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What's Wrong With Retinol?

Posted by Shana Yao · March 13, 2023

It happens to everyone. You wake up one morning and look in the mirror and you almost do a double take…when did your face start to look so old and tired?

Upon closer examination, you notice the fine lines appearing around your eyes and mouth.

No - is your skin actually aging? Not if you can help it!

So you head out the door to the local beauty supply store and ask an employee what you can use to get rid of wrinkles. They lead you to an endless aisle of overpriced products containing retinol.

“This is what you need to get rid of those wrinkles!” they say as you swear they are staring right at your wrinkles and smirking.

But how much do you really know about retinol? Is it safe? Does it work? Why are there so many warnings about redness, irritation, and even skin cancer?

Is Your Natural Toothpaste Effective?

Posted by Shana Yao · February 21, 2023

Dental care can be confusing but it doesn't have to be. As a mom and a nurse, I know how important it is to maintain good oral health.

I also understand how confusing it can be to stand in the dental health aisle of a store and try to choose dental products based on their flashy marketing claims.

It gets even more confusing when you know to avoid what I call “toxipaste” - dental products with fluoride and toxic chemicals - and start looking for “natural” toothpaste.

Natural ingredients are extremely important - I get it! However, there's more to dental care than just being natural. To truly be effective, dental products MUST provide three essential things. Miss any one of these, and the product will not be able to prevent and heal cavities and gum disease.

How Red Light Therapy Helps To Heal Teeth And Gums

Posted by Shana Yao · February 15, 2023

Good oral health is so much more than just about having white teeth and a beautiful smile. Your mouth is the gateway to your body, and research shows that oral bacteria and inflammation are linked to a variety of serious health issues throughout the body.

This makes the importance of maintaining good oral health of utmost importance because tooth and gum issues not only become more painful and harder to fix the longer you wait, but they can lead to serious health implications throughout your body.

Today we are going to talk about red light therapy, and how it can play an important role in achieving good oral health - eliminating cavities, gum disease, and even speeding up recovery from dental procedures.

The Triple Threat Against Your Brain Health

Posted by Shana Yao · February 06, 2023

We often take for granted our ability to think clearly. But if you have ever had a foggy brain, you understand what it's like to experience difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and confusion.

There are few things as important as maintaining your brain health, yet our modern lifestyle combined with toxic commercial products can have a detrimental impact.

The good news is, there are 3 things you can STOP doing to ensure your brain stays sharp and healthy.

Uncovering the Truth About Tap Water

Posted by Anthony Mazzolini · February 01, 2023

It seems like it would be so normal to turn on your kitchen faucet to get a glass of water. After all, you bathe in it, brush your teeth with it, and use it to make your coffee, right? Unfortunately, getting a glass of water from your kitchen faucet is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals. Lead, arsenic, the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS and many other substances are often found in drinking water at potentially unsafe levels.