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"A note on root canals: root canals can become a source of sickness in the body. During a root canal operation, the center of the tooth including the nerve is drilled out, leaving behind what is really a dead tooth. The dead tooth may become subject to attack by bacteria that try to eat it away (which is their job). The tooth may become infected, but since there is no nerve left there will also be no pain. Even such minor infections can progressively weaken the immune system and undermine the most basic functions in the body." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Most MDs do not inquire about root canals in their inventory of past illness. Very few physicians are aware that root canal surgery can be responsible for the subsequent development of a chronic degenerative process. Dr. Robert Atkins had a patient who knew of the danger of root canals. This woman had an 11 year old child as a neighbor. The child had a root canal three days earlier and had slipped into a coma and was "going fast". When this information was given to his patient, the patient insisted that the MD contact Dr. Atkins." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"He has spoken extensively around the world since 1973 on the dangers of mercury amalgams, root canals, and cavitations. Because he has made these warnings public, he is less than popular with many of his colleagues in general, and with the American Dental Association in particular. The quote at the beginning of this chapter seems quite apropos with respect to Dr. Huggins. Some of the facts that have been learned from the research and experience of Drs." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Should root canals Be Done? Certainly any person with an occult immune problem, (early HIV, early leukemia, diabetes, elderly, cancer victims) should probably avoid this operation. Even young healthy people with a presumably normal immune system can have this surgery and become critically ill after the operation. (See Dr. Atkin's case below) Should teeth with existing root canals be removed? Certainly they should, if there is any possible link to a subsequent illness the patient develops. / can see a problem." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"But if you stop to think about it, it is odd that everyone should need a dentist and that so many of us should need braces, root canals, extractions of wisdom teeth, and all the other routine procedures of modern mouth maintenance. Could the need for so much remedial work on a body part crucially involved in an activity as critical to our survival as eating reflect a design defect in the human body, some sort of oversight of natural selection? This seems unlikely." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"And if you need any new fillings, don't. • root canals. Don't. And if you have one, you may want to consider having it pulled. 'And if you are going to have your fillings removed, go to a dentist who specializes in the removal of amalgam fillings. There's a whole procedure involved so that you don't end up getting huge amounts of powdered mercury down your throat and clouds of mercury vapor up into your nasal passages as a result of the high-speed drill used to remove the amalgam. Cleansing Your Liver and Blood Detoxifying Your Liver Our liver is the primary filter of our body." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"The research found that root canals were a major source of chronic illness. The analysis was very thorough and quite conclusive. If released, it would have affected the livelihood of many dentists and endodontists. So it was "covered up." Once Dr. Meinig discovered this research, he published the results. His story is told in a truly fascinating book called, Root Canal Cover-Up. I personally do not have any root canals. But after reading this book, if I had any root canals coupled with unexplainable chronic illness, I am sure that I would have them removed. They are that dangerous." - Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.)

"Nickel: Dental crowns and root canals, hydrogenated oils, inexpensive jewelry, batteries, cigarette smoke, stainless steel ?Lead: Old paint, automobile exhaust, insecticides, bullets, pewter ware, some hair colorings, tap water, batteries, pottery glazes, candle wicks, stained glass ?Cadmium: Cigarettes, batteries, automobile exhaust, pink dyes used in dentures, welding fumes, ceramic glazes, many art supplies, Teflon, fungicides, plastic ?Copper: Some cooking utensils and plumbing, gold dental fillings and crowns, insecticides ?" - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"If Japanese green teas could be shown to have an antibacterial effect on various bacteria detected in infected root canals, then they may be a possible medicament for use in the treatment of the infected canals." True to form, the polyphenols came through as antibacterial agents in this study. The green teas inhibited the growth of as many as half of the bacteria strains, suggesting that green tea may indeed be a promising adjunct in treatment for infected root canals.11 THE EFFECT OF GREEN TEA ON GUM DISEASE Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingiva, that is, the gums." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"Avoid fluoride, amalgams (fillings) that contain mercury, and root canals. A good resource on self-care (without the dentist) for healthy teeth can be found on the Internet at www.mizar5.com. Wear loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers. Avoid synthetics —nylons, acetates, et cetera, as these interfere with the body's electrical balance. When possible, expose your skin to sunshine for brief periods each day. Vitamin D, manufactured by the action of sun on the skin, is needed for health. Avoid tanning lotions because they clog pores; instead, you can use hemp oil." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"A note on root canals: root canals can become a source of sickness in the body. During a root canal operation, the center of the tooth including the nerve is drilled out, leaving behind what is really a dead tooth. The dead tooth may become subject to attack by bacteria that try to eat it away (which is their job). The tooth may become infected, but since there is no nerve left there will also be no pain. Even such minor infections can progressively weaken the immune system and undermine the most basic functions in the body." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Root Canals Dental root canals were found to be extremely toxic as long as 100 years ago. Even so, in 1994, dentists placed 24 mil- For information about mercury detoxification, see Alternative Medicine Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Environmental Illness (Future Medicine Publishing, 1998; ISBN 1-887299-11-4); to order, call 800-333-HEAL. lion root canals into the mouths of Americans to save their diseased teeth. It was Weston Price, D.D.S." - Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg, The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems (Get the book.)

