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Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD

Dr. Pfau is licensed in Nevada to practice both general medicine, as well as homeopathy. READ FULL BIO

Is the use Mercury Amalgams Quackery?

The first generation of dentists using mercury amalgams fillings were derided as quacks, because quacksilver was the German word for quicksilver (mercury). As mercury amalgams soon became the norm, dentists were no longer accused of practicing “quackery.” Instead, they became the respected majority. The term did not go out of vogue. While no longer associated …

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Beta-Carotene is Bad for Smokers

Recently there has been reports stating that supplementation with synthetic beta-carotene caused an increase in lung cancer in women who had ever smoked (including current and former smokers). It is possible that chemicals in cigarette smoke reacts with beta-carotene, causing the formation of compounds that have deleterious effects on human health. Such a toxic interaction …

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He Was No Angel

Gabriel who just turned four goes non-stop from 7am to 9pm with no naps. From the description his mother gave me he was no angel, in fact, he was more like a monster. When his father would get home at night he became much more aggressive throwing punches and having temper tantrums whenever he does …

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The Physician’s Counsel

The Encarta Dictionary defines the noun “counsel” as “advice sought from or given by somebody, especially somebody who is wise or knowledgeable.” Similarly, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, “counsel” is an “opinion as to what ought to be done given as the result of consultation; aid or instruction for directing the judgment; advice, direction.” …

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