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Oral Health: Caring for the Other Microbiome

December 19, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When the topic of oral health comes up, most people think about brushing and flossing, but there’s more to oral care than that: How often do your customers think about the oral microbiome? The mouth, according to a paper titled Oral microbiome: Unveiling the fundamentals, has the second largest and...

Spry Moisturizing Mouth Gel

November 21, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Xlear Inc. 723 S. Auto Mall Dr. American Fork, UT 84003 www.xlear.com Spry Moisturizing Mouth Gel is a godsend for a rising number of people who suffer from a dry mouth. Spry Mouth Gel uses a simple, natural formula rich in xylitol, to increase salivary flow and quickly alleviate a...

Company Profile: Xlear

July 18, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Company Description After reading the extensive research done in Finland about the benefits of xylitol, Dr. Lon Jones developed a xylitol nasal spray to treat his patients with persistent upper-respiratory infections. He successfully treated his granddaughter’s ear infections, and soon began dispensing the solution to other patients with ear, nose...

Study: Possible Link Between Poor Oral Health, Liver Cancer

June 18, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Belfast, Northern Ireland—Poor oral health is associated with a 75% increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, according to new research published in UEG Journal. The study, performed by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, analyzed a cohort of over 469,000 people in the UK,...

Study: Floss Linked to Higher Levels of Chemicals in the Body

January 9, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Newton, MA—A press release from the Silent Spring Institute points to research suggesting certain consumer behaviors—including flossing with certain dental floss brands—can contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS chemicals, according to the release, are water- and grease-proof substances linked to numerous...

6 Oral Care Tips for Naturally Healthy Teeth and Gums

September 21, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This blog was provided by Emily Taylor, online marketing manager at Thurman Orthodontics in Fresno, CA. We are all aware of how important our dental health is, however in most cases, we seek expensive orthodontic treatments to make sure our teeth and gums are in good shape. But the good news is that...

Xlear Inc.

July 23, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Natural Smiles

July 23, 2018

Kurtcia Collazo

Oral health is a concept commonly associated with aesthetics. So many people take care of their teeth because they don’t want to feel self-conscious when interacting with other people. While that is important, it’s not the only purpose good dental hygiene and habits serve. In fact, oral health affects the...

Research Shows Cranberry Good for Supporting Elderly Oral Health

September 28, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Elders in nursing homes are at a high risk of developing serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, COPD, and dementia due to lack of proper oral care. According to top health researchers, there may be a simple solution to this problem. Research using products made cranberry extract, specifically with...

Keeping It Clean

August 21, 2017

Corinna Kaufman

With all the natural products available today, why put unnecessary chemicals and toxins in the body when there are perfectly good alternatives? Consumers are becoming more attuned to this idea and the demand for all-natural health and beauty products is on the rise. A recent study by Label Insight revealed...