored, and reserved for energy production later. With this in mind, it is easy to see how sugar consumption is a key contributor to obesity. New research shows that excessive sugar consumption also leads to a number of other life threatening diseases, including type II Diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Miami dentists have begun to spread awareness for this issue, warning patients to be weary of daily sugar intake not only to prevent cavities but to preserve total body health as well.

By admin| 2012-07-10T03:00:47+00:00 July 10th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry, News, Nutrition, Strong Teeth|Comments Off

Vitamin B: A Holistic Overview

B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins —meaning that our body does not store them so we need to obtain them from food or supplements. We need to regularly replenish most of the B vitamins, as our body excretes any excess through the urine. The B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, but research has shown that it is actually a group of vitamins:

By admin| 2012-03-06T03:00:36+00:00 March 6th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off

What Does Vitamin A Do?

Miami dentists are often asked questions regarding overall health and nutrition. "What does vitamin A do?" is a common inquiry, as the nutrient is widely available in a range of supplements and natural foods. To start, vitamin A was the first vitamin to be discovered in the early 1900s. It is a fat-soluble vitamin-- meaning that it needs fat to be used by your body, and it can be stored in your fat cells for later use. It is also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the eye’s retina.

By admin| 2012-02-22T03:00:45+00:00 February 22nd, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off

Research Suggests Walnuts Reduce Breast Cancer

Miami dentists and holistic health care professionals are nutty. That is, they have long recommended that individuals add nuts to their diets to attain a plethora of health benefits. Such benefits are many and varied, but a major advantage include increased cardiovascular health and longevity. Now, research from the Marshall University of West Virginia indicates that a very specific type of nut may help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Enter: Walnuts.

By admin| 2011-09-13T03:28:01+00:00 September 13th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|Comments Off

Miami Dentist Exclusive: Free Radical Damage, Part I

Dentists in Miami are becoming increasingly concerned with free radical damage. Free radicals are malicious, unbalanced atoms that gradually destroy cellular structures over time. Eventually, the cell becomes dysfunctional and dies. A growing body of research is beginning to link free radicals damage with serious illness, causing physicians and health care professionals to educate patients on staying healthy with antioxidants.

By admin| 2011-03-16T02:34:50+00:00 March 16th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off

Holistic Health Management

Holistic dentists and alternative health professionals have a common ground: each sees the big picture. Holistic health practitioners see the human body as one giant puzzle. When disassembled, the puzzle is merely a pile of random pieces. When assembled, however, the puzzle creates a picture that is in itself greater than any one piece. In this way, holistic dentists and other alternative health professionals pay particular attention to patients’ mental, physical, and social needs, recognizing that each contributes to overall health.

By admin| 2011-01-14T02:41:29+00:00 January 14th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off

Miami Dentist Urges Patients to Think Holistic

It’s that time of year! Jingle bells, gingerbread cookies, and the turning of another calendar year are on the horizon. As we reflect on the passing year, let us look towards the next with enthusiasm, hope, and dedication to better health. When it comes to pursuing better oral health, Assure a Smile would like to take a moment and urge patients to think Holistic.

By admin| 2010-12-15T02:15:09+00:00 December 15th, 2010|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off