What can we learn from the Blue Zones and how to apply it
You may be familiar with the term Blue Zones – areas around the world where people live the longest. People reaching the age of 100, 10 x more than the average rate, and appear to be happier while doing so. Dan Buettner and his team studied these zones and found 9 things each of them […]
4 simple tips to improving your morning routine and have a productive day
A good morning routine can set the tone for an awesome and productive day. However with our busy lifestyles we can often become time poor and start sacrificing things like our morning routine. Below are our top tips for starting your day the best way you can: A good morning routine starts the night before. So […]
PART 3: WHAT IS GOOD HEALTH? The impact of our environment
When we think of good health we often think about how we eat, sleep and move. Over the last 3 weeks we’ve focused on 2 more elements of good health – how we breathe and how we think. Today we add part 3 and discuss the impact our environment on our health. The environment has a huge impact on good health. We […]
PART 2: WHAT IS GOOD HEALTH? The impact of our breath.
Last week we discussed factors that contribute to good health beyond how we eat, sleep and move. We discussed how the way we think has a huge impact on our attitude to the world and our own health. This week we discuss the impact that breathing right can have on good health and share simple tips. Breathing is one […]
PART 1: WHAT IS GOOD HEALTH? The impact of our mental health.
Good health is more than just going to that weekly gym class. It’s more than a plate full of veggies served with organic pasture raised chicken. It’s more than sleeping a perfect 7-8hrs a night. At SHDC we believe good health is achieved by addressing the way we sleep, move and nourish ourselves AND the […]
4 signs you’re unhealthy that you probably ignore
Always feeling tired This is a big sign of being unhealthy and influences the rest of our health. Frequently we are so overcome with stress that we treat it with band-aid solutions such as alcohol, cigarettes and processed food. All of this contributes to toxic overload and causes us to feel fatigued and burnt out. Being tired […]
The Kitchen Pharmacy
Starting to notice a little sniffle? Itchy eyes? Runny nose? Sore throat? Put down those cold and flu tablets and enter your kitchen. The kitchen pharmacy is full of powerful and potent ingredients that support our immune systems and fights infection. We’ve pulled together a list of some of our favourites but the possibilities in […]
Dental Mercury Amalgam Fillings: An Environmental and Health Issue
Materials used for dental restorations should not interfere with the body’s normal functions and be conducive to good health. The most commonly used dental material in the last 170 years is dental mercury amalgam, which contains one of the most toxic substances, mercury. Dental amalgam contains 50% mercury, 20-35% silver, 6-15% copper, 8-15% tin and […]
What is a Holistic Dentist?
This is the most common question we are asked. Dentistry is traditionally focused on the intricate and delicate work of maintaining a healthy oral cavity. This includes a regular oral cancer screening and ensuring that gum (gingival and periodontal) health is maintained. In addition, restoring teeth or replacing teeth that have been affected by tooth […]
Assessing and Treating Headaches
Dentists and physicians see many patients suffering from various types of chronic tension headaches and neck-aches. Studies have shown that a common factor in migraine and tension type headaches and neck aches may be due to chronic clenching and/or grinding of teeth, particularly at night. If you’re interested in the possible causes of headaches then […]