I was recently surprised to discover that, unlike brushing, flossing has not been clinically proven to prevent periodontal infections. One of the common causes of endocarditis, it turns out, is getting a thorough tooth cleaning in a dentists office. The sharp instruments penetrating below the gum line force bacteria into the bloodstream. In immune compromised [...]
We are what we eat. It’s taken us 2 million years to get to where we are. Its taken us about 50 years to get into the current health mess we are in with heart disease still no.1 killer, cancer no.2, and auto-immune diseases, diabetes and obesity skyrocketing. The lessons from the past, from communities that have enjoyed excellent health…
I firmly believe that the only way for us to take control of our personal health is to be mindful of the way we take care of our bodies with movement and exercise, rest and play/relaxation, and food. We have an responsibility to get the current healthcare crisis under control as we are currently on a dangerous trajectory…
Cavities, gum disease, dental defects, crooked and crowded teeth, tooth loss, these problems are a scourge on our society. But they are rare in traditional foraging peoples, and almost unknown in our distant ancestors. I believe that dental and orthodontic problems relate to a mismatch between the chemical and physical properties of the foods we eat today…
