Yes, yes … seems as though everyone in the Northern Hemisphere has been perspiring their way through the Dog Days of Summer. (more…)
There’s nothing like a fancy word to make a condition sound exotic. However, bruxism is far from exotic. In fact, it’s pretty common, especially in children. Bruxism is just another way to say grinding the teeth. (more…)
Our first choice is to avoid tooth extractions. That’s a no-brainer!
Indeed, our goal is to retain all our teeth through good diet and homeopathic support when needed. (more…)
We often take our teeth for granted. They help us eat. They help us speak. They help maintain facial and intracranial structures that even affect the alignment of our neck and spine. (more…)
Yes, you read that title correctly. Although many people associate homeopathy with only physical conditions, these polite yet powerful medicines have been shown to be effective for behavioral issues as well. (more…)
Have you ever been dog-tired?
I love old English expressions. Do you wonder about this particular one’s origin?
Well, here you go. From theidioms.com, dog-tired is “an adjectival phrase meaning to be physically exhausted, it derives from an ancient tale of Alfred the Great, who used to send his sons out with his widespread kennels of hunting dogs. Whichever of his sons, be it Athelbrod or Edwin, were able to catch more of the hounds would gain their father’s right-hand side at the dinner table that evening. These chases would leave them ‘dog-tired’ yet merry at their victory.”
But I digress. (more…)
Whew! Summer has come with a vengeance, hasn’t it? Indeed, as most of the United States bakes in a meteorological oven, it’s hard to get my mind off the subject of heat. (more…)