Treating the Root Cause of Toenail Fungus
Does Tea Tree Oil Work for Nail Fungus? Tea tree essential oil is pitted against the antifungal cream lotrimin for the treatment of fungal nail […]
oral health
Tea Tree Oil vs. Tinactin for Athlete’s Foot
Are the effects of tea tree oil anti-fungal or merely anti-inflammatory? Our entire understanding of the cause of dandruff shifted with a landmark article published […]
Topical Aloe Vera Gel for Lichen Planus
We shouldn’t ever swallow aloe vera, but how does using it topically for a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease compare to steroids? Lichen planus is a […]
Millions of Years of Healthy Life Lost Due to Cannabis
Every year, cannabis is estimated to result in two million years of healthy life lost due to disability. How much is that compared with alcohol […]
Curing Canker Sores with Diet
Does excluding dairy products, food additives, and gluten-containing grains from one’s diet help those with recurring canker sores (aphthous ulcers)? Recurring canker sores are the […]
Many Medicare Beneficiaries Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Dental and Hearing Care, Whether in Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage
Many Medicare beneficiaries face high annual out-of-pocket costs for dental and hearing care — services that generally aren’t covered in traditional Medicare, but typically are […]
Dental, Hearing, and Vision Costs and Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries in Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
This analysis builds on our prior work – Medicare and Dental Coverage: A Closer Look – by analyzing hearing and vision use, out-of-pocket spending and […]
Lacking Dental Coverage, Many People on Medicare Forgo Dental Care, Especially Beneficiaries of Color
Many people enrolled in Medicare go without dental care, especially beneficiaries of color, according to a new KFF analysis of dental coverage and costs for […]
Medicare and Dental Coverage: A Closer Look
Medicare does not cover routine dental care and about half of Medicare beneficiaries do not have dental coverage. Some beneficiaries have dental coverage through other […]
The Dangers of Oil Pulling
In my previous articles on oil pulling, I discussed how the ancient practice may be no more effective than swishing with plain water for plaque […]
Does Oil Pulling Help Dental Plaque or Gingivitis?
Oil pulling is put to the test head-to-head against chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral and dental health measures. What are the potential risks and benefits of […]
Oil Pulling for Cancer?
What evidence exists to suggest oil pulling can effectively treat serious diseases, such as paralysis, meningitis, cancer, and AIDS? I’ve produced videos on how coconut oil is safe to put on your hair […]
Treating Canker Sores with Honey
What works better against aphthous ulcers? Honey applied with a cotton swab three times a day after meals was compared head-to-head against an over-the-counter soothing pain-relieving paste […]
Are Avocados Associated with Greater Risk or Reduced Risk of Cancer?
Avocado consumption can improve artery function, but what effect might guacamole have on cancer risk? In my last video about avocados, The Effects of Avocados […]
Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine in Toothpaste Better Than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
For those with recurrent canker sores, is it better to use a toothpaste with SLS, CAPB, or no foaming agents at all? Sodium lauryl sulfate […]
Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in Toothpaste Safe?
Just because the sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste doesn’t cause cancer doesn’t mean it can’t cause problems. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a common detergent […]
Topical Green Tea for Acne and Fungal Infections
Which plant should we use for which skin disease? That’s the topic of my video Natural Treatment for Acne and Fungal Infections. Thousands of studies […]
Adult Exposure to Lead
“Children in approximately 4 million households in the United States are being exposed to high levels of lead.” As I discuss in my video The […]
Using Green Tea to Help Prevent Cancer and Treat Cancer
Tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death in general, with each additional cup of green tea a […]
