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taozhi medical reference july 15, 2015 continuing education by toazhi it’s never to late to learn! http://www.wonderingsound.com/book-news/book-collection/continuing-education/ august 24, 2014 issues with full-body security scanners revealed by san diego company by toazhi by brighton dental san diego as a society we have come to completely depend on the security systems that have been put into place for our own safety, especially at the airports that we travel in on a daily basis. however, uc san diego have discovered through an extensive study that many full-body security scanners are not as effective as many people believe. in fact, many of them have such serious problems that people are able to sneak through explosives, firearms, and knives. the researchers managed to alter the rapiscan secure 1000 backscatter x-ray machine to a point where no matter what the person that was being scanned was holding, it would show the ‘all clear’ imagine. this system of security is being used within many airports between the years of 2009 and 2013, and one of them was san diego’s lindbergh field. however, since their first installation they have already been removed from many airports because they created images that were basically nude of passengers. that was considered to be a problem with people’s privacy, and others were worried that the low doses of radiation that was created by the machines could really damage people’s health. on the other hand, the same scanners are used in many other important locations in the san diego area, such as jails and courthouses. this means that this x-ray technology could inadvertently be hurting those people that use them; it could also mean that very dangerous objects could be snuck into jails for inmates to use. it is typical for security systems to have third party independent evaluations, and although there is some confusion as to why this has not been done sooner, many hope that this new study that has revealed such problems within the system will mean that the x-ray machines can be removed from public service. reference: www.sandiegocosmeticdentists.org august 23, 2014 what is holistic dentistry? by toazhi research shows that about half of all americans have used some type of holistic medicine for years, either as an alternative or a supplement to conventional medicine, in an attempt to maintain or restore health. holistic comes from the greek word ‘holos’, which means whole. the concept is based on the idea that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts, an idea that has been attributed to aristotle, and is also the idea behind gestalt theory. holistic medicine in general means not simply treating an ailment, but treating the whole person. holistic dentistry (also known as biological dentistry) in particular is based on the idea that the mouth is just one part of a whole person, that the teeth are not separable from the patient, and that to care for the teeth, it is necessary to care for the patient. in practice, this means not only recognizing that disease in the mouth can contribute to disease in the body, and vice versa, but also that materials used in the mouth influence the health of the rest of the body. just like there are multiple medications for a given ailment, there are lots of different materials that can be used to restore teeth. part of the reason for both of these is because there is no one medicine or dental material that is ideal for every patient. holistic dentists recognize this and, when doing any kind of restoration, strive to find the best material for that specific patient. many dentists, especially holistic dentists, no longer use silver fillings because they contain mercury. many of them will even remove mercury fillings and other toxic materials from the mouths of their patients when needed. but holistic dentists observe very strict safety protocols when removing mercury fillings in order to prevent the release and absorption of excess mercury. this is important because without these protocols, removing the fillings can be even worse than leaving them in place. holistic practitioners prefer natural products, believing them to be gentler on the body. many people have better reactions to natural treatments and experience fewer side effects. natural toothpastes and mouth rinses along with herbal and homeopathic remedies are all commonly recommended by holistic practitioners. you may also find acupuncture for pain control and relaxation. all of these practices and more are used to personalize treatment for individual patients so that each one can experience the best possible outcome. reference: http://biocompatibledentist.org & #1 holistic dentist in san diego august 23, 2014 colgate total toothpaste contains chemical linked to cancer by toazhi evidence available at the time colgate total toothpaste was approved by the u.s. fda and new research available only recently calls into question the use of cancer-linked triclosan in the popular toothpaste brand. but company colgate-palmolive said at the time of approval in 1997 that research performed on animals is irrelevant. it maintains today that the product has been on the market for 18 years without reports of adverse reactions. to be on the safe side, however, consider the better option may be making your own toothpaste . in animal research known at the time of fda approval, triclosan was shown to cause premature birth, bone-related birth defects and more. new research now shows a link between the chemical and cancer cell growth. the new research was also conducted on animals. a 2010 study has also linked triclosan, used to reduce bacterial contamination, to reduced fertility in laboratory mice. a 2013 study linked it to decreased fertility in rates. in a 2003 study that’s especially alarming given the cancer link, triclosan was found in the urine of 75 percent of more than 2,500 adult and juvenile americans who were examined by the centers for disease control and prevention. colgate said the animal research didn’t matter because it was conducted on animals rather than people. it also maintains the 35 pages of toxicology information don’t prove harm can be caused to humans by the chemical and that more than 80 studies involving 19,000 humans have shown that the additive is safe. no reports of problems have been brought to the attention of colgate in the 18 years the product has been on the market. but would consumers know to blame their toothpaste for a cancer scare? while it’s hard to say just how harmful triclosan is, there are many toothpastes that don’t contain it. why, then, would anyone use a product that does? it’s a question that doesn’t require much pondering. reference – besttoothpaste.net august 23, 2014 by treating a variety of medical conditions, botox moves from poison to practice by toazhi a single gram of pure botulinum toxin can kill millions. the same amount of cyanide can kill only five or six people. yet a large number of medical and cosmetic benefits have been discovered related to the botulinum toxin, and botox for cosmetic and medical purposes (by trained physicians, dentists and nurses ) has been used in common practice since 2002. in many states, a well-trained dentist, esthetician or other medical professional can carefully inject botox into your face or a problem muscle and provide you with amazing results. you see, botulinum toxin causes paralysis. when your entire system is exposed to a large dose, that can cause widespread paralysis that eventually leads to respiratory failure and death. but when injected carefully and specifically into problem muscles, the diluted botox product can weaken or paralyze only a specific muscle and cause it to no longer be able to create a wrinkle. over time, the effect can last longer and provide more dramatic results. but that’s not the only thing that’s amazing about botox. when administered by a dentist or other medical professional with specific skills, it can weaken mus