Dementia is a progressive condition that damages and eventually kills brain cells. In the next ten years, experts project that about 82 million people worldwide will have dementia [1]. While there is still no cure for the condition, knowing the early warning signs of dementia can help you or your loved one get the support…
Perhaps you know it as gingivitis, or maybe periodontal disease – either way, gum disease is nothing to smile about. It can range from mild to severe, and it affects us more than we realize. Early-stage gum disease, when it is called gingivitis, is easily treatable. If left untreated, however, it can progress to periodontitis,…
Even though it sounds like science fiction IT’S NOT! Alchemy is an ancient practice shrouded in mystery and secrecy. Its practitioners mainly sought to turn lead into gold, a quest that has captured the imaginations of people for thousands of years. However, the goals of alchemy went far beyond simply creating some golden nuggets. Alchemy was…
Ever wondered why your pearly whites aren’t so pearly anymore? Yellowing teeth can result from many factors, some totally out of your control and others thanks to everyday habits. Maybe it’s genetics, maybe it’s too much coffee, or maybe your toothbrush is just sitting there feeling ignored. While some causes are unavoidable, others stem from…
Too much red & processed meats, alcohol, refined carbohydrates, fried foods, and sugars, can increase your cancer risk. So too can too little exercise and too few phytochemical-rich foods . You may have heard the term “anti-cancer foods” before. To be clear, there are no foods that can actually fight against cancer, however, there are some foods that,…
