October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and we at THP would like to take a few moments to remind or inform you of how to keep your mouth in mint condition with good oral hygeine and OraMD.

It's estimated that 75% of Americans have some form of periodontal disease, and unhealthy conditions in the mouth like that can often be attributed to poor oral hygiene. These same conditions can also generally be corrected, or prevented in the first place by adopting good oral hygiene practices. This includes brushing, flossing, gargling, and in cases of bad breath or halitosis, many turn to mints or gum to mask odor. However, many of the over-the-counter products that are advertised to help improve these conditions actually contain ingredients that contribute to poor oral health.

OraMD contains ingredients that are 100% all natural, and proven to be anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal and can replace all of the chemical laden products you might normally use, including toothpaste, mouthwash, and even mints or gum.

To use as toothpaste, put 2-5 drops of OraMD on your toothbrush and brush as normal. Flossing is an important part of good oral hygiene, as it removes food particles and plaque from the spaces between teeth that your brush will not reach. Some people prefer to use an oral irrigator in place of floss to clean between teeth with pressurized water. OraMD can be added to the water used for irrigation for an enhanced anti-bacterial effect, but it is important to remember that OraMD can sometimes damage cheaper plastic components. To avoid this, flush your irrigator immediately after use with medium-to-hot water for 20-30 seconds. OraMD can be used as a mouth rinse simply by diluting 2-5 drops in an ounce of water and gargling. You can also apply a few drops directly onto the tongue to coat the mouth and remove the cause of bad breath.

We are honored once again to feature a guest post by world renowned dentist Dr. Tom McGuire, DDS.


Strictly speaking, the term “mercury free” refers to dentists who do not put amalgam fillings in their patients’ teeth. But over time, the term “mercury free” came to indicate those dentists who not only didn’t put mercury amalgam fillings into their patients teeth but those who also safely removed them.


However, mercury free isn’t really an accurate description because as long as dentists still remove amalgam fillings, their offices can’t officially be called “mercury free.” Therefore, mercury safe is a more accurate description of those who not only don’t put amalgam fillings in teeth, but also remove them as safely as possible. Thus, I encourage true mercury free dentists use the term “mercury safe” to describe themselves if they not only do not place amalgam fillings but also uses a safe protocol to remove them.  You can Click Here to access a list of the removal protocols and read why they are so important. To access the most extensive listing of dentists who will safely remove amalgam fillings Click Here: Mercury Free and Mercury Safe Holistic Dentists.


Today it’s even more important for dental patients to know the difference between a mercury free and mercury safe dentist. In 2008, for the first time, over 50% of general dentists no longer use amalgam, primarily because it simply isn’t a good filling when compared to the newer composites. Because they no longer us mercury amalgam fillings, these dentists are now promoting their practices as being “mercury free”.


However, that doesn’t mean that they believe mercury fillings are a health hazard, or will use established and safe removal protocols to protect patients from excessive exposure to mercury during amalgam removal. Bottom line . . . you can’t assume that a dentist who advertises his or her practice as being “mercury free”, is also “mercury safe”! You must take the responsibility to specifically ask if they are also mercury safe.


The Difference between a Mercury Safe and a Pro-Mercury Amalgam Dentist
By the third year of dental school, every dental student knows how to remove and replace amalgam fillings. In private practice every pro-amalgam dentist removes and replaces old amalgam fillings with new amalgams many times a day. Removing amalgams without using a safe protocol is a simple and quick process. What really separates mercury-safe and pro-amalgam dentists is that mercury safe dentists know that:


·    amalgam fillings continuously release poisonous mercury vapor and are a health hazard.
·    the mercury released from amalgam fillings negatively affects your health.
·    patients need to be protected from exposure to toxic mercury vapor during the amalgam removal process.


Mercury safe dentists also have the specialized equipment, training, experience and skills necessary to minimize your exposure to mercury during amalgam removal.


While I absolutely respect the right of pro-amalgam dentists to expose themselves to mercury, I don’t believe they have the right to expose their patients, their staff and the environment to mercury—just because they’ve chosen to believe what the because they've chosen to believe what the ADA tells them; that mercury amalgam fillings are safe.


