6 Signs That Your Gut is in Trouble
One of the very first patients I ever saw in my medical residency taught me a lesson that I’ll never forget. She was a woman in her mid-50s who had multiple medical problems, several of them quite serious. When I saw her list of problems, I was intimidated. At the time, I wasn’t confident enough […]
Make Your Own Probiotic Toothpaste to Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease and Bad Breath
Your mouth has a microbiome of its own, and if something is setting yours off course, a toothpaste with probiotics could help balance the bacteria that live there. Yes, brushing, flossing, and getting regular cleanings helps wipe out the bad guys, but probiotic toothpaste can tip the balance in the good bacteria’s favor on a […]
Why You Have Bad Breath Even After Brushing
It happens to the best of us…you have that delicious caesar salad at lunch without sparing a thought for the meeting coming up in the afternoon. You pop a breath mint, but you’re still paranoid that your breath reeks like garlic, and you spend the rest of the day trying not to talk directly toward […]
Everything You Need to Know About Using Peppermint for Health
I’m so grateful that one of my “happy places” is in my own backyard. We have a lovely little stream back there that is bounded on each side by beautiful old stone walls and a little footbridge we use to get across. And, right there, on the banks of that stream is an equally lovely […]
Delicious Ways to Drink More Green Tea (and why you should)
I have a quick quiz for you today: Q1: What is the most consumed beverage in the world? A: Easy one…water. Q2: What is the second most consumed beverage in the world? A: It’s not coffee. It’s not Coca-Cola. It’s not beer. It’s tea. Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub that is […]
