A dentist for 30 years, Flora Stay became aware that the average person falsely views the mouth as nothing more than teeth that need to be filled or pulled with no connection to the rest of the body.

However, "studies are reporting risk of heart disease, stroke, problem pregnancies and pancreatic cancer are significantly increased — over 60 percent — when a person has gum disease," said Stay, 59, of Somis. "I also maintain that even weight loss and our sex life is affected by poor oral health."

As women, when we think about hormonal health, we usually consider issues related to our monthly menstruation, menopause, sexual health, or weight gain. In reality, hormonal imbalance can affect our total well-being. We especially experience the wrath of this imbalance during pre-and postmenopause and during our menstruation cycle (also known to some as the dreaded PMS).

Have you read every magazine article on improving your sex life, tried every trick suggested to you to feel romantic and still you're not getting remotely interested? If so, then read on...

Americans are obese due to over consumption of junk foods and sugar. Sugar has been called Sweet Poison and the Silent Killer for a good reason. It has many health risks including being linked to coronary heart disease and even cancer.

Every day you're exposed to more than 123 chemicals through your skin and mouth- the vast majority of which have never been screened for safety by the FDA! They're even in your children's personal care products...seriously!