Don't let your anxiety stop your oral care. SHOULD YOU SKIP DENTAL APPOINTMENTS UNTIL COVID-19 HAS PASSED?Most people don’t look at dental appointments with enthusiasm. In fact, about one-third of the general population experiences dental anxiety. But the dentist’s office is not a place that should cause fear. Most dental procedures don’t hurt, [...]
Amalgam/Mercury Fillings and the Effects on Autoimmune DiseaseMany of us have gone our whole lives with amalgam (commonly known as mercury) fillings in our teeth. Over time, scientific studies have shown that these types of fillings can significantly affect our overall health, especially those with Autoimmune Disease.As a mercury-safe and mercury-free dentist, Dr. Gashinsky has [...]
Did you know that March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month? Autoimmune diseases have a long prodromal period—years, sometimes decades, of pain, fatigue, brain fog, mental health issues, and other symptoms related to your oral health. Our bodies rely on the immune system to protect us from infectious diseases and, for the most part, it [...]
There is the common cold, and then there is the flu. The symptoms of the latter are generally more severe than those of a cold and may include body aches, fever, a feeling of malaise or fatigue, and headaches, to name a few. With a couple of natural approaches, you can assist the body in [...]
The word “meridian” refers to a channel or path where the body’s “chi” or energy flows. Think of meridians as wires that cannot be seen yet move energy around. These wires are constantly circling the body and there are multiple entrances or exit ramps so that the energy can flow to the correct organ. The [...]
The time when many of us decide to spruce up our homes is upon us. As we welcome the arrival of spring and the warmer temperatures, you may begin to notice the dustiness left behind during the winter. As you’re busy cleaning and sprucing up, what cleaners are you using? Now is a good time [...]
If you decide to stop working out, you know that your physical fitness will begin to decline. The same holds for mental health. Stimulating the brain is key in ensuring that it remains sharp as a person ages. A study involving more than 1,500 people at least 70 years of age evaluated their risk of [...]
Rubia cordifolia, a plant that can grow up to almost forty feet tall, is native to many parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa and belongs to the Rubiaceae family of coffee plants, which is a type of flowering plant. It is also found flourishing along rivers and streams that flow through evergreen forests, sometimes going [...]
An autoimmune disease occurs when the body misinterprets a natural substance as though it’s a foreign invader and signals the immune system to fight it. Common diseases include diabetes (both Type I and II), thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. These diseases can wreak havoc throughout the body, and they also require [...]
Exercising and eating healthier are common New Year’s resolutions. After enjoying your holiday meals, you may be thinking about starting fresh and “detoxing” the body. While you can purchase products that claim to detox the body, what you may not know is that organs like the kidneys, liver, digestive tract and even the skin already [...]
