{"id":232,"date":"2017-12-19T15:50:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T15:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2017-12-19T15:50:48","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T15:50:48","slug":"dentist-southlake-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/19\/dentist-southlake-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Holistic Dentist in Southlake Touts Benefits of Vitamin C"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_54732373-300x195.jpeg\" alt=\"close up of a healthy mouth\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_54732373-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_54732373-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_54732373.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Now that it\u2019s the middle of December, we\u2019re starting to see signs of cold and flu season all around. This time of year always reminds <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/meet-dr-thomas.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your holistic dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Southlake of the importance of one thing: vitamin C. Are you getting enough? Keep reading to learn more about why it\u2019s key for your health &#8212; especially as we get ready for colder weather here in North Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C: Your Best Immune Booster<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably been aware of the importance of vitamin C for quite some time now. Maybe you ate those chewable gummies or orange-flavored pills when you were a child. We\u2019ve long known of the benefits of this particular vitamin &#8212; not least of which is the role it plays in strengthening the body\u2019s immune system. Even still, though, many people fail to get enough of the helpful vitamin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s your body\u2019s best friend. Vitamin C helps you gain energy from the food you eat, strengthening your immune system against infection and helping you stay healthy during cold and flu season &#8212; and all year long. And because the vitamin also promotes collagen growth, it can improve your joint health as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With only a little effort, you can get a good amount of vitamin C in your diet naturally (without taking a supplement). Some delicious sources of vitamin C include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens If You Don\u2019t Get Enough Vitamin C?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C is crucial for a healthy, energetic body. If you don\u2019t get enough of it, you\u2019re putting yourself at risk of a number of health problems, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low energy and fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallbladder disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid these and other side effects of vitamin C deficiency, make sure you\u2019re getting plenty of the nutrient on a day to day basis. Try adding a banana-orange smoothie to your morning routine, for example, or stocking up on strawberries and red peppers to toss in a lunch-time salad. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detoxing With Vitamin C<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to getting adequate vitamin C in your day-to-day diet, you may also want to consider doing a detox to get its maximum benefit this time of year. It\u2019s a great way to remove toxins from your body at protect yourself from infection as we head into cold and flu season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform a vitamin C flush, you\u2019ll need ascorbic acid powder, which you can find at a health foods store or online, dissolved into a glass of water. Drink the combination regularly every 20 to 30 minutes until you have a loose, watery stool. Once you\u2019ve reached this stage, the flush is complete. If you wish to continue, however, you can take a lower dosage every four hours for the next couple of days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of detoxing with vitamin C include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel more refreshed and rejuvenated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove toxins from the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help your body absorb vitamin C better<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to talk to your holistic dentist or doctor about whether or not you are getting enough vitamin C &#8212; it\u2019s one key ingredient to your happy, healthy, productive life! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Author<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Preetha Thomas is a holistic dentist in Southlake providing personalized, whole-health dental care for families and individuals of all ages. To learn more about the positive effects of vitamin C or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas, you are invited to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/contact-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact Enclave Dental at <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">817-912-1218<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that it\u2019s the middle of December, we\u2019re starting to see signs of cold and flu season all around. This time of year always reminds your holistic dentist in Southlake of the importance of one thing: vitamin C. Are you getting enough? 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