There comes a time in each of our lives when we realize, “I am the captain, the MVP, of my health journey.” For some of us, this truth builds slowly in our consciousness over the course of our life. For others, some ‘date with destiny’ awakens us, and we abruptly realize that we need to…Read More
“Can I use the HealThy Mouth Blend and Shine together?”
Thank you for all of the positive feedback from everyone regarding the milestone of getting our HealThy Mouth Blend certified organic! In the many ‘congrats’ emails we received, we had a handful of people ask us to share how we use our HealThy Mouth Blend and Shine together. So, today let’s explore two helpful, high-level…Read More
4 steps to stop gum disease from causing an autoimmune disease in your life
Here at OraWellness, one of the recurring themes we write about is the relationship between oral health and whole-body health. Being holistically minded, this mouth/body connection has always made sense to us, especially since the mouth is the main point of entry we use to put new ‘stuff’ into our bodies on a daily…Read More
How to rebalance your oral microbiome and remineralize your teeth
With the launch of our new product solution, OraWellness Shine, we have been getting a lot of questions on what’s the best way to use our products, particularly how to use our products with one another to provide the most support. So, while we normally like to dive into all sorts of other subjects in…Read More
Are dental x-rays safe?
The safety of dental x-rays is another one of those hotly debated subjects in the field of dentistry. Like with fluoride, both sides of the x-ray argument have merit. But once in the dental chair, it doesn’t matter if you are at risk of tooth decay, periodontal disease, or both, x-rays are the go-to diagnostic…Read More
The Mouth/Brain Connection – Expert Interview with Dr Kulreet Chaudhary
Is it possible that a western trained brain doctor could stumble into a spontaneous weight loss program while creating a traditional treatment plan for greater brain health for her patients? Dr Kulreet Chaudhary is a widely acclaimed integrative neurologist who found herself on the ‘patient end’ of the medical system as a young doctor. Having…Read More
The 3 times it’s best to NOT brush your teeth
Is it ever a smart choice to not brush our teeth? As each of us continues on our path to balance our oral flora and heal the disconnect with our mouths, we eventually come to question many of the common oral health myths in our culture. One of the most prevalent oral health myths is…Read More
The perfect storm for decay – the interplay between pH, sugar, saliva and plaque
Welcome back to our series on tooth decay and remineralization. In the first two articles in this series, we explored the chemical structure of our teeth and how the decay process occurs. Overall, we established that trying to rid our mouths of bacteria is both folly and downright unhealthy. The goal is to ‘balance our…Read More
How to help your family be free from tooth decay
Dr. Ellie Phillips is one of our heroes. For almost 30 years, she has educated the public to what she understands is the real truth around how to live free from tooth decay. The author of ‘Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye’ and creator of Zellies xylitol products, some of her perspectives fly in direct opposition to…Read More
Is a Major Cause of Disease Hiding Right Under Our Noses?
In traditional Chinese medicine, the mouth relates to the center of the body. While this notion of the mouth being located at the center of the body may seem strange to those of us raised in Western thought, it seems that the ‘Chinese wise guys’ from days of old may have been onto a truth……Read More