healthbriefs Mercury-Free Dentistry, Part 3
by Linda J. Golden, DDS P
rior articles have discussed extensively how a holistic and mercury-free dental practice help to protect the environment and individuals from the harmful effects
of mercury in amalgam fillings. Now we will delve into how the patient can be pre- pared to achieve optimum results in the process of removing amalgam fillings. For many patients, the immune system is weakened when toxic levels of mer-
cury are found. So many people that have amalgam fillings present in the mouth are regularly releasing mercury fumes as they are bathed with oral fluids and other acidic solutions found in the mouth. The majority of patients can live their lives with these fillings and do just fine. For those patients that have health issues— and the range of these health issues can be endless—it is recommended they see a healthcare practitioner to evalu- ate their system and toxicity levels before the removal of amalgam fillings. If a patient is found to have high levels of heavy metals, as well as mercury, preparing the body’s immune system is very important before treatment of the un- wanted mercury restorations. Having the body at it healthiest
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encourages faster healing and a quicker return of the equilibrium of the body to the most optimum state. Natural remedies are great in cleansing an immune system ridden with these harmful substances. Algae and aquatic plants are known to be great detoxifiers. These bind firmly to the mercury particles, as well as other heavy metals, and re- move them through the gastrointestinal tract. Good examples of algae and aquatic plants include chlorella and spirulina. Vitamin and mineral supplements are also very helpful in improving the im-
mune system. Selenium, for instance, has powerful antioxidant properties and helps to return one’s immune system to the original levels. Vitamin E and B also boost the immune system and accelerate cell regeneration and the healing process. Other changes in the dietary behavior of the patient, such as reduction in sugars and processed foods, further enhance the immune system before and after an amalgam removal. To facilitate this process aimed at achieving optimal health, the holistic dental
practitioner may recommend the use of beneficial bacteria or probiotics to improve the overall digestive health of the patient. Holistic practitioners at Golden Dental Wellness Center tailor specific detoxification and chelation programs for particular patients after initial consultation and investigations when working closely with the patients’ healthcare practitioner. This ensures that the best treatment, pre- and post- operatively, is given to all patients that come for amalgam removal procedures.
Source: Linda J. Golden, DDS, of Golden Dental Wellness Center (444 Community Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 516-627-8400. See ad on page 2.
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A Cup of Peppermint Tea Boosts Alertness R
esearchers from Northumbria
University, in England, have dis- covered that drinking peppermint tea can im- prove work-
ing and long-term memory. After 180 healthy adults filled out questionnaires about their mood, they were selected at random to con- sume one of three drinks—peppermint tea, chamomile tea or water—and then rested for 20 minutes. The subjects were then tested for memory and other cognitive factors and given a second mood question- naire. Those that drank peppermint tea exhibited improvements in both types of memory and were more alert than the other two groups. The participants that drank chamomile tea displayed re- ductions in both memory and attention functions compared to the others. Researcher Mark Moss, Ph.D.,
notes, “The enhancing and arousing effects of peppermint and the calming, sedative effects of chamomile observed in this study are in keeping with the claimed properties of these herbs and suggest beneficial effects can be drawn from their use.”
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