Teeth
What can you do to improve the health of your teeth and prevent cavities and even promote healing in your teeth and gums?
Health of Teeth Linked to Health of Body
Tooth/organ relationships and links between poor tooth health or chronic diseases
Videos: Viewing the Tooth as an Organ -->
Diet
Cod liver oil has been used as a supplement to improve health in children for years and has lots of vitamins and other elements that you do not get readily in many foods.(Carlson Cod liver oil has been recommend by some because of the balanced vitamin A ratios).
Other natural virgin oils can aid in health. Fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and whole and unrefined foods is essential.
Fish and sea food (You need to consider contaminates in the Gulf of Mexico and the Fukushima Pacific Ocean).
Liver and other organ meats of naturally fed animals.
MilkWhole unpasteurized from grass fed cows or goats.
Eggs from free ranging naturally fed chickens.
Potatoes , carrots and other vegetables organically grown.
Meat - beef and lamb - naturally fed animals.
Cheese from whole milk and naturally fed animals animals.
Bone Marrow soups more of those natural oils cooked at low temperatures with other vegetables.
Stewed fruits cooked at low temperatures (154 degrees) with barley malt to help break down sugars.
Fresh salads including wild greens and not just head lettuce.
Cocoa made with whole milk either unsweetened or only use natural sweeteners. Do not over heat milk.
Horsetail (equisetum arvense) (may be an important herb that could accelerate the bodies production of enamel. The plant has a long history of medicinal uses, although modern sources include caution. A theory called "biological transmutation" suggests that horsetail is possibly a highly effective calcium supplement.(Horsetail needs more study to determine potential problems. The European Food Safety Authority issued a report assessing its medicinal uses in 2009.)
Focus Foods
Foods to focus on are:
• Coconut oil, grass-fed organic dairy (especially butter), grass-fed meats, seafood and bone broths. • Organic cooked vegetables (soups with bone broth are ideal). • Organ and gland meats, like liver.
Supplements to consider are:
• Fermented cod liver oil – very high in fat soluble vitamins A, D and K. • Magnesium – required to use calcium and phosphorous effectively. • Gelatin – if you don’t have time to make bone broth, this is a good alternative and is great for gums and digestion.
Foods to avoid
Stop eating over processed life-depleting foods.
Eat As Close to Nature As Possible Eating healthy is about eating enzymes, vitamins and mineral dense foods, regularly.
Avoid - It is important not to cheat here:
Foods that are high in phytic acid, like grains, beans, nuts and seeds, as well as limiting processed food intake full of processed flours and sugars that upset blood sugar balance.
- Sugar – White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Organic Sugar, Evaporated Cane Juice, Corn Syrup (almost all are GMO), Commercial Jams
- Flour & Grain Products – White Flour, Wheat Flour, Organic Flour, any unsoaked grain products (bread made from sprouted grains and slow rise bread yeasts are best). Examples: bread, crackers, cookies, doughnuts, breakfast cereals, muffins, pastries, tortillas, bagels, and sandwiches (Most store-bought flour products even from the health food store, or labeled organic need to be avoided.)
- Hydrogenated Oils - margarine and corn oil, vegetable oil, soybean oil, crisco, canola, and safflower and any GMO produced oil.
- Modern fast food.
- Soymilk (almost all are GMO), protein powder, and excess tofu.
Pasteurized milk, even if it is organic.
- Non-grass-fed meat and eggs, and farm raised fish.
- Coffee, soft drinks, sweeteners, and anything with artificial flavors, artificial colors, or artificial ingredients.
- Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs (including most prescription drugs & vaccines)
Recipes and Protocol
1/2 teaspoon 2-3 times per day of Green Pasture's Royal Blend fermented cod liver oil / butter oil mix (1-1.5 teaspoons per day)
1-4+ cups of raw grassfed milk daily, or 4 ounces of raw grassfed cheese
2 cups daily of bone soup, made from slow cooking the bones and organs of fish, chicken, beef and so on.
