After 25+ years of research, and one year of developing my website, I have
just recently put up my final  presentation - The Importance of Breastfeeding
as it Relates to Total Health.  It is a 268 slide presentation in Acrobat
Reader format.  It is divided in three parts for easier opening.  Because of
the format, anyone in the world should be able to open it.  You can then
download it to their own computer if they wish (just have to click the little
'floppy disk icon' in the upper left corner of the Acrobat Reader window).
The commentary can either be printed from the site or saved to your computer
by doing a 'Save' command.  By saving the presentation and commentary to your
computer, and possibly then to a CD, anyone in the world can give the
presentations to whomever they want.  You have my permission to use the
material on my site as long as it is for educational purposes only.  The
information on the site is not to be sold.  I am hoping you can use the
material to educate many other health care providers, especially
pediatricians.

In the presentation, I try to demonstrate how breastfeeding reduces the risk
of many health problems in our society.  Just by breastfeeding and
understanding the severe consequences of some infant habits, millions of
dollars in health care costs could be saved.  I have tried to address some of
the questions I know many of you have, such as:  What are rugae and what is
their purpose during the act of breastfeeding?  What is Obligate Nose
Breathing and how does it impact bfing?  Why is bfing important for the
proper development of the oral cavity and airway?  What are the consequences
of a tongue thrust?  What are bubble palates and how can they impact
breastfeeding?  Why does tongue-tie cause sore breasts?  What damage can
excessive infant habits cause?  Why are breastfed babies prettier?  How does
bfing reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, long face syndrome, SIDS,
otitis media, abfractions, obesity and cancer?  All of these questions are
addressed.

Once you have reviewed this final presentation, I would encourage you to go
back over the other presentations and articles on the website, especially the
presentation on sleep apnea.  Hopefully they will have more meaning to you.
Once the medical community and the general public understand the importance
of breastfeeding as it relates to reducing sleep apnea, breastfeeding will be
elevated to a new level of importance.

Over 40 years ago I promised myself I would try to do something to make the
world a better place.  I feel my website fulfills that promise.  The burden
of that promise has now been lifted from my shoulders.  I feel I have done
the best that I can.  I only hope others who have the funding will continue
my research.  It is now time for me to play more golf and walk the beaches
with my lovely wife.

You have my permission to share this note with others.

For Better Health.

Brian Palmer, DDS
Website: www.brianpalmerdds.com

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