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Tea time

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Warner —  From a health perspective, you can’t talk about tea without also talking about polyphenols, the compounds found in tea leaves and other plants. The less processing the tea undergoes, the higher its polyphenol content, which is why research suggests green tea has so many potential health benefits. Polyphenols are powerful […]

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The oral effects of stress

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  We all know how bad stress can be on the body, and that it can manifest in any number of ways. Even the teeth and bones and the muscles they attach to are not immune from the ill effects of stress. It is well known that the human body is […]

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The danger of diagnostic x-rays

February 27, 2012

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by Mary Budinger —  A case was recently adjudicated by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners concerning a dentist who performed a panoramic dental x-ray on a child without using protective shielding. The dentist did not use a shield because the manufacturer did not require it since “there is so little scatter around the […]

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Energetic dentistry: A new paradigm

February 27, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Hardly a day goes by that someone does not talk to me about energy medicine. I find it so interesting that I have searched for similar applications in the field of dentistry. But given the distinctions between the two, we are left in a quandary. How can energy affect one […]

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Brushing your teeth — is that all?

February 27, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas J. Meyer —  We all know that we need to brush our teeth. This is drummed into us by our parents and our educators along the path to adulthood. Most of us choose to engage in this behavior at least once a day, some twice a day and fewer still thrice per […]

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Healing with voltage

February 27, 2012

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by Carol R. Keppler —  Life force (prana, chi) is an important part of health and healing but can be rather difficult to describe. One explanation is that it is the flow of universal energy through invisible axiatonal lines, which connect to the system of meridians. This is easier to understand for most because of […]

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Energy medicine in dentistry

February 27, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  In a previous article, the tie between energy in medicine and dentistry was discussed. This article will explore the use of ultra-low frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a specific application for dentistry. In general, TENS or TNS is the application of a low level of electrical energy to […]

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Energy in dentistry

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Last issue, I discussed the use of TNS in dentistry for muscle relaxation. This article will discuss radiant energy in the form of low level laser therapy (LLLT). I am aware of several different devices that utilize the principle of LLLT. The wavelength of light in this instance can be […]

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Energy use of EMG in dentistry

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  This article looks at the use of energy from a diagnostic viewpoint, specifically electromyography. Electromyography (EMG) is commonly used by neurologists, physical medicine specialists and others. A widely known form of EMG is the electrocardiogram (ECG), whereby small electrodes are attached to certain points of the skin so that the […]

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The quantum side of energetic dentistry

February 25, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  I have written several articles on the various aspects of energetic dentistry, and today I would like to expose you to the quantum side of energetic dentistry. Epigenetic Orthodontics is a relatively newcomer in the field of growth and development of the teeth, jaws and skull. It has become quite […]

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Health updates: Alzheimer’s and gum disease

February 24, 2012

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The following is information regarding new research on avoiding Alzheimer’s and how omega-3s can help fight gum disease. Best-kept secret for avoiding Alzheimer’s People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. […]

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A quantum improvement in dentistry

February 24, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  A marriage often can be a great union. The field of dentistry has just witnessed the marriage of two digital technologies: low-dose 3D digital X-ray scans and 3D in-office computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) of crowns. This technological marriage occurred earlier this year, but it will take some time to […]

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Dentistry, dogma and mercury

February 24, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Seldom a day passes that I do not interview a client who is concerned about mercury fillings. Often the patient has been to a practitioner who, when questioned about mercury fillings, rolled his eyes and launched into tirades about the virtues of the silver mercury filling, and how completely safe […]

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