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Dr. Robyn Abramczyk and the team at Smile Ranch Dentistry are excited to offer our first frenectomy focused day featuring new technology on September 26, 2018. Light Scalpel CO2 Laser is an FDA approved soft tissue laser that offers the benefits of both tissue ablation (precise cutting) and coagulation (blood clotting) of the surgical site. A recent study showed patients experienced less post-operative pain and discomfort as well as “Decreased wound contraction combined with minimal lateral tissue damage, less traumatic surgery, precise control over the depth of incision, and excellent hemostatic ability make the SuperPulse CO2 laser a safe and efficient alternative to scalpel, electrosurgery, electrocautery, diodes and erbium lasers.” (Tongue-Tie Functional Release. Paula Fabbie, Leonard Kundel, Peter Vitruk. Dental Sleep Practice, Winter 2016.)

We are also formally introducing our full-time Certified Oral Myology Specialist, Brandy Franklin Patterson, BS, RDH, COMS (Certified Oral...

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Heath, TX 06/25/2018 - The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Dr. Crystal Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, MS, FAGD, NMD, IBDM, AIAMOT, of Heath, Texas received the prestigious Fellowship Award during the AGD’s convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes AGD member’s commitment to excellence in dental education. Held at the AGD’s scientific session on June 9, 2018 in New Orleans, L.A., Dr. Abramczyk accepted this award along with more than 267other recipients.

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The use of essential oils has created a more savvy consumer who can create their own beauty experience self-tailored to their personal choices.

Here are some great tips and recipes to make your own beauty products; you can adjust the oils to your preference:

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Essential oils are frequently used in diffusers and on the skin for holistic treatment for physical, emotional and mental health. However, there are many other organic ways to utilize these healing plant oils in your home. Read on to learn some of our favorite safe and organic ways to clean and manage your household with essential oils:

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Do you suffer from excessive hair loss? Are you investing time and money into hair extensions and specialty hair products to try to achieve that full and healthy look for your hair?

You may want to look at some common health conditions that affect hair loss.

Blood sugar

Both high and low blood sugar levels can cause hair loss and hair breakage. Many practitioners recommend limiting carbohydrates in your diet to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Even healthy fruits and juices may have too much sugar if they are not balanced with high mineral vegetables. Consider using a ketogenic type diet plan to decrease carbohydrate intake and balance blood sugar levels.

Antioxidants

Increasing antioxidants in your diet can also help prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Foods high in antioxidants include Goji berries, wild blueberries, dark chocolate (no sugar added), pecans, and elderberries.

Supplements

Most supplements that are sold for hair health contain B vitamins such as biotin, B5,...

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Skin disorders and sensitivities are a daily and ongoing occurrence for millions of people. These conditions are not only unsightly, but can cause significant discomfort. Common skin conditions such as Acne, Dry skin, Eczema, and Psoriasis can be caused by specific triggers and can, therefore, be minimized or altogether, avoided.

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In our society today, many are juggling their life and obligations, and experiencing increased stress levels. How do we step back, learn to take a breath, and look for healthy solutions to ease our stress levels?

Professionals recommend that we look at the following to help reduce stress:

  • Techniques to calm mood and promote positive attitude. Mediation, prayer, and breathing exercises all are cited as positive examples that can benefit an individual's stress levels.
  • Lifestyle factors. Are there changes or modifications in your life, sleep patterns, work schedules etc. that can be adjusted to decrease your stress levels?
  • Exercise. Increasing your exercise is shown to decrease stress as well as aid in overall health. Even adding 30 minutes a day can be beneficial.
  • Diet and Supplements can benefit and aid in overall health improvement. Vitamin C, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, and B5 all aid in the decrease in the adrenals, thus aiding in the reduction of...
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A swish a day to keep the doctor away? Well, at the very least a swishing of organic oil (coconut, sesame, or sunflower) daily--also know as oil pulling can provide many healthy benefits.

Oil pulling, also known as "kavala" or "gundusha" is an ancient Ayurvedic technique started in India thousands of years ago. It was reintroduced in the 1990's by Dr. F. Karach. This dental technique involves swishing a tablespoon of organic coconut oil in your mouth for 20 minutes daily. When swishing, the oil draws out toxins and cuts through the plaque and removes toxins. The oil pulling is considered safe and does not harm or destroy teeth or gums.

Those who practice this technique claim many benefits of this daily routine including, help with skin conditions, whiter teeth, arthritis, asthma, headaches, hormonal imbalance, infections, liver problems, etc.

Consider swishing each day to increase your oral health and aid your overall health. This ancient method is still beneficial today and a simple routine to add to your day. Contact your provider if you have questions on...

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If you have been researching natural cures, you have seen the buzz about Cannabidiol oil. It has been gaining much attention for the multitude of medical benefits that have been attributed to using the oil. Read on to learn more about cannabidiol oil and its many uses.

What is Cannabidiol oil? Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a natural substance that is often mixed with hemp oil. This oil has been claimed to remedy numerous medical conditions such as: social anxiety, depression, epilepsy, muscle and vascular relaxant, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis PTSD, and more.

