I was in Erewhon and I couldn’t keep my mouth shut
I was in Los Angeles last week visiting one of my daughters, and she took me to Erewhon. (Happily, for the record.) If …
What I’ve been keeping on my nightstand
There’s an oral-care product that’s earned a permanent spot on my nightstand, which, after 45 years of …
Your Prilosec is working. Your teeth say otherwise…
Do any of these sound like you? You wake up clearing your throat. The edges of your front teeth look more see-through …
Hills I will die on for healthy sleep
There is a stereotype in medicine that nearly kept me and my entire family from getting diagnosed…for …
What I’m telling my daughters before it’s too late…
If you’re a woman in your late 30s to early 50s and you’ve started waking up at 3 AM for no reason, or your …
Why your jaw looks like that (and what you can do about it now)
You’ve always hated your side profile. The “weak chin.” The jaw that seems to disappear into your …
If you took a Claritin this morning, read this
Before we get into it — someone on Instagram left a comment this week that I keep coming back to: “One of the only …
Your “natural” toothpaste is doing more harm than good…
If you switched from Crest to a “natural” toothpaste, I need you to go grab the tube right now. I’d …
I Don’t Take Collagen. It’s a Waste of Money.
If you’re spending money on collagen powder every month, I need you to read this. And if someone you love is …
I owe you an update on oil pulling…
I’ve been recommending oil pulling for years. I wrote about it back in January and a lot of you tried it — some of …
What I wish more people knew about zinc
If you take Prilosec, Nexium, or any acid reflux med — I need you to read this. If you’re on birth control or if …
Why I stopped taking my old magnesium
I’m going to tell you something most dentists won’t. For 40 years, I watched patients do everything right — …
What I wish more people knew about green tea + your teeth
What if the most powerful, microbiome-friendly mouthwash wasn’t in a plastic bottle—but in your teacup? I used to drink …
What your dentist should be telling you about breast cancer
We all hear the same breast cancer prevention advice: get your mammograms, know your family history, eat well, exercise. …
If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, read this
I don’t talk about this as often as I probably should. My mom had Alzheimer’s and my dad had ALS with …
Weirdest mouth signs that predict colon cancer
I got my colonoscopy last year. Sitting in the prep room, I kept thinking about something most gastroenterologists still …
What I Wish Dental School Had Taught Me About the Oral Microbiome
When I graduated from dental school, nobody talked about the oral microbiome. It wasn’t in the curriculum. It …
Your mouth is killing you (literally)
Every time a new longevity bestseller comes out, I do the same thing. I flip to the index. I look for “oral health.” …
After years of avoiding the dentist, ask this first
A friend of mine—a healthcare practitioner—called me in tears a few years ago. She hadn’t been to the dentist in …
I add this to my water every morning
I put one thing in my water every single morning. And it’s not lemon. Most people think I’m about to say …
If weight loss feels harder than it should, read this
For years, when patients asked me about weight gain, I’d deflect. “That’s not really my area. Talk to your doctor.” I …
Sick Right Now? Read This Before You Grab a Cough Drop
I knew we were in trouble when I saw Jack’s eyes in the rearview mirror. My wife and I had just picked up the …
When’s the last time your dentist asked about your blood sugar?
When’s the last time your dentist asked about your blood sugar? Probably never. But here’s what I’ve …
What I actually packed for 90 days abroad (and what I regret bringing)
I’ve been reflecting on the three months my wife and I spent in Europe last year. Roseann and I bounced between …