b'B ookR eviewBY KATHERINE A. CARROLL, NHF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR7 Steps To Dental Health:A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Mouth and BodyBy Max Haroon, Dr. Oksana Sawiak and Klaus Ferlow(ISBN-13: 978-0987882806 (Paperback); 978-0987882820 (eReader); 978-0987882813 (PDF); Life Transformation Institute; 2010-2014, paperback 262 pages; $25 CAD)I can always think of a lot more exciting top- never going to hear this from a traditional den-ics to immerse in besides the dental onetist or endodontist. When presented with this that usually evokes unpleasant and painfulstatement, my dentist said he did not believe a experiences for many of usthat is until one isword of it. He did not have any problem with faced with the decision to undertake a seriousmercury either. Needless to say, we have since dental intervention. In such cases, it is alwaysparted.best to have researched in advance in order toNational Health Federation President Scott make educated, science-backed decisions sinceTips began speaking years ago at the request serious dental intervention can, and often does,of the International Academy of Oral Medicine impact systemic health outcomes long-term, orand Toxicology (IAOMT.org) at its well-attended even for life. Otherwise, prepare to endure theannual conferences. The IAOMT is an academy consequences of misplaced trust in often un- ofprofessionalsprovidingmercury-freeand dereducated or close-minded professionals un- fluoride-free biological dentistry and scientific familiar with compelling research or particularresources to support safety in healthcare. NHF disciplines knowingly and unknowingly closinghas long been supportive of biological and ho-ranks to protect profits at our expense. listic dentistry and Health Freedom News has al-7 Steps to Dental Health not only provides theready published book reviews on the subject. 1foundation for excellent, lifelong oral health, butIt has also featured articles by holistic dentists it tackles newly controversial subjects such assuch as Dr. Panahpour in our mission to support root canals and their treatment. The knowledgeour NHF members and newsletter subscribers imparted in this book is particularly importantthe Q&A section at the end, and the sub-sectionsin controlling their health destiny through their when crossing the dental bridge (pardon theon nutrition in particular, for the holistic and ed- oral cavity. 2 Our latest, not-to-be-missed inter-pun) between traditional dentistry practices anducated approach in their answers. First publishedview with Dr. Mnica Calderon and Paul Linn beliefs and biological or holistic dentistry. Thein 2010, I wish I had read it back then. is available on the National Health Federation incredibly comprehensive compilation of infor- The author shreds a lot of myths and shedsYouTube channel. 3mation in this book equips the reader to take con- light on concepts many of us may have never Besides addressing systemic health issues trol as a full partner in making decisions that willconsidered, such as passing oral infections withthat can destroy ones health seemingly at a determine their future health for better or worse. kissing or catching gum disease from others.distance from a tooth, the author breaks down Much more than just a dental-health guide, 7While my traditional dentist refers out for rootevery homecare dental tool available today and Steps to Dental Health teaches prevention, whichcanals, Max Haroon reiterates what I have alsoso compellingly that I found myself immediately is invaluable if you do not relish time in the chairread in The Toxic Tooth and other holistic dentalordering many of his recommendations that I listening to a drill reverberating in your skull.books: pull that tooth out. He says, In the thirtydid not already possess, such as an air-flosser. Three years of research and collaboration amongyears that I was practicing biological dentistry,While we may never completely achieve the high professionals in medicine, dentistry, dental hy- there was not one case of breast cancer that didstandard and protocol that he sets forth for daily giene, and nutrition coalesce into a handy andnot have a root canal, infection or toxic resto- dental care, Max Haroon and the contributing easy-to-read, empowering instruction manualration on a tooth on the breast meridian on theco-authors Dr. Oksana Sawiak (well-respected that will serve you for life. I especially enjoyedsame side as the cancer. You are most likelyCanadian dentist) and Klaus Ferlow (neem ex-28 H ealtHF reedomN ews /w iNter2020'