Kathleen Bernardi's Blog
Posted in dental, Dentistry, environment, fluoride, health, Oral Health on Jul 14th, 2011
“Why are civil servants at Health Canada (and the health agencies in other fluoridated countries) determined to keep this practice going at all costs, including forsaking honest science and the public’s health”?
Posted in dental, Dentistry, environment, fluoride, health, Oral Health on May 31st, 2011
In previous blogs I have spoken extensively about mercury amalgam and the health risks associated with not only its use but its removal. In this blog post, we’ll talk about how “you” can make a difference.
Posted in dental, Dentistry, environment, health, Oral Health on Apr 26th, 2011
In researching Canadian legislation and safeguards I found the following:
* Environment Canada states that Triclosan is inherently toxic to aquatic organisms and because of its persistence does not break down and builds up in the environment.
* The Canadian Medical Association called for a ban on all antibacterial consumers’ products such as those containing Triclosan.
Posted in Dentistry, environment, fluoride, health on Feb 8th, 2011
Last week I wrapped up with a quote from Dr. John Colquhoun and this week I would like to take some time to begin to explore who he was and the impact he has had on me personally and professionally with regards to the fluoride issue.
Dr. Colquhoun, like me, realized that during our training, we only learn one side of the scientific controversy over fluoridation.
Posted in environment on Jan 25th, 2011
Now I have to admit, that within the group slated for removal, there were a few spindly specimens that would not be missed, but I pointed out the many evergreens that I just could not bear to part with as they would affect not only our privacy but the beauty of the forest edge. So I suggested the compromise; that hydro top the trees for now so they are well below the hydro wires and then we will plant a number of new evergreens in behind them in the spring, and when they are mature enough to provide adequate privacy they can take the originally pruned trees down.
Posted in environment on Jan 18th, 2011
The mission of North-South Environmental Inc. is to apply the highest level of technical advice and understanding to environmental and ecological challenges in support of our clients’ needs. This will be undertaken in a manner that ensures the successful integration of a respect for nature with human development endeavors, within an ecologically sustainable framework.”
Posted in environment on Jan 13th, 2011
I have now had over a week to live with the real possibility of losing 42 trees from in front of my home. The good news is they are still there. The bad news is that they are all marked for destruction with fluorescent “H”s spray-painted on their trunks.
Our understanding is that sometime within the next three months, they will be gone and and virtually everyone we have spoken to says that there is not a thing that we can do about it. There are a different set of rules for Hydro than there are for myself and other residents of King Township and while most feel there is little hope, I can’t sit back and accept that fact.
Posted in environment on Jan 4th, 2011
Anger and grief have been vying for dominance in my emotional repertoire but I keep coming back with deep breaths and surrender in order to determine my next steps. These trees represent who I am and the environmental principles that my business, Woodland Dental Hygiene is founded upon. Stay tuned next week, this should get very interesting.
Posted in environment, health, Oral Health on Dec 2nd, 2010
Chronic Sinusitis can also be a cause of excessive post-nasal drip problems contributing to halitosis (bad breath) as well as mouth-breathing issues that take a toll on all the tissues of the mouth.
Posted in dental, environment, health, Oral Health on Aug 25th, 2010
The good news is; many dentists no longer place mercury fillings relying instead on a number of “white-filling” alternatives because they are a better choice aesthetically and functionally nowadays. What is of concern however is how mercury fillings that people still have in their mouth react to their surrounding environment and if they need to be replaced the protocol for their removal.
