A widespread link between heart disease, arthritis, and cancer now seems treatable

Written by Douglas Mulhall


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One ofrepparttar barriers to finding a cause or treatment for calcification is that some experts have long claimed it is part ofrepparttar 114835 body’s healing process. Because of this widespread idea, doctors have often not considered calcification to be atrepparttar 114836 root ofrepparttar 114837 problem. They also often don’t associate calcification withrepparttar 114838 trademark inflammation that accompanies it.

Yet up-to-date medical manuals such asrepparttar 114839 authoritative Merck Manual of Diagnosis — a bible found in many doctors’ offices — describe calcium phosphate crystals that make up calcification as “aggressive” and provoking chronic inflammation as well as attacking joints.

Now,repparttar 114840 discovery of a tiny particle has shown a link between calcification and inflammation. Scientists who now work withrepparttar 114841 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) discovered something so small that it challengesrepparttar 114842 definition of life. It made headlines when Mayo Clinic researchers found it in heart disease, while others discovered how to test for and treat it.

Basically,repparttar 114843 scientists found thatrepparttar 114844 particle generates a calcium phosphate shell while inrepparttar 114845 blood, and attacks human tissue. This provokes an immune reaction that includes chronic inflammation.

And in October,repparttar 114846 Journal Pathophysiology published clinical trial results suggesting that whenrepparttar 114847 particle is targeted with treatment, calcification seems to be reversible. [Study title: Maniscalco et al, "Calcification in Coronary Artery Disease can be Reversed by Long-Term EDTA-tetracycline chemotherapy," Pathophysiology 11 (2004) 95–101.]

The study also demonstrated reversal of most ofrepparttar 114848 clinical symptoms of atherosclerosis, including coronary artery calcification, in a majority of patients who participated inrepparttar 114849 trial.

The authors ofrepparttar 114850 study emphasize thatrepparttar 114851 results are just preliminary, but nonethelessrepparttar 114852 treatment that they used is available now as a combination of an over-the-counter nutraceutical and a prescription of generic antibiotics.

The problem withrepparttar 114853 tiny discovered particle that seems to be generating calcification is that no one knows exactly what it is. Its DNA remains a mystery because much of can’t be isolated using standard tests. So right now, scientists from NASA and a dozen or so international institutes are using nanotechnology methods to try and decipher its secrets.

Look forrepparttar 114854 next installment to see what they have found, and how it affects treatment.

Douglas Mulhall, nanotechnology journalist, is co-author with biological engineer Katja Hansen of THE CALCIUM BOMB: The Nanobacteria Link to Heart Disease & Cancer (The Writers’ Collective) that explores new discoveries about calcification. Afterword by leading cardiologist Dr. Benedict Maniscalco. See www.calcify.com Mulhall also authored the acclaimed book, OUR MOLECULAR FUTURE.


How to relax in the dentists chair

Written by Tony Forster


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by thinking about something that will tax your brain. Why not have brain puzzle already prepared or perhaps you'd prefer to think about planning your next holiday or a home improvement. Whatever you do make sure you have something to occupy your mind other than what is going on...

3. You are in control - It is important that you let your dentists know how you will signal that you want them to stop now because you need a break beforerepparttar dental treatment can start again. The mere fact that you can now controlrepparttar 114834 situation often helps reduce anxiety and makesrepparttar 114835 treatment more bearable.

4. Music can help - A personal stereo that allows you to play your own choice of music or a talking book can help distract your mind and hiderepparttar 114836 sound of treatment.

5. Hypnosis and relaxation - Perhaps your dentists offer these techniques which are a little like day dreaming, these techniques allow you to gain control over your feelings of distress, panic or fear, if your dentist doesn't offer these services they will most likely be able to suggest somebody suitable.

Most importantly speak to your dentist and explain any fears and concerns you may have about your treatment, a good dentist will be able to empathize with your feelings and by carefully explaining what they are about to do and how, it will go a long way to resolving your issues withoutrepparttar 114837 need for any other technique, you may even find yourself looking forward to your next visit???



Tony Forster has a keen interest in dental care and bad breath treatment and has
compiled many useful resources at www.eliminate-bad-breath.info

The content of this article is for information purposes only, it is advisable to consult
your medical or dental practitioner before implementing any program or change to
your current regime.


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