"I personally do not have any root canals. But after reading this book, if I had any root canals coupled with unexplainable chronic illness, I am sure that I would have them removed. They are that dangerous. Vaccinations Besides nursing your baby, one of the best things you can do is postpone having your children inoculated right after birth until their immune systems are more fully developed. Even then, the inoculations should be spaced out to one every several months as opposed to multiple in one visit as is generally practiced." - Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.)

"Polyphenol extracts from four different Japanese green teas (ordinary, refined, coarse, and roasted) were assessed for their antibacterial effects against twenty-four different strains of bacteria found in infected root canals. The researchers The Ideal Plaque Fighter In an article in the Dental Clinics of North America, Dr. Michael Bral of the New York University College of Dentistry outlined nine qualities of an ideal anti-plaque agent.4 They were: • eliminates disease-causing bacteria only. • does not lead to the development of resistant bacteria." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.) "The green teas inhibited the growth of as many as half of the bacteria strains, suggesting that green tea may indeed be a promising adjunct in treatment for infected root canals.11 THE EFFECT OF GREEN TEA ON GUM DISEASE Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingiva, that is, the gums. Its symptoms are swollen, soft, red gums that bleed easily. This condition often goes unnoticed since it is usually painless." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"I would highly encourage you to remove all metal and root canals. Remove all dead and bacteria-infected teeth. Doing this can bring absolutely miraculous healing to many afflictions. You will see unexplained symptoms vanish. Remember, don't go to mainstream dentists, look for alternative dentistry, biological holistic metal-free, or Huggins dentists. Here is a list of references: Peak Energy Performance (800) 331-2303 Referrals for Huggins dentists. International Academy of Oral and Toxicology (407) 298-2450 Metal-free dentists." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"As if the dental establishment didn't have enough strikes against them, root canals are starting to build up steam as another controversial topic. (This issue is not mercury related, but it is still relevant given the other topics of this chapter.) George E. Meinig, DDS, a founder and officer of the American Endodontists Association, uncovered research that his own organization had funded many years prior, but had conveniently misplaced and forgotten about. The research found that root canals were a major source of chronic illness. The analysis was very thorough and quite conclusive." - Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.)