Studies have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) oil has a naturally calming effect on the body Many confuse it with THC -the recreational drug marijuana. CBD is extracted and separated from hemp and does not get an individual "high". When you use the oil on parts of the body, the cannobinoid receptor sites in our body absorb the oil and it calms the state of the mind.

It's legal in all 50 states and has many looking at this natural alternative as an aid to treat their medical conditions. It...

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Spring is upon us, and so are the runny noses - a common result of seasonal allergies. What should you do? Many are now finding out that our Grandmothers were right about how to treat allergies naturally. Natural remedies seem as effective, or aid in conjunction with other remedies to relieve the seasonal sniffles.

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So you may have heard the buzz about CLA or conjugated linoleic acid on Doctor Oz or the six o'clock news. The news reports it’s a miracle weight loss supplement and is very effective. Well, I have news for everyone - it is a really effective tool for helping you lose weight, but it also offers many more benefits than just that. Let’s dive deep into this amazing fatty acid and how it helps you lose weight, prevent cancer, and help with everything from high blood pressure to cardiovascular disease.

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Today we'll talk about my favorite nutritional pac man or metabolic catalyst called enzymes. In my health journey, these little guys have made a huge impact on my digestion and immune system. In our modern world we need enzymes now more than ever. Unless we are eating a completely raw food diet and chewing our food 50 times before we swallow we need some enzymes to make our life easier. So today we will explore the many uses of these amazing nutritional powerhouses.

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Before you think this blog is dedicated to the wonderful song in frozen it’s not :). I hope this blog will strengthen you spiritually and emotionally to help you let go of the past. I know that in my walk toward health, a huge part of it was allowing the Lord to heal my past. The stresses of our past should not shape the outcome of our future. So today let’s just explore how to let go and allow for healing to begin.

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So I want to talk about a touchy subject. Whether it’s the bread basket at a great Italian restaurant or your favorite pastry, grains are toxic. Let’s talk about what we can do in the world of grains. So before you get entirely too disappointed I want you to know that there are a lot of great alternatives to grains. So let’s explore what makes grains toxic and how we can incorporate other options that are healthy and taste really good.

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This subject is near and dear to my heart. I have been a musician for the last 14 years and the Lord has used this in my life to help bring balance to my brain. At one point in my life, I thought I would be some rock star traveling the world but the Lord had a better plan. My life took a big turn when I was 16, when I gave up music and pursued the Lord wholeheartedly. This pursuit of laying music down gave me a new relationship when I picked it back up. I went from a rock guitar player to playing melodies and writing songs that would minister to people. I had no idea until I made this switch why music and sound was so important to God. Whether it’s trumpet blasts that destroyed the walls of Jericho or the very act of God’s creation beginning with sound speaking the world into existence. So let’s explore the power of sound not just music, but also words.

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On average, Americans consume around the same 10 foods in various ways and never branch out from there. So I want to take a look at how we can start to change up our routine and incorporate some exotic and amazing foods in our diets. We are about to dive into how we can take other cultures' foods and ways of eating to help benefits our dietstyle here in America.

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In light of all the upper respiratory infections that are plaguing our community right now, I want to explore my favorite way to boost the immune system. Anytime I feel an infection coming on I will go and get a high dose vitamin c therapy done through an IV and in about 1 day my infection will be knocked out. So today I want to look at the science behind why putting 25,000 milligrams of this powerful nutrient in your body can radically change your body's response to an infection. I also want to explore how taking a high but moderate dose daily can keep your immune system strong and healthy.

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After waking up this morning to a massive storm that blew through our town, I was inspired to write this blog. While I was growing up, my stepmom, who I liked to call my spiritual mom, Doris, used to tell me that a good storm clears the air. She taught me this lesson through the context of arguments and debates between two people. She and my dad were very strong people, and would often get into some really strong discussions, but out of those confrontations came clarity and peace. In our society today, I think that we are taught to not confront one another especially in light of social media and texting. Today I want us to learn about healthy confrontation and how this can radically change your life. This blog goes out to you Mamma Doris.

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I want this blog to act as a summertime guide of healthy and holistic practices you can incorporate to beat the heat and feel great. During the summer there is a major increase in heat and inflammation in the body. We need to find fun and creative ways to stay cool as a cucumber. So let’s get hydrated, moving, and feeling amazing!

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Let’s talk about my favorite oil on the planet. I am writing this blog inspired by the fact that in 2 weeks’ summer break starts and that means getting a lot of sun. So because coconut oil is my sunscreen of choice I want to talk about the diverse and amazing benefits you can receive by eating and putting this amazing oil on your skin.

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I am writing this blog today in honor of all my friends and family who have passed on wisdom to me over the years. All through my life I have had a helping hand guide me through some really tough times. The Lord has really blessed me over the years to be able to mature quickly and skip some really tough things in life. If you’re a younger person like me I would suggest that you take the same position as I do which is you can always learn. We are taught at a young age to be rebellious thinking that we know everything and don’t need help along the way. I hope that this blog will inspire you to begin to listen to those with scars of life who have walked through many things we never have and we begin to listen to them.

