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08/08/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

The under-recognized epidemic: Millions of people are suffering from mercury poisoning

Much of the anxiety, depression, and mental illness that plague people today can be traced back to the biochemical changes that take place after repeated exposure to toxic elements such as mercury (Hg). Mercury is one of the most potent neurotoxins, yet it is routinely used in medicine. Millions of people are suffering from mercury […]

07/12/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Those metal fillings in your mouth could be putting you at risk of an autoimmune disease

Are your dental fillings wreaking havoc on your immune system and setting the stage for disease to set in? New research shows that might just be the case. The metals used to make dental amalgams can come with a host of ill effects on health and research has shown that these metals can, and do, […]

07/09/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Here’s how fluoride destroys your health in obvious, and not so obvious, ways

Few people realize just how far-reaching the effects of long-term exposure to fluoride can be. Dental fluorosis may be the most obvious manifestation of fluoride damage as it discolors and pits people’s teeth, but much of the other harm it causes is not as easy to see and is often blamed on something else. Here’s […]

11/08/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

More science confirms fluoride exposure damages brains and lowers IQs in newborns

Getting cavities is no fun, but just how far are you willing to go to prevent them? Most people who have had a cavity filled consider regular brushing and flossing to be a small price to pay to avoid repeating the unpleasant experience in the dentist’s chair. However, few would say that they’d be willing […]

01/03/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Mother’s dental amalgams increase child’s exposure to mercury – before and after birth

A team of nine scientists has recently uncovered a link between mercury-laden dental amalgams and autism. The researchers, from leading universities and medical schools, have confirmed a casual role in mercury exposure and the onset of autism. The study analyzed the level of urinary porphyrins — as biomarkers for mercury poisoning– in children with autism […]

09/14/2016 / By holisticdentistry

Toxic Effects Mercury Has On The Immune System

Conventional dental fillings are a mixture of metals consisting of approximately 50% mercury, followed by silver, copper, tin and zinc. Most people are unaware that their so-called silver fillings are composed primarily of mercury, which is a potent neurotoxin. Article by Leonard T. Fazio Studies have shown that over time, mercury leaches out of the […]

11/13/2015 / By Vicki Batts

5 toxins hiding in your toothpaste

Have you ever read the ingredient list on your toothpaste? If not, you may want to start now. Conventional toothpastes often contain toxins that we tend to overlook. While we may not actually eat toothpaste, you still absorb some of these toxins every time you brush your teeth. Here are the five common toxins to […]

09/28/2015 / By Carol Young

Dr. Amy Myers discusses heavy metals, autoimmune disease and healing at this year’s FREE Holistic Oral Health Summit

Austin-based doctor Amy Myers’ health journey began while still a medical student when she learned that she had an autoimmune disease known as Graves’ disease. It wasn’t until years later when she attended an Integrative Medicine conference in New York that she learned about functional medicine, a type of medical practice that usually involves holistic […]

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