Could wisdom teeth problems explain our cardiomyopathy

[Guest guest]

(cheney thesis). Just a thought- wisdom teeth are on the heart

meridian.

Wallace

Influence of Dental Work on the Flow of Chi

1. Chi

According to the traditional Chinese medicine, Chi is a vital energy

or life force that drives every cell of the body and forms an energy

system throughout the entire body. Chi supports, nourishes and

defends the whole person against mental, physical and emotional

disease. Although invisible its work can be seen in the body. When a

wound is healing " just by itself " it is the work of chi.

Traditionally, everything was seen as an expression of Chi. Chi is

the origin, the power of life. When Chi flows freely, the body is

balanced and healthy. But if the Chi flow becomes blocked, stagnated

or weakened, the result could be an illness on a physical, mental or

emotional level.

2. Meridians

Chi flows around the body in invisible channels known as meridians.

Sometimes they follow the same line as muscles or blood vessels. The

function of the meridians is to:

• control the movement in the body (blood, air, water);

• connect the arms, legs and head with the trunk;

• communication from inside to the outside of the body (and vice

versa) and from up to down (and vice versa);

• control the regulation of the organs.

There are two systems of channels or meridians, namely primary and

secondary meridians. Primary meridians pass through internal organs

but secondary do not. There are 12 pairs of primary meridians with

Chi flowing in continuous circulation through the following organs:

lungs, colon, stomach, spleen, heart, intestines, urinary bladder,

kidneys, pericardium, triple heater, gall bladder and liver. The

primary meridians are named by the organs they are connected to,

i.e. lung meridian, heart meridian, etc. Triple heater (in

Chinese " San Jiao " ) however is an exception. This meridian

corresponds with the relationship between a few organs.

Almost all points used in acupuncture and acupressure are situated

along the primary meridians. Please note that just because the

meridians are named according to the organs they pass through it

does not mean that they only correspond to these organs and their

functions. The meridians also consist of complex interrelated

systems for the circulation of Chi. A meridian is not only connected

to an organ, but also to the Chinese concept of the function of that

organ. For example, large intestine takes care of secretion.

Emotionally it is related with loss and separation. Thus a person

who " collects " can have problems like constipation. Spending a lot

of money also can affect the large intestine.

3. Teeth and Chi

A close connection between the teeth and the whole body has been

known in Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Teeth are also a

part of a Chi energy chain circulating throughout the entire body.

For example, a meridian that is responsible for gall bladder and

liver runs from the top of the head and by the side of eye to the

upper canine tooth and then further downward through the liver and

ending at the toe next to the little toe. This means that a dental

work on an upper canine could cause headaches due to an imbalance in

the gall bladder-liver meridian.

A German doctor who pioneered biofeedback theory in the 1950's, Dr.

Reinhold Voll, has established a relationship between the teeth or

the corresponding spaces in the jaws if the teeth are missing and

the meridians of Chi. The organs marked in bold in each one of the

resonance chains correspond to the Chinese meridians that are

the " power lines " that relate them.

The eight (8) incisors: (first chain of resonance) - frontal sinus,

kidneys, urinary bladder, lower segment of the spine (Lumbar 2-3,

Sacral 3-4-5), pharyngeal tonsil, knee, foot.

The four (4) canines: (second chain of resonance) - eyes, gall

bladder, liver, palatal tonsil, sphenoid sinus, hip, spine (Thoracic

8-9-10).

All molars (8), except the wisdom teeth: (third chain of resonance) –

maxillary sinus, laryngeal tonsil, stomach, spleen (left side),

pancreas (right side), spine (Thoracic 11- 12, Lumbar1), TMJ

(temporomandibular joint), thyroid and parathyroid, larynx,

oropharynx, breasts.

The eight (8) premolars: (fourth chain of resonance) - ethmoid

sinus, nose, lung, large intestine, spine (Cervical 5-6-7, Thoracic

2-3-4, Lumbar 4-5), shoulder, elbow, hypophysis.

The four (4) wisdom teeth: (fifth chain of resonance) - tongue, ear,

heart, small intestine, spine (Thoracic 5-6-7, Sacra1-2-3), back of

shoulder, back of elbow, lingual tonsil.

According to Dr. Voll, the wisdom teeth have special importance and

mainly relate to the " ominous " influences on the organism. The upper

wisdom teeth " act " on mental level, the endocrine metabolism and the

peripheral and central nervous system, whereas the lower ones act on

the circulation and the " budget " or power metabolism. Any buccal

focal dental treatment must begin with the elimination of the lower

wisdom teeth if they are in malposition (e.g. impacted) or with the

dead pulp. Dr. Voll does not recommend any endodontic treatment of

the wisdom teeth.

Apparently terminal chronic diseases that involve lack of energy and

that occur mainly at one side of the body are sometimes associated

with problems with teeth that do not cause pain or ailment at that

moment. Examples of these dental problems could be: irritated nerves

of a tooth, inflamed pulp, an abscess or a tooth that has not grown

out of a jaw as is frequently a case with impacted wisdom teeth. The

materials used for dental treatment sometimes cause allergic

reactions: mercury-based silver fillings, crown and bridge

materials, even materials used for dentures. A problem could

manifest itself near the mouth, facial pains, sinus cavity problems,

eye or ear problems. Dr. Voll recommends a further medical

examination when there are several symptoms that can be narrowed

down to one particular tooth or alveolar space in case of a missing

tooth. The therapy consists of dental or surgical treatment of the

diagnosed dental problem and a counseling leading to the recovery.

An opposite effect could also be expected: due to the circulation of

Chi, a disease of one or more organs in a body could have a negative

impact on one or more teeth.

About the Author

Dr. Liliana Goliani, DMD, PhD, D.Hom.Med is the founder of the

OiVIVIO Holistic Center in Los Gatos, California. At the center, Dr.

Goliani strives to improve the health and an overall well being of

her patients by combining homeopathy, ancient Egyptian and Tibetan

medicines, Reflexology and macrobiotics. She uses the tools of Feng

Shui to determine and modify person's environment and thus help the

healing process. Dr. Goliani has been practicing for over 15 years

in Southern California, Holland, Singapore and now in the Bay Area.

An Oral Surgeon by training, she conducted a research on

compatibility of implants and living tissue at UCLA. She graduated

from London's College of Homeopathy and continued to explore synergy

between Eastern and Western and Modern and Traditional medical

practices. Dr. Goliani became a Feng Shui master in Singapore.

Dr. Goliani can be reached on (408) 354-9869 or www.oivivio.com

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