The Link Between Vitamin Deficiency
and Tooth Decay
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Several research experiments have demonstrated how poor nutrition and vitamin deficiencies during tooth development can impair the structure of the tooth, and increase the risk of tooth decay. Tooth cavities, otherwise known as decay, are an effect of demineralised enamel and dentine. (see picture below). . Here are some essential vitamins and minerals to […]
The Fat Debate: Dr Ron weighs in on this confusing health message
The low-fat message has dominated our public health messages for decades. We are told to ditch the fat and substitute with low-fat alternatives instead. But how healthy are those alternatives? How healthy is refined vegetables oils and what benefit do they have for us? Despite the low-fat advice for the last 40-50 years, heart disease has become the number one killer in […]
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 […]
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 […]