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Natural Oral Health |
March 2010 |
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Our oral and dental health plays an important role in giving us clues to other health problems. Read on to learn more about the dangers of sodium fluoride and how our gums and hearts are related to each other.
Be sure to check out our special announcements below.
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Healthy Gums Mean Healthy Hearts
Did you know that your heart and gums are made up of the same tissue? It should be no surprise, then, that inflammation and bleeding in your gums has been shown to have a high correlation to heart disease. In fact, doctors use periodontitis (gum disease) as an independent marker for coronary disease. Several supplements can be incorporated into a healthy diet to improve heart and gum tissue and prevent future disease.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound that is found in almost every cell in the body and is shown to improve heart and gum tissue. It acts as a strong antioxidant and is necessary for cellular energy production.
You might recognize cranberry as being beneficial in treating or preventing urinary tract infections. The juice inhibits certain bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. Researchers found that the same results occurred when applied to bacteria in the mouth. Cranberry supplements also appear to increase HDL. Low HDL is related to heart disease.
According to the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (2001-2002), elderly adults who have low serum folic acid levels show greatly increased risk of periodontal disease. In other studies, patients who had a low folic acid level were found to have a high homocysteine level which marks signs of heart disease and stroke.
A surprising healthy addition to the diet is xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol extracted from plants and fruits. This low-glycemic, natural sugar substitute has been found to reduce plaque and to fight the bacteria streptocci mutans. Mothers who chewed xylitol gum during pregnancy and/or by the third month of their children's lives were even able to protect their children from the virulence of the bacteria. This protection even carried on throughout the children's lives. The low-glycemic benefits of xylitol can also keep blood-sugar levels balanced preventing diabetes, which is well known as a pre-cursor to heart disease.
Correcting poor oral health can be a direct avenue to protecting you from future heart disease. Think about incorporating CoQ10, xylitol, cranberry and folic acid into your health regimen to prevent inflammation and build a healthier heart and gums.
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What You Don't Know About Your Toothpaste Could Hurt You
We all know that brushing at least twice a day is the foremost important step toward dental health. But did you know that what you are putting on your toothbrush could be disease-causing, instead of disease-preventing?
Dr. A.K. Susheela, a professor from India, has been studying the effects of sodium fluoride on health for over 20 years. She has been published in over 80 leading Western and Indian journals. From her own studies and those of others, she addressed the following serious concerns at a recent speaking engagement in Australia:
· Sodium Fluoride consumption by a pregnant woman endangers her fetus/embryo. The fluoride in dental products along with fluoridated water (>1.0mg/L) can destroy the developing child's thyroid gland which can lead to severe birth abnormalities such as low IQ, deaf-mutism, knock-knee, bow-leg and cretinism.
· Sodium Fluoride prevents the biosynthesis of hemoglobin which leads to anemia.
· Sodium Fluoride destroys muscle structure and muscle function, depletes muscle energy; destroys the bone, red blood cells, blood vessels and the lining of the stomach and intestine.
· The first and most noticeable signs of fluoride toxicity are gastro-intestinal discomforts.
· Ingested sodium fluoride adversely affects kidney function.
Dr. Susheela is campaigning world-wide to stop the use of sodium fluoride, especially in public water. "I am absolutely certain that large numbers of persons all around the world are suffering from fluoride toxicity, to one degree or other,'' said Dr Susheela.
Make a healthy change today by switching your toothpaste and that of your children to a natural, sodium fluoride-free brand. Also, see our home recipe suggestions on the right column of this newsletter.
If you don't think sodium fluoride is toxic, read the warning label on your tube of toothpaste.
Please note that naturally occuring fluoride, such as Black Walnut provides or in trace minerals, is a safe alternative to sodium fluoride.
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| Spring Forest Qigong [Pronounced "Chee Gong"]
Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) is an ancient simple, efficient, and effective method to help you experience your optimal health and happiness. It helps you heal physical and emotional pain plus enhancing the quality of your life and the lives of others. SFQ utilizes four parts: mental focus, breathing, sound, and physical movements. SFQ is based on the simple yet profound understanding that everything in the universe is energy.
What happens when our energy is out of balance? Energy blockages are created in the invisible energy channels called meridians resulting in less than optimal health or illness. SFQ helps remove the blockages by focusing on the underlying cause of illness: the energy blockage.
What are the benefits of learning Spring Forest Qigong? Healing yourself and helping others to heal. Einstein established that energy can be transformed, not created or destroyed. With each Thought, Breath, and Action we take, we consciously or unconsciously affect our vibrational energy to our benefit or detriment.
Laura King teaches the Level 1 Workshop. If we have 6+ people and a workshop location, she'll come teach us in Houston . She typically teaches the workshops on Saturday or Sunday. Level I can help relieve you of physical pain, stress, depression, and more.
For more information, go to
http://www.springforestqigong.com/index.htm.
Under the tab "Your Healing Power" are a variety of testimonials from people who have experienced the benefits of SFQ. You'll hear about: Stage 4 breast cancer, Parkinson's, Lymphoma-Stage 4, MS, Insomnia, Brain Stem bleed, Severe Lung Disease, etc. Under this same tab, go to "Professional Comments."
You'll hear from professionals who espouse the benefits of SFQ including medical doctors, one of which is in Houston .
The fee is $135 for the class taught in Spicewood , TX. It would probably be the same in Houston, and we can confirm that after we know how many attendees we'll have.
So that we can schedule our first Houston class,
please contact us to add your name to the attendee list.
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New Remote Office in Katy
Beginning March 1, 2010, we will also be seeing clients for allergy treatments in Katy at The Living Center to better accomodate those who live on that side of town. Appointments will still be made at the home office in The Heights. Please call to make an appointment. | |
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Mission Statement
The mission of Heights of Health is to empower others by providing quality education, compassionate and effective services, and superior products in a comfortable environment to persons desiring optimal health and wellbeing.
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Natural Toothpaste
Mix the following in a sealable container:
2 tsp. Glycerin
(find it at health food or craft stores)
3 tsp. Baking Soda
A pinch of Salt
Additions:
For extra germ and stain-fighting power, add a small splash of Hydrogen Peroxide.
For flavor, add Peppermint, Orange or Lemon Essential Oil or Extract.
Powdered (organic) Sage can also be added as a reputed whitener and germ fighter.
For a natural (safe) fluoride, add liquid Black Walnut
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| The information contained in this email is for informational purposes only. Nothing is intended in any way to diagnose, treat, cure or prescribe in any way. If necessary, please talk to your health care practitioner before making any changes to your health regime. |
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Heights of Health
Tracy Wakefield Southwick, DNM, CH, CNHP, Traditional Naturopath
540 Frasier Street
Houston, Texas, 77007
713-861-6777
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