Grace

Grace

Grace. I thought I knew what that word meant. After all, I had heard it mentioned in that old hymn since I was a child. However, I can’t say I had even a nodding acquaintance with its meaning for many years. You see, as an alcoholic, most of my waking hours were spent...

NO and the Mouth–Heart Connection

NO and the Mouth–Heart Connection

Mouthwash as a contributor to heart disease seems a bit far-fetched until the oral microbiome is included in the equation. That’s what we’ve learned. Just one week of chlorhexidine daily use in one study resulted in a more acidic oral environment and lower nitrite...

If They Only Knew

If They Only Knew

Birthdays. This word brings many happy and joyful memories to my mind. My mother was a gift-giver, plus she loved to celebrate our birthdays with a beautiful cake, asking friends to join in our birthday celebration, and making sure we received several gifts that were...