Dr. Ellie Phillips, author of Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, argues that regular flossing doesn’t do anything to prevent tooth decay. Here is the regimen she advocates: In order to prevent that wear down, she recommends Ultradex, a mouthwash that contains chlorine dioxide and which some studies have shown wash away …
Protection from the sun is incredibly important. Previously, I wrote about how to protect yourself by choosing clothing, sunscreen, and staying out of direct sunlight during the most intense times of the day. Today, I want to focus specifically on choosing and using sunscreen. It can be confusing for many …
This is why health care providers and your mom are always telling you to be careful in the sun. This picture comes from the NEJM in an article about a man who was a truck driver for 28 years. His left side was chronically exposed to the sun as he …