It’s one thing to believe that the mercury released from a patient’s amalgam fillings on a daily basis isn’t a health hazard. But it’s another thing entirely not to offer the dental patient protection against mercury vapor exposure during the removal process. These are really two separate issues because there’s a huge difference between the amount of mercury emitted from the fillings on a daily basis and the amount released during their removal at the dental office, up to a 1000 times more during unsafe removal.


If you want to have your amalgam fillings removed I can’t stress enough the importance of finding a mercury safe dentist who has the qualifications to safely remove them. It may cost a little more to get this kind of protection, but it’s well worth it.


Another advantage of going to a mercury safe dentist is that you won’t have to debate why you believe amalgam fillings are a health hazard, why you want them removed, and why you want to minimize your exposure to mercury during the process. In fact, no regulatory agency, scientist, or health professional would ever suggest not doing everything possible to minimize your exposure to mercury, regardless of its source; except for one group—pro-amalgam dentists.


Amazingly, the dental profession uses more mercury per year than any other business. In fact, it's the only industry using elemental mercury that isn't regulated by the government. Hopefully that will change soon but in the meantime you can minimize your exposure to mercury during amalgam removal by making sure they are removed by a mercury safe dentist! To find dentists who will safely remove amalgam fillings link to Mercury Free and Mercury Safe Holistic Dentists.


In Health,


Tom


Tom McGuire, DDS


To learn more about the health hazards of mercury amalgam fillings and how gum disease damages overall health, I encourage you to visit my website, www.dentalwellness4u.com. For those of you who want to know the truth about amalgam fillings and what you need to do about them, I suggest you read my book, The Poison in Your Teeth: Mercury Amalgam (Silver) Fillings . . . Hazardous to Your Health!

Stress will be the end of you. If you let it, that is. Daily stress can add up and seriously bring you down, causing anxiety, depression, and even anger issues. What many don’t realize is the havoc it can wreak on your immune system and overall body function. If it gets out of control it can increase cholesterol, blood pressure, weight gain, and cause insomnia, headaches, acne, and even hair loss. Take appropriate time to unwind and clear your head daily. Meditation with focused, deep breaths is a great way to reduce the silent killer that is stress.

Go for your regular checkups, at least annually. Men tend to avoid going to the doctor much more than women. Perhaps it’s the can-do, tough attitude that they can get better on their own. Maybe it’s for fear of bad news, or not feeling the necessity since you “feel fine”. Feeling fine often has little to do with actual health though. High blood pressure, cholesterol, or even diabetes will rarely present themselves in ways you’re likely to notice right off the bat. Suck it up, be a man, and get checked out.

While we’re on the subject of things men are uncomfortable with, one of the most important things to monitor as men age is the prostate. Prostate cancer results in 250,000 deaths per year worldwide. Early symptoms are primarily found in the urinary system, where tumors can press against the bladder and cause either more frequent urinating, or trouble urinating. It can eventually spread to the lymph nodes in the pelvis, and eventually into bones. The exam may be a scary thought for a lot of men, but the possible repercussions are much more so.

As the seasonal winds of change blow from hot and humid to cool and crisp, allergy sufferers don’t get the break that they deserve. Even though flowers and trees are no longer in bloom, one of the biggest offenders doesn’t begin to pollinate until late August. Even though it may not grow anywhere near where you live or work, ragweed pollen can be spread over one hundred miles through the air. Another of fall’s notable culprits is mold, which grows in cool and damp areas. It can develop in the air ducts of your home, and especially in piles of wet leaves and the like.

Though the weather may be cooling off, it may still be a good idea to keep windows closed. Especially between 10 am and 3 pm, this is when pollen counts are usually at their peak. It’s also a good practice to have all the vents and air ducts in your home cleaned out prior to firing up the furnace for the first time of the season. Mold and dust mites that can build up in them over the summer will easily get stirred up and spread around the home.

Eating more foods like citrus, apples, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and broccoli can help supply your body with a natural antihistamine, quercetin. It stabilizes cells to prevent histamine release, and is also a natural antioxidant. Most people will not be able to obtain the recommended daily value of it from food sources though, so a supplement may also be necessary. However, people who have liver disease shouldn’t take quercetin, so be sure to consult your doctor or allergist first.

