In 1961, Joseph Heller’s novel Catch-22, a paradoxical situation is the focus, and in our culture, the phrase has become synonymous with no-win situations. It’s my intention to write encouraging — not discouraging Health columns as long [Read More…]
A few years ago I learned a great new word. I even had it as my license plate for a while. PRAXIS. Praxis is the practical application of knowledge. That’s obviously relevant in many areas [Read More…]
Over the last two centuries, dentistry was mainly a mechanical profession. A tooth was treated like a damaged part: remove decay, fill the space and restore structure. While this approach helped millions, it addressed problems [Read More…]
Our lean muscle tissue naturally decreases starting by age 30, so our strength drops. We don’t move as much as we used to so our joints don’t move freely, as joints stiffen. Our flexibility is [Read More…]
Well, here we are again. I can’t believe another year has flown by (more about that later). I know the column I’m writing is under the listing of “To Your Health” but I’m changing it [Read More…]
Without our health, we become focused just on ourselves and on getting back to normal. So how can anything be more important than our health? I admit this doesn’t apply to all, but most parents [Read More…]
When it comes to our health, what we don’t see can sometimes matter the most. In dentistry, traditional 2-D X-rays of the jaws (called panoramic X-rays) often miss critical details — hidden infections as well as structural [Read More…]
More than 30 years ago, when I started making my lifelong hobby an actual business, my first brochure (this was before our ubiquitous home computers with online websites, so we still had brochures and the [Read More…]
When one thinks of how to promote a healthy body, top of mind includes eating properly, getting enough exercise and rest, no smoking, and limited alcohol consumption. While these are certainly good measures to provide [Read More…]
We’ve all been there. Something that was once new and exciting has become just routine. Ho-hum. Same old, same old. But that word has another side to it. A positive side. For instance, if we [Read More…]
Healing cavities naturally requires a multi-faceted approach that strengthens enamel, balances the oral microbiome and supports the body’s natural ability to remineralize teeth. 1. Strengthen the oral microbiome with pre- and probiotic-rich foods The mouth, [Read More…]
Longevity: living longer than the average life expectancy. Shortsighted: lacking foresight, not thinking through the long-term consequences. A little background before I make my point about the headline. In the days of the Roman Empire [Read More…]
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