[📚Thursday Recharge] Everything You Need to Know About Holistic Dentistry 🩺

Also Inside: The Okinawan Diet and Living Past 100… Thursday, Feb 23, 2023  Happy Thursday, {NAME}!  On this day in 1821, the College of Apothecaries organized in Philadelphia, establishing the first pharmacy college in the United States. Things have changed quite a bit since then, and the pharmaceutical now has a pill for all that ails ya.  Unfortunately, most of these drugs are focused on treating symptoms instead of addressing the root causes. By contrast, holistic medicine takes a more comprehensive approach to disease, focusing on the psychological, familial, societal, ethical and spiritual as well as biological dimensions of health and illness.  We’ve talked about holistic medicine before, but one aspect of our health that is often overlooked is our dental health. Since cancer has been shown to be directly linked to poor dental health, it is imperative for you to take care of your mouth.  Sadly, many conventional dentists often do more harm than good to the body overall. This is especially true for those already struggling with a chronic disease. We’ve got a 2-part series on holistic dentistry that covers 5 major differences between holistic and conventional dentistry, as well as 10 questions you should ask at your next appointment.  We’ve also got a great article about the Okinawan diet. Did you know that traditional Okinawans have one of the highest percentages of people over 100? We’ll take a look at what they’re doing differently, and how “Blue Zones” may hold the key to living a longer, healthier life.  Let’s dive in!  Living Past 100: The Okinawan Diet & Blue Zone Centenarians  Do you ever wish you could know the secrets to a long and happy life? You can, thanks to the world’s “blue zones.” Okinawa, Japan is one such zone. This small chain of islands maintains one of the largest concentrations of centenarians anywhere in the world. So, what gives Okinawans the longevity advantage? Like all “Blue Zone” communities, there is a formula for their success that we can all learn from, no matter where we live!  In the early 2000s, award-winning journalist, nutritional expert, and explorer Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zone books and programs, traveled around the world with a team of researchers. Their goal was to discover the places on earth that had the largest number of people over 100 years of age. The Japanese island of Okinawa was one of those places.   Most daily meals for Okinawan centenarians are vegetarian. A meal typically consists of sweet potatoes, tofu, and stir-fried vegetables. Portions are small, and the diet is naturally low in calories overall. Traditional eaters obtain additional fats and protein from healthy, lean sources in the form of pork and fish. It should be noted, however, that these animal proteins are consumed in small amounts and not every day. Almost all of what traditional eaters consume comes from local sources.  The traditional Okinawan diet is naturally low in sugar, unhealthy sources of sodium, and extra additives. Older Okinawans do enjoy simple carbs such as noodles and rice, but these are kept to a relatively low amount as well. Also, most “partake” in alcoholic libations on occasion, especially the traditional Okinawan sake’ drink called Awamori (also known as “island sake” or shima for short).  One of the biggest takeaways regarding diet amongst traditional Okinawans has to do with their reliance on homegrown vegetables as their primary food source.   >> [Can the Okinawan Diet Extend Your Life?]( <<   Holistic Dentistry Part 1: The Difference Between Holistic and Conventional Dentistry  Do you know about the connection between the health of your mouth and the health of your entire body? Knowledge of this is causing more people than ever to seek out the help of a holistic, or biological, dentist. Make no mistake about it, deciding to work with a holistic dentist is a wise choice for your overall health. But once you go down that path, you may be confused as to what to expect.  In Part 1, we’ll go over some of the main reasons why seeing a truly holistic dentist is an excellent choice for your health and break down some of the most common dental-related tests that holistic dentists offer. We’ll also outline the main differences between holistic dentistry and conventional dentistry (the main one is that holistic dentists understand the connection between oral health and the health of the rest of the body).   If you are like most people, the last time you needed a dentist, you probably booked an appointment with your family D.D.S. or a dentist in your neighborhood. They may have taken x-rays, filled your cavities using the latest standard metals (including mercury), recommended a root canal if dental decay was pronounced, performed a routine cleaning with fluoride-filled substances, and sent you on your way with a prescription for antibiotics.  Your friendly neighborhood dentist is probably a decent human being just trying to do his or her job. He or she may even give you great advice (like the need to floss more) that you should definitely take to heart. The sad truth is, however, that by “just doing their job,” conventional dentists often do more harm than good to the body overall. This is especially true for those already struggling with a chronic disease such as cancer.  >> [Holistic Dentistry Part 1]( <<   Holistic Dentistry Part 2: What to Expect from a Holistic Dentist  In Part 1, we went over some of the main reasons why seeing a truly holistic dentist is an excellent choice for your health and broke down some of the most common dental-related tests that holistic dentists offer.  In Part 2, we’ll dive into some of the most common “tools of the trade” that holistic dentists use. These include options for root canals and amalgams, alternatives to antibiotics, safer options for dental appliances, and some little-known but fascinating specializations you may want to know about.  At the end of the article, we’ll also give you 10 “Must Ask” questions that any truly holistic dental professional would not hesitate to answer.   Our hope is that this article will provide enough information for you to get started with confidence on your journey with holistic dentistry. Armed with this basic knowledge, we would like to leave you with the 10 MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS you need to ask any dental professional you are considering working with.  The perfect holistic dentist is out there for you. You CAN have relief and healing from diseases that may be originating from the mouth - holistically - and help your whole body to heal in the process. We’ll leave you with some questions you can take to your next appointment to see if your dentist is really protecting your health.  >> [10 Questions to Ask Your Dentist]( <<   This is “American Heart Month”  Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? But we’re not educated about how to truly take care of your “ticker” and maintain a healthy heart. And the key is nitric oxide. Thanks to its role as a vasodilator, nitric oxide helps arteries widen and relax, facilitating the body’s ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. Ultimately this leads to better oxygenation as the respiratory cycle is supported by the ongoing nitric oxide produced.  We know first-hand how important it is to get ample therapeutic amounts of nitric oxide DAILY to strengthen your endothelial cells. This is an important element to overall health, as your endothelium constitutes the smooth tissue lining of all your arteries and capillaries.  �  The function of the endothelium is the reason why nitric oxide is a powerful vasodilator, and why researchers at the University of Florida call it “the spark of life in the cell.”  >> [Learn why nitric oxide is “the spark of life”](   “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” —Thomas Edison  God bless you!  © Copyright 2022, TTAC Publishing LLC, All Rights Reserved. This email was sent to {EMAIL} by info@thetruthaboutcancer.com PO Box 530, Portland, TN 37148 [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Report Spam](