Taste preferences and fussy eaters: how you can help your kids
The early years of a child’s life are most crucial in establishing healthy eating patterns that will be long lasting. We know that what we eat influences our mood, behaviour and ability to learn. Getting good quality food into our kids as early as possible is an excellent way to ensure the most benefit. If […]
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 […]
Healthy Spring Reboot
Winter is a wonderful season, it’s when we get to eat warming roasts, enjoy delicious soups, shorter days and longer sleeps. But getting caught up in the ‘hibernation’ of winter often means that when spring time comes round, we’re left feeling a little sluggish and not our best physically, mentally or spiritually. That’s the best […]
Hygienist Advice: How nutrition influences our oral health
Teeth are critical in food acquisition and processing. When looking at the mouth, we are looking at the first step to the digestive system. The following points illustrate the influence our nutrition has on the health of our mouth… 1. Keep chewing The jaw is a muscular system influenced by excerise. Research shows that underdeveloped […]
Tips for Mindful Eating
I’m sure you’ve heard of mindfulness, but what about mindful eating? So often today we inhale our food because we’re in a rush, stressed or distracted. Unfortunately with this speed means we often don’t chew our food properly and as a result struggle to get all the wonderful nutrients out of it. When we take […]
Reflecting on Women’s Health and my own coming of “age” by Dr Ron
This article first appeared on the Utopia Women’s Wellness blog: Women raised me. Despite just celebrating my 60th birthday I think I’ve done my most maturing in the last 30 years. You see, I live in a household of women – with my wife and two daughters to be precise. It’s through living and loving […]
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. […]
SHDC | Fluoride Question
We were recently asked the following question from a concerned parent in regards to dental fluoride treatment for their child. Question: I took my kids to the dentist* yesterday and I am feeling overwhelmed! They both have ‘hypo-mineralisation’ (apparently just a developmental anomaly that might be genetic, seems I have it too) and I’ve been […]
Controlling Periodontal Disease Through Diet
We were recently asked by another dentist our thoughts on diet modification for the control of periodontal disease, check out what we said below. Question: Just wondering what your thoughts are on diet modification for the control of periodontal disease? I have a patient who wants to make some changes to try and help with her […]
RECIPE: Breakfast On The Go | Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are packed with nutrients, incredibly easy and super fast to whizz up, but the best part about them? The options are limitless! There is literally no end to the combinations and flavours that you can put into your smoothie – it’s all about what works for you! Smoothies are great to have post […]