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"Holistic dentistry, Biological dentistry www.biologicaldentistry.org (408) 659-5385 Aller-7 Plus, North Star Nutritionals (800)311-1950 5. ANTI-AGING For more information go to Find A Cure at vww.naturalcures.com. Forever Young Formula, Nutri-Health Products (800) 914-6311 Grape Skin Extract, Healthy Resolve (800) 728-2288 Anti-oxidant, Active-H www.therawfoodworld.com (866) 729-3438 Premier HGH, Natural Solutions (800) 232-3536 Longevinex www.longevinex.com (866) 405-4000 Longevity Plus, Extended Health www.extendedhealth." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"While the best-known toxic dental material in use today is the controversial "silver" amalgam, which is over half mercury, many other potentially damaging metals (especially nickel and palladium) and nonmetallic restorative materials are also in widespread use in dentistry today. Progressive dentists are continually seeking and finding safer ways to practice dentistry by refining standard techniques and by testing materials for biocompatibility—i.e., making sure that the materials are safe for the individual patient." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"There have been other mercury poisoning incidents to alert us to its dangers, but industry, and dentistry in particular, continues its use. Dental "silver" amalgams and seafood, especially fish, are now recognized as the number one and two sources of mercury poisoning. Coal-burning power plants release a large amount of mercury into the environment.2 Mercury poisoning is a global problem, because winds carry it around the world, even to the Arctic. Once in the air, it is inhaled, and starts accumulating in the food chain." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"In July of 1984, the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) sponsored and the ADA hosted a "Workshop On The Biocompatibility of Metals In dentistry." After this workshop, the ADA officially acknowledged that mercury is released from amalgam fillings. However, they went on to state that the amount released is so small that it could not cause any health problems except in those individuals who might be hypersensitive or allergic to mercury.(26) That position has remained essentially unchanged." - Sam Ziff ,and Michael F. Ziff, Dentistry Without Mercury (Get the book.) "One "workplace" product that the AMA must ultimately concern themselves about is the approximate 50 tons of mercury used annually by dentistry in the production of "silver" amalgam which is then implanted into human teeth. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now ruled that mercury and its compounds are NOT "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) and are eliminated from products sold "Over the Counter" (OTC). [FR63(77): 19799-19802, 22 April 1988]. FDA ruled that mercury and its compounds must be removed from OTC products by 22 October 1988." - Sam Ziff ,and Michael F. Ziff, Dentistry Without Mercury (Get the book.) "Today, there is a much wider selection of materials available in dentistry that can be used as suitable alternatives to the use of metal. For example there are products available that are heat and pressure cured, which imparts different structural and finishing properties to the final product. Normally this is done in a dental laboratory." - Sam Ziff ,and Michael F. Ziff, Dentistry Without Mercury (Get the book.)

"Mercury leads the pack in the potency of its toxicity and in the pervasiveness of it presence in the environment through fish, air, and water, medicine through vaccines, and dentistry with dental amalgams. Some say we are all receiving, just through our air, water, and food about a microgram of mercury a day. Sounds like a little until you calculate that a microgram contains 3,000 trillion atoms with each of them holding the potential to deactivate insulin and the receptor sites crucial to their function." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"That goes for some of the things that they do in dentistry, too." Research in recent years continues to demonstrate the devastating effects of mercury from fillings as well as other sources. Over the past decade, scientific studies have concluded that "millions of children across the world may have been mentally damaged after being exposed to low levels of mercury before they were born." Pregnant mothers with this toxicity pass it on to their unborn children, with disturbing results." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Progressive dentists are continually seeking and finding safer ways to practice dentistry by refining standard techniques and by testing materials for biocompatibility—i.e., making sure that the materials are safe for the individual patient. RESOURCE DIRECTORY Note: The following is a listing of recommended sources, Web sites, and organizations. It is a comprehensive guide of trusted resources, but it is by no means complete. It would be impossible to list every resource available to you, which is why I invite you to explore options in your local area. Don't forget to also go to www." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"I've heard over and over again from students in rigorous programs like medicine and dentistry, and from faculty too, that they can't wait for the Sabbath to come because they have a guilt-free time when they don't have to study or do some other obligation. They can just be with their family and friends and with God, and just relax and rejuvenate. When you have that as a pattern in your life 52 times a year, it can make a big difference. Some call it a 'sanctuary in time.' Another part of Adventist beliefs is that the Sabbath reminds us we are creatures and not creators," he said. " - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"Dissemination of information relating to the practice of dentistry does not create a duty of care to protect the public from potential injury." [W.H. Tolhurst vs Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc; Engelhard Corp.; ABE Dental Inc.; The American Dental Association, et al. In the Superior Court of the State of California, In and For the Country of Santa Clara. Case No. 718228 The Court agreed with the ADA and dismissed it from the case. This information should send chills down the spines of amalgam-using dentists." - Sam Ziff ,and Michael F. Ziff, Dentistry Without Mercury (Get the book.)