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So who doesn’t love getting their 8 hours of beauty sleep? I know that all my life I've loved sleep and never understood exactly what happens to the body when we sleep. Well, I would soon find out that my whole body every night was regenerated. Does that sound too far-fetched to be true? Well, it’s not. So today I want us to explore the many aspects of sleep and also look at some supplements that can help us sleep.

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So I am writing this blog after I was outside for a few hours getting some sunlight. In the mainstream media going outside and getting sunlight is demonized as producing cancer and harming your health. Ever since, we are all afraid of going outside. Cancers of all kinds have been on the rise and the question is why? We are a nation who lives inside and never leaves our home which is a completely controlled environment that’s most of the time devoid of sunlight. Sunlight creates Vitamin D in the body which changes how are genes express themselves by turning off cancer-causing genes and boosting our immune systems. Let’s explore today the many health benefits of getting outside and getting some sunlight.

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So today we are going to talk about one of my favorite subjects on the planet: cold therapy. So many of us know that ice is great for putting on achy muscles but I want you to know that it goes way beyond that. My introduction to the power of the cold started when I heard a talk from Daniel Vitalis, who said that a primal practice is cold and hot therapy. Let’s start by practicing cold therapy by jumping in the shower and turning on cold water instead of hot. This was my first cold therapy test, and guess what? I failed. So let’s look at the many aspects of cold therapy that helps the body including the nervous system health, skin health, and the anti-inflammatory power of the cold.

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Today I want to share with much anger, love and passion in my heart on an issue that at one time in history was rare but now is an epidemic in America and that’s autism. Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that usually develops before the age of 3. Now we live in a day where 1 in 68 children have some form of autism and the numbers continue to rise. I am writing this blog to educate you and your family about what you can do to help reverse these numbers and support your loved ones who have autism. I want to say that kids with autism are incredible! They are smart and compassionate. The parents of kids with autism my heart and prayers go out to you as you are strong and your love is deep I pray you're refreshed by this blog and encouraged in your walk taking care of such special kids. So let’s look at the causes, potential cures, and the future of autism in America.

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So today we are going to talk about what it means to live an organic lifestyle. I mean in these blogs we explore a lot of subjects that are all a part of an organic lifestyle. So today I want to explore how do we really incorporate this lifestyle into the everyday. I feel like for me this is an ever changing process as I constantly am learning and changing.

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So today we are going to talk about my absolute most favorite food on the planet and that is chocolate. So let me set the record straight, I am not talking about candy bars or hot cocoa I am talking about cacao, the raw dark antioxidant-rich food that has some amazing complex nutrition wrapped up in it. I have been in love with all forms of chocolate since I was a kid but it wasn’t until I discover the raw cacao bean form that really gave me a new profound love for this amazing food. Today we will explore the many benefits you can receive from eating chocolate daily everything from weight loss, heart health, and even better oral health.

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So today we are going to talk about a controversial and amazing new procedure. Before you get freaked out we are going to talk about taking the fecal material from a healthy person and transferring it into an unhealthy person to make them healthy. I hope I have caught your attention. We are going to look at how this procedure is not only safe but there have been some amazing documented cases of people healing from Chrons, Colitis, and IBS.

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So I think at this point we are very familiar with the liver compared to other organs and unfortunately it’s probably because we drink. I know that I didn’t have a familiarity with this organ until I learned about how the over consumption of alcohol could damage the liver and lead to some health challenges. The liver is a miraculous organ and it does have the ability to regenerate and heal quickly so that’s the good news. Let’s explore today just how much the liver does in the body and how to heal it.

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In the health world, this has to be one of my favorite subjects on the planet. The colon environment affects every aspect of the body. In our day and age of the high stress and fast food culture, our colons are suffering. It’s time to start taking care of our colons, and find out what are the best ways to do so. So I know that there are a lot of supplements and powders out there that help but are not the optimal way to cleanse. So what’s the best way to clean the colon? Two words Colonics and Enemas.

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Now I hope that our readers aren’t freaked out by this title. I want to first stress that we don’t condone the use of marijuana outside of a true medical need. Today we are exploring the many uses of Marijuana with a big focus on CBD oil or (Cannabidiol). Cannabinoids are the phytochemical oil that is contained in the Marijuana plant and has some miracle properties to it. Plants that are grown for people to get high have a very low CBD content if any, making them not effective medicinally. So today let’s look at the many benefits of CBD oil and how we can incorporate this into our healing protocol.

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So let’s talk about the class of plants that when we were kids we wouldn’t touch. Green foods will change your life in a profound way. Now that I am older I understand the power of green foods. You can have more energy, detoxify the body, and remineralize the body all with green foods. So lettuce take a look at how to get these incredible green foods into our daily lives .

