Welcome to a new issue of the Pure Health & Nutrition E-Zine, brought to you by Frédéric Patenaude. Whether you are a vegetarian, a vegan, a raw foodist, or just someone interested in finding out more about diet and nutrition, you will find in Pure Health and Nutrition: lots of food for thought and practical advice.

In this issue

From the editor. Comments & Questions From the Readers. Featured Articles: The Principles of Excellent Oral Health Highlights from the next issue.

From the Editor

Dear readers,

I'm getting ready to leave for California. Although I lived there for almost three years, I haven't been back since 2000. The reunion with my friends over there is going to be great!

I will be sending out one e-zine from there, next week, and possibly another one after that, but there's a chance that there will be a one week break.

By the way, last week I released a product I've wanted to make available to you for a long time: the toothsoap. We've got hundreds of orders for it in a matter of days. Not only did we sell all that we had in stock, but we emptied the warehouse of our manufacturer! This will result in a little delay in shipping, but fresh batches of the stuff are being made now, just for you.

This week, the topic of dental health is explored once more with an excellent article from Tom Cornwell of Oramedia. I highly recommend that you check out the books he publishes. It is the only place that you will find *the truth* about dental problems and what to do about it. Like they say, the truth is the only thing that will... set you free.

Yours for the best health,

Frederic

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Comments & Questions From the Readers (That's You!)

DEALING WITH MOSQUITOES

“There's a lot of great hiking trails out here in Ohio, but sometimes the mosquitoes can be a little bothersome. A couple of people have told me that eating a clove of garlic will keep them away (I don't plan on trying this). Are you aware of any better tasting/natural ways to keep the bugs away without turning to repellent? Are they more attracted to you if you eat a lot of fruit?”

ANSWER: I haven't found that the mosquitoes are more attracted to fruit eaters, but they seem to be more attracted to certain people! I found that citronella essential oil to be excellent for this purpose. You don't have to use the repellent. This essential oil alone gives excellent results.

DURIAN CHALLENGE

“I was wondering what your opinion is of the durian. I'm in love with it but I think it is quite digestively challenging.”

ANSWER: I love durian too, and yes, it can be a little challenging to digest. The trick is to never mix it with anything else, and have plenty of water before or after you eat it. I also think that the kinds of durians we get in the Asian stores are not ideal. I heard from people who traveled to South-East Asia and tried different kinds of durian there that it's much better and easier to digest than our imported durian.

SUCCESS ON RAW

“I am a subscriber to your e-zine and enjoy it very much. (You used one of my recipes in your newest book!). I wanted to share some news I got today. A friend of mine told me that her mom, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in March - has been on a totally raw food diet for 4 months. Since going on this diet - her tumor has shrunk and has not spread. Plus her cholesterol and blood pressure have gone down to normal levels. I thought you might like to hear another success story of raw food!” Shannon Wagner

TOOTHSOAP WORKS

“Hi Fred,

Add me to the list of people who love Tooth Soap. I've been using it for a
few months now and my teeth aren't sensitive anymore either! Plus, I went to
the dentist and I have less plaque than I ever had. My fiancé uses it too
and the plaque came right off his teeth!

I love the taste. I've tried the Spearmint and Ginger so far.” Mary Anne

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BLOOD TYPE DIET AND SUPERFOODS

“Greetings Mr. Patenaude,

Just a quick e-mail to thank you for all the information and insights you bring every week. It is very much appreciated.

I got introduced to the raw movement and to your work while staying at Gordon's Farm hostel in Ojai, California. I don't know if you know him that well, but it truly was a blessing for me to end up there...

I'd just be curious to get your opinion on 2 matters. Obviously, you must get tons of mail and get the same questions all the time... You talked briefly about other diets in your last e-zine, but I was wondering what was your take on the BLOOD TYPE DIET. Given that I'm O+, I'm naturally "supposed" to be a carnivore, so I was wondering if by being vegan, I was going against my body's natural instincts. Is there any logical and reasonable rationale behind that diet?

Secondly, I was just wondering what you thought of such "superfoods" as maca, chlorella, etc. Are they the real deal, or just false hype? Given that I put a ridiculous amount of stress on my body (amateur cycling training, working night shifts), I'm always on the lookout for new ways to take care of my body (the five tibetan rites are working wonders...).

Thank you very much for your time, and keep up the good work.”

