Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Xylitol tastes sweet, just like sugar, but it doesn't have the glycemic impact of sugar and at the same time it actually prevents cavities rather than promoting them (like typical refined white sugar would).
As the primary sweetener in Spry gum, xylitol works to prevent cavities as you chew it. By chewing xylitol, you not only get the taste pleasure from chewing great-tasting gum, you also get the health benefit of reducing the number of cavities you are likely to experience. Spry gum is also made with other natural ingredients such as soy lecithin and beeswax. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 He traveled around the world looking for people with no cavities. He found only indigenous peoples who ate natural foods and had none of this processed stuff -- no toxic whatever -- those societies were extremely healthy. They had virtually no cavities in their mouths, and they were very happy people.
Then he found that within the first generation in places where the Western diet had moved in with jams and sugars and powdered milks and whatever, they started seeing all kinds of diseases happening. Many cavities. Dental arches falling. Dental arches changing. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| By chewing xylitol, you not only get the taste pleasure from chewing great-tasting gum, you also get the health benefit of reducing the number of cavities you are likely to experience. Spry gum is also made with other natural ingredients such as soy lecithin and beeswax. Although some of the available flavors for this product (such as strawberry) do contain artificial flavors, the flavors I recommend (cinnamon and spearmint) contain only naturally-occurring oils and flavors.
I've tried all the available flavors of Spry gum, and I like cinnamon the best. |
| Studies have also shown that cinnamon helps reduce cavities in the mouth and can even assist in the stabilization of blood sugar. With that said, there's probably not a whole lot of cinnamon in the gum, so I wouldn't consider it to be a medicinal dose of cinnamon oil.
The next best flavor is spearmint. After that, my third choice is peppermint and finally strawberry flavor. The strawberry-flavored and the fruit-favored versions of Spry gum suffer from a lack of flavor longevity. The flavor simply fades away in record time, leaving you chewing a flavorless gum base. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Whenever used for large cavities, they tend to last no more than five or six years. Indirect composites, on the other hand, can be placed in large cavities. They can even be used in place of gold crowns. They look like a real tooth and last as long as gold. If selected properly, indirect composites are quite non-allergenic and non-toxic. They are fairly new and can be as expensive as gold fillings, but they can save you a lot of trouble and money in the long-term. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 Bone remodeling consists of two stages: resorption, when cells called osteoclasts dissolve old bone, creating small cavities; and bone formation, or remodeling, when cells called osteoblasts build new bone by filling those cavities with calcium. Usually, bone resorption and bone formation occur around the same time and are balanced. When they're not balanced, you lose bone mass. In addition, bone remodeling happens through electricity in the form of low-energy waves that put stress on the bone. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| They had virtually no cavities in their mouths, and they were very happy people.
Then he found that within the first generation in places where the Western diet had moved in with jams and sugars and powdered milks and whatever, they started seeing all kinds of diseases happening. Many cavities. Dental arches falling. Dental arches changing. They even found that the hips of women were getting narrower so they could not have children as easily.
Mike: They found aggressive mental disorders, too.
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Andreas Moritz
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| Xylitol has been shown in studies to reduce plaque and cavities up to 80 percent by neutralizing plaque acids and inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutant, the plaque-producing bacteria most responsible for causing cavities (dental caries). Xylitol stimulates remineralization of tooth enamel. In clinical trials, Xylitol has also been known to boost the immune system, and in children, it specifically inhibits the growth of Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria, reducing ear and sinus infections by 40 percent. |
Tom Bohager
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SHINGLES
See herpes zoster
SINUSITIS
The sinuses are mucous membrane-lined air-filled cavities located in the facial region. These include the frontal sinuses, the maxillary sinuses, two sinus cavities located between the nasal cavity and eye sockets, and the collection of air spaces in the large, winged bone behind the nose that forms the central part of the base of the skull.