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In all my study one of the most interesting topics is the field of hormones. The key to balancing your hormones lies in a lot of things and this can get confusing. I hope that today I will shed some light on this confusion by looking at it from a 3 prong approach. The first approach is going to look at what makes us hormonally toxic. The second is going to look at how to get rid of these hormonal toxins and start the rebalancing process. Finally, we will look at how to live a balanced hormonal life. I do recommend that you get your hormones checked.

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Today I want to explore most likely my favorite nutritional science and that’s the world of medicinal mushrooms. Now before you think I am going to start talking about magic mushrooms or psychedelics I am not. There is a world of mushrooms out there that we don’t traditionally eat like shitakes or porcinis but a whole different class that grow on trees and have to be prepared in very special ways. My favorite mushroom, the Reishi mushroom, is what we are going to explore. Reishi is considered to be a mushroom of immortality that's only reserved for the elite in Chinese Royalty, and it's now available to you and me.

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If you want to radically change your health, then I would start taking turmeric today! if you think that’s a bold statement just wait till you read this blog. We have had some incredible studies come out explaining just how powerful this herb really is. Everything from your daily health of your joints and immune system to more complex things like cancer can be improved through taking this amazing herb. Today we are going to explore the many benefits of this incredible herb.

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In my research into dietary theories and what works for most people, the Weston A. Price diet is at the top of the list. I like to think of the Weston A. Price diet more of a lifestyle than a diet. We can adopt it's principles into any lifestyle or diet. Weston A. studied aboriginal people and how their primitive way of living and eating was keeping them from modern diseases we are plagued with today. Today we are going to explore the dietary principles, and lifestyle choices they made that kept them healthier and stronger than modern man.

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I hope that the title got your attention. Inflammaging is a new buzz word in the health community that actually has a lot of truth to it. Inflammation can cause us to age and can cause disease to set on very quickly in the body. So today let’s explore what inflammation is, both the good and the bad kinds. We are going to discuss ways to reduce it in our lives and it's not all about taking supplements to combat it.

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So today we are going to talk about the power of a class of phytochemicals called Carotenoids. This class of phytochemicals is incredible and affect our entire body. Now you may be thinking to yourself "Carotenoids sounds a lot like carrots" and guess what - carrots are a great source of Carotenoids! Today we are going to go way beyond carrots and talk about some incredible sources and ways to get more of these antioxidant life-giving chemicals into your body. This blog is going to give a new meaning to flower power.

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In all of my studies on detox the one thing that can change your health the most is getting rid of mercury amalgams from your mouth. Mercury is the most toxic metal on the planet and if you don’t have it taken out safely you and your dentist can be in a lot of danger. Here at Smile Ranch Dentistry we take the highest possible care of the patient and the staff to ensure a gentle and safe removal of your amalgams. Today we are going to explore in depth the procedures we use for our mercury removal process.

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Frontotemporal dementia is a group of degenerative diseases that affect the temporal and frontal lobe of the brain. These areas of the brain control language, decision making, behavioral, logic and emotional modulation. FTD develops in the mid 40’s to early 60’s and can last between 3 to 17 years with the average of eight years. The cause of FTD is unknown in most cases, however researchers are beginning to understand the changes in the brain that cause the symptoms of this mysterious disease. Changes such as change in the protein that make up the support of neurons called tau, and mutations of the gene expression causing inclusions (clumps) of TDp-43 and ubiquitin.

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This has to be one of my favorites subject to talk about. I had so much acne and so many skin conditions when I was in my teens, I thought I was doomed forever until I learned the secret to beautiful skin. Guess what - it wasn’t Proactive! I learned that stress, bad diet, and lack of exercise was the key to my terrible skin. I was previously on an endless journey trying every topical cream, potion, and lotion that would heal my skin and it kept getting worse. I decided to stop using all the miracle products, wash my face daily, and clean up my bad diet, and that ended up being the ticket to change my skin. Now that I'm older and in my late twenties, I've figured out that I not only need nutritional support internally but also external support as well. I've fallen in love with my skin routine , and want to give you some insight on my 10-year journey to beautiful skin.

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The highly effective and controversial medicine of the 21st century is homeopathic. Homeopathy has been practiced over the past 200 years. Homeopathy is the scientific practice of diluting medicinal herbs and increasing their vibratory frequency so that our body reacts to the substance without getting any toxic substance of the plant phytochemicals. I have experienced some pretty powerful effects from the use of these substances, and have also found that some people don’t respond very well to homeopathy. The people who don’t respond well usually believe that the science behind homeopathy is invalid, and do not think it works. Some people also don’t have a really strong constitution and the subtle vibratory frequencies are not strong enough to penetrate their bodies to make a strong physiological change. Medicine works better if you believe in it. Hopefully after reading today's blog I can convince you that homeopathy is a real scientific and powerful medicine. We will explore formulations, and common formulas.

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Throughout the Internet there is a lot of conflicting information as to what it takes to have a healthy foundation. I am going to cut through all the misinformation and educate you to know what your healthy foundation is. We all know basic things like to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and cut out sugar and caffeine. There are also things like stress reduction, balance, routines, and nutritional planning that make a huge difference in the foundation of your health. Today we will explore what I think is the basis for a foundation to a healthy life.

