An intriguing new study finds that a saltier diet may play a role in autoimmune disorders, which have been on the rise in recent years. Since this increase cannot be explained solely by genetic factors, researchers hypothesize that the sharp increase in these diseases is linked to environmental factors. Among the suspected culprits are changes […]
Mercury
Towards a Mercury-Free Future
“Do you know who is behind dental amalgam – the 50% mercury product that is leaching a neurotoxin and polluting our planet?” wrote Charlie Brown of Consumers for Dental Choice in a recent email. One of the chief mercury polluters is Dentsply, a major amalgam manufacturer based in picturesque York, Pennsylvania. So you never […]
Reactions to the Dr. Oz Mercury Amalgam Show
There’s been a lot of great commentary on the mercury amalgam episode Dr. Oz aired a few weeks ago, including these reflections from Dr. Mercola, published just this week. We think one of the most compelling is the article below by Dr. Mark Breiner, a biological dentist and author of the excellent guide Whole-Body […]
Advances in Mercury Testing & Detox
If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you may have seen the new IAOMT video we posted last week – a powerful animation showing all the routes mercury can take from a dental office into the environment. Truly, even if you don’t have a single “silver” amalgam filling in your mouth, you’re still affected […]
One of the Most Eco-Friendly Things a Dentist Can Do
A most wonderful and amazing thing happened at the American Dental Association meeting earlier this fall: Some presenters advocated a move away from mercury amalgam fillings for the sake of both patient health and the environment. Hallelujah! The focus of the panel was “green dentistry,” which was presented as not just eco-friendly but “economically savvy.” […]
The Foundation of Healing from Mercury Amalgam & Other Dental Toxins
If mercury fillings are so toxic, why doesn’t everyone who has them get sick? Why doesn’t everyone with long-term, chronic illness heal quickly once triggers such as root canal teeth or cavitations are removed or treated? Why do some people not heal at all – or even get sicker? Maybe you’ve wondered about these things. […]
Dr. Glaros Talks Biological Dentistry with Dr. Mercola
In case you missed it over the weekend, here’s Dr. Glaros’ conversation with Dr. Mercola about the perils of mercury amalgam “silver” fillings and the leading role of biological dentists in mercury-free, mercury-safe dentistry: From Dr. Mercola’s article accompanying the interview: Biological dentists, also known as holistic-, or environmental dentists, operate according to the belief […]
It’s Mercury-Free Dentistry Week
As we noted last week, much progress in the fight for mercury-free dentistry has been made from environmental concerns. After all, nearly 30 tons of mercury makes its way from dental offices into wastewater supplies every year. Of course, the most sensible – and cost-effective – way to prevent that is to not use mercury […]