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses that usually accompanies upper respiratory infections. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 Tea, and green tea in particular, is also an impressive source of fluoride—the mineral well known for fighting cavities. Many communities add fluoride to their water supplies in order to take advantage of its dental benefits. These supplies of fluoridated water generally provide 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million of fluoride. In contrast, many teas provide 1.32 to 4.18 parts per million of fluoride. |
Mark Sircus
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 It kills many of its victims by rapidly depleting ascorbate (vitamin C) stores in the body, inducing scurvy and collapse of the arterial blood supply, causing internal hemorrhaging of the lungs and sinus cavities. Most people today have barely enough vitamin C in their bodies (typically 60 mg per day) to prevent scurvy under normal living conditions, and are not prepared for this kind of illness."2
Some physicians would stand by and see their patient die rather than use ascorbic acid (vitamin C) because in their finite minds it exists only as a vitamin.
Dr. Frederick R. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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 A decrease in saliva can cause cavities. Venlafaxine has also been associated with a dose-dependent increase in blood pressure. And venlafaxine seems to carry the greatest risk of suicide of all the antidepressants, with a threefold increased risk of attempted or completed suicides.
Mood-Stabilizing Agents
Mood-stabilizing agents are used conventionally in the treatment of epilepsy, but they may also be effective in the stabilization of mood in patients with psychiatric disorders, especially patients with bipolar disorder. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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| When you think about it, much of what we do and use for our health really boils down to protection: helmets to protect us from an accidental brain smoosh, running shoes to protect us from shards of glass, aspirin to protect us from clotting, fluoride to protect against cavities, and Trojans to protect us from STDs. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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 ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING
Your nose, the body's air-conditioner, can clear accumulated allergens, pollutants and irritants which clog your nasal cavities and respiratory tract, to give speedy relief from asthma attacks, dust sensitivities and stubborn coughs. Five minutes a day of alternate nostril breathing will clean out irritants, help you breathe better and strengthen your immunity to allergies. ž Place your index finger on your forehead between your eyebrows, with thumb on one side of your nose and bent middle finger on the other. ž Breathe in through both nostrils. |
Roberta Bivins
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 Finally, healers around the world opportunistically studied the body's cavities and viscera when chance (and war) made them available, and many cultures also dissected animals and the occasional cadaver. These were, for all intents and purposes, the parameters of the diagnostic universe for healers of all stripes and every culture until the eighteenth and early nineteenth century.
Unsurprisingly, operating within these narrow confines, healers developed similar intellectual and material approaches to the body. |
Marshall Editions
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 The sinuses, small air-filled cavities located at the front of the skull in the cheeks and forehead, and between the eyes and nose, are lined with a membrane that is lubricated with mucus. Infection results when the tube that runs from the nose to the sinus becomes blocked and the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed. Infection can also spread to the sinuses in the cheek from an abscess on the root of a tooth. Symptoms include pain in the cheeks, forehead, or the bridge of the nose. There may be partial nasal blockage and a lot of green mucus. |
| Wash the nasal cavity with a saline solution at night and then apply the green onion juice to both nasal cavities with a cotton wool ball. This will help to open the nasal pathways.
NATUROPATHY
Diet: Look at your nutrition to work out strategies for mucus reduction, elimination of allergenic pathogens, and immune support. Choose non-mucous-forming foods, including gluten-free whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, and buckwheat), fresh fruit and vegetables, cold-pressed oils, and raw seeds and nuts. |
| Nitric ac: This remedy is helpful if the gums have taken on a swollen, flabby-looking appearance, while the teeth may be yellow-tinged and develop cavities easily. The tongue may also look furry and generally discolored, while the gums are subject to sharp, splintering pains.
Carbo veg: This is a possible choice if blood oozes slowly from the gums when the teeth are brushed. The action of chewing may also trigger pain, sensitivity and discomfort in the affected areas, and this may be accompanied by a nasty taste in the mouth and bad breath. |
Bottom Line Health
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| These cavities have tiny holes (ostia) that drain into the nose. Anything that interferes with normal drainage causes mucus to accumulate. This includes colds, allergies and other conditions that trigger congestion.
Many people have anatomical abnormalities, such as a deviated septum, that inhibit drainage. When the mucus builds up, it provides a rich medium for bacterial growth and infection.
