Dry Mouth
Dry Mouth Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Most people have had the sensation of a dry mouth in the past. Whether it be because you are thirsty or you have just woken up having that dry feeling in your mouth is not uncommon. However, having a …
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How Osteo-Lube™ Supports your Health!
How Osteo-Lube™ Supports your Health! Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND I wanted to take the time to talk about a product that in my mind just does not get nearly enough attention! This product is called Osteo-Lube™. I bet you are thinking Osteo-Lube™ what the heck …
Homemade Toothpaste from Invite Health
Homemade Toothpaste from Invite Health
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
Toothpaste is an interesting topic because to be frank everyone has their favorite brand. Which brand do I think is best? The one you will use! If you like strong peppermint that is great. But if a kid’s fruity fun flavored toothpaste encourages you to brush just a tad longer then by all means use it! In this blog I want to help you to take your favorite toothpaste and make it even better for your health. In fact, I will be using some of the products that I mentioned in both my intro to dental health blog and my blog on gum disease. So, let us get into it, shall we?
- Bad bacteria be gone!
- This formula will use the following items: ¼ cup of the toothpaste of your choice, 1 Probiotic Hx capsule, 2 Olive Leaf Extract capsules and 2 Buffered C 500 mg capsules.
- To a container add the ¼ cup of toothpaste. Then add the Probiotic, Olive Leaf and Vitamin C. Mix till well combined. Use as you typically would.
- Why these nutrients? Studies have found that using probiotics can help regulate the bacteria in the mouth. (1) Studies have found that Olive Leaf is antibacterial, antifungal and even antiviral. (2) Olive Leaf also helps boost our immune system. (3) Vitamin C can help promote healing. (4)
- Helping with bone loss!
- This formula will use the following items: ¼ cup toothpaste of choice, 1 scoop of Bone Powder, 2 scoops of Collagen Hx or 1 Scoop of Collagex HA (Please note that Collagex HA does contain shellfish and is not recommended for anyone with a shellfish allergy.)
- To a container add the ¼ cup of toothpaste. Then add the Bone powder and Collagen or Collagex HA. Mix till well combined. Use as you typically would.
- Why these nutrients? Bone Powder is a powder that contains both calcium and magnesium. Studies have found that the combination of these 2 nutrients can help to lower the risk of periodontal disease. (5) Bone Powder also contains Vitamin D. Studies have found that vitamin D is important for bone loss and can even improve the outcome of periodontal treatments. (6) Vitamin K, another nutrient in bone powder is considered essential for bone building. (7) Collagen is important for our dental health for many reasons. For example, studies have found that collagen can reduce the inflammation found in periodontal disease. (8)
- Reducing inflammation and pain (Bye Bye ouchie)
- This formula will use the following items: ¼ cup of your toothpaste of choice, 2 Turmeric with Ginger capsules, 2 Olive Leaf extract capsules and 1 Probiotic Hx capsule.
- To a container add the ¼ cup of toothpaste and then add the Turmeric with Ginger, Olive Leaf and Probiotic. Mix till well combined. Use as you typically would.
- Why these nutrients? Turmeric is a great nutrient for dental health for many reasons. Studies have found that it is anti-inflammatory. It also has antimicrobial benefits which are important for periodontal disease. (9) Ginger has been found to help against bacteria associated with cavities. (10) In studies ginger has been found to be as effective as NSAIDs in reducing pain and inflammation after periodontal surgery. (11) Olive leaf, as I said is antimicrobial which helps to reduce inflammation inducing bacteria. (1)
- Wake up toothpaste!
- This formula contains ¼ cup toothpaste of choice, 1 Methyl-B capsule, 1 Green Tea capsule and 2 CoQ10 60 mg Ubiquinol capsule.
- To a container add the ¼ cup of toothpaste and then add the Methyl-B, Green Tea capsule and CoQ10 Ubiquinol. Mix till well combined. Use as you typically would.
- Why these nutrients? B vitamins have been found to help reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth and thus can help to reduce the risk of gum disease. (12) Green tea can be helpful in regulating the bacteria in the mouth. In fact, green tea has been found to help those with gum disease by reducing inflammation, reducing bone reabsorption, and even helping to limit the growth of bacteria. (13) CoQ10 has been found to help reduce inflammation involved in gum disease. (14)
Our next blog will be regarding TMJ1.
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PRIMARY FOOD, LIFESTYLE AND OUR HEALTH~CAREER
PRIMARY FOOD, LIFESTYLE AND OUR HEALTH~CAREER by: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT Most people do not think about their career and work environment when discussing their personal health and wellness. However, it can be a driving force in managing a healthy lifestyle. I even …
Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis
Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Both gingivitis and periodontal disease are conditions in the mouth that involve an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. But just how are these 2 conditions related? What are the symptoms you may experience? How do you even develop …
PRIMARY FOOD, LIFESTYLE AND OUR HEALTH~JOY
PRIMARY FOOD, LIFESTYLE AND OUR HEALTH~JOY
by: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT
“The best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to take each item in one’s hand and ask: ‘Does this spark joy?’ If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it. This is not only the simplest but also the most accurate yardstick by which to judge.” —Marie Kondo
“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” —Carlos Santana
Joy…it is such an interesting topic when exploring one’s health and wellness. I love the two quotes above as it shows how everyone has a different view on joy. Joy and happiness, while similar, have different definitions. Happiness is something that gives you a short term, outward reaction. Joy is a more internal and long-term emotion. For example, having a delicious meal makes you happy, but meeting friends for dinner and having enjoyable conversation and laughs gives you joy.
So why is JOY so important for health and wellness? It has to do with serotonin, or the happiness hormone. Serotonin helps regulate such areas like sleep, digestion, sexual health and, of course, mood. The more balanced your serotonin, the more balanced the areas of your life become…in turn elevating joy and happiness.
According to articles from both Psychology Today and Harvard Medical School, joy and happiness have a direct effect on our health and well-being. Joy and happiness can lead to creating better eating habits, enthusiasm for exercise and even experiencing less pain. This is in addition to better mental health and lowering the risk of chronic illness and disease.
While having a joyful lifestyle can sound easy, it can sometimes be stressful when one is trying to figure out joy as it pertains to themselves. Just like so many things, we are all different, so we’re going find joy in different ways. It can be simple like smiling or saying “hello” to someone, having realistic goals and perspective, or even cozying up with a cup of tea and a book or a favorite TV show or movie. Some of my favorite ways to bring joy to my life is to look though old pictures and relive the memories, connecting with a friend for conversation or going for a walk to breathe in some fresh air. How will you incorporate joy into your week?
RHODIOLA is an herb commonly used to help support those who suffer from stress and anxiety. Rhodiola can even be beneficial for those struggling from cognitive fatigue. Using rhodiola to help manage any of these issues can help any of us to enjoy life on a weekly basis.
ALCAR/ALA or Acetyl L-Carnitine with Alpha Lipoic Acid are nutrients that many people are familiar with regarding brain health and memory. ALCAR has been shown to be helpful in increasing serotonin levels. This is important for those dealing with anxiety or depression. As ALCAR helps to increase the serotonin levels, one’s anxiety can start to balance out, therefore allowing us to become happier and more joyful.
When you have the ability to have joy throughout, you’re life, you can set yourself up for a happy and healthy life. How will you incorporate more joy into your week?
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