★ Toxic by Design? The Truth About What You're Brushing Into Your Mouth
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Toxic by Design? The Truth About What You're Brushing Into Your Mouth
Most formulas are loaded with hidden poisons, including lead and cadmium - and the few that are clean aren't the ones you'd expect.
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I personally use an electric toothbrush because it removes more plaque, and an oral irrigator. I use a mouthwash with fennel, mint, propolis, and myrrh, to which I add coconut oil. Mint gives me very pleasant breath. The bacteria that cause gum disease live below the gum line and can produce a volatile sulfur compound, the agent often responsible for bad breath. The bacteria can also cause inflammation, but because it resides below the gum line, you may not see or feel it. Medical conditions such as sinus infections and metabolic disorders can also cause bad breath.
To help get rid of bad breath at home, make sure your daily oral health routine includes brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day. Dental professionals also recommend cleaning your tongue to help prevent bad breath.
For the most effective cleaning solution, studies show that oral irrigators can disrupt the bacteria living deep below the gum line, reducing plaque and bleeding caused by periodontal inflammation. Herbal oral health care products have been clinically proven to reduce gingivitis, remove plaque, and improve gum health.
If we add these poisons to fluoride in water, we guarantee disease. Health begins in the mouth, and its connection to the intestines is where the health of the entire body is forged. Dr. Mercola has provided us with a wealth of information about the relationship between intestinal health and metabolic diseases, and its connections to cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Sugar and junk food are a disaster for oral and intestinal health. We are degenerating the race with so many poisons in our diet and environment, in addition to other unhealthy lifestyles. As you say, the nervous and circulatory systems travel throughout the body, and their connections to the intestines and mouth are sources of health and disease.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative methods for toothbrush disinfection. Methods: Toothbrushes were divided into 7 groups and were contaminated with S. mutans, S. aureus, and E. coli. The following disinfectants were tested: 1% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 100% and 50% white vinegar, microwave oven (MW), ultraviolet (UV) disinfectant, and mouthwash containing propolis (MCP). This study showed that 100% white vinegar was considered effective against the tested microorganisms. Similarly, 1% NaOCl is cost-effective, readily available, and comparatively effective for toothbrush disinfection.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2014/726190/