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The most powerful substance for your health is the water you drink. The water that we drink can be used to detox every organ of the body. I have had more amazing results in clients by just changing the type and amount of water they are drinking. I have had amazing results in my own body from this change like better skin, more fluid joints, and no more acid reflux. I want to explore today how we can make some dramatic steps towards health by using nature’s solution to pollution which is dilution. I want to preface that we are going to be choosing a high quality filtered water with minerals like Mountain Valley Spring water, or if you’re on a budget, using distilled water and adding a pinch of Himalaya salt to it.

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The master controlling organ in the body is the least thought about. We have to think about how to nourish this organ and train the brain to get stronger and function optimally. I have had to overcome 2 brain traumas in my lifetime. If you or someone you know plays sports or even rides skateboards, please make sure they are wearing all the proper safety gear. We may have a hard skull but it is protecting a jelly-like ball of fat that is our brain. I have since recovered fully through nutrition and brain therapies that have changed my life. Today let’s explore ways to help us strengthen our brains and improve our memory.

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One of the most important steps towards improving your overall state of health is doing a parasite cleanse. There are many different techniques and procedures you can use to get rid of them. My approach is different than a conventional cleanse which is harsh and difficult on the body. I believe in the science of terrain modification, which is a gentle and effective way to create an overall body environment where parasites can’t live. Let’s become gastronauts together and explore what changes, herbs, and supplements you can add to your life to make your stomach a happy place.

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In my study of nutrition, the subject of anti-aging and longevity is such a hot topic. The science of longevity is based around reducing oxidative stress and quenching free radicals. I want to explore the many ways we can increase the amount of antioxidants in the body. In this blog post, I’ll show you techniques and supplements that can increase your energy and help you feel and look younger. However, be warned this is not an overnight transformation. Longevity sciences takes time to fully manifest in the body.

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In my previous blog we discussed the importance of our daily oral healthcare routine. In this blog, we are going to explore more advanced techniques to take care of your oral cavity. These techniques require you to work with a general dentist who uses the highest standards of holistic therapies in their practice. At Smile Ranch Dentistry, we take great pride in being truly holistic and encompass holistic methods throughout our practice. So what does it mean to be holistic? Using nontoxic substances, no fluoride, no drills, proper procedures and holistically-minded professionals. At Smile Ranch, you can rest assured you are working with a very experienced holistic professional, as some of these techniques can be harmful to the body.

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I have come to learn that in the study of nutrition we don’t value the oral cavity as much as we should in the picture of overall health. I know that you can radically change the health of your teeth and gums by maintaining a healthy diet, and taking healthy supplements. Teeth are living bones and not just dead calcium which a lot of us assume - they respond to what you put in your mouth! When we make radical changes to how we clean our teeth and supply them with nutrition, a lot of common oral health problems can be taken care of in your own home. Let’s take a look at some basic oral health principles from a dietary and daily routine standpoint.

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It’s time to talk about the trillions of bacteria in your body. Did you know that there are 10 times more bacteria in your gut than there are cells in your body? What makes these good bacteria work effectively? Well, there’s a whole host of things that can make good bacteria thrive or die off very quickly. Let’s explore how bacteria plays a role in every system of our bodies, and how to optimize their population throughout the body to increase our health.

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In this blog post, we’ll go deeper into how to clean up our environments. This next step is a little pricier, but can make a huge difference in your health and wellbeing. In my journey, I set aside money each month to make these changes to my house, car, and wardrobe. I also started to read books about just how toxic our world is, From the carpet in our homes to the clothing we wear. Let’s explore ways to clean up our environments even more by changing our homes, offices, and wardrobes.

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Let’s face it - every day we see something that reminds us that we live in a very toxic world. I know it can be overwhelming to think that everything from our clothes to our toothpaste can slowly be harming our bodies, and most people are unaware of this. However, we can take small steps each day to reduce the toxic load in our bodies. In this blog post, I’ll share some of my top favorite ways to detox daily and reduce toxins in your environment, including your home and office.

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This disease has impacted so many individual because it is directly connected to the food we eat and our daily lifestyle habits. I personally overcame a pre diabetic state. I was highly addicted to sugar and caffeine, which created a terrible breakdown in my body. When I first started my journey towards health, I wanted to begin by detoxifying my body from the crazy amounts of toxins I had been ingesting. I wasn’t very sure how to start this process, but I began by cutting out anything and everything that was white including white flour, white sugar, white potatoes, and white salt. I experienced immediate changes, and was starting to feel great again! I realized that if I could feel these radical changes in only 3 to 6 months, maybe others could benefit as well. I watched a truly inspirational documentary called Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days that helped me realize that type 2 diabetes can be cured. I have to be careful with the word cure, but just wait until you watch the documentary – your opinions may be changed! Let's explore how we can begin to reverse...