Inflammation is a major contributor not only to arthritis, but also Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and even some forms of cancer. A number of people have seen promise by switching to more of an anti-inflammatory diet. Most are able to prevent the pain of arthritis by avoiding excess inflammatory foods like wheat, corn, eggs, milk and dairy, red meat, salt, white rice, and alcohol. This is more a way of choosing foods based on the knowledge of how then can help your body, rather than the popular definition of diets, which are designed to help lose weight. However, many people do lose weight as they are consuming less processed and fast foods.

Studies have shown that a more active lifestyle can help fend off inflammation that can lead to arthritis. Whether it’s aerobic exercise like walking or flexibility based exercises, even 15 minutes a day can make a big difference. Yoga and Tai Chi are good examples of flexibility exercises that can keep joints healthy. People who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis often experience more pain or stiffness in the hands and fingers, so small hand exercises like making a fist and opening your hands wide, or touching your finger tips can be quite beneficial.

Athletes use heat and cold therapies to ease pain and shorten recovery time, so why can’t you use it for those aching joints? You can, and in most cases, to a great degree. Try using a heat therapy for 15 minutes prior to any exercises like we mentioned above. This can be from heat patches, warm water bottles, or even a hot shower or bath. Heat works by dilating the blood vessels and stimulating circulation. Cold therapy works conversely by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling. It may be uncomfortable at first, but deep pain can often be numbed by cold treatment.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on June 11 that they had raised the pandemic level of the swine flu from phase 5 to 6.  Phase 6 is the highest level on their scale which reflects the rate at which a virus is spread, not how severe it is.  Recently, more information on this has come to light.  On August 6, the WHO’s website released a statement in which they confirmed that “mock-up” vaccines have been circulating in an effort to speed up the process of approving “fast track” manufacturing and distribution of vaccines.  What this means is that people who were lining up for flu vaccinations were instead receiving the actual flu itself, though it was a strain that hadn’t circulated in humans for some time.  The real purpose for this was to ensure that the virus was widespread enough to approve new vaccines for use before any testing was able to be conducted.   In fact, the WHO itself stated that “Time constraints mean that clinical data at the time when pandemic vaccines are first administered will inevitably be limited. Further testing of safety and effectiveness will need to take place after administration of the vaccine has begun.”  GlaxoSmithKline, who is the manufacturer of the vaccines, has said on record that "Clinical trials will be limited, due to the need to provide the vaccine to governments as quickly as possible. Additional studies will therefore be required and conducted after the vaccine is made available."  This really boils down to the fact that anyone and everyone who gets the vaccine for swine flu is, by definition, a test subject.  This new vaccine has been labeled a “strain change” rather than an entirely new one, which will require much less information on its safety to be submitted before approval.  In the US, manufacturers are allowed to submit safety data as it becomes available when using the same process to make a vaccine rather than before it is released.


Vaccines are intended to build resistance and immunity to harmful organisms that cause illness and disease, but your body’s immune system is already designed to do this.  The difference is that your immune system will fight off any foreign objects as they enter your body through normal means such as mucous membranes.  When these organisms are introduced via atypical avenues, the body’s immune system will essentially switch into overdrive mode to seek and destroy the object wherever it can be found.  Enter squalene, an oil molecule found naturally in the body with antioxidant properties that can normally be found through the nervous system, and brain.  Squalene is being used as an adjuvant, or additive, to the swine flu vaccine so that less of the vaccine itself is required, thus allowing more individual doses to be made available.  The problem therein is that once introduced in an abnormal fashion, your immune system will begin to attack all the squalene in your body, not just what is introduced via the vaccine.  This raises many alarms, because there is now great potential for damage to be done to the nervous system as the naturally stored squalene is under fire.  This can cause effects like many other auto-immune diseases in which the body basically begins to attack itself.


On July 29, a letter from the UK’s Health Protection Agency that was intended to reach about 600 neurologists was leaked.  This letter was intended to warn these doctors of a potential increase in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which can be triggered by the swine flu vaccine.  GBS is a brain disorder that often causes paralysis and inability to breath, thereby making it lethal in many cases.  500 cases of GBS were detected during the US swine flu pandemic of 1976.  During that outbreak more people died from the vaccine and its side effects than from the flu itself, and the US government was forced to pay out millions of dollars to the families of those affected.  The 1976 vaccine was pulled after 10 weeks, once the link between it and GBS became so apparent and the payouts continued to grow exponentially.


