What is Dental Stress?
We are often asked what is the difference between a dentist and a holistic dentist. Put simply, traditionally dentists’ primary focus is on the teeth, gums and the oral cavity; as holistic dentists our primary focus is on the person attached to those structures and dental stress can have a huge impact on a persons general health and wellbeing. […]
Why Breathing Well is Important
Breathing is something we do from the moment we are born to the moment we die. Apart from our heart beating, breathing is the next most frequent bodily function. The secret to living a long life is to keep breathing for as long as you can, but the “secret” to living a longer healthier life is to breathe […]
50 Reasons to Start Meditating
There is increasing buzz surrounding meditation and mindfulness…and for good reason. Once a practice considered to be on the fringe, an increasing amount of scientific research is proving the wide range of benefits associated with meditation. Ranging from the physiological to psychological to spiritual, there really is no reason anyone shouldn’t be meditating. Need convincing? […]
What is Mindfulness?
Have you ever come across the word “mindfulness?” If so, do you know what it means? This word is a bit more important than you might think. Once you know what it is and apply it to your life, you could find yourself living your life more fruitful and living it to the fullest. What […]
4 Things You Can DO For Your Own Health and Wellness
1. Good health and lifelong wellness is a lifetime goal… commit! Think about why you want to achieve and maintain good health and wellness and then commit. We recommend thinking about this in the way that you will feel not just look. At Sydney Holistic Dental Centre we believe in a balanced diet and practice […]
The Fat Truth: What Should You Know About Fats
The truth is our bodies need fat to stay alive. The challenge is making sure you consume the right amount of the good stuff and avoid the bad stuff. So what are these good and the bad fats and where can we get them from? Good fats Unsaturated One form of good fat is often referred to as unsaturated. […]
A simple take on how what you eat can help stop tooth decay (plus a recipe)
In the 1930’s, Weston A Price conducted a number of studies demonstrating that communities who ate traditional diets unique to their location displayed significantly fewer signs of tooth decay compared to those who moved into modern cities and towns eating a modern or industrialised diet. Why did this happen? Well, traditional meals and food preparation is shown […]
12 Important Reasons To Brush and Floss Your Teeth | Part 2
We all know it’s important to brush and floss every day, but how strictly do you actually stick to that? In part 2 of this series, we’re sharing 12 important reasons to brush and floss everyday (you can find our first 6 reasons here). Diabetes Diabetes is considered as a high risk factor for periodontitis, […]
6 Surprising Places You’ll Find Sugar
It’s no secret that dentists are not fans of sugar. In fact the dental profession has been warning about the effects of sugar for over 50 years. Our obvious issues with the sweet stuff is it causing tooth decay, but the health effects are so much more than that. When our bodies ingest added sugar […]
Is a Detox Effective Against Toxic Metals?
Toxic Metals A key aspect for the cause of numerous chronic diseases nowadays is inordinate exposure to toxic metals, which are found all through the environment along with cosmetics, food supplies, dental amalgams and even some vaccines. From organ failure and gastrointestinal issues to food allergies and mental disorders, toxicity induced by heavy metals can demonstrate itself […]