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Many of us have seen a loved one suffer from cancer. Cancer to me is one of the most devastating diseases, and I hope what I write today can help support you in your health journey. I have had personal friends and family overcome cancer naturally, and I want you to know that you can overcome the condition, and to not lose hope and keep fighting. The first step is to believe you can be healed. The next step is to start on a journey of changing your diet and lifestyle to allow your body to heal itself. About 7 years ago, I became aware of a researcher named Doug Kaufman who was in the medical corps in the navy, who wrote a book called The Fungus Link. Doug Kaufman made the claim that cancer is a fungus that can be fueled by a diet high in sugar. While this may sound far-fetched, there is truth to this statement. Let’s explore how cancer can be fueled by sugar, and see how we can remove sugar from our diets.

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I used to think that drinking milk wasn’t good for my body, but I was so wrong. The 3-4 glasses of milk I was drinking each day was pasteurized, homogenized, and hormonal-filled. When I was drinking this kind of milk I was sick, had constant allergies, and suffered from constipation – now that doesn’t sound like a healthy drink! It took me years to realize that I was drinking the wrong kind of milk, and that I should be drinking raw, fresh milk from cows. The first time I tried raw milk I had a profound realization - I had no allergic reaction to it. So what is the difference between the milk I was drinking compared to raw milk? Let’s explore milk and find out how it can really benefit our health.

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To many, the idea of milking a cow and drinking raw, unpasteurized milk may seem crazy, but just wait until you hear about the amazing health benefits you could experience. There are so many complex and powerful medicinal substances wrapped up in this convenient and delicious beverage, you’ll want to drink it daily! In this article, I want to break the myth that dairy is bad for you. However, I am not advocating the use of pasteurized, homogenized, hormone-filled milk from the grocery store. I am talking about raw, fresh, pasture-raised, grass-fed milk and colostrum that contain probiotics, IgG, transfer factor, and many more healing components. If you don’t have time to milk a cow everyday, you can find high quality supplements made from fresh colostrum. Even if you have dairy allergies you won’t have a reaction to colostrum because it’s so easily digestible. Let’s explore the benefits of colostrum and how it can improve our health.

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What does it mean to be more primal? Some aspects of modern society where everything is hyper clean and perfect seem a bit off after looking at the more primal way of life that humans used to live. I think that getting back to a more primal way of living could lead to a healthier life. Primal people who eat off their own land, walk barefoot, and spend more time in nature can be healthier and stronger than the modern man. Let’s explore how incorporating primal principles into our everyday lives can make us healthier and stronger.

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I’ve been researching a lot lately about how to burn fat, sugar, and carbohydrates as your body’s main source of fuel. I found that it is very possible to retrain your body to use fat as its main fuel source through a Ketogenic diet. The transition to a Ketogenic diet is difficult at first, because of the addictiveness of sugar and its presence in so many food products. I started my personal journey off slowly by finding ways I could incorporate more fat into my diet. I know you’re probably thinking “why do I have to eat a stick of butter when I crave sugar?” However, the switch to a Ketogenic diet is gradual, and may be worth dealing with these cravings. Let’s explore what we can consume, how to train our bodies, and what supplements can help in this process.

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In all my years of study I’ve never experienced a healing effect from any other substance on the planet that can compare to the powerful antibiotic properties of colloidal silver. Colloidal silver has been used for centuries as an antibiotic to keep milk from spoiling, but it’s antibiotic power does not stop there. Silver’s antibiotic properties can be used for a wide range of issues and can be beneficial for users of all ages.

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In my years of studying herbs and minerals one stood out above the rest. This majestic herb is called Goji Berry or lycium barbarum, which in Chinese medicine means school of learning.

This herb can help with the introduction into herbalism because it tastes so good and is so easy to use. Goji berry can radically change your state of health and wellbeing by affecting you on a cellular level. Let’s explore the many benefits of consuming this delicious herb.

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This has been a question I have had for a long time. I know that glucose fuels the brain and that it’s important to take in carbs when you’re exercising. Is sugar vital to our system?

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In my study, when I found out that eating saturated fat did not contribute to heart disease, I was floored. I didn't understand, as I grew up in the generation were my mom used margarine instead of butter, we ate low-fat everything, and I was so sick and unhealthy. I learned later in my life that saturated fats are good for you! Wait...so, what I am saying is that everybody out there saying, "Eat a low-fat/high-carb diet" are wrong? That is exactly what I am saying. Fats and oils including cholesterol-rich ones help us build healthy hormones and burn fat. Let's explore how we can incorporate these healthy fats and oils in our diet and find out why this is true.

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In all my researching, I have yet to find another nutrient that has been more studied than Omega-3s. When I say Omega-3, I mean the oils that come from fish, chia, flax, hemp, and algae. These oils have an ability to radically change someone’s life. Omega-3s are an essential nutrient that our bodies cannot produce on their own. There is an epidemic in America of Omega-3 deficiency, which causes excess inflammation. The standard American diet is rich in inflammatory oils like cottonseed oil, canola oil, hydrogenated oils, and margarine, which is the fat used to make processed foods. Let’s explore how we can consume Omega-3s in our diet and supplements. Let’s oil the machine.

