As Pres elect of the Holistic Dental Association and an accredited member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, I respectfully suggest some due diligence at www.IAOMT.org where you are welcome to peruse 1000+ articles from professional peer reviewed neurology/ toxicology /scientific journals that have no monetary connection to the placement or removal of amalgam (which is more than 50% mercury and does leach mercury vapor for the life of the material in the mouth, in the office/ suction lines, in the water supply down line from the dental office, in the environment, etc. (especially the microscopic particles smaller than you can see and small enough to go right through face masks of dental staff during removal).  

So taking NOT taking out amalgams is NOT the right thing to do. ...taking them out with all necessary precautions to protect patients, auxiliaries /dentists, and the environment is the prudent thing to do.

Use of a protocol that minimizes the exposure to all concerned includes dental dam, negative ion generator, effective masks, alternate air source, drapes, air cleaners, supplemental glutathione, vit C, activated charcoal, digestive enzymes, etc (provided the patient's APOE4 and CPOX genetic status is satisfactory) is the prudent thing to do.

FYI:  Mercury vapor leaches out of the filings at a rate proportionate to their surface area. The newer high copper alloys leach at at least 4 times that of older alloys. Heat, friction such as chewing and brushing increases the release of Hg vapor by 10x --which in a person with 4 average sized filings will exceed the OSHA workday PEL (permissible exposure limit).  The vapor emitted from these fillings is then breathed in and absorbed right through the tissue of the  oral cavity, so intimately positioned by the brain.

Within minutes of vapor inhalation, mercury can cross the blood brain barrier and other tissues where it is quickly oxidized and destroys many enzymatic reactions hampering body's metabolism and causing neurotoxicity.

Mercury is exchanged from mother to baby, concentrated in the placenta at 170% of the mothers burden effectively detoxing the mother, who incidentally may not have any amalgams because she could have detoxed her mother's mercury.  Breast milk contains mercury in amounts directly correlated to surface area of the amalgams in mothers who have amalgams or dental staff who have accumulated mercury as occupational exposure. Fecundability or inability to get pregnant is higher in dental staff than population.

Dentistry is the largest contributor of mercury into pottable water from dental office waste and the sewer systems in which 8 tons per year of Hg is excreted by those who have Hg fillings in their mouths. 

So, knowledge and safe treatment of the most toxic non-radioactive element is paramount.

Blessings over all~
Dr. Lorie

  Physically, lack of good quality sleep can increase your risk for cancer, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure!!

So how can you sleep better — and avoid or reverse sleep deprivation? Here are a few simple steps... sleep experts recommend:

"10 Tips for Better Sleep"

1. 9-11pm are the two most important hours to sleep. Move up your bedtime up gradually= be consistant even on weekends and avoid napping during the day.
2. Avoid computer, TV and cell phone use 2 hours before bed= remove all blue and green lights on electronics in your room as they interupt deep sleep.
3. Keep your bedroom at a cool temperature (about 65 degrees).
4. Keep children and pets out of your bed for quiet, uninterupted sleep.
5. Don't use caffeine after 2 p.m. and limit to one serving a day.
6. Avoid alcohol for 3 hours prior to bedtime.
7. If you're hungry before bed, have a light snack of a carbohydrate- and fiber-rich food, such half an apple
8. Exercise between 5 and 7 p.m. for the most restorative sleep. Avoid strenuous exercise for 3 hours before bedtime.
9. Get a new mattress if yours is over 10 years old.
10. Use blinds or drapes to make your bedroom as dark as possible.

Live well~~

Dr.Lorie

Did you know that most OTC vitamin C is made from High Fructose Corn Syrup (which is made in chlor-akyli plants that "lose" 8 tons of mercury per year in each of the 8 US plants)?
Research has linked the U.S. obesity epidemic to the use of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). HFCS has been tied to heart disease, fatty liver disease, diabetes, and gout.
Dr. Brownstein says:  Avoid sodas, sports drinks, & “juice” not labeled 100 percent organic. Don’t eat fast food. Limit your intake of
pastas, breads, and anything containing refined grain. EAT WHOLE, FRESH FOODS.

Much better to use vitamins from whole food source grown in soils naturally rich in nitrogen! We offer nutritional therapy as an adjunct to dental health therapies that include healing gum disease and preventing decay!  
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Does your tongue tell on you??

Did you know your tongue says alot about you!!??? Dehydration, vitamin defficiency, poor digestion, yeast infection, Liver/ gallbaldder/spleen issues show up on your tongue oftern before anywhere else! What does your tongue say about you?? We can help!!

Post your questions and picture of your tattle-tale tongue below for Dr. Lorie.  Let's see what it says about you!!

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The casue of grinding (bruxism), in my opinion is a reaction to processed foods and chemicals.  The undigested foods causes the miriad of allergy-type symptoms so many children (and adults) have today. 

This response in Chinese Medicine is called  being too "wet"-- the tissues weep and  swell and cause airway obstruction leading to grinding.  Only 20% of grinders make any noise-- so you might not hear your child grind her teeth.  But, grinding at night or even just clnching in the day can make the teeth SUPER sore and extremely sensitive to touch/pressure.

Nutrition changes can prevent the cycle of crowded teeth, dental arch malformation, tongue thrust, dental decay, grinding, TMJ and the ill effects they hasve on overall health. Grains are one of the most offensive food to the GI tract and digestion.  Throughout history people have fermented grains for at least two weeks.  But they are no longer prepared in such a way and most are genetically modified which is offensive to the digestion.  These undigested proteins are teh leading cause of "Leaky Gut Syndrome"- a major allergy producing condition.

When alleries occur, the gut and immune system are overwhelmed, causing the "wet" tissue response.  The grinding casues a stress response-clinching/grinding- that allows more air into the windpipe as the muscles of the throat tighten due to the facial muscles squeezing the teeth together. Unfortunately, it wears the teeth causing TMJ Symdrome, wear and breakage, etc.  The harmful affects of airway obstruction are crowded teeth, boney arch malformation, and when severe, even heart attack and stroke.

More on our webinar tomrrow night!  Let me know you are interested; I will send you an invitation so you can take advantage of the savings with DISCOUNT COUPONS!

Live Well~
Dr. Lorie