You’ve probably been told since the time you were a child to make sure you get all of your vitamins and nutrients. What does that really mean? What vitamins and nutrients should you be getting? What nutrients, vitamins and herbs are good for you, whether its for giving your energy or helping with a health [...]
When we think about going on a diet we dont just think about the good and healthy food that we will be eating but our minds start to wander and we find ourselves thinking about the foods that we will have to cut down on. Like cake, cookies, pies, chips soda, fast food and candy. [...]
As summer winds down, its time to think about boosting your immune system and practicing simple remedies that will keep colds at bay. Start by gargling away colds. Gargling with water Gargling with water can reduce your risk of catching colds this winter. Individuals who practiced this simple and free remedy at least three times [...]
As we all know, smoking is not a very good habit, but what if I tell you, there is now a way to smoke and stay healthy. How? Turn your attention towards the electronic cigarette or e-cigarette. So what exactly is an e-cigarette? It is one of the many battery powered smoking devices that imitates [...]
The Department of Restorative Sciences/Biomaterials welcomed the largest group of research residents in the history of the program this year. The group includes 22 research residents, versus 12 to 16 per year, in recent years. Fifteen residents are continuing their DScD programs (as second or third-year research residents) and the other seven are residents who [...]
No foods are forbidden when you are sick with a cold or flu but some can lessen phlegm production and help you fight infections at full capacity. Choosing the right foods can help speed your recovery. Note: In a totally unscientific study, I ate the foods under the best choices list (which follows) and found [...]
Build a strong immune system to prevent colds and flu by eating fresh fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Without fresh produce in your diet, your immune system will be ill equipped to handle viruses, and you will be more susceptible to illness. Eat a wide variety of vegetables in a rainbow of [...]
In the last ten years there has been a surge of interest in using human whole saliva samples for diagnostics and disease monitoring as an alternative to blood samples. Henry M. Goldman Distinguished Scientist Dr. Frank Oppenheim can understand why there is interest, since collection of saliva can be much less invasive to the patient [...]