LM Alexander, LA Strobe Blues. Healing Arts Press price £11.77. 442 pages ISBN
As the focus of healthcare shifts to a holistic approach, we as dental professionals need to be familiar with complementary techniques to better advise our patients about their oral health options. I am.
Part 1 of this easy-to-read guide to all things herbs explores the anatomy of the head and neck and provides a guide to the oral cavity and an introduction to the dental team. It establishes the importance of prevention, including plaque control and dietary advice, which is a recurring theme throughout the book.
Part 2 explores the oral journey from infancy to old age, highlighting 49 common symptoms you may encounter along the way, and reminding readers of the importance of visiting the dentist and self-diagnosis. reminds us of the dangers of
Part 3 is a whirlwind tour of all things medicinal, introducing 41 medicinal plants that the author considers essential to the herbalist's “material medicine.” It shows the properties, indications, precautions, and preparation methods of herbs, and explains their practical use and how they can be applied in different situations.
The book concludes with an overview of common issues affecting oral health and considers the relationship between oral health and systemic disease. The book includes an overview of 18 controversial issues affecting oral health and includes notable mentions of fluoride and amalgam. The authors emphasize that this is an area in which they have struggled to write, and remind readers that health-related decisions are always personal choices.
This book promotes safety and is not intended to replace professional care or provide diagnosis. This book reminds readers that while herbs often act as excellent symptom relievers, they have little curative effect and should only be used to support conventional dental treatment.
While dental herbalism definitely provides a sound basic knowledge for herbalists and dental professionals who explore complementary therapies, it may be helpful to patients who question our professional advice and feel that there are aspects of it that are contradictory. I recommend caution when recommending this book. Regarding fluoride, I am not condemning its use, but I am not in any way emphasizing the importance of fluoride in preventing cavities, even though there are safety warnings in Dental Botany. , remain concerned that patients may be delayed in seeking treatment or the correct diagnosis.
