What to Eat for a Healthy Mouth and Teeth

Confused? There is so much information out there on the oral microbiome and how to achieve a healthy mouth and strong [...]

Why I Chose A Gentle Root Canal Option.

In my last article, I described my experience getting shocking news about my dental health. My new biological dentist, Dr. [...]

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Reasons to See a Biological Dentist

Dr. Melanie shares how natural dentistry saved her tooth, explains the oral microbiome, and reasons to see a biological dentist. [...]

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Bone Broth – The Ultimate Collagen for Slow Aging.

Sipping bone broth may contribute to a more youthful glow but more importantly, it is powerful for the immune system [...]

How To Use Himalayan Pink Salt

Once you hit a certain age, certain foods will intensify the aging effects you are feeling and seeing. However, if [...]

The “New” is NOT Normal

Do any of these sound familiar? They Counted Seven Cases for one Individual. Why I Refuse to Shop at Sprouts. [...]

Is a healthy gut enough?

Ways to build your immune resistance and achieve a healthy gut, especially during these times. [...]

My Secrets for Natural, Pearly White Teeth.

Naturally, pearly white teeth are not difficult to achieve. The ingredients in your toothpaste plus a few herbal boosts are [...]

What Goes ON Your Body Goes IN Your Body.

My general rule for reading labels. [...]

Straining the Toxic Cosmetic Soup

Returning to the blog with a slight shift! I’m finally back on this blog! Not only am I continuing the [...]

Got Love on the Brain?

The impact of your brain health on love and performance. What’s Love Got to Do With It? Well, Tina Turner [...]

Valentine’s Date or Vali-date?

Expectations of the “Love” Day The problem with holidays, especially Valentine’s Day, is that they put added pressure on many people to [...]

Beat Dry Skin and Slow the Aging Effect.

Resolve dry irritated skin, starting with this winter. Do you struggle with seasonal skin issues? Or year round? Hydration isn’t [...]

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10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Binges and Bloats!

Blast the Bloats and Binges with These Tips. Bloating and heartburn after holiday meals takes the fun out of festivities. Sometimes [...]

Make Your Own Immune Tea or Soup with Less Than 5 Ingredients!

The Ginger Immune Tea I always keep ginger in my home. It’s my go-to root herb for general health. Ginger [...]

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The Fat “Triple P” Pancake

Protein-Pumped Pumpkin Pancakes (The Fat Triple “P”) Since it’s the season, I threw this together to give myself a little [...]

So Much Time and So Much Happened.

“It’s about time I post an update!” (Read through and watch the demo video!) I know I didn’t post in [...]

Read the Nails with Ayurveda!… My Natural DIY Protocol After That Toxic Manicure!

Do You Know the Signs? Before you book your next mani-pedi or apply your own polish, take a good look [...]

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Wayan, Balinese Healer from Eat Pray Love.

Dr. Melanie met the real Wayan, the Balinese healer from Eat Pray Love. She interviewed her and experienced her evaluation [...]

Don’t Ignore Your Nails. The Cancer Scare.

I was planning to publish these articles at a quicker pace than this. But I had my own wake-up call [...]

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The Toxic Truth About Manicures.

Like most young girls I indulged in a rainbow of nail polishes during high school. But, it wasn’t long before [...]

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Mangku Mastra, Balinese Healer -Chakra Massage

Having a chakra massage from a traditional Balinese healer was quite an experience. Read the story about how this wasn't [...]

Simple Ways to Detox Without Being Stuck in the Bathroom. Detox is a Dirty Word (Part 4 of 4)

It’s been a long, busy winter of post grad education, clinical practice demands and some traveling. So finally, it is [...]

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Sit Down and Take a Lid Off! Detox is a Dirty Word. (Part 3 of 4)

Detox is a Dirty Word Part 3: The Hormone Factor One of the most unsuspecting source of toxin overload in [...]

Detox is a Dirty Word Continues….

It’s that time of year when we start to think “uh oh!” Holiday splurging on buffets and festivities is around [...]

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Beef Lovers’ Recipe for the Brain and Message from Dr. Melanie

My heartfelt support and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, those also affected by all [...]

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Are You Letting Life Pass You By?

It’s Only July. Make the Second Half Your Better Half. I was walking down the streets of Obidos in Portugal [...]

Rediscovering Inner Peace: A Gift From My Father

Rediscovering Inner Peace. A Gift From My Father.     While cleaning out my house the other day, I stumbled across [...]

The Organ Purge: It’s Not Just a Colon Thing! (Part 2 of 4)

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Ok, get ready! This may be the longest of the four part [...]

Detox is a Dirty Word! (Part 1 of 4)

Detox is a Dirty Word. Is it? Perhaps when you think of what comes out of your body during detoxification, or [...]