Mercury, one of the most toxic substances on Earth, is the main ingredient comprising 50 percent of the silver-colored amalgam fillings many people have in their mouths, according to Dr. Paul Gilbert of the Academy of General Dentistry. Numerous...
The basic dental filling mixture was comprised of approximately 50 percent liquid mercury combined with silver and other metals. Mercury is used in amalgam fillings because it allows the filling material to be pliable as well as hardens easily on...
Holistic dentist and developer of the protocol for removal of mercury amalgams Dr. Hal Huggins discusses the dangers of silver-colored fillings and the implications when asked if they leak mercury. "Perhaps a better term would be vaporize,"...
Dental fillings made with silver-colored amalgam and containing mercury were introduced in the United States in 1833. Fifty percent of the composition of these fillings is accounted for by the presence of liquid mercury. According to Dr. Paul...
Cosmetic dentists dedicate themselves to improving the physical appearance of your teeth, much like plastic surgeons sculpt the face and body, cosmetic dentistry molds the teeth until they look perfect. Whether you have stained, yellow chompers,...
Chlorella is a single-celled algae that contains magnesium, carotenoids, and chlorophyll. Lemons contain vast amounts of vitamin C, as well as B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Both of these supplements contain nutrients that can be...
Chronic skin rashes such as nummular dermatitis, also called discoid or nummular eczema, cause discomfort and embarrassment. This skin condition, which produces coin-shaped lesions on the skin, affects around two in 1,000 people in the United...
If you have sensitive teeth, "1000 Cures for 200 Ailments" recommends that you first visit your dentist to see if there is an underlying problem. Sensitivity is often caused by cold, heat or acid accessing areas that should be protected by enamel,...
Autism currently affects as many as 1 in 110 American children, with boys four to five times more likely to develop the disorder than girls. Therapies for autism often center on behavior modification, but some practitioners also concentrate on...
For years, humans have been changing the chemistry of the environment and replacing nutrient-rich foods with foods containing artificial colorings, flavorings and preservatives, according to Healthy U, a website provided by Northwestern Health...
Candida is short for the infection caused by the yeast, Candida albicans. Candida albicans is an opportunistic organism. It occurs naturally in the body, but only grows in numbers that become problematic when other defense mechanisms are...
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on the earth, surpassed only by plutonium, according to Dr. Paul Gilbert of the Academy of General Dentistry. Mercury amalgam dental fillings have been used in the United States since 1833 and 50 percent...
Amalgam is a filling dentists commonly use to fill decayed teeth. Dental amalgam has been used in dentistry for more than 150 years, and according to the American Dental Association, or ADA, 100 million Americans have this type of filling in their...
Composite fillings are fillings made of a tooth colored plastic material. Because white fillings look so much like natural teeth it's hard to see where the filling ends and the tooth begins. White fillings not only deal with tooth decay, they...
It used to be that when you opened your mouth in a hearty laugh, everyone within 20 feet could see how many filling you had. Old-fashioned fillings are made of silver. They have mercury in them and are called amalgam fillings. In addition to...
According to Dr. Paul Gilbert, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and long time Master practitioner of the Academy of General Dentistry, "Mercury is the most toxic, non-radioactive substance on earth surpassed only by ...plutonium."...
Mercury in the environment exists in three forms: as the metallic element, as an inorganic mercury salt and as organic mercury. The liver removes small amounts of mercury from the body. High amounts of mercury cause nervous system toxicity with...
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, but can't seem to figure out why? Do you feel like you're going crazy because you "know" something is "wrong" with you but all your "tests" come back "normal"? Have you just about given up on...
Digital thermometers have largely replaced old style mercury-filled glass thermometers and these provide you with a range of options for checking a child's temperature. You will get different readings depending on where you take a child's...
Mercury is highly toxic to the human body. A common way that you can become exposed to mercury is by the use of unregulated dental amalgams and fillings that use mercury as a main ingredient, notes Dr. Roy Kupsinel in his book "A Patient's Guide...
Very few people experience allergic reactions to dental fillings, according to the American Dental Association. An allergy is an immune system reaction to a foreign substance. People with allergies to the materials used to make dental fillings may...
Many children chew gum, yet very little is known about the potential hazards associated with this habit. The International Chewing Gum Association (ICGA) recommends that very small children do not chew gum, and advises that parents should judge at...
Oral and intestinal yeast infections are becoming more prevalent among industrialized populations. The most common fungus responsible for infections in humans is Candida albicans. An overgrowth of this yeast, especially in the gastrointestinal...
The colon plays a significant role in preserving health and preventing illness, and a broad range of philosophies on the healing attributes of colon cleansing abounds. The microbial flora present in the colon serve a number of important digestive...
When you're pregnant you want to provide the best for your developing baby, starting with what you eat. Your diet, however, may include toxic metals that pose health risks to both you and your child. Metals are chemicals that in small quantities...
If you are like millions of Americans searching for a more holistic or natural approach to your overall health and well-being, and are not convinced that the answer to your health and happiness is contained within one "magic pill," then become a...
One of the most common repairs done during dental work is filling the holes created by cavities. Today's options for fillings include dental amalgams, resin or glass ionomers, resin composites and fabricated fillings made from base metal alloys,...
Some of the chemicals that you come into contact with through your food and water, in your home and at your workplace may be dangerous to your growing baby. Knowing which chemicals are dangerous during pregnancy and where they are in your...
