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December 29, 2013

Toothpaste: Poison or Panacea



The controversy around the use or non-use of toothpaste has been long standing. Much of this has to do with the obvious fluoride content and its effects on our physical and mental health. (See my other blogs: The Flaws of Fluoride and Iodine vs.Fluoride: One Secret to Better Health ).




But how about the other ingredients?  Recently this conversation has come up in the office with many health conscious patients.

November 30, 2013

Iodine vs. Fluoride: One Secret to Better Health

There is growing evidence that Americans would have better health and a lower incidence of cancer and fibrocystic disease of the breast if they consumed more iodine. A decrease in iodine intake coupled with an increased consumption of competing halogens, fluoride and bromide, has created an epidemic of iodine deficiency in America. - Dr. Donald Miller, Jr.

In our age of increasing radioactivity (Fukushima fallout, CAT scans, mammograms, body scanners at airports, x-rays, etc.) and toxic poisoning specifically with fluoride (water supply, foods made with fluoridated water, toothpaste), chlorine (swimming pools, tap water), bromide (most baked goods, some drinks, flame retardant products) and even mercury (silver fillings, fish supply), iodine has become a necessary and critical mineral.

A Simple Way to See If You Are Iodine Deficient
 

Iodine is extremely important since the human body cells need it to regulate their metabolism.

October 31, 2013

Seal Out Tooth Decay


Everyone has heard the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.
In the world of dentistry, this means regular check ups, cleanings and dental xrays.
We can now add one other  preventative  professional dental  procedure to that list: dental sealants. For those who aren’t aware, dental sealants are are thin, see-through coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, keeping out germs and food.



They are painless to apply and are complete in just a few minutes.  They act as an invisible coating to protect against cavities.