Oil Pulling – The What, Why and How

With oil pulling gaining so much attention attention recently we decided to break down the what, why and how of this ancient technique. What Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification. It was introduced to the modern world in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach who claimed that oil pulling could […]
Inspiring Health Videos That Will Change Your Day

We’ve already shared a couple of our favourite inspiring health videos and today we thought we would continue with three more. From a chef inspiring change on an individual and governmental level, to a physician reinventing our bodies, to a Neuroscientist advocating the benefits of sleep for the brain – these inspiring health videos are sure to inspire […]
SHDC Team | Josh | Dentist

We’ve introduced you to our Practice Manager Lynda, and now we’d like to introduce you to another member of the SHDC team. Introducing one of our dentists and co-founders…Dr Joshua Ehrlich! Josh – Dentist How long have you been at SHDC? Since the very beginning, since the conception. What are your favourite hobbies? My favourite hobbies include reading, […]
5 Methods To Help Reduce Stress

Your body is designed to fight for survival. The reflexes we have are responses to that. This response is especially tested when we are under stress. Although the purpose of our body’s response is to survive, the effects sometimes cause more harm than good. Your health has to be the priority. With a healthy body, […]
SHDC Team | Lynda | Practice Manager

At SHDC we’ve been linking oral health to general health since 1983 – that’s a long time! So, we thought that it was time you got to know a little bit more about the SHDC team that make it all happen. Lynda – Practice Manager How long have you been at SHDC? Since the beginning – […]
4 major causes of a dry mouth

The common symptoms of dry mouth include: Difficulty speaking Altered sense of taste Mouth sores or cracked lips Tooth decay Bad breath or chronic halitosis Stringy or thick saliva Frequent problems with lipstick on teeth Sore throat, trouble swallowing or oral fungal infections Increased plaque, gingivitis or periodontitis Causes of dry mouth The common causes […]
Root Canal Therapy and Cancer: A Holistic Dentists Opinion

Root canal therapy and cancer “97% of all terminal cancer patients previously had this dental procedure”, this is a story that originally appeared on the Mercola site, which we often read and often enjoy the content of. However this story does raise an important issue and obviously strikes a chord with us as holistic dentists. For […]
4 Ways to Calm Down Before Bed

Do you often find yourself feeling stressed out before bedtime? If you do, you are not alone. Millions of individuals, from all over the world feel exhausted and continue to struggle to actually fall asleep. The reason behind that is because it is often very difficult to calm down before you sleep. Here are 4 ways to […]
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5 Chemicals in Beauty Products That You Should Avoid

Many people have depended too much on personal care products to have a healthier and better-looking complexion and body. This is proven by the overwhelming sales of personal care products nowadays. But have you ever wondered what is inside these beauty products? 60% of what you put on your skin is absorbed by it. So […]