How Oral Health Affects Patient Wellness
Many of your patients are focused on what they eat and how it affects their body. Yet, every day, they swallow oral bacteria that can radically shape their gut microbiome and contribute to health problems throughout the body. Though many assign oral health concerns to dentistry, proper dental care means...Read More
New Report from World Obesity Federation Shows Rising Rate of Obesity
A recent study by the World Obesity Federation warns that more than half of the world’s population could be considered overweight or obese by 2035. The study was conducted by analyzing data from 195 countries, which showed that obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s. The report, discussed in a...Read More
Increased Rate of Chronic Conditions for Millenials
A recent study focused on the health of millennials and compared it to previous generations by analyzing data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) from 1982-2018 and found that millennials are experiencing higher rates of chronic health conditions compared to earlier generations at the same age. The researchers involved...Read More
Adrenal Hormones and Testing
Adrenal responses define many of your patients’ day-to-day lives. Adrenal hormones are instrumental in sleep, focus, and emotional flux. They can also shape long-term health and wellness. Hormones like cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and pregnenolone contribute to the development of chronic conditions, including chronic stress and adrenal exhaustion. Furthermore, adrenal function...Read More
Medical Testing for Customized Nutrition
Decades of research have highlighted the role of diet in whole-body health. A proper, balanced diet does more than supply the necessary energy. It can boost the immune system, reduce the risk and severity of chronic diseases, and even promote mental health. General guidelines for dietary ratios, unhealthy foods, and...Read More
Health Markers in Saliva
Human saliva is 99% water. However, saliva testing provides vital insights into your patients’ health and wellness. The remaining 1% is made up of salivary proteins, gingival crevicular fluid, bacterial compounds, enzymes, and foundational health biomarkers. These salivary biomarkers may highlight health concerns, aid in prevention, and inform diagnosis. Recent...Read More
The Relationship Between Cardiovascular Health and Cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. For several decades, medicine has strived to understand the mechanisms of CVD. Over time, the blame for heart disease has settled on high blood cholesterol levels. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has, particularly, earned a reputation as the “bad” cholesterol. LDL...Read More
Common Air Pollution Leads to Increased Blood Pressure in Teens
A new study published in PLOS One found that exposure to air pollution increases the risk of high blood pressure among teens. The research, conducted in India, analyzed data from more than 2,600 adolescents aged 11-17 and their parents or guardians. After controlling for age, gender and other factors, researchers...Read More
Does Intermittent Fasting Lead to Binge Eating?
This Fox News article looks at a study by a researcher at Texas A&M University, which suggests that intermittent fasting, or periods of eating followed by periods of abstinence from food, may be beneficial in preventing binge eating. The study looked at mice placed on an intermittent fasting diet and...Read More
Benefits of Coffee
Many of your patients may already start their day with a healthy dietary supplement: a cup of coffee. Over the past several decades, the medical perception of coffee has shifted tremendously. It’s come a long way; in the 90s, the World Health Organization declared coffee a potential carcinogen. Today, coffee...Read More