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Root vegetables are one of the most powerful weapons in the nutrition world. We hear a lot about the power of greens, but we need more roots in our diets and here’s why: Roots are very grounding, warming to the body, and are loaded with minerals and antioxidants. Many of my favorite herbs that I use daily are roots. Let’s explore some of my favorites - some you will know, some you may not know.

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Facts about Wheatgrass

I consider the gross spinach and collard greens we were forced to eat as kids as the unsung heroes of nutrition. I never understood the importance of "eating your greens" and the health benefits they provided until I began to eat them a lot. Living in a very toxic and acidic world, we are surrounded by green plants. These green plants should remind us of the power to oxygenate and cleanse our bodies of the daily toxic waste. Let’s explore the forms, benefits, and ways to consume these superfoods.

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Fulvic humic acid

In my own nutritional journey, I came across two nutrients that have radically changed my life. Humic and Fulvic acids are a form of concentrated plant minerals that help the body detoxify and nitrify at the same time. When I began to take them 6 years ago, my body craved it so much! I was really mineral deficient, as are most Americans. Minerals play such a huge role in every single body process and are used as our electrical connections, giving us energy. Let’s explore the vast range of benefits you can look forward to taking this amazing substance.

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Ginger the master root of nutrition

Ginger has been used for centuries and this classic herb is commonly used by pregnant women to naturally suppress nausea. Ginger is not just a one trick pony, but there are numerous benefits to this delicious and easy to use herb. I have used ginger to bolster my immune system, improve digestion, and ease inflammation for the last 7 years. My favorite way to consume this root is making a tea with honey and lemon. Today, let's explore the vast benefits of this culinary medicinal herb!

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Turmeric the wonder herb

The root herb, turmeric is my favorite dietary supplement on planet earth. Turmeric can help support multiple conditions. When I first began to eat turmeric and take a supplement I started experiencing some amazing benefits really quickly. Let’s explore how introducing turmeric in your diet can change your health, vitality and add years to your life.

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Detox Your Body Chart

Over the years I have had the privilege to try multiple ways of advance detoxing. This method of detox can be a little jarring to the system so let’s also explore ways to make the process more gentle, but still effective. The main focus of an advance detox is to ensure that on the deepest cellular level waste, toxins, bad hormones, and scar tissue are removed from the body. If we began to adopt some of these detox methods we can expect our body’s to begin to heal themselves.

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healthy detox

Detoxification is a lost art in our day. We live in a very toxic environment with more pesticides, herbicides, poor soil, and not to mention the poor quality of the Standard American Diet. It’s important to find a daily practice at home to promote a safe and gentle detox in the body. I want to start by saying that a clean diet, clean water, and exercise are the foundation to any detox regimen - we will explore this and more today.

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In my years of research no other nutrient can help your body overcome such a vast amount of issues. When you think of iodine you probably think Morton’s iodized salt which is not a source of iodine at all. In ancient cultures iodine was consumed through seaweed and sea salt consumption which was much higher in those days we didn’t have the amount of pollution and over harvesting like we have today. So how do we get iodine in our diet today? Let’s explore the many we can use iodine as it has to be the most versatile of all supplements.

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magnesium and oxygen therapy

In all my study of health and nutrition there is one master mineral that is not talked about more than magnesium. When you go from having a magnesium deficiency to having plenty in your system you can experience many health benefits that it will amaze you. Americans are the most deficient in the mineral due to our poor soil quality and a lack of raw fruit and vegetable intake. If you’re stressed daily, crave sweet foods, consume soda, or coffee you can bet your experiencing symptoms of a deficiency without knowing.

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healthy eating vegans

Well, after being a successful vegan for the past 7 years I have gained a wealth of knowledge through life experience and would love to share the do’s and don’ts of this awesome lifestyle.

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healthy eating vegans

Let’s explore how to make sure you are getting every nutrient required to thrive in the vegan lifestyle.

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benefits of garlic

Dr. Robyn Abramcyzk discusses the amazing benefits of garlic.

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Astaxanthin carotenoids

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk discusses Astaxanthin - an antioxidant that provides amazing health benefits.

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dr. robyn abramczyk biological dentist

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk DDS discusses the benefits of biological therapies and how oral health can affect the entire body.

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Dr. Robyn Abramczyk with Cindi Phillips IBCLC

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The mother baby dyad is where we evaluate function, not the oral cavity. How do we support the nursing dyad, support healing and normalize function?

Compensatory feeding even at the breast is not a sufficient goal to support health and healing and so many babies struggle unnecessarily through early life in this manner. Moms often know something isn’t right but they may not know how to fix it. An infant who fails to compensate effectively is at risk for starvation, detachment, poor growth and development, risk to immunity and well-being.

An infant who compensates is at risk of compensatory behaviors and integrated neurological patterning is less than ideal. Full function and competency can only be restored when baby is exclusively breastfeeding functionally.

When baby is compensating, we must intervene. An example of compensation is a baby with sunken cheeks and high suction. That is not right. Due to a poor latch, the baby has to work harder, suction harder to get milk. Compensations may weaken physiology, emotional well-being, etc. Compensations require a large...

