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  • Charcoal as a tooth whitener?

    There is always something new and entertaining when it comes to cosmetic products. Teeth whitening is safe and effective when you use peroxide based rinses and gels. Opalescence teeth whitening has a long history of success. What will damage the tooth surface, eventually, is anything abrasive. If you are naturally curious, take a look at…

  • Oral Bacteria & Stroke

    A recent study allows a better understanding of the connection between certain types of stroke and bacteria usually found in the mouth. The research teams have more to study but, they believe the bacteria [streptococcus mutans] may bind to weak blood vessel walls. Blood vessels are damages by high blood pressure and increased age. Managing…

  • Momentum

    Are you determined to start a new habit? How about a reminder to floss! Download the app Momentum by Mathias Maehlum. It is free, for the first 3 habits. You can add as many habits you wish to track. Categories include getting healthy, learning something new and growing personally. Best of health to you!

  • 40 Prado Road

    40 Prado Road has been purchased and the Homeless Foundation of San Luis Obispo is raising construction funds. A great promotional video has been prepared to assist their work. The day to day operations budget is an ongoing effort on behalf of Friends of the Prado. The Annual Culinary Carnival is February 6th Saturday with…

  • 2015-2016 flu season

    Whether you get the flu vaccination every year or not you will be around sick family and friends. Everything you need to know about the flu this season is on the Centers for Disease Control website. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2015-2016.htm Be well

  • Blueberry Extract & Gum Disease

    Blueberries have many healthy benefits aside from being delicious. The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports extracts from the blueberry, Vaccinium Angustifolium Ait, blocks a pathway of inflammation, a big component of gum disease. Toss a handful onto your breakfast everyday in support of your whole health. J of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2015,…

  • Great American Smokeout

    The American Cancer Society celebrates a day without smoking every November, “The Great American Smokeout.” quit like a champion Tobacco remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States; look at what the American Cancer Society has to offer http://www.cancer.org