ANSWER: 1) The blood type diet issue has been discussed before in some articles that I have published. But here's my take on it: I have a lot of experience studying that diet. In fact, I was even in close contact with one of the foremost promoters of this diet here in Canada. I have read all of the books and been to every website that promotes it. After reviewing all of that information, I came to the conclusion that the blood type diet is based on very weak evidence. There is no real scientific evidence to prove that certain blood types must eat meat while others should not. It is true that there our blood type is part of our genetic makeup and there is some evidence to show that some blood types are more prone to certain diseases, but there is absolutely no evidence to show that certain blood types should eat totally different diets.

Consider this: different kinds of animals have different kinds of blood types, yet they all eat the same foods. Cats have 11 blood types, and cows about 800 - yet you'll never see a cow eating like a cat!

The biggest differences in metabolism in humans are found between men and women, yet no one so far has come up with a “man's diet” and a “woman's diet,” where each gender should eat completely different foods!

There is as much evidence to prove the validity of the blood type diet as there is to prove the validity of astrological predictions. In fact, the idea that our blood type influences our personality is so popular in Japan that people over there ask “What's your blood type?” like we ask “What's your sign”?

2) Mostly, superfoods are 95% hype. I found that most “superfoods” are in fact “super-stimulants” - not a real source of energy. If you place tremendous stress on your body in terms of increased physical activity and working at night, then you need more rest. But unfortunately, there's no “superfood” that's going to compensate for the lack of sleep. And of course, there's no money in saying that.

DIET AND SEASONS

“I wonder whether you have considered that there may need to be a change of diet according to the seasons? We were eating a high vegetable diet and as its winter in Australia we felt the cold much more than ever before. Recently I have reduced the vegetable content, increased the fruit content as well as the fat content a little and feel much better. To do this we have included some walnuts, almonds and avocados and feel
better.” John

ANSWER: During the winter, we need more calories, but not that much more. When the climate is very cold, caloric needs may increase by as much as 10%. So it's normal that you feel better eating more fruit and fat during that time since those are the foods that yield calories (energy). In comparison, vegetables contain very few calories per pound. So the seasonal change I recommend during the winter is just making sure you are consuming enough calories.

The Principles of Excellent Oral Health

by Tom Cornwell

I was asked to write an article on oral health for readers of Pure Health & Nutrition and thought that the best thing would be to get right to the basics. While there are many aspects of and opinions on what determines one's best road to oral health, we will take a look at it from prevention pioneer, Dr. Robert O. Nara.

Some feel that with the right dental insurance, the lack of proper attention to the teeth and gums at home will be covered during subsequent and frequent dental visits. Others tend to feel that preventing cavities, gum disease and tooth loss is the better route. I feel that readers of Pure Health & Nutrition fall into this latter group, but the question is, "How?"

Let's break the endeavor down to seven bite-size factors or 'principles' if you will:

NUTRITION:

Easily HALF of the battle for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums will be won where the body is fed good, nutritious foods. Like the rest of the body, it does take care of itself when it comes to growth, healing etc. Why not the teeth? Probably without prior human intervention, the teeth and gums would do just fine, however, a strong immune system, fed by nutrient-rich foods (which we may determine is the best source of nutrients) is going to be one of your biggest allies. We already know the benefits to the rest of the body, but for some reason the oral cavity, the domain of the dental profession alone, is one of the least attended to areas of the body when it comes to the topics of health and fitness. So we need to make change in our...

POINTS OF VIEW:

We need to make the health of our teeth and gums a top priority in our focus for having and keeping the body healthy. While there are obvious reasons for having healthy teeth and gums, to say nothing of the social aspects, science is showing more and more in the most recent years that oral infection spreads to the rest of the body, with bacterial culprits colonizing in other parts of the body and being responsible for diseases of the heart, lungs kidneys, etc. (More on this: 'Are My Bad Teeth Killing Me?' http://mizar5.com/killing.htm ) The extent of responsibility oral illness plays in these diseases may never be known, but my opinion is that it is far more responsible than we currently believe. Why do I say this? I say this because oral diseases (periodontal disease, caries, etc.) is at epidemic proportions almost world-wide, but especially in North America, Western & Eastern Europe, Australia, etc. and because there is such a dichotomy between the medical and dental professions in this respect, there isn't much crossing over the line. You won't find a lot of dental research on heart disease and you won't find a lot of medical research linking periodontal pathogens with heart disease, for example. Could you imagine if a heart researcher revealed, "We've determined that you can cut your risk of heart disease by 90% if you brush your teeth longer..."? Big Pharma would certainly take exception! So, what do we do?