"Also, consult a dentist who specializes in mercury-free dentistry. Dr. Huggins' website, www.hugnet.com, has a wealth of information on all dental-related areas of concern. Nickel Nickel is worthy of special mention because, although it is one of the most durable metals, it is also one of the most carcinogenic metals in the world. Yet it is often used as a main component, over 70%, in making crowns, bridges, braces, and partial dentures." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Huggins points out that dentists often call the nickel alloy used in dentistry stainless steel, as it sounds better.5 Chelation—Removing Heavy Metals from the Body Metals in tooth fillings and crowns can be removed and replaced with non-conductive composite materials. However, removing toxic heavy metal residues that have built up in the body from dental, food, and environmental sources are more difficult. It is generally agreed that to remove heavy metals from the body, it must be done through some form of chelation." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"In early 2007, researchers at the Queen Mary's School of Medicine and dentistry conducted a series of studies to determine whether zinc carnosine would help protect against the gut-eroding effects of the NSMD drug indomethacin. They treated volunteers with 150 mg of indomethacin every day for five days. But along with their NSMD, half the volunteers also received 75 mg of zinc carnosine a day. The other half of the volunteers received a placebo. Here's what happened: In the NSMD/ placebo group, there was a threefold rise in gut permeability." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"It was his idea to bring to a rural county all the best in medicine—from dentistry and psychiatry to obstetrics-gynecology and pediatrics—using a rotating roster of specialists. My father-in-law, the late Dr. George Crile, Jr., had been a breast cancer pioneer at the Cleveland Clinic, which had been founded by his father. When he started practicing medicine, radical mastectomies were still the order of the day; it was his vision that the surgery did not always have to be so extensive, and he devoted much of his professional life to developing less radical operations." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"Dentistry and Race Destiny." His discussions of "primitive races" are off-putting to say the least, though he ended up a harsh critic of "modern civilization," convinced his primitives had more to teach us than the other way around. He was also something of a monomaniac on the subject of diet, certain that poor nutrition could explain not just tooth decay and heart disease but just about everything else that bedeviled humankind, including juvenile delinquency, the collapse of civilizations, and war." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"Dentist: A specialist with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical dentistry (DMD) degree. (These degrees and training are the same.) Dentists can treat periodontal disease as part of overall dental care. • Dermatologist: A medical doctor who has been trained in diagnosing and treating skin diseases. ¦ Endodontist (endodontologist): A dentist who specializes in root canal procedures, diagnosing and managing oral/facial pain, and other clinical procedures related to the dental pulp (soft inner tissues of the teeth)." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"PAIN: A human study found that clove oil may be helpful in dentistry before a needle is injected into the gums. The subjects in the study reported feeling less pain. PREMATURE EJACULATION: One study found when a cream containing clove was applied to the penis, men were able to increase the length of time before ejaculation. Tips on Using Cloves SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Choose whole cloves whenever possible. The powder form loses its flavor quickly. • Fresh cloves release an oil when squeezed. Also, if a clove is fresh, it will float vertically." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Remember, don't go to mainstream dentists, look for alternative dentistry, biological holistic metal-free, or Huggins dentists. Here is a list of references: Scientific Health (800) 331-2303 Referrals for Huggins dentists International Academy of Oral and Toxology (863) 420-6373 Metal-free dentists Foundation for Toxic-free Dentistry Send self-addressed, stamped envelope for more information Box 608010, Orlando, FL 32860 Environmental Dental Association (800) 388-8124 American Academy of Biological dentistry (831) 659-5385 or (831) 659-2417 Matrix, Inc." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.)

