Treating Periodontitis with Diet

Treating Periodontitis with Diet

Plant-based diets are put to the test in the treatment of periodontal disease. How does nutrition affect periodontal disease? First, what is it? “Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that results in inflammatory destruction of the connective tissue and bone...
Can Ginger Help a Diabetic Diet?

Can Ginger Help a Diabetic Diet?

Ground ginger and ginger tea are put to the test for blood sugar control. In a case report of the “successful management of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention,” a 45-year-old man took responsibility for his health into his own hands and sought to defeat his...
Is Our Sleep Affected by Smartphones?

Is Our Sleep Affected by Smartphones?

What are the effects of cell phone radiation on sleep quantity and quality? “Sleep is crucial to the development of physically and psychologically healthy children,” but a number of factors have been identified as interfering with sufficient sleep, including the use...
Are Dates Good for Colon Health?

Are Dates Good for Colon Health?

Seven dates a day for three weeks are put to the test in a randomized controlled trial. (I’m talking about the fruit, not a planned get together.) Dates are one of the healthiest sweeteners. I use them when I cook and bake, and you’ll find them as key ingredients in...