Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common and often embarrassing issue that can impact individuals of any age. While it can be a temporary issue caused by certain foods or drinks, persistent bad breath can indicate underlying health problems. Understanding the causes of bad breath and how to fix it can help you maintain fresh […]
Maintaining oral health is essential for overall well-being. Regular dental check-ups are a critical component of this maintenance, ensuring that your teeth and gums remain healthy throughout your life. This comprehensive guide will delve into the significance of regular dental visits, what to expect during these check-ups, and how they contribute to your overall health. […]
Understanding the cost and benefits of regular dental checkups is crucial for maintaining optimal oral health. At Dunstan Dental and Medical Suites, we prioritise your dental well-being with top-notch care at reasonable prices. Here’s everything you need to know about how much a dental checkup is with us. Initial Consultation Fees Your first visit to […]
Gum health is a cornerstone of oral well-being, yet it’s often overlooked until problems arise. At Dunstan Dental and Medical Suite, we emphasise the importance of preventative care and specialised treatment for your gums. Our gum specialists are dedicated to ensuring your oral health is maintained at its peak. Here’s why considering a visit to […]
Physical exercise but particularly dancing can help reduce the risk of physical and mental decline, improve balance, and can even reverse the signs of again in the brain according to recent research. Kathrin Rehfeld, Patrick Müller, Norman Aye, Marlen Schmicker, Milos Dordevic, Jörn Kaufmann, Anita Hökelmann and Notger G. Müller. Dancing or Fitness Sport? The […]
The Japanese dietary pattern rich in legumes, fish, vegetables, fruit and mushrooms is protective towards the risk of developing dementia. Tomata Y, Sugiyama K, Kaiho Y, Honkura K, Watanabe T, Zhang S, Sugawara Y, Tsuji I. Dietary Patterns and Incident Dementia in Elderly Japanese: The Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med […]
A balanced, high protein, healthy fat [oils, nuts etc], sugar free diet can help with weight loss. The timing of food intake can also help. Avoid late night snacking and eating meals later in the evenings within 1 hour of natural melatonin being released ie sleep time, as studies demonstrate this increases the risk of […]
Multiple large scale studies consistently demonstrate that healthy diets consisting of whole foods [not processed or sugar foods] rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts and legumes reduces the risk of mortality [i.e. all causes of death]. Victoria Miller, Andrew Mente, Mahshid Dehghan, et al. Fruit, vegetable, and legume intake, and cardiovascular disease and deaths in 18 […]
People suffering from eating disorders, or experience body image and weight concerns can be helped with compassion-focused psychotherapy. Speak to your doctor about this. Steindl, S. R., Buchanan, K., Goss, K. and Allan, S. (2017), Compassion focused therapy for eating disorders: A qualitative review and recommendations for further applications. Clin Psychol, 21: 62–73. doi:10.1111/cp.12126 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cp.12126/full […]
Walnuts can help control appetite, reduce snacking and satiety by improving insulin and glucose blood levels. Together with a balanced healthy sugar free diet, nuts such as walnuts rich in fatty acids can help prevent diabetes. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dom.13060/full Farr OM , Tuccinardi D , Upadhyay J , Oussaada SM , Mantzoros CS . Walnut consumption increases […]