"American Academy of Biological dentistry www.biologicaldentistry.org (408) 659-5385 3. Stop smoking. Kevin Trudeau's Method www.naturalcures.com Quitnet, Quit All Together www.quitnet.com Foundation for a Smokefree America www.anti-smoking.org (310)471-4270 The Stop Smoking Center www.stopsmokingcenter.net (866) 257-9626 4. Buy and use a shower filter. Ewater www.ewater.com (800) 964-4303 Wellness Filter www.wellnessfilter.com (800) 428-9419 The Living Water Machine www.johnellis.com (800) 433-9553 5. Eat only 100 percent organic food. Diamond Organics www.diamondorganic." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"However, if the patient has not done research into the various aspects of Whole Body dentistry then I prefer that they take the time to do so before coming to a decision. 1 usually give my patients reading material. We are then able to discuss the actual treatment plan in great detail on our second meeting. We also review the patient's overall health, lifestyle, and eating habits, as well as anything else that might factor into their ability to heal. Consultations with medical doctors or other appropriate care givers may also be recommended." - Robert C. Atkins MD, Whole-Body Dentistry: Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health (Get the book.)

"One year, a colleague of Baker's at the University of Medicine and dentistry conducted a survey of the surgical residents in the hospital, asking if they were ever corrected for ordering an unneeded radiological study. The young surgeons reported that they were routinely called on the carpet for not getting a study, but never for ordering a test they didn't need. The last thing a resident wants is for the attending to ask, "What did the MRI say?" and for the resident to have to answer, "I didn't order one." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.) "At five minutes to one on a Tuesday afternoon, a classroom on the fifth floor of the main hospital of the University of Medicine and dentistry of New Jersey has already filled to capacity with about three dozen doctors and technicians. Everyone in the radiology department is expected to attend 142 grand rounds. The residents and interns sit at desks in the middle of the room. A fidgety bunch, the interns flip through notes pulled from their pockets, while the residents chatter among themselves." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"Of course this is true if the body is not cared for and is subjected to years of abuse. dentistry, ophthalmology (eye doctoring), blood transfusions and orthopedic replacement, reconstructive and regenerative surgeries are representative of this school. A growing minority of adherents to this school do acknowledge that lifestyle choices, primarily of wrong nutrition, underexercise and overstress, accelerate breakdown. Still, few systematic teachings for preventive medicine in the form of providing the conditions for health and removing the causes of disease have been forthcoming from MDs." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"The future of medicine and dentistry is exciting. The use of a device like the Star-Trek Tricorder for diagnosis is on the near horizon, and one can envision the day when disease will be remedied by exposure to different vibratory waves, audible and non-audible. Imagine placing a metal implant in the mouth, and altering its electromagnetic frequency so that it can exist harmoniously within your energy field. You have a dead tooth?" - Robert C. Atkins MD, Whole-Body Dentistry: Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health (Get the book.)

"Even in dentistry, we find drugs such as lidocaine with epinephrine, anti-coagulants to stop bleeding, and nitrous oxide. And of course there are many side effects here as well. Are these drugs absolutely necessary? Some patients don't really need them, but dentists prefer to administer them just in case. Makes life a bit easier for all concerned. If we negate the side effects, that is. Nevertheless, the side effects are present and cannot be ignored. Even amalgam/mercury fillings have vast side effects, as is currently becoming more and more apparent." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Sadly, there are tremendous forces working against new ways of thinking in the field of dentistry today. Right now an unprecedented number of dentists are being called before state dental boards and are losing their licenses simply because they are removing amalgam fillings. In my opinion, this is occurring because the dental association feels they must protect the position they have held in the past, even when confronted with huge amounts of scientific evidence against such a stance." - Robert C. Atkins MD, Whole-Body Dentistry: Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health (Get the book.)

"Vetrano and I acknowledge once again all of the good that all of the good doctors are doing in emergency and trauma care, prosthetics, dentistry and other such restorative and replacement treatments. Yet these highly admirable and successful efforts account for only about 5% of people seeking medical intervention. Where is the help for the other 95% of those who have diseases that could all have been prevented completely at their onsets with health by healthful living practices?" - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Mercury fillings or "silver" amalgams are still used in dentistry (except in most European countries, where they are banned, and in Canada, where use is highly discouraged).Though highly controversial, the American Dental Association continues to support their safety and use. If mercury in fillings is stable and does not influence human health, why do autopsy studies show the level of mercury in tissues (especially the brain) directly correlates to the number of fillings in the mouth?" - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Diagnosis whether a jg ygj.y difficult to make, if one is not trained to look poison is a foj. this link. poison? A recent study of 34 practicing dentists and 15 dental assistants has shown adverse effects of cumulative low-level mercury exposure. All had very low urinary mercury levels, and had "alteration in moods, deficits in motor function, and subtle losses in memory and visuo-spatial cognitive skills" that were shown to be related to mercury body burden. Most significant was the fact that the subject's urinary mercury levels are comparable to the general U.S." - Robert C. Atkins MD, Whole-Body Dentistry: Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health (Get the book.)

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