The WHO, along with many health officials and vaccine manufacturers have been working since 2007 on this plan of distributing both disease and vaccine, primarily due to the 2006 Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) act.  For the many that are unfamiliar with this act, it was designed to protect health officials and vaccine manufacturers from any legal recourse due to vaccinations or drugs.  It states that unless a person can prove that a drug or vaccine manufacturer deliberately and willfully caused harm by their product, no legal action can be taken against them.  Considering the amounts that were paid in 1976 it’s no wonder that they would wish to protect themselves in future endeavors of this magnitude; especially when this vaccine contains ingredients from formaldehyde, antifreeze, and thimerosal (mercury).


This information is intended solely to inform those who need to be informed, as you’re not likely to see these facts on the numerous swine flu and vaccine related reports on the evening news.  Once these vaccines are produced they will first be required for school children, followed by the elderly and health care workers.  Another staggering fact is that half of the health workers in Hong Kong have already refused to be vaccinated over concerns of its effectiveness, and worry of potential side effects.

70 percent of Americans are deficient in magnesium, and only 30 to 40 percent of people get at least 75 percent of the daily recommended value of it, which is 400 milligrams. In relation to headaches and migraines, magnesium effects the production of pain managing chemicals in the brain like serotonin. It also helps to open blood vessels in the brain, thereby improving circulation and reducing tension. Dr. Burton Altura, professor of physiology and medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn stated that 50 to 60 percent of his migraine patients were deficient in magnesium, but once they began treatment of the proper daily amounts they often experienced immediate relief.

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, and boosts production of the feel-good hormones called endorphins, which in turn help to fight migraines. Physical activity will also help to release and relieve muscle tension that adds to stress related headaches. A study of over 43,000 Swedish people showed that both men and women alike were less likely to experience migraines or recurring headaches if they got 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise 5 times a week.

In some cases you can prevent a migraine from coming to fruition by performing simple acupressure treatments on yourself when you feel their symptoms begin to materialize. Use your right thumb on the webbing at the base of your left thumb and index finger, and your right index finger on the palm side. Apply pressure and massage/squeeze the area with short, circular motions for a couple of minutes. Repeat the same action on the right.

Antioxidants protect your brain from forming free radicals, or unstable atoms in your brain.  Loading up on foods with naturally occurring antioxidants will help prevent these from forming.   Green vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach as well as other dark skinned fruits like grapes, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries are all great sources of natural antioxidants that will help keep from incurring cell damage from free radicals.

Cold water fish like tuna, salmon, and mackerel are very high in omega-3 fatty acids that stimulate cell regeneration and blood circulation, though the largest benefit are to the health of your brain.   A study was published in the April 2007 Journal of Neruoscience that involved feeding laboratory mice different diets to study their effects on the brain.  A group that was supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids showed a significantly lower level of abnormal protein buildup in the brain after 3 months.  These abnormal proteins are thought to contribute to memory loss over time.

In 2006, a study at Columbia University showed that a group of the elderly who ate a diet that closely resembled the Mediterranean diet had a much lower risk of developing cognitive decline that can lead to Alzheimer’s.  A key factor to this is eating only 12-14 ounces of red meat per week, along with higher amounts of fruits and vegetables while using olive oil as the main source of fat.

The same 2006 study also showed that moderate amounts of exercise were very beneficial in keeping body and mind in top form.  Even just 4 hours of light physical activity per week can be protective against Alzheimer’s.  Don’t stop at exercising your body though, an active mind is the most powerful weapon in your arsenal.  Reading often will help with any vocabulary related decline, but even doing simple things like crossword puzzles will keep you on your toes.

We here at Trusted Health Products (OraMD) would like to share some information with you meant to clarify any confusion you might have had recently or over the past few years about another company you may have dealt with, Trusted Natural Products (OraDR). At some point, you probably ordered OraDR because you most likely struggled with periodontal, gum, or bad breath problems. If that’s still the case we have a nice surprise for you at the end of this message, but first there are some things you should know.

Several years ago, one of our staff members was hired for a side project apart from Trusted Health Products (THP) to consult and develop a website for Keith Benson, whose office was in the basement of our building. Benson at some point learned that THP was producing a product in which there was great potential. This product, called OraMD or “The Mouth Doctor”, had been on the market for three years already by this point.

