Archive for March, 2009

Dental Infection, Focal Infection, Death and Dentistry

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

A statement I made earlier in this book, Root Canal Cover-Up
exposed! Many Illnesses Result, is most likely causing some of
my dental colleagues to bitterly resent the charge that our
profession has unknowingly been responsible for the deaths of many of our patients.

How could I make such a statement when not a single one of all my
dentist friends and acquaintances has knowingly lost a patient?
Ours has generally been considered a safe profession to practice,
certainly not one which involves fatality.

For dentist, physicians or patients who think I am merely being
a sensationalist, this chapter, which reviews the book Death and
Dentistry by Martin H. Fischer, M.D., may help put this whole
subject in its true perspective.

Dr. Fischer’s book states the microorganisms from teeth and tonsils metastasize to other organs and tissues, similar to the phenomenon which occurs in cancer and results in similar disagreeable circumstances.

Dr. Fischer, a professor of physiology, reminds us the heart
disease problems of endocarditis, pericarditis and myocarditis
were found to be caused by streptococci and diplococci bacteria,
and that these bacteria are also found in chronic appendicitis
and bleeding ulcer cases, plus gall bladder and liver diseases.
We all know of people who die of these afflictions despite
antibiotics. A good many of them have immune systems which have
been overtaxed for long periods of time by hidden focal infections
and their toxins. Such people more readily develop pneumonia or some other affliction which eventually causes their deaths.

Dr. Fischer reported how Dr. E.C. Rosenow (not Milton Rosenau, a
Price Research Institute advisor) isolated streptococcus bacteria
from a human infected appendix and injected these bacteria into
animals, 80 percent of which developed appendicitis. The same
Dr. Rosenow reported in the AMA Journal how he had produced
stomach and duodental ulcers in 18 rabbits, six dogs and
monkey by inoculating these animals with bacteria from the tonsils and the tissues of patients with rheumatism.

Dr. Rosenow stated most doctors think ulcers in the stomach are
due to the patient’s swallowing bacteria from infected tonsils or
teeth, but the contents their mode of spread is through the
bloodstream.

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Dr. George Meinig,D.D.S.,F.A.C.D. is a Founder of the Association of Root Canal Specialists Discovers Evidence That Root Canals Damage Your Health Learn What to Do.
Learn how Dr. George Meinig discovered that a meticulous 25 year research program, conducted by Weston A. Price, DDS, under the auspices of the American Dental Association’s Research Institute, was buried by disbelievers of the focal infection theory.
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Read about Why Hair Thinning Is Occurring to Women as Well as Men

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Thinning of the hair is certainly one of the most distressful diseases men and women have ever had to tolerate. Several individuals think of their hair as; a big part of one’s individuality, a large part of one’s self. Hair in conjunction with baldness is frequently considered as symptoms of one’s age. This is evidently why people are frequently aghast when faced with the probability of balding. Thus people relentlessly do everything they are able to do & consider whatever they are told purely to make certain that they get to keep that superb hair of theirs as thick & as healthy as can be.

Hair thinning is not unusual in women & is more common after the menopause; however, alopecia is not likely to manifest in all cases. In a great number of cases the victim will merely see increased hair loss & thinning of the skull, several treatments can help to improve the finished result. While alopecia is inclined to be usually fine in males it’s not so tolerable in females and in some cases it can have bad impact on the victim’s emotional state & confidence. Yet you should not worry – hair thinning can easily be cured and stopped as soon as you have identified what is causing it & what you should do.

For sure the most widespread brand of baldness seen in ladies is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia or baldness. This is seen as hair thinning mainly over the crest & sides of the skull. It affects approximately thirty-three percent of all at risk females, even though it is most typically seen following menopause, however it can begin as early as puberty. Typical hair fall is roughly one hundred to one hundred & twenty five hairs on a daily basis. Luckily, these hairs are re-grown by the systems in the body. It’s absolutely true that baldness happens when lost hairs are not re-grown or when the daily hair fallout exceeds one hundred and twenty five hairs. Naturally hair loss can come from either parent’s part of the family. If you have thin, fine or damaged hair, then there are a number of hair restoration treatments to around that can help to solve this problem.

Maintain Your Brain – Strategies to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

It’s almost become a joke. Forget the word you wanted to use and joke ‘Must be early Alzheimer’s.’ Lose track of where you left your keys? “Doh! Guess I’m getting Alzheimer’s.” Alzheimer’s Disease is no joking matter, though, and we know it even under the casual, joking jabs at our own memory problems. I suspect that more than one of us, when those occasional lapses of memory happen, wonder if we really ARE starting to lose our memories to one of the most baffling and devastating diseases we know.

