Is Oil Pulling really good for you?
Klennerable questions…I saw a post on Pinterest talking about oil pulling. It claims that it takes toxins out by washing your mouth with either vegetable oil or virgin coconut oil. This one girl even said that she lost weight and her teeth got whiter.. Are there any advantages to oil pulling?
The Beauty Brains responds:
This is the first time I’ve heard weight-loss claims attributed to oil pulling but this ancient process is widely claimed to help detoxify the body. While I put absolutely no faith in the anecdotal claims of these detox benefits there does appear to be some evidence that the procedure has a positive imp...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Myths Natural Source Type: blogs
Healthy Nurses and The Self-Care Bandwagon
A few weeks ago, I was talking on the phone with a colleague who is not a nurse himself but who interacts with nurses on a regular basis in his professional life. His comments about nurses and their self-care (or lack thereof) were extremely thought-provoking.Like I have said on this blog many times before, nurses are renowned for not taking good care of themselves, ostensibly because they're so busy taking care of others and living the lives of the saints that they are perceived to be. Let's face it. We all know that nurses aren't saints, while we also acknowledge that many nurses come close to sainthood vis-a-vis t...
Source: Digital Doorway - October 29, 2013 Category: Nurses Tags: nurse nurse self care nurse wellness nurses nursing self-care Source Type: blogs
Poor Dental Hygiene Linked to Brain Tissue Degeneration
The strongest evidence to date that poor dental hygiene is linked to brain degeneration has emerged from a recent study at the University of Florida Dental College. While cardiologists have long known that the bacteria that causes gingivitis (gum disease) may enter the blood stream adding to heart issues, there had been fewer studies to link Alzheimer’s or other dementia to oral health.
In this latest study, researchers... (Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts)
Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - October 29, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Mental Floss: How Meditation is Like Brushing Your Teeth
A colleague challenged me the other day while we were waiting for the elevator about the value of meditation. She gave me a very hard time.
“I don’t understand why you positive psychologists get your undies in a bunch about meditation,” she said, “I tried it and I think it is the stupidest thing in the world. Stop your mind — and breathe.”
“Well,” I began, “it really isn’t just about trying to stop your mind. Often it is about breathing, but I really think if you believe it is stupid it probably isn’t going to work.”
“See — you have an answer for everything. So if I think it is going to ...
Source: World of Psychology - September 6, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Daniel Tomasulo, Ph.D. Tags: General Habits Happiness Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Proof Positive Brushing Teeth Brushing Your Teeth Bs Bullshit Captive Audience Colleague Elevator Flashing Hard Time Meditation Me Source Type: blogs
Study Finds New Iodine Mouthwash May Impact LDL Cholesterol
20 Apr 2013 Clinical trials continue. Data presented to oral medicine conferenceCleaning your mouth and cleaning your arteries could be as simple as a once-a-day oral rinse if additional studies confirm preliminary findings about a new product.Biomedical Development Corporation (BDC) on April 23 will present data to the American Academy of Oral Medicine showing that its oral rinse was safe and effective at fighting gingivitis in a recent clinical trial. But the most surprising finding of the study was that users of the oral rinse showed lower LDL cholesterol levels than the placebo group."We didn't expect to see...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 3, 2013 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs
Using mouthrinse reduces plaque and gingivitis more than toothbrushing alone
New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse in addition to regular toothbrushing can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis, more so than brushing alone. "It's simple—mouthrinses can reach nearly 100 percent of the mouth's surfaces, while brushing focuses on the teeth, which make up only 25 percent of the mouth," says Christine A. Charles, RDH, BS, lead author of the study and director of Scientific and Professional Affairs, Global Consumer Heal...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 6, 2013 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs
American Academy of Periodontology Issues Report on Peri-Implant Disease Risk Factors, Diagnoses and Clinical Implications
Chicago, IL – (April 1, 2013) The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently published a report, “Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis: A Current Understanding of Their Diagnoses and Clinical Implications” in April’s Journal of Periodontology. The paper was developed in an effort to review the current knowledge of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, and guide dental professionals in their diagnoses and disease prevention.Both peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis are characterized by an inflammatory reaction in the tissues surrounding a dental implant that can lead to tissue destruction...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 3, 2013 Category: Dentists Source Type: blogs
Can we defeat cancer?
Are you afraid of dying from cancer? I am, because I have a family history of cancer. I also know how much one can suffer with cancer. And cancer is hitting people more and more now. The chance that you’ll die from cancer is about 20 to 25%. That’s a scary statistic. But is there anything we can do about it? Or is it our destiny?
Even though Richard Nixon declared a war on cancer a long time ago --in 1971-- we are still far away from defeating cancer. But what about some official medical sources that are declaring victory over cancer? They claim declining cancer death rates, but many doctors believe that the ...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - February 12, 2013 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Source Type: blogs
Heart healthy whole grains and the new agenda for the Wheat Lobby
This recent Six Servings post from our nice friends at the Wheat Lobby prompted me to make this counterpost.
Their post begins with:
According to the American Heart Association, the best way to keep your heart in peak form is by eating well and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whole grains are a cornerstone of a heart-healthy diet and consuming them has been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease by keeping blood pressure, cholesterol – and even weight – in check. Because of these benefits, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends making at least half your grains whole grains. By following this simple ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - February 6, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Gingivitis Bacteria Manipulate Your Immune System
New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests gingivitis bacteria manipulate your immune system so they can thrive longer in your gums. The researchers say Porphyromonas gingivalis causes excess IL-10 production, which inhibits the immune cells interferon gamma. The scientists say the findings imply that for treatment to be successful, it must be started as early as possible.
Jannet Katz, D.D.S., Ph.D., a researcher involved in the work from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, said in a release, "Since greater than 50 percent of the U.S. population over ...
Source: HealthNewsBlog.com - January 3, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Tags: oral gingivitis teeth Source Type: blogs
