Articles and Ponderings
Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is an undiagnosed epidemic. The adrenal glands are pyramidal shaped organs sitting on top of the kidneys. They are responsible for secreting steroid hormones, such as cortisol, DHEA, aldosterone and adrenaline.
Adrenal fatigue is characterised by fatigue commonly in the afternoons and evenings followed by an increase in energy in the late evening, dizziness, weakness, and a decreased ability to handle stress. It is caused by weak adrenal gland function, which can lead to conditions such as chronic fatigue and under active thyroid if left untreated. Read more »
Amalgam
Amalgam Why We Choose Not To Use It
Amalgam What Is It?
A "silver" filling, or dental amalgam, is not a true alloy. Amalgams are made up of 50% or more mercury. The amalgam also consists of approximately 35% silver, 9% tin, 6% copper and a trace of zinc. More than 100 million mercury fillings are placed each year in the U.S. alone and here in Australia over 90% of dentists still use them for restoring posterior teeth. Read more »
Amalgam Fillings and Mercury
Amalgam and Mercury - What Science Shows
The health effects of elemental mercury from amalgam fillings are numerous and many studies and scientific evidence supports that mercury causes widespread and adverse health effects. Amalgam fillings have been well documented to be the number one source of exposure of mercury to most people, with exposure levels often exceeding Government health guidelines and the levels that cause adverse health effects. Read more »
Calcium
Calcium is an essential bulk mineral. It makes up bones and teeth and is vital for the transmission of information along the nerves and is used in the contraction of muscles.
Chronic Fatigue
It is unlikely that a singular cause of chronic fatigue will ever be found by science because there are always multiple physical and physiological factors involved and all must be systematically addressed for recovery to occur. Recovery can be slow more a marathon than a sprint. Patience, dedication and understanding are required.
Esoteric Living
Many of the patients I see in my practice have chronic illnesses, depression, insomnia, and autoimmune conditions or simply have busy/stressful lifestyles or are low in energy and vitality. Often my patients ask how they can improve the way they feel and my answer usually consists of the common sense approach to take good care of yourself, eat fresh unprocessed foods, drink plenty of fluids, get a good nights sleep and remove/reduce stress and environmental toxins etc.
Fluoride in the Drinking Water
Every capital city in Australia, including Brisbane since the end of 2009, fluoridates its water supply in an attempt to reduce dental decay as do many European countries yet dental decay still continues to increase. Several countries that fluoridated their drinking supply have or are planning to cease its use as it is no longer cost effective nor is it producing the reduction in dental caries once expected.
Gum Disease and Lifestyle
Gum disease is characterised by red, swollen and bleeding gums. It is caused by a build up of plaque bacteria and tartar which is the calcified deposits formed when plaque is not removed adequately. These deposits if not cleaned off regularly or effectively cause inflammation and breakdown of the gums and support structures surrounding the teeth, leading to bone loss, infection and ultimately tooth loss in some cases.
Illness and Disease or Wellness and Vitality
Wellness these days does not mean the same as it did 20 to 30 years ago. Wellness now is about managing or living with our illness or condition. We are happy to tolerate or live with a sore back, stiff neck, frozen shoulder, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic fatigue etc because compared to someone who has cancer we believe we are better off. We accept a life that is devoid of vitality because our illness or condition is not terminal. Read more »
Immune System
The immune system is essential for good health it plays a vital role in protecting the body from the vast numbers of disease-causing organisms and other substances it comes into contact with. The role of the immune system is to distinguish between normal body cells and foreign or abnormal cells. Immune balance is the key as over activity leads to allergies and autoimmune diseases and under activity increases the risk of infections. The immune system is also vital for recognising and destroying cancer cells. Read more »
Iodine
Iodine is found in dairy products, seafood, kelp, eggs, some vegetables and iodised salt. It is important for essential hormone development in the human body. If you don’t have enough iodine in your diet, it can lead to an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) or other iodine deficiency disorders. Iodine deficiency is the world’s leading cause of mental retardation in children. Read more »
Iodine and Thyroid Function
Without sufficient iodine, the thyroid gland is unable to make thyroid hormones in adequate amounts. Iodine deficiency can therefore lead to hypothyroidism and goitre formation (the thyroid enlarges in an attempt to make more thyroid hormone). Iodine deficiency also increases the incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease such as Hashimoto’s disease and Graves disease. Some clinicians suspect the marked increase in the incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease is actually due to iodine deficiency.
Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that is essential to many biological processes that occur in the body. Magnesium aids in the body’s absorption of calcium and also plays a key role in the strength and formation of bones and teeth. This means that those at risk for osteoporosis can benefit from taking magnesium. Read more »
Mercury Free Dentisty or Mercury Safe?
Amalgam Free Dentistry Is It Enough?
There are many dental practices who now advertise or state that they are amalgam free. It is great that more and more dentists are choosing to longer use amalgam but are they really aware of all the issues associated with the mercury which it contains?
It is obvious that in regard to mercury amalgam fillings, dentistry is heading in a new direction and more and more dentists are rethinking the use and safety of these fillings.
Milk Dairy and Calcium
Do We Really Get Calcium from Milk and Dairy Products
Soil is the original source of all calcium, which is then absorbed by plants and incorporated into their tissues. Animals then eat the plants to obtain their calcium and other minerals. There is sufficient calcium in plants to grow the skeletons of the biggest animals on earth such as the elephant. It is not hard to therefore accept that there is sufficient calcium in plants to grow a human skeleton.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth, which most commonly involves the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the:
- Cheek lining
- Floor of the mouth
- Gums (gingiva)
- Roof of the mouth (palate)
Most oral cancers are a type called squamous cell carcinomas. These tend to spread quickly.
Smoking and other tobacco use are linked to most cases of oral cancer. Heavy alcohol use also increases your risk for oral cancer.
Other factors that may increase the risk for oral cancer include: Read more »
Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral with a multitude of benefits. Unfortunately it is frequently deficient in our diet because of soil deficiencies caused by acid rain. The soil acidification alters the ability of the selenium to be assimilated into plants. The riches sources of selenium are garlic and brazil nuts. Research has shown that people who live in selenium deficient regions of the world have significantly increased rates of cancer, infections and inflammatory diseases. Read more »
The Gentle Breath Meditation
As taught by Serge Benhayon
A Meditation for Health and Vitality
The gentle breath meditation is a simple technique that only takes 10-15 minutes to do. It will help bring stillness to the body, quiet and calm the mind and emotions and help center you in your soulfulness.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy but it was not until the 16th century that people realized that certain fruits and vegetables could prevent or cure the disease. In 1928 vitamin C was isolated and shown to be the substance necessary to prevent and cure scurvy. In its pure form, vitamin C, which is also known as ascorbic acid, is a water soluble white powder.
What is Dental Healing?
Why is it that we say my broken arm has healed yet on the other hand say that the doctor cured my cancer, allergies, headaches etc.? The former acknowledges the amazing magical abilities of the body to repair and regenerate itself whereas the later believes that it is the medical techniques that stop or apparently reverses the disease, symptom or ailment.