Mr. Benson decided to start his own company, Trusted Natural Products, with his homemade formula of OraMD which he called OraDR. Not only that, but he copied the OraMD website and testimonials word for word. The logo for OraDR was also strikingly similar, featuring the same color scheme and leaf logo. Benson then announced a “maximum strength” formula of OraDR and advertised it as the maximum strength of OraMD. In reality, his homemade formula didn’t hold a candle to the scientifically formulated OraMD. In addition, he was charging $59.95 per bottle while at the time our original product sold for only $19.97. OraMD worked better, and was a third of the cost! Trusted Natural Products and OraDR also lacked support and service for their customers, which was never more evident than their consistent “F” rating with the Better Business Bureau. We’ve received hundreds of phone calls and emails from confused and angry customers who wanted their money back and thought that we were Benson’s company. Trusted Health Products and OraMD continue to maintain an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Trusted Health Products filed suit in Federal court in 2006, and has recently been awarded a judgment for copyright and trademark infringement. What this means to you the consumer is that it appears that OraDR will no longer be available for sale, as all of the registered websites that sold his product are currently unavailable or down completely.

OraMD was created based on scientific facts and proof, and is endorsed by many dental health practitioners. One of which is a world renowned dentist and the foremost authority on mercury free fillings and preventative dentistry, Dr. Tom McGuire. In his most recently authored book “Healthy Teeth-Healthy Body” he discusses the correlation between oral health and overall body health. He states that “if you use OraMD and follow the instructions in this book, I have no doubt you’ll see positive changes in your oral health.”

We at THP would like to offer you the opportunity to try the original product- the REAL product, OraMD.

A Message About OraMD from Dr. Tom

I've spent my entire dental career specializing in patient education and preventative dentistry and my new book, Healthy Teeth - Healthy Body: How to Improve Your Oral and Overall Health is the culmination of what I've learned over the past 30+ years. During this time I've found that if patients follow the guidelines in this book they will, without exception, experience a major turnaround in their oral health. I'm often asked if I could recommend natural products that would further enhance my philosophy of improving oral health. In my efforts to find such products, I discovered a company, Trusted Health Products, Inc. that has developed OraMD, a natural product for fighting gum disease, bleeding gums and bad breath. Trusted Health's mission is similar to mine; helping people effectively deal with gum disease and other oral health challenges. They have demonstrated that, when used correctly, their product can be a substitute for toothpaste, mouthwash, and even breath mints. It's an all natural product containing 100% pure essential oils of peppermint, spearmint and almond - and has shown itself to be a phenomenal bacteria fighter..

For over 30 years, Dr. Tom has been an innovator and leader in dental wellness and is considered to be one of the leading authorities in the area of mercury amalgam fillings and mercury detoxification. His books have been published in Great Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands. He has appeared on national television and many popular magazines and major newspapers have published articles on him, such as: Newsweek, Time, Business Week, Medical World, Esquire, Reader’s Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Publisher’s Weekly, Prevention Magazine, Let’s Live , New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Wall Street Journal, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Get Dr. Toms Book Free.

Cancer Fighter
Lab studies of human cells show that rosemary may help prevent certain types of cancer! The rate at which human leukemia and brest cancer cells multiplied was reduced when researchers exposed the cells to rosemary extract. Here's the catch though, as with all spices, the active ingredients deteriorate with storage and processing. After 3 months of storage, paprika's levels of antioxidants dropped 75%. Lesson? Eat fresh rosemary for best results

Trouble Sleeping?
Getting older in age brings on sleeping problems. One thing you may want to think about is taking Valerian. Its a natural tranquilizing herb that helps reduce insomnia and possibly anxiety. It triggers the same receptors as Valium…but no big drug company to pay.

Hearts On Fire
Is your heart always on fire? We're not talking about fiery love, but heartburn. STOP drinking sodas. It resonates in your system and irritates your heart (especially in a laying down position). Soda also will cause night time acid reflux over time. So stop drinking soda, but if you're addicted keep from drinking it 3 hours before bedtime.

Hangover Help
If you drink excess alcohol you're bound to experience a hangover. Hangovers are determined by the amount of alcohol in a given time, your body's enzymic capacity, and your age. Drinking Gatorade, a dose of Maalox and bananas can quickly act upon the excess chemicals alcohol leaves behind which causes the hangover. Depending on the severity you can be hangover free in just 30 minutes.