Traditionally, humans have always eaten fats and oils that were predominantly saturated and animal-based. New industrial seed oils have replaced the traditional fats like butter, tallow, and lard. These oils contain large amounts of omega-6 oils which are problematic for our health. We utilize fats for a variety of uses including building blocks for cell membranes, and energy storage. This high omega-6 substitution has had a dramatic effect on our health which I will discuss in today’s post.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of speaking with the creator and owner of Primal Life Organics Trina Felber this week live on FaceBook. We spoke about a number of topics near and dear to my heart such as how the introduction of “dense acellular carbohydrates” into our diets has been disastrous not only for our teeth, but for the rest of our bodies as well. We also spoke about the dangers of fluoridated water to our health. I also stressed how important it is to have a dentist trained in how to safely remove mercury containing fillings using the non-toxic SMART technique. I hope it is helpful and enjoyable!
Read MoreI spoke about how processed carbs ruin our teeth and health, and I get into the specific mechanisms of tooth decay and gum disease. I hope you enjoy the video and more importantly I hope it can help you better understand how processed carbs work in insidious ways to harm our health.
Read MoreI often find myself striving to be a better person physically, spiritually, and intellectually. This can take quite an effort sometimes. The only way I find I can keep up with myself is to get plenty of rest. This post is dedicated to my good friend Al Danenberg who despite a terminal diagnosis, is still growing himself, and teaching me how to grow a better me.
Read MoreAfter about four more months of and measuring my food, counting calories, and tracking macronutrients,my thoughts have changed somewhat. I thought I would share them withg you in todays post.
Read MoreToday, we don’t have to hunt or even farm our own food, we have climate control everywhere, we are highly entertained, we have medicine for everything, and we can gain goods and services at the click of a link. In constructing this "paradise”, we have lost the need for most common human interactions. In today’s post, I will explain whye are stronger when we come together, and how that can be achieved even in today's divided world.
Read MoreWhy are some people are choosing to eat a meat-only diet. Is this a safe diet? Can you get all the nutrients you need from it? Will it give you cancer? Find out in this post…
Read MoreDuring a recent health conference, I found myself explaining why I was not just a run of the mill dentist. My real passion is cutting through all of the bad health advice, misconceptions, half-truths and downright lies out there and disseminating the plain truth to those willing to listen. As they say, if I catch you a fish, I have fed you a meal, if I teach you how to fish, I have fed you for a lifetime.
Read MoreThe Paleo Diet has come a long way since it first hit the scene in 2001. Now that Paleo f(x) has concluded, I would like to share with you some of my thoughts about where the movement is today.
Read MoreThis time of year is great for getting back outside after the long cold winter months. Here are a few tips about staying healthy in the sun.
Read MoreNew methods of extracting bacterial DNA from fossilized human teeth has revealed that we are not as healthy as we once were. This is due to ourchanging diets.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder SAD can be mild or debilitating. Here are the facts and some cures.
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