Healthy Practise

the ancient cure for bad breath When bacteria on the tongue and in the oral cavity break down proteins in the mouth, volatile sulfur compounds are released (VSCs). VSCs include the delightful rotten egg smell (hydrogen sulfide) and the farmyard smell (methyl mercaptan), which is...

the toxin eliminator You’ve heard us talk about tongue scraping many times. And with good reason. There are endless benefits to this simple, Ayurvedic oral technique. As we begin to understand the role of our oral microbiome more and more, ancient techniques which support oral...

When was the last time you changed your toothbrush? Be honest. It’s not something many of us think about until the bristles look so worn out, we’re forced to buy a new one. But by that time, there are so many species of bacteria residing...

Christmas is without a doubt one of the most enjoyable times of the year. It’s a chance to switch off, enjoy quality time with friends and family and eat delicious food! For many of us though, it seems like piling on the pounds is inevitable;...

Many of our customers regularly ask us about the effectiveness of coconut oil for oral health, and whether they should use it as part of their oral care practice, so, we decided to scope it out for you guys! This versatile ‘superfood’ has made quite a...

Yep, it’s that time of year. The season’s changing and many of us have already found ourselves victim to those nasty germs that are beginning to thrive and spread in this cold, dry weather. So with the stirrings of winter on the horizon, we want...

We met a very healthy looking man last week, who was 102 years old. We asked him, ‘what’s your secret to living such a long life?’ His answer was, ‘I drink lemon juice and warm water every morning when I wake up’. So obviously we...

We know, there’s been some rather controversial information on the subject of flossing. Namely, the Associated Press article that spread like wildfire after its effort to disprove the effects of flossing; branding the scientific evidence for flossing as “weak, very unreliable,” “very low” quality, and with “a...

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”– Benjamin Franklin Nothing quite beats that feeling after a good night’s sleep. You’re bright, perky, refreshed and rejuvenated; you look great, you feel great and the day just seems to flow smoothly...