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The Natural Minded Mama
Realistic low-tox living and natural wellness for modern families.
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Does Nano-Hydroxyapatite Cross the Blood Brain Barrier?
I have been receiving a ton of messages lately about hydroxyapatite (HA), especially nano-HA. I thought this one, in particular, was important to address. This concern is not completely made up, but it does miss important context. Most of the studies that I see people cite in this discussion about nano-particles crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) involve engineered nanoparticles specifically designed for drug delivery, often under conditions very different from normal too
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FAQ Toothpaste Guide
SHOP TOOTHPASTE ON AMAZON View this post on Instagram This post is collaborated with Dr. Jasmine Elmore, Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist & Owner of Optimal Kids Pediatric Dental Medicine. Theoretically, we don’t even need toothpaste. The early 20th century records document virtually NO tooth decay in pre-contact Inuit. And guess what? They didn’t have toothpaste, much less fluoride! By the 2000's surveys showed 69% of Inuit preschoolers had cavities by age five. Why do you
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Find an Airway Provider
I keep an ongoing list of providers that I add to as I find them, learn about them, or have them recommended to me. You can view that list here. Some additional resources: Airway Health Solutions Provider Search This is Dr. Ben Miraglia's program. He's one of the GOATS of airway dentists. The Breathe Institute Provider Search This is Dr. Soroush Zaghi's program. He's the GOAT of airway ENTs. I would prioritize TBI clinic and TBI affiliate providers Project Airway's "The List"
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Choosing the Right Bottle and Paci
Before we dive into what to look for - let's address what NOT to look for, and some misleading buzzwords. "Orthodontic" Pacifiers The orthodontic pacifier was designed by two German orthodontists in the mid 1900's with the concept based on the natural shape of a mother’s nipple, later becoming widely known as Nuk. However, knowing what we know now about ideal craniofacial development, proper latching, and the importance of the function and placement of the tongue - we now kno
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Drill and Fill Alternatives for CAVITIES
view this post on Instagram The Following Information was Collaborated with Dr. Hal Stewart, FACD & Dr. Adriana Corredor Dr. Stewart is...
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SIDS, Tongue Ties & Vaccinations
Disclaimer I am strictly thinking out loud. I do not know the answers, and I do not know if there’s truly a correlation. I have worked in...
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All About the Fluoride Lawsuit
The Basics of the Fluoride Lawsuit In November 2016 the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), along with Moms Against Fluoridation, Food & Water Watch, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and the Organic Consumers Association submitted a Citizens Petition under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting a ban on the addition of fluoridation chemica
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The Power of Mouth Taping
What is Mouth Taping? Mouth taping is simply laying a piece of tape over your lips to keep your mouth closed while you sleep. It...
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