Optional, and helpful: 1-4 tablespoons of grassfed bone marrow. Either raw or cooked.
Also make sure to avoid, limit and monitor the intake of the foods that cause and promote cavities.
Got a tooth problem now
Some home remedies people say helped.
- olive oil soaked on cotton applied to the tooth
- vanilla extract or almond extract applied to your tooth
- cut a slice of onion and put it into your mouth near pain
- crushed garlic on the tooth
- oregano oil
- clove oil
- golden seal powder
- baking soda swished in mouth
- oil pulling (swishing in the mouth organic sesame seed or coconut oil for 5-10 minutes)
- Marine grade coral calcium applied to the tooth or mouth
- Other: Ozone treatments from a dentist.
- Consider dabbing a drop of Thieves Oil on the gum area around the painful tooth for immediate relief until the issue causing the pain is resolved.
Vegan Diet
People may develop dental health problems because of a vegan diet. Vegan diets have cleansing benefits. They can allow the digestive system to relax. But they are not building, nor are they sustaining. People feel good on a vegan diet because of the cleaning and detoxification benefits. But after the cleanse, one needs to build and sustain. See Weston A Price intro on the Joel Salatin video at right. -->
Mouthwash
Sanguinaria root mouthwash (Nasty) Herbal Mouthwash Recipe[1] Making Mouthwash[2]
- 1 quart Mason (canning) jar with a lid
- 3 Tbsp. spearmint leaves (dried, cut, and sifted)
- 1 rounded Tbsp. blood root (Sanguinaria) pieces, dried
- 1 tsp. Myhrr pieces
- 1 cup 100 proof (80 proof is also acceptable) high quality vodka
- 1/2 cup aloe juice
- 1/2 cup witch hazel
- 2 1/4 cup filtered water
- flour sack dish towel
- glass bottle with a tight fitting lid/cork
Combine the dried spearmint, blood root, and myrrh in your Mason jar. Add the vodka. Mix thoroughly. Label and set aside for 2 weeks mixing once or twice daily. Strain liquid through dish towel. Add aloe, witch hazel, and water. Store in dark glass bottle.
Alternative Concentrate
- 1 quart Mason (canning) jar with a lid
- 1 rounded Tbsp. blood root (Sanguinaria) pieces, dried
- 3 Tbsp. spearmint leaves (dried, cut, and sifted)
- 1 tsp. Myrrh pieces
- 1 cup 100 proof (80 proof is also acceptable) high quality vodka
- drops? spearmint or peppermint oil
- drops? clove oil
- drops? oregano oil
- - Or just use Thieves oil
- dish towel or linen cloth
- dark glass bottle with lid that can drip contents when opened
Combine the dried spearmint, blood root, and myrrh in your Mason jar. Add the vodka. Mix thoroughly. Label and set aside for 2 weeks shake daily. Strain liquid. Add oils. Store in dark glass bottle. This is a concentrate and only a drop or two is needed in the mouth, hold and then rinse.
Fluoride
Fluoride-free toothpaste & mouthwash
Mercury Fillings and Root Canals
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Why and How to Say No Root Canal
Say No Root Canal
Dr. Lina Garcia "n the case of a root canal procedure, it can lead to a number of chronic health problems and even degenerative diseases."
Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe
Ingredients:
- 5 Tbsp calcium powder
- 4 Tbsp coconut oil
- 3 Tbsp xylitol
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp bentonite clay
- 1/2 tsp calcium/magnesium powder
- 40 drops peppermint essential oils
- 20 drops trace minerals
Directions: Mix thoroughly with a spoon (you may need to heat the coconut oil a bit to do this). Store in a squeezable bottle (piping it with a plastic bag was very helpful). Brush twice daily!
Sources
Links wholehealthsource[3]
Horse tail (Equisetum hymale)[4]
Blog [5] Books
Cure tooth decay [6]
Horse tail (Equisetum hymale) [7]