Smile With Confidence! – CDSA on Good Day SA!
December 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Leading Edge Protocol for Treatment of Gum Disease
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here at Dr. Edward Camacho’s Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio we offer our patients the latest technology in treating periodontal (gum) disease. “It is possible for your teeth to last a lifetime with proper care. The majority of tooth loss in adults is due to gum disease and not decay,” states cosmetic dentist, Dr. Camacho. Certain bacteria have now been identified as linked to gingivitis (early gum disease) and more advanced gum disease (periodontitis). We offer a comprehensive saliva test from Oral DNA lab that identifies and measures these bacteria in your mouth. This helps us tailor your gum treatment to your specific needs and leads to a more predictable treatment outcome. We … [Read more...]
Men and Excess Iron
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Iron is an element that is essential for regulation of cell growth and differentiation (The process by which cells become progressively more specialized; a normal process through which cells mature). A deficiency limits the amount of oxygen that is carried to the cells and can result in fatigue, poor work performance, decreased immunity and glossitis (inflamed tongue). It is important that you get enough iron but not too much. Men are much more susceptible to iron excess caused by a condition known as hemochromatosis. Primary hemochromatosis is usually caused by a specific genetic problem that causes too much iron to be absorbed. When people with this condition have too much iron in their … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget To Take Your Turmeric for Brain Health!
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests that a compound found in Turmeric called curcumin can prevent changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer’s. Not only can it prevent changes from occurring it can also reverse damage that is already present. Turmeric is a brightly colored spice that is used in Indian cuisine. Alzheimer’s is uncommon in India where it ranges from less than 1% to 2.4% depending on where you live as compared to the United States where it ranges from 5% to 17%. There have been more than 1300 studies to date on Turmeric with some pretty amazing findings from everything to arresting cancer cells to treating Alzheimer’s and ulcerative colitis to name just a few. Curcumin, … [Read more...]
Detox, Relax and Build Collagen At The Same Time!
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An infrared sauna can do wonders for your health. Infrared saunas are different from conventional saunas in many ways. They require virtually no maintenance, you can put them just about anywhere, you get a deeper sweat, and they actually build collagen! Infrared heat is the heat that you get from the sun without the harmful UV rays. Infrared heat penetrates deeper than heat in a conventional sauna. Infrared heat raises your body core temperature so you get a deeper sweat. At 120 degrees in an infrared sauna you get far superior benefits than 180 degrees in a conventional sauna. A conventional sauna heats the air. An infrared sauna heats human skin directly. It is this deep heat that gives … [Read more...]