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The ventral surface refers to the front half of the body. Tummy time means being on the ventral surface or being on your belly.

When babies are not given an appropriate amount of tummy time, what are the issues we see? Babies with a tongue tie have a midline defect, often demonstrating a wide variety of issues, which can affect the breastfeeding relationship. These babies can also have asymmetries, restricted movement and inhibited reflexes. We want to elongate the anterior (front plane) myofascial body, in contrast to gestational physiologic flexion leading to soft tissue contractures. In other words, when babies are in the womb, they are curled forward in a ball. Some babies can be born with restrictions and imbalances potentially resulting in a host of issues.

What are the advantages of tummy time and elongating the anterior aspect of the body? It resolves torticollis, which is a twisted neck and can happen due to positioning in the womb or after a difficult childbirth. Every single baby has a head preference, which leads to head turning problems. Head turning...

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The new breastfeeding Dyad is mom and baby, not lip and tongue. So, when providers are doing the exam, we are not just looking at lip and tongue, we are looking at the baby.

Historically, after tongues of babies were released, some still had problems. Observation of babies nursing revealed that there was no upper lip flange. So, providers started releasing lip ties with great success. It is important on the clinical exam to check suck by placing the index finger in baby’s mouth. If baby bites or gums the doctor’s nail, he is biting mom’s breast and has a poor latch. Breastfeeding should be enjoyable, not painful. The upper and lower lip must flange for a latch that encompasses the areola, not the nipple. Watch baby nurse, rub nipple over lip and baby opens mouth. Don’t torpedo nipple into baby’s mouth and closely watch pre and post procedure nursing. Additionally, providers sometimes recommend that anesthetic be avoided because we want baby to go right to the breast.

The real crisis we are facing is infants not getting the treatment they need.

The resistance...

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Dr. Scott Siegel, DDS, MD, FACS, FICS, Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine

It was providential that I sat beside Dr. Scott Siegel on the first day for lunch. We were able to have interesting dialogue on how his practice is comprised of 50% tongue and lip ties. He focuses on airway and reflux issues as well.

Reflux is defined when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus/ mouth. Aerophagia , “air-eating”, is an excessive swallowing of air. Some is thought to be psychologic, some is thought to be anatomic.

Aerophagic baby gets stomach distension, belching, cholic and pain.

GER-gastroesophageal Reflux—immature lower esophageal sphincter in infants, stomach contents reflux into esophageal and oral/ nasal cavity

GERD when LES (lower esophageal sphincter) becomes weak or relaxes when it should...

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Water fluoridation started in the 1940s and is still used in the water systems of most of America today. Dentists mistakenly claimed that as teeth developed, fluoride would incorporate into the matrix and make the teeth stronger for the remainder of the child’s life.

Consensuses among t dental researchers studying fluoridation submit that fluoride’s primary benefit is only topical and only after the teeth have erupted. Fluoride can cause fluorosis even as low as 1 ppm and fluorosis renders teeth more susceptible to decay.

Why then, are we swallowing fluoride if there is no benefit and we know that fluoride is systemically harmful, especially during infancy and early childhood? I certainly do not swallow sunscreen because it helps protect my skin from sun damage.

As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated in 1999 “fluoride prevents dental caries predominately after eruption of the tooth into the mouth, and its actions primarily are topical for both adults and children.” The National Research Council agreed in 2006, stated, “The major anticaries benefit of...

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A significant part of my philosophy in dentistry is protecting my patients from harmful toxins. We follow a strict protocol established by IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) when I remove mercury amalgam fillings from my patients. . Mercury amalgam fillings are over 50 % mercury content. When removing a mercury amalgam filling, the patient and dental team are exposed to over 3000 times the safe level determine by the EPA for safe breathing! If the protocol is not followed, 80% of mercury vapor is inhaled into the lungs and 30% of that enters circulation, traveling to our cells and brain. Biological dentists are concerned about all mercury exposure, but more concerned about the vapors inhaled than the particles swallowed. Mercury concentrates in the cell 5.6 times higher than the blood and over 1,000 higher in the mitochondria. Therefore, patients with heavy metal toxicity can become very ill and should work with a practitioner who understands and treats heavy metal toxicity. I am dedicated and will make sure every effort is made to reduce mercury...

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“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” Galileo Galilei

My journey began about five years ago. I married my husband prior to starting my last year of dental school. We wanted to conceive during that year so that we could enjoy our family as I began my career. We struggled for three, incredibly difficult years. After a year of trying naturally, I underwent fertility testing, fertility drugs and treatment for a year. I didn’t understand why it was so difficult for us to conceive, especially when we were told our tests returned with normal outcomes. The experience of fertility treatment caused an incredible amount of stress and placed me on a roller coaster of emotions each month. Weary from driving and fearful from the harmful effects of fertility drugs, my husband and I decided to allow God to do His work that no man can do. We prayed and believed.

We were on year three and still not pregnant. I was willing to try alternative remedies. One of my dear friends who is very...

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