According to the Center for Disease Control statistics, 20% of adults who are in nursing homes have a primary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease – over 214,000 people. For many of us who are approaching the far side of middle age, that’s a frightening statistic. Those jokes have the air of gallows humor. There is good news on the Alzheimer’s front. Research into risk factors and predisposition have turned up some interesting correlations between general health, social well-being and Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association has some suggestions that may help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, and even slow its progression among those who have already started showing symptoms.

  • Eat your fruits and veggies.
    Mother always told you to eat all your veggies, and this is one more good reason. In one study of over 1,800 elderly men and women, researchers found that those who drank fruit or vegetable juice at least three times a week had a 75% less risk of developing Alzheimer’s than those who drank less than one glass per week. Why?

    The answer probably lies in the effects of antioxidants. Fruit juices – especially berry juices – are among the highest sources of antioxidants around. Dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, berries and citrus juices are all up there as excellent sources of antioxidant goodness. Get out the juicer and drink up!

  • Eat a healthy, balanced diet – and don’t forget your fats.
    A healthy diet is basic to a healthy brain. Whole grains, vegetables and fruits should be your major source of calories, but doctors are starting to take a closer look at fats again. One source of fat that appears to be vital to rebuilding and maintaining brain cells is fish. The omega-3 fatty acids that are found in high concentrations in cold-water fish like tuna and salmon, as well as in shellfish, are an important ingredient in building neural pathways that function properly. Nutritionists suggest including a source of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet at least three times a week. Tuna casserole, anyone?
  • Get social!
    In a study of over 2,500 men, those who had the least contact with friends and family were nearly 3 times as likely to develop dementia as those who had more active social lives. Social activity and maintaining family and social ties seem to stimulate the brain cells and keep them from atrophying. When’s the last time you had coffee with your sister, hm?
  • Exercise your brain.
    Recent studies strongly suggest that elderly people – including those with Alzheimer’s Disease, can improve their memories with practice. Researcher suggest that activities like crossword puzzles, memory games and challenging mental activities could help the brain create new neural pathways as old brain cells die off. Get out the word-search books and have some mental fun!
  • Stay physically active.
    In one study of almost 500 adult children of parents with Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers found that those who exercised regularly scored better on memory and problem solving tasks than those who were sedentary. It may be that exercise, which promotes healthy circulation and gets the blood flowing through your entire body, helps nourish the brain by getting more nutrients to it on a regular basis. Take a walk or take up swimming – or join a fitness group to combine social AND physical activities in one.

The bottom line? Doctors and researchers aren’t sure what causes it, so there’s no surefire way to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease from developing. They do know that people who share certain traits are much less likely to develop the symptoms though. Stay fit, get active, get out with your friends often and do what you can to enjoy your life. As a prescription for preventing Alzheimer’s disease, it sounds like a great way to live!

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Dental – From Problems To Business

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

It’s perhaps the irony that the same teeth which give us good smile also pain us endlessly; especially so when dental care has become almost unaffordable if not for the insurance. The dental care business in USA counts to a few hundred billion dollars with dental/oral care product manufacturers sitting on the top of the ladder followed by insurers, equipment manufacturers and dentists and other care providers.

The rudimentary problems with teeth like smell, plaque, pitting and decay can be prevented by regular cares like flossing, brushing, visits to your family dentists, minimum of twice a year, preferably 4 to 5 visits. The more complex problems like periodontal disease arising due to diabetes take a holistic approach than just dental care. By regularly checking your oral hygiene, you could save unnecessary costs and undue pain in the long run.

Savings Plans
In the first rung are the savings plans. These schemes have dentists and care givers enrolled with them from across the nation. Anyone wanting to avail discount services from these professionals can get registered with such plans for a small fee of $10 a month for an individual. Group registrations are cheaper at $20-25 per month. This is a huge business considering the number of associated dentists.

Fees
Dentists are the frontline of this industry. Different packages such as cosmetic dentistry to various treatments generate huge sums for the industry as a whole. General consultation necessary for planning the treatment outlay cost over $65, while periodic examination costs $25. Figures for Crown and metal, or root canal treatment will cost anywhere from $ 450 – $600 and the costliest of them all is the orthodontic treatment which ranges between $2900- 3500.

Insurance
Insurance is a high growth sector in medical insurance. Although the industry turnover is not quantified specific to dental insurances, one can easily imagine it to be an astronomic figure. It begins with the preferred dentist program which costs $15-20 per month. Students’ insurance instituted usually by colleges, and group dental plans for employees ensure bulk revenue regularly for the industry.

Product Manufacturers
At the top end are manufacturers. The matter that high cost dental treatments are triggered by them does not fall into the scope of this article. But remember, not a single day passes by without hundreds of billions of people brushing teeth at least once daily. The monthly cost of replenishing of your tooth paste and brushes is perhaps enough for feeding half of Africa.

Alan Ross is a regular article contributor on many topics. Be sure to visit his other websites Dental Health and Diet