Most cases of sinusitis are acute, lasting one to two weeks, and get better on their own without medical treatment. Less often, sinusitis is chronic, lasting three months or more. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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| The soft material that fills the inside of bone cavities and produces blood cells.
Bowel. The small or large intestine.
Caffeine. An organic chemical present in tea. A member of the family of alkaloids, it acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system.
Camellia sinensis. The Latin name for the tea plant.
Cancer. A general term for various illnesses characterized by abnormal growth of cells, leading to malignant tumors.
Capillaries. Tiny blood vessels connecting the smallest arteries to the smallest veins.
Carbohydrate. |
| Tea, and green tea in particular, is also an impressive source of fluoride—the mineral well known for fighting cavities. The water used in brewing tea as a beverage also contributes to its mineral content.
Some health-care providers warn people against drinking tea if they are taking iron supplements (in the non-hemic ferrous salt form), since early research suggested that the tea could interfere with the absorption of iron, and possibly other minerals. But this concern appears to be unfounded. |
Mark Sircus
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| A thin layer of flat epithelial cells that line serous cavities, lymph vessels, and blood vessels.
3 Wiles ME, Wagner TL, Weglicki WB.The George Washington University Medical Center, Division of Experimental Medicine, Washington, D.C., USA. mwiles@nexstar. com LifeSci. 1997;60(3):221-36.
4 Martin, Helene. Richert, Lysiane. Berthelot, Alain Magnesium Deficiency Induces Apoptosis in Primary Cultures of Rat Hepatocytes.* Laboratoire de Physiologie, et Laboratoire de Biologie Cellulaire, UFR des Sciences Medicales et Pharmaceutiques, Besancon, France. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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| Green tea polyphenols have also been shown, in laboratory experiments and trials conducted on animal and human subjects, to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium responsible for dental plaque and cavities. (Refer to Chapter 10 for further information on this topic.)
The polyphenols in tea extracts inhibit the growth of both major classes of bacteria: Gram-positive and Gram-negative. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Dangerous side effects from inhaling Ritalin and Adderall include: respiratory problems, such as destruction of the nasal and sinus cavities and lung tissue irregular heartbeat (heart arrhythmia) problems with circulation psychotic episodes increased aggression toxic shock death, in extreme cases
As Adderall is similar in its chemical makeup to methamphetamine, it poses additional dangers. Extended, continuous abuse can result in developmental problems concerning the brain and negative changes in brain wave activity [emphasis added]. |
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| Cavities that previously would have been treated using dental amalgam are now usually filled with a resin composite.
Several countries, including Canada, Norway, Sweden, Britain, Germany and Denmark, currently advise dentists against using mercury fillings for pregnant women. However, the ADA contends that this recommendation was made despite the lack of scientific evidence of systemic health problems or toxic effects and maintains its position that dental amalgam should remain an option for patients. |
| A study by dentist Howard Bailit and colleagues at the University of Connecticut found that a ban on amalgam fillings would raise costs, cut down on the number of cavities filled and hurt the oral health of most Americans.
. - To learn more about amalgam fillings, vis-— it the Web site of International Health News at www.yourhealthbase.com/amalgams.html.
Heart Disease
The results for women are particularly troubling. "Clearly heart attacks are being missed in women, and these are women who were in the health-care system," says Dr. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 CURRENT PRACTICAL USES tal cavities; a bark decoction demonstrated strong activity against the common bacteria that forms dental plaque and cavities.6 In addition, a juazeiro leaf extract was shown to reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, promote healing, and reduce secondary bacterial infections caused by guinea worms.7 Guinea worms are the largest of the tissue parasites (which live under the skin) that afflict humans in tropical countries. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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| In adults, an increasing problem is "root caries," decay that develops at the base of a tooth, often precipitated by a receding gum line. cavities are also prone to develop under an old filling or along the edge of a new filling if the edges were not sealed adequately.
THE DANGERS OF A SWEET TOOTH
People and plaque-promoting bacteria have something in common: they both love sweets. Though the bacteria in your mouth thrive on all types of sugar, they seem to grow best on a diet of sucrose, ordinary white table sugar. |
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