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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are a serious concern, as they can promote a wide variety of health problems, including: breast, ovarian, prostate, and