Tag Archives: Mercury

It’s Complicated

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

“The brain taking shortcuts is one of the cornerstones of human intelligence,” says cognitive neuroscientist Itiel Dror. Shortcuts enable the brain to deal with the mismatch between the capacity, the computational power, of the brain, and the need to process … Continue reading →

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Mercury: The Poison in Your Teeth

Posted on December 14, 2011 by
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Reducing Mercury Exposure When Eating Fish, & Other News of Note

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Coffee, Tea Reduce Mercury Exposure When Eating Fish (Montreal Gazette) Forget sake – a groundbreaking new study from the Université de Montréal shows that sushi-lovers should be eating their raw fish with coffee or tea to reduce their exposure to … Continue reading →

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70 Million Amalgam Fillings, 34 Tons of Mercury a Year

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Now available on DVD and online streaming, Mercury Undercover “unveils the dirty truth about the dangers of mercury and how those people in power would love to ‘protect’ you from the real truth.”     More trailers and scenes are … Continue reading →

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How Pool Water Can Hurt Your Teeth, & Other News of Note

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Pool Water May Strip Tooth Enamel (Futurity.org) Taking a dip in the backyard pool may cause permanent damage to teeth if chlorine and pH levels are not properly maintained. “Improperly maintained pool chlorination in swimming pools can cause rapid and … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Good Fight Against Dental Mercury Amalgam

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

 

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US Committee Calls for a “Phase-out” of Dental Amalgam

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

More good news this week from Consumers for Dental Choice: the US Mercury Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee has called for the phase-out of dental amalgam. The Committee is part of an international effort to prepare a global, legally binding treaty on … Continue reading →

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Biosis 32: The Power of Music, the Complexities of Chronic Illness & More

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

The February 2011 issue of Biosis, our quarterly newsletter, is now online. In this issue: JoAnne’s Motivational Minute: Music/Magic “When you’re stressed, music can help soothe. When you’re tired, it can pep you up. Music can make you laugh as … Continue reading →

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The Ongoing Fight Against Dental Mercury Amalgam

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Late last month, the Second Session of the World Mercury Treaty negotiations was held in Chiba, Japan. The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry (WAMFD) – a coalition of consumer organizations from around the globe – was there to advocate for … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Mercury Amalgam Research & the Establishment’s Response

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

More from last month’s FDA hearing on dental amalgam:     For more clips from the hearing, see mercurymatters’s YouTube channel.  

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