Brilliant Choices

Music is it’s own language and though it may sound different in different languages or interpretations, it is art, math, creativity, genius, therapy, healing, entertainment and worship, all rolled up into one massive, yet personal package. 

Love it or not, soda is quite the popular drink. In 2018, soda consumption was measured at 38.87 gallons per person in the United States for an entire year. As huge as that number sounds, it has consecutively decreased over the years, with the record high from 2000 being at 53 gallons per person! The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made the statement that most Americans do consume too many unhealthy sugars that do lead to a number of health problems. Don’t let its sweetness fool you, soda is NOT your friend. As we unpack all the ways that soda is bad for you and it’s lasting impacts on your health, we just might have you cleaning out your refrigerators and going cold turkey on your soda habit!

Oral health and systemic health are intricately connected, so any well rounded wellness program should have a purposeful section on maintaining or achieving good oral health.

From newborn babies to senior citizens, everyone needs the best oral care products they can find. Where would someone even begin to find out? Let’s look at some great products that start out with the littlest ones, yes before they even have teeth, all the way up to the oldest ones.

There are so many companies trying to get you to buy, subscribe, sign up and step up to help you lose weight. With an overwhelming amount of information, let's face it, there’s thousands of myths and misconceptions about dieting. So, what knowledge can you trust? We all know not every “diet” or “diet products” out there actually work, so let’s educate ourselves a little bit about some diet misunderstandings, that way we can more effectively navigate the best way to drop some pounds the right way!

The arrival of a child is a special time in the life of parents, family, and friends. Did you know that Oral Care begins right away for your new baby?

February is recognized as American Heart Month with great reason. Heart disease is the number one cause of death, not just in the United States, but all over the world. The CDC reports that in 2018, 30.3 million people were diagnosed with heart disease, which accounts for a staggering 12.1% of adults. There are great advances in research and study that shows there are plenty of things WE can do to help improve the quality of our heart health. From the foods we eat to the activities we take part in, from reversing bad habits to reducing our stress, we can be proactive in our own heart health journey. 

We all want to make our significant other feel special on Valentine’s Day, but none of us want to go into debt every year around February 14th either. There are so many ways to make your loved one feel celebrated without bleeding money and breaking your bank account, all it takes is a little creative thinking and prep work on your part. As we have been challenged to become creative with holidays, birthdays and special occasions in the midst of a pandemic, Valentine’s Day is no different. Take this opportunity to show the true meaning of love by putting thought and action into what we plan, the key to making our loved ones feel special. Nothing says “I love you” quite like someone who’s willing to put in the time and effort to make someone else feel cherished and appreciated!

Receding gums can happen to anyone and have several causes as culprits. Oftentimes called recession, receding gums are a commonly discussed dental problem. 

The Centers For Disease Control reports that 1 in 5 kids ages 5-11 have had at least one decayed tooth, untreated. Yes, their oral health is VERY IMPORTANT and it gives us parents a huge task: make brushing their teeth important AND fun!! Not as easy as it sounds, right? If we can accomplish potty training, education, and tying shoelaces, we can and we MUST conquer brushing and flossing. There are so many fun creative ways to approach brushing for kids. In honor of February being National Children's Dental Health Month, let’s dig into some great ways to help your kids LOVE to brush and floss their teeth!

 

People don’t realize all the health benefits of walking and dismiss it because it doesn’t sound “physically challenging.” Every great endeavor should start small and gradually build into more. Let’s dive into the healthy, under-valued activity of walking and see if you’re not surprised just how beneficial that stroll around your neighborhood can help your overall health!

Most people have heard of the eye condition known as Glaucoma, but few really know what it is or how it is caused. Over 3 million Americans (and over 60 million people all over the world) have a form of glaucoma and there is a projection that this number could jump to a whopping 4.2 million Americans by the year 2030, as projected by the National Eye Institute. Glaucoma is like the best kind of thief, it steals vision and causes blindness before most people notice it, before some can take action. Up to 40% of a person’s vision can be affected before they are aware they have a problem. Glaucoma holds the #1 spot of causes of blindness. The best way to help prevent people losing their sight is education and awareness.