HOW DO I STOP EATING MY FAVORITE PROCESSED FOODS? BLOG #80 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT  I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH.  I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us.  I like to look at health and nutrition from a simple common-sense approach and that is why I like the PALEO DIET so much.  In our last newsletter we discussed what are processed foods and why should …

WHAT THE HECK ARE PROCESSED FOODS AND WHY AVOID THEM? BLOG #79 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. I like to look at health and nutrition from a simple common-sense approach and that is why I like the PALEO DIET so much. You have heard me cuss and discuss and gripe about all the bad …

BLOG #78 10 SIGNS THAT YOU ARE EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. I like to look at health and nutrition from a simple common-sense approach and that is why I like the PALEO DIET so much. You have heard me cuss and discuss and gripe about sugar as a …

45 Different Medical conditions linked to SUGAR #77 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health, BE THE CEO OF YOUR BODY-nobody else is going to do it for us. As a dentist, my mission has always been to try and prevent dental disease rather than treat it once it is there. In dental school, we had a lot of training in nutrition but …

SUGAR AND PROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO CANCER BLOG #76 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. As a dentist, I am asked frequently, what kind of foods are bad for my kids? We probably don’t have enough time or paper to go over all of that but I’m going to list the 10 worse foods …

SUGAR AND PROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO CANCER BLOG #75 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also think that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else will do it for us. For some reason, the United States continues to allow certain food additives in processed foods. Many other countries around the world have already taken action to prohibit their use. I am personally rather tired of hearing everything on the planet causes …

IF YOU CHANGE ANYTHING IN YOUR DIET THIS YEAR, PLEASE ELIMINATE THIS! – BLOG #74 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also think that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. I like to look at health and nutrition from a simple common-sense approach. Let’s think about your car in relation to nutrition or diet. If you want your car to run at its …

THESE THREE THINGS ARE KEY TO HEALTHY LIVING – #BLOG 73 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. Based on several studies from around the world and one that we have done in our own office (Informal study), scientists confirm what we have known for a long time. Many humans realize that as we age, …

TWO TABLESPOONS OF HONEY LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR AND CHOLESTEROL – #BLOG 72 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. For years now I have been putting honey on my morning cereal and in my coffee. In the last few years, I have been on the Paleo diet, so I have not been eating cereal since …

INFORMAL STUDY OF COVID -19 PATIENTS IN OUR OFFICE – BLOG #71 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. As many of you know, the Covid 19 Virus was officially announced in January of 2020. The government actually closed our dental office in March of 2020 for about 2.5 months as they deemed dental health …

SUGAR FREE OR DIET SODA LINKED TO HEART PROBLEMS – BLOG #70 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. F or years my parents told me that we should drink diet soda because it had no sugar or calories. Personally, I hated the taste of any kind of diet drink, so I just tended to …

IF I DON’T EAT SUGAR HOW DO I SOLVE MY SWEET TOOTH? – BLOG #69 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. As I know you are aware, I am against eating sugar. It is linked to almost all of the major diseases of the human body ranging from heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, …

THE #1 CAUSE OF DECAY AND OBESITY IS THE SAME – BLOG #69 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. Recent reports from the CDC indicate that Tooth Decay and Obesity have both become a public health crisis. About 93% of Americans have had a cavity and almost 45% of adults are overweight or Obese. …

THE WORST CARBOHYDRATE FOR ORAL HEALTH AND YOUR HEART -BLOG #68 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also think that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. As a big follower of the PALEO DIET or the Paleo Lifestyle, I am really shocked at how much shocking stuff goes into our mouths on a daily basis. I read an article the other day that …

WHAT IS THE WORST CARBOHYDRATE FOR ORAL HEALTH AND HEART HEALTH -BLOG #66 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. Recently, I have had two patients that have had heart attacks.  Fortunately, only one died.  I have known both of these patients for a long time and visually, they appeared to be healthy.  Both patients …

MOUTH ULCERS CAN BE A SIGN OF VITAMIN DEFICIENCY – BLOG #66 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. WHAT ARE MOUTH ULCERS? Some people call them canker sores or cold sores or fever blisters. There are some differences. All these are painful, sore, open spots on the gums, the roof of the mouth, inner …

GUM DISEASE AND ALZHEIMER’S – BLOG #64 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. Did you know that there are over 1000 species of oral bacteria living inside your mouth? On a good day, the total headcount is about 6 billion bacteria just living in your mouth! The bad ones are just lingering around waiting …

HALITOSIS OR BAD BREATH CAN BE AN INDICATION YOU HAVE GUM DISEASE – BLOG #63 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. Have you ever gotten into an elevator and suddenly noticed that someone has bad breath and you wish you could hurry up and get off? As a dentist, I have noticed lots of …

BLOG #62 IS YOUR ORAL HEALTH GETTING WORSE INSTEAD OF BETTER? Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. IS YOUR ORAL HEALTH GETTING WORSE INSTEAD OF BETTER? CONSIDER TRYING THESE TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH. As soon as we get out of our teens, things start to change in our mouths. From then on …

BLOG #61 HOW CAN BAD BREATH BE AN INDICATOR OF A HEART ATTACK Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. What is BAD BREATH? From a medical standpoint, it is called Halitosis! It is defined as a condition characterized by offensive-smelling breath. There can be many causes but here are the 5 main ones that …

BLOG #57 FROM ULCERS TO A CANCER, WHAT YOUR MOUTH REVEALS ABOUT YOU Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. So, when it comes to taking care of my oral health, what should I do that is best for me? So, there are two main areas of what to do and they are “ORAL HYGIENE” …

BLOG #57 FROM ULCERS TO A CANCER, WHAT YOUR MOUTH REVEALS ABOUT YOU Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH. I also believe that as individuals we need to take care of our health-nobody else is going to do it for us. Part of what I do for my oral health is that I follow the Paleo Diet. Most people have heard of this diet, but they are not sure what it is. The term Paleo refers …

BLOG #57 FROM ULCERS TO A CANCER, WHAT YOUR MOUTH REVEALS ABOUT YOU Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT I believe the mouth is the WINDOW TO YOUR HEALTH and I also believe that if people would just look into their mouth there is a big story to be told. As a dentist, I have been looking into a lot of mouths on a daily basis and it is amazing what you see and what the connection to your overall health might be. Lots of health …

BLOG #56 THIS YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE MY HEALTH BLOG Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT 2021 IS OVER!!! YEAH. I’m really looking forward to 2022 and hopefully being finished with Covid. That being said I always sit down on New Year’s Day and make my resolutions for the new year. I hope you do the same and so I thought I would touch base on some resolutions involving oral health since the health of your mouth affects your overall health what should we do? Let’s …

BLOG #55 HOLIDAY NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES THAT CAN BE LINKED TO SUGAR INTAKE Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S.  713-781-2800    Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. 713-781-2800 In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT Seeing as how the holidays are upon us, I started thinking about Sugar intake for the holidays. Typically for me, I eat and drink too much and I gain 5-10 pounds and then have to suffer for it in January. So, I decided to do a little research about and why this happens and what can I do about it. Obviously, eat and drink less! DUH! But, then …