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What are tonsil stones? Tonsil stones, also called tonsilloliths, are hard lumps that can form in your tonsils. Your tonsils are oval-shaped formations of tissues located at the back of your throat. There are two tonsils, one on each side. These tonsils have irregular surfaces; in some people, there can be folds and crevices known […]
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Hey there, eco-warriors and health enthusiasts! 🌍✨ Let’s talk about something that’s been making waves for all the right reasons—HOCl, or hypochlorous acid. Now, before you start thinking “acid” sounds a bit scary, stick with me. This little compound is about to become your go-to for everything from sanitizing to skincare. Ready to dive in?
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You try everything to get rid of of bad breath, including maintaining good dental hygiene, using mouthwash, chewing gum, and mints, but the symptoms persist. 90% of chronic bad breath, or halitosis, is caused by an imbalance of certain oral bacteria. These bad bacteria consume food particles from our diet and release volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), which
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Is your mouth putting you at risk of heart attack or stroke? There is advanced research that has exhibited that healthy gums help prevent heart attacks and strokes so profoundly that The Journal of Periodontology and The American Journal of Cardiology issued a statement recommending that: Obviously, these patients with gum disease and one or
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DIABETES AND DENTAL CARE Taking good care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis is an important step in reducing the risk of future dental problems. This is even more important when you have diabetes. DL Magazine dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, explains the link between diabetes and dental health and provides
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Your mouth is home to billions of microbes that live on your teeth, gums, tongue, cheeks, and everywhere in your mouth. Normally, these microbes live in symbiosis with you, helping to train your immune system, digest food, and maintain your health. This community is in a constant state of flux, being bombarded by the changes
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Explanation of how the Homeoblock appliance uses epigenetics to develop craniofacial insufficiencies. The goal of the Homeoblock is to allow for the expression of unexpressed DNA, or rather potential development through the influence of the epigenome. About 2003 the human epigenome was mapped and it was found that the epigenome, which are chemical pads which
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Did you know that bad breath can be caused by dozens of different types of microbes in the mouth? Halitosis does not have a single cause, and is a consequence of the diverse set of microbes in the oral cavity. Chronic bad breath is generally caused by microbial imbalance in the mouth, which can lead to the
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This article was reposted from Harry Rakowski enewsletter. Dear Friends, When you woke up this morning, did you realize that your gut housed more small living organisms than the number of people who have ever lived? Each of us has a different mix of trillions of healthy microbes that are bacteria, viruses or fungi that
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What Holistic Dentistry Means Holistic Dentistry is an advanced approach to oral health care that emphasizes the comprehensive nature of whole-body health. Rather than simply addressing isolated dental problems or symptoms, holistic dentistry considers the entire individual and the interdependence of body systems. This approach recognizes that oral health care and overall health are intimately
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