OPTIONS:

We certainly want to take better care of our own teeth and the health of those in our families. That's why we invest in dental insurance and brush our teeth, right? What really ARE our options? Is that all we can do, aside from visiting the dentist every 3 or 6 months? Obviously, if we have an injury, we need to make a beeline to the health professional. Likewise, if we are in such poor health where there has been so much decay and damage done to the teeth and gums, we probably need to get the repair work done, BUT, we need to make the decision NEVER to let things get so bad again. Yes, the professionals are necessary but you'd be hard pressed to locate one willing to work with you on a full-blown program on keeping your teeth and gums healthy. It just doesn't make economical sense, PLUS the professionals' focus of education was on the mechanics of restorative work - not the biology of the mouth...

KNOWLEDGE:

When you understand the progression of the disease you can understand how to best deal with it on your own, how to prevent the progression and how best to communicate intelligently with your dental professional about YOUR treatment for which YOU are paying him or her. Sometimes they forget who is ultimately paying for their service and actually need to listen and heed the concerns of the patient. Like any other profession, trade, etc, there are excellent dental professionals, sloppy-poor ones and all those who fall in between the two characteristics. You need to do your homework in determining who you are going to deal with, just like everything else in life. You also NEED to know how to best care for your own teeth and gums; how to clean, how long to brush, floss, irrigate between the teeth and under the gumline so that it really makes a difference. When you know how to prevent plaque or remove it, you are more able and willing to take responsibility for it.

UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGICAL BALANCE:

Diseases in the mouth are mainly caused by bacteria. Tooth decay is caused by different bacteria than periodontal diseases, nonetheless, where you find one, it is considered that the environment is conducive for the survival of the other. Pathogens are spread by kissing, sharing eating utensils, etc. - so they are contagious. Where pathogens are not disrupted due to thorough brushing, flossing and irrigating they are able to take up residence in a tough bio-film, grow, populate and damage the teeth and mucous membranes via the excretion of acids, which damage the oral environment. Neutralizing the acids and killing off the bacteria create a clean environment whereby the body can heal and maintain. Thus, where the immune system is strong, much of this dirty work is happening naturally, which is why I say that having a strong immune system is half the battle. The other half is mechanical - what YOU do to keep the environment clean.

TAKING ACTION:

Now you simply need to make the decision to do it. Yea. Just do it. Get the necessary knowledge under your belt and make a few minor changes in your and your family's hygiene routines. Since you are reading this article as a reader of Frederic's, you are likely already taking responsibility from a nutritional point of view. Start by visiting the OraMedia site for Dental Self Sufficiency at http://mizar5.com and get every one of these seven principles explained in detail, coming away with enough information to make significant and healthy changes within a few hours. Then, check out the Primary Care Oral Health Action Pack, a compilation of books we publish that you can now order from Frederic Patenaude's Website (Click Here).

MONEY:

This topic may be a significant motivator for you, especially in the U.S. Don't you have better use for the thousands and thousands of dollars commonly spent on the repair of the teeth and gums? NO REPAIR ever ends the disease progress. It fixes the damage done by the disease... TEMPORARILY. If you were going to spend $5,000, $10,000 or $20,000 on the repair of your teeth and gums, wouldn't you expect that that would ALSO be the end of it?? My opinion is that you would like to keep your money for other things, like spending your golden years with a healthy bank account and a healthy set of teeth. So yes, you CAN keep your teeth and gums healthy for life. There is no reason to expect that you should lose your teeth in later years any more than you should expect to lose an arm or a leg due to 'old age.'

Please take the time to consider these points and do something about your oral health today. Why would you NOT want to do something about it for any reason other than ignorance? Now that you know you can do something better for your mouth, save your teeth, gums, possibly stave off other systemic disease because of it and save your money... there simply is no reason not to take action now.

-Tom Cornwell, Publisher OraMedia site for Dental Self Sufficiency
http://mizar5.com

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Coming next week, in “Pure Health & Nutrition”

What did early humans eat tens of thousands years ago? The answer will surprise you!

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