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Oil Pulling for Holistic Health

Oil pulling is an all-natural way to improve oral health. Although oil pulling is just now enjoying positive feedback from dental patients, it is actually an age old practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. It wasn’t until the 1990s that health experts in the Western world began recommending oil pulling as a way to naturally detoxify the body, particularly the teeth and gums. Today, many holistic dentists recognize oil pulling as a safe, easy, and inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay, oral infection, and gum disease.

By | 2014-06-16T03:37:44+00:00 June 16th, 2014|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry|0 Comments

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|0 Comments

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|0 Comments

Miami Dentist Exclusive: Free Radical Damage, Part II

miami-dentist-exclusive-free-radical-damage-II   In honor of National Nutrition Month, The Miami Dentist blog is happy to share part II our free radical article series. Today, I’d like to spend a little time following up this week’s guide to free radicals. In this article we’ll dive into how to implement simple dietary and behavioral changes to both prevent free radical damage, as well as reverse some of the effects.

By | 2011-03-17T03:35:21+00:00 March 17th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|0 Comments
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