For decades, the conversation around aging has focused on one thing: living longer. Advances in medicine, public health, and technology have helped people live more years than ever before. While that’s certainly something to celebrate, it’s only part of the story. The real question isn’t just How long will I live? It’s How well will […]
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Many people come out of the holiday season feeling heavier, more bloated, more tired, and much hungrier than usual. Patients often tell us, “I feel like my digestion just shut down,” or “I can’t stop craving sugar.” And that makes perfect sense. Holiday habits can disrupt almost every system involved in digestion and metabolism. The
Antibiotics are among the most transformative medical advancements in history. They have saved countless lives by fighting bacterial infections that once were fatal. I have recently recovered from a strep throat infection and pneumonia, and while I have not had to use antibiotics in over 20 years I was grateful to have them this time.
Aging is an inevitable process, but how we age—and the speed at which our bodies deteriorate—can be influenced by many factors, including oxidative stress. Oxidative stress plays a key role in the development of chronic diseases and the breakdown of cells, leading to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, cognitive decline, and inflammation. But
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A central tenet of holistic health is the interconnectedness of all the elements that make up your wellbeing. Through this approach, we learn how our lifestyle choices can impact health in ways we may not expect. But, an often-overlooked component of these complex connections is your oral health. Having a plan to protect your oral