Vitamin D And Health: Sun, Food or Supplement?

Vitamin D is on everyone’s radar lately. It is associated with the sun which isassociated with bad things. What are we supposed to do about this conundrum?

Diet, General Health, Functional Medicine, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 18, 2019Vitamin D, teeth, bones, sunshine, supplements, nutrients, foodComment

How To Achieve a Better Physique: Diet, Calorie Counting, Food Density and More Part I

The quest to look better and weigh less is a tightrope walk that often backfires. Here is some science that explains why we usually gain weight back and how you might be able to maintain weight loss. This post is not meant to recommend any specific diet approach.

General Health, Diet, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 11, 2019diet, Weight Loss, Physique, Nate Miyaki, Body Composition, Fat, Muscle, metabolic syndromeComment

Are People Who Have Regular Dental Visits Healthier?

Studies show that routine dental care is associated with healthier mouths. It may surprise you to find out why…

Dietary Lessons From The Scots

Salmon, Haggis and seafood with a side of kale and turnips… What could be healthier???

General Health, DietScott Solomons, DDSJanuary 28, 2019Organ Meat, Diet, Haggis, Liver, ScottishComment

Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead To Dental Problems

For many, gastric bypass surgery is the only realistic means of overcoming obesity and the myriad associated health issues. In my practice, more and more patients are opting for gastric bypass surgery, often with dramatic results. One 18 month follow-up study found a 57% recovery from, an 84 % cure from cholesterol problems, and a 47% cure from high blood pressure. Unfortunately, I often see uncontrolled tooth decay and tooth loss post-operatively. The reasons have not been widely investigated. There are a few logical explanations as to why this is our happening.

The Cure For The Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD can be mild or debilitating. Here are the facts and some cures.

Do Some People Have Stronger Teeth?

Blaming your cavitis on soft teeth is a cop out. The fact is that tooth hardness varies, but it is not a concern if you are doing a few basic things.

Fluoride In Our Water: An Ancestral Health Perspective

Fluoride is not Paleo. There are better and safer ways to prevent tooth decay than to ingest a chemical that the human body has absolutely no biological need for.

the truth about gum disease

Gum Disease Is Caused By Processed Fermentable Carbohydrates Which Disrupt The Gut Microbiome Leading To Production Of Endotoxins That Contribute To The Development Of Many Other Diseases