"When all else fails, you must address the devastation of toxic dental metals, root canals, and mercury amalgams. This information is still being ignored by the majority of mainstream dentistry and medicine. Holistic doctors (doctors who treat the whole person and not just disease) have looked at this issue for years. It has been recognized as having a devastating impact on your health. Metal simply should not be in your mouth. Researchers in Europe have estimated that perhaps up to half of all chronic degenerative diseases and illness can be linked to the toxic dental metals in your mouth." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"Robert Atkins had a patient who knew of the danger of root canals. This woman had an 11 year old child as a neighbor. The child had a root canal three days earlier and had slipped into a coma and was "going fast". When this information was given to his patient, the patient insisted that the MD contact Dr. Atkins. After much arguing with several of those caring for her, an intelligent Maxillary-facial surgeon asked the obvious question, "What do we have to lose?" Within an hour after the removal of the root canal tooth, the child was awake and up and walking." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.) "Most MDs do not inquire about root canals in their inventory of past illness. Very few physicians are aware that root canal surgery can be responsible for the subsequent development of a chronic degenerative process. Dr. Robert Atkins had a patient who knew of the danger of root canals. This woman had an 11 year old child as a neighbor. The child had a root canal three days earlier and had slipped into a coma and was "going fast". When this information was given to his patient, the patient insisted that the MD contact Dr. Atkins." - James A. Howenstine, MD, A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.) "Should root canals Be Done? Certainly any person with an occult immune problem, (early HIV, early leukemia, diabetes, elderly, cancer victims) should probably avoid this operation. Even young healthy people with a presumably normal immune system can have this surgery and become critically ill after the operation. (See Dr. Atkin's case below) Should teeth with existing root canals be removed? Certainly they should, if there is any possible link to a subsequent illness the patient develops. / can see a problem." - James A. Howenstine, MD, A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"I would highly encourage you to remove all metal and root canals. Remove all dead and bacteria-infected teeth. Doing this can bring absolutely miraculous healing to many afflictions. You will see unexplained symptoms vanish. Remember, don't go to mainstream dentists, look for alternative dentistry, biological holistic metal-free, or Huggins dentists." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.) "When all else fails, you must address the devastation of toxic dental metals, root canals, and mercury amalgams. This information is still being ignored by the majority of mainstream dentistry and medicine. Holistic doctors (doctors who treat the whole person and not just disease) have looked at this issue for years. It has been recognized as having a devastating impact on your health. Metal simply should not be in your mouth. Researchers in Europe have estimated that perhaps up to half of all chronic degenerative diseases and illness can be linked to the toxic dental metals in your mouth." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.)

"Price found that toxins seeping out of root canals may cause systemic diseases of the heart, kidney, uterus, and nervous and endocrine systems.2 Michael Ziff, DDS, of Orlando, Florida, points out that research has demonstrated that 100% of root canals result in residual infection. This may be due to the imperfect seal that allows bacteria to penetrate. The oxygen-lacking environment of a root canal can cause the bacteria to undergo changes, adds Dr. Huggins, producing potent toxins that then leak out into the body." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"The main problem in accepting the dangers of root canals over the years has been centered around a debate over the "focal infection" theory. This is the theoretical idea that an infection focused in one part of the body can have a detrimental effect on a distant part of the body. Even though this debate continues, there are some transplant surgeons today who require root canal-filled teeth to be extracted before they will perform an organ transplant in a patient. This is because these surgeons believe there is a risk that focal infections in teeth might affect the new organ. Josef Issels, M.D." - Tanya Harter Pierce, Outsmart Your Cancer: Alternative Non-Toxic Treatments That Work (Get the book.)

"Atkin's case below) Should teeth with existing root canals be removed? Certainly they should, if there is any possible link to a subsequent illness the patient develops. / can see a problem. When you are elderly, is anyone going to connect the root canal you had thirty years ago with the current degenerative illness? Most MDs do not inquire about root canals in their inventory of past illness. Very few physicians are aware that root canal surgery can be responsible for the subsequent development of a chronic degenerative process. Dr." - James A. Howenstine, MD, A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"Director of the Center for Advanced Dentistry, in Fullerton, California, root canals may soon become a thing of the past due to the latest generation of laser equipment and techniques, which provide patients with a healthier alternative, repairing previously performed dental work and preventing the need for root canals in the future. A conventional dental drill, according to Dr. Hansen, "basically grinds away everything in its path," and creates heat friction and vibration that traumatize the teeth's nerves. " - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.) "But the real cost savings is that, by not traumatizing the tooth, you're avoiding further dental work and possibly serious health conditions in the future, as well as the need for root canals." Dr. Hansen has also pioneered a laser technique for treating infected nerves, which typically result in root canals. "Instead of doing a root canal, we can do laser nerve treatment on the bleeding, infected nerve and make it healthy again," he says. His method enables dentists to selectively clean the infected part of the nerve while still keeping most of it intact." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Symptom Relief iSome people actually choose to have root canals done to whiten their teeth, Dr. Haywood says. "That certainly is a creative way to do it, but root canals should be used only as a final resort when the health of the tooth is at stake." Here are better ways to put a white wink on your smile. Don't flub the scrub. Use a wet soft-bristle brush and a gentle touch when you clean your teeth, Dr. Haywood recommends. And don't forget to floss. While regular hygiene only minimizes, not eliminates, tougher stains, it will keep your smile looking good because it keeps your gums healthy." - the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books, Symptoms: Their Causes & Cures : How to Understand and Treat 265 Health Concerns (Get the book.)

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