2001 Neways Humanitarian Award
NEWAYS IS A COMPANY FULL OF HEROES.Every distributor, though they may not feel particularly heroic, makes a profound difference as they bring the Neways mission to the world. Beyond that, however, there are some distributors who go above and beyond the call of duty to serve humanity.
Dr. Riko Ricketts has distinguished himself through his commitment to humanitarian endeavors. As a recipient of the 2001 Neways Humanitarian Award, he embodies the Neways mission through his charity, service, and compassion. Without seeking recognition or praise, he is one of the a quiet heroes who changes lives and makes the world a better place.
In the previous issue of Prime Time, we featured cc-recipients of the Humanitarian Award, Dr. Joel Singer and Cathy Lok. In this Issue, we highlight the work of Dr. Riko Ricketts.
For nearly half of his career, Dr. Riko Ricketts practiced traditional dentistry. Then, twelve years ago, he made a dramatic decision based on a series of books and studies that he had read.
"I because a champion of holistic dentistry'' Dr. Ricketts says. I view the health of the mouth in context to the health of the whole body. Further, I am committed to educating the world about the horrors of using materials like fluoride and mercury in your health. Twelve years ago, l decided not to use those harmful ingredients in my mouth, my family's mouth, or the mouths of my patients.
Fluoride exists in natural form as calcium fluoride. The type of Fluoride that is used withier dentistry, however, is not the natural form. "It is tile by product of tile aluminum and fertilizer industries,'' Dr. Ricketts says. "So you end up with sodium fluoride or some type of silico-fluoro-phosophate. The latter has been demonstrated to cause osteosarcoma, which is one of the most rare bone cancers. Fluoride also has the ability to enhance lead uptake. It can: also reduce testosterone levels in young boys, and it can result in aberrant behavior like hyperactivity.''
Rather than using potentially harmful chemicals in the mouth, Dr. Ricketts promotes nutrition as a way to maintain dental health. Reduce sugar intake from junk food and candy. Don't drink soda pop-it has an impact on acid/base balance and phosphate levels, plus it ants as a leeching agent. Increase protein and essential fatty acid intake. Make sure that you get enough Coenzyme Q10 and trace minerals.
It wasn't long ago that Dr. Ricketts discovered an ally in his holistic approach to dentistry -Neways. Both Neways and he share similar missions. Neways has a commitment and a mandate to eliminate harmful chemicals from personal care products'' Dr. Ricketts says. Dentists, while well intentioned, have done more harm than good by using substances like fluoride, sodium laurel sulfate, glycerin, and t00th colors. All the Neways dental products are things that I can recommend without reservation knowing that people are going to benefit from them. Plus there's all the other products in the nutritional line that help people have better hea1th generally, which affects the health of the mouth.''
In his quest to change tile world, Dr. Ricketts' does public speaking, writes articles for various magazines and journals, and makes appearances on radio shows. In his dental practice, as well as in his educational efforts, Dr. Ricketts is making a difference in the health and well-being of others.
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