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Cracking or brittle tooth enable may result from exposure to barium, strontium, or aluminum. This can also result from chronically elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which induces "calcium-stealing" from teeth and bones. Mercury exposure can raise TSH. Barium, strontium, aluminum and mercury are all now found in the atmosphere at relatively high concentrations from ongoing atmospheric injection operations.

Chaga mushroom - Chaga has been used for centuries as a traditional medicine in many North American and North Eurasian cultures to treat illnesses such as diabetes, gastritis, ulcers, infections and tumors, and to prevent cardiac and hepatic disorders. Chaga has been reported to have immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and hepatoprotective effects. Modern research has identified active compounds in chaga that exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties. For example, chaga has demonstrated strong antioxidant and immunostimulatory effects and has inhibited both hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency viruses in vitro. Animal studies conducted on chaga have confirmed anti-inflammatory effects in experimental colitis; improvements in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism in mouse models of obesity; potent immunomodulatory activity in chemically immunosuppressed mice; and significant anti-fatigue effects during short-term intensive exercise.40-48

Feverfew has often been used to treat the same problems one would use aspirin for, particularly arthritis, fever, and migraine headaches. As feverfew gains in popularity, it is being used increasingly for asthma, dysmenorrhea, and inflammatory skin problems. Feverfew helps migraine headaches by reducing two chemicals in the body which, in excess, are believed to be responsible for the intense head pain, nausea and light-sensitivity associated with migraines: prostaglandin, which causes inflammation; and serotonin, produced by blood platelets, which constricts and then dilates arteries. Researchers have confirmed feverfew’s ability to inhibit the formation of prostaglandins affiliated with pain and inflammation. Feverfew also slows the rate at which blood clots, which is believed to play a part in at least some migraine headaches. Furthermore, feverfew has been shown to prevent enzyme and histamine release from immune cells, which has been linked with inflammation, and may explain the herb’s traditional use for treating arthritis. Initial studies showed feverfew, taken twice a day, relieved the pain of migraine headaches and often completely prevented them. In addition, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Lancet demonstrated that feverfew significantly reduced migraine headaches. A total of 72 individuals participated in the study which lasted 8 months. Besides headache-relief, feverfew reduces fever and cools the body. Feverfew has been used for centuries to promote menstruation, as well as stimulate the uterus to expel the placenta following difficult deliveries. Feverfew is also recommended as an antispasmodic and diuretic. According to research, the primary active ingredient in feverfew is the sesquiterpene lactone, parthenolide.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus has been shown to enhance systemic cellular immune responses in healthy volunteers. Studies have found that L. rhamnosus also alleviates clinical symptoms of gastrointestinal inflammation and atopic dermatitis, and significantly reduces the occurrence of atopic eczema (an inflammatory skin condition characterized by redness, itching and oozing lesions that become scaly, crusted or hardened) in children. In addition, two separate studies involving children (ages 1 to 36 months) showed that L. rhamnosus significantly shortened the duration of acute-onset rotavirus diarrhea compared to placebo. Furthermore, a one-month trial involving 10 infants with food-allergy-related dermatitis showed that L. rhamnosus provided significant clinical improvements in the infants’ conditions, compared to those given a placebo.5-14

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as "the mushroom of immortality," has been used in Asian countries for over 2,000 years to promote health and longevity and enhance immune system function. Reishi mushroom demonstrates a wide array of pharmacological effects, including analgesic (pain-relieving), antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory activities. Reishi mushroom contains numerous vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and its active constituents have demonstrated remarkable health benefits for treating a variety of conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, respiratory problems, liver and kidney diseases, cancer and diabetes.30-33