I learned from a patient today about this great tool: the Jawcerciser! It may be helpful for supporting overall jaw health (muscle strength and bones) and promotes saliva production, too. Check out these links: Jawcerciser video Jaw exercise article
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Exercise Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s
There is just NO SUBSTITUTE for physical activity. Let’s get moving!!! FRI., APR. 25, 2014: JUST-RELEASED NATURAL HEALTH STUDY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MAY HELP PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A study of older adults at increased risk for Alzheimer’s shows that moderate physical activity protects brain health and staves off shrinkage of […]
Salt in Packaged Foods Our Biggest Killer?
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the salt in packaged foods is our biggest killer. I would say that packaged foods are our biggest killer–they contain not only salt, but preservatives, dyes, stabilizers, modified foods, etc., and none of those are “food”. Avoid packaged foods. Period.
Low Vitamin D in Pregnant Mother = Cavities in Toddler
New research is noting a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant mothers and the incidence of cavities by the time their children are toddlers. PLEASE insist that your vitamin D levels are checked, whether or not your insurance will cover the test (many are balking at testing Vitamin D25OH). […]
Sleep and Immune Function
Quality sleep is critical to our immune function–this probably doesn’t seem like rocket science, but always nice when research supports our experiences and/or common sense. Read more here–and do all you can to get sufficient sleep! There is no substitute for a good night’s sleep.
Food and High Blood Pressure
We’ve all heard that salt may raise our blood pressure. Many people with high blood pressure have been advised to reduce their salt and caffeine intake as a result. But did you know that salt is also hiding in seemingly unlikely places? To quote the attached article, “A blueberry muffin […]
Smoothie Recipes
A friend of mine who is an avid juicer forwarded this link to me. It contains some great smoothie recipes for everyone from beginner to “adventurous” and for children, too. Check it out! 🙂 He also highly recommended the book “Green for Life” by Victoria Boutenko.
Yummy Brunch Recipe
I was reviewing some of the recipes that I’ve posted and was surprised I hadn’t included this one yet. It would be a great one to serve tomorrow morning and offset some of the sweets the Easter bunny may be providing! Please also check out Stephanie O’Dea’s cookbook, “Make It […]
Reduce Risk of Iron Deficiency in Your Newborn
This is interesting information that may reduce the risk of iron deficiency in your newborn. Researchers have found that a slight delay in clamping the umbilical cord may reduce the risk of iron deficiency. Read more here and talk to your doctor.
Alzheimer’s Risk Increased with This Gene?
Researchers have found that women with the APOE4 gene may be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s. If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, please consider running this lab–a simple blood test. Read more here.
