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According to new research presented by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, there may be a new way to prevent cavities. The mechanism of the cavity formation is often as follows: Bacteria such as Stretococcus Mutans (S. mutans) breaks down sugars in the mouth to form an acidic biofilm that can demineralize the surface of teeth. This mechanism can lead to the formation of cavities. New research has hypothesized a new strategy for preventing cavities and tooth decay

Pregnant Women should take special caution to avoid contact with agricultural chemicals at all costs. Recent studies performed by Environmental Health Perspectives* suggest that pregnant mothers living near fields and farms where chemical pesticides are applied are at a 2/3 increased risk for Autism as compared to mothers who live far away from these sites. Many of the pesticides have proven to be neurotoxic and they may disrupt the brain's neurotransmitters, thus leading to

In this video, Dr. Tammy Cashion, your lifestyle medicine consultant and a well known Centreville, VA chiropractor that is VA Board of Medicine Qualified to Practice Acupuncture explains how important seated posture is in the avoidance of health problems. #video #drtammycashion #posture #seatedposture #lifestylemedicine

Many female patients will inquire as to the effectiveness of Acupuncture and Hot flashes. Current research in many journals including WebMD- substantiate the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing the symptoms of hot flashes, especially those associated with menopause. In researching this condition, several key acupuncture points were listed, including but not limited to: *The Bubbling Springs Location: At the base of the ball of the foot, between the two pads. Benefit