Bonnie Blodgett

Jan 20, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Mo Perry |Bonnie Blodgett |Mark Burhenne |Anjula Razdan

1) Brush your teeth. “A toothbrush is one of the best tools people can use,” says Malterud. Regular brushing — two or three times a day — helps remove plaque and food particles to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Use a soft-bristled brush, which is easier on the gums, and take your time, spending at least two minutes scouring all the surfaces of the teeth from every angle.

Jan 8, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Bonnie Blodgett |Mark Burhenne |Mo Perry

RIGHT RINSEDentalcidin LS is a soothing, postfloss rinse for your gums made with an array of botanicals that support gum health, including oregano, clove, and myrrh.  $45 at www.biocidin.com. LESS PASTEThese herbal tooth-powder tabs from DrTung’s, packaged in recyclable glass bottles, are a tidy, low-waste alternative to toothpaste. Just crush a tab and brush. $15 at www.drtungs.com.

Dec 2, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Bonnie Blodgett |Anjula Razdan |Mo Perry

Swishing mouthwash may seem like a bedrock of good oral healthcare, and studies do show that it — along with brushing and flossing — can lower the risk of gum disease. But nitric oxide experts say the cost is way too high.

Jun 18, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Craig Cox |Bonnie Blodgett |Samantha McKinney |Pamela Weintraub

My doctor strongly recommended that I start taking a statin late last year after a coronary calcium scan indicated my arteries were housing enough calcified plaque to threaten the ongoing operation of my circulatory system.

Feb 18, 2023 | twincities.com | Bonnie Blodgett

From time to time, I pull a book from the shelves in the library where my great grandfather’s treasures gather dust, their pages faded and their leather backs crinkled with age. Lured by an intriguing title or a handsome binding, I gingerly open the book to test its resilience. If it feels sturdy in my hands, I read it. Last week’s discovery was called “Memories of A Hundred Years.” It was published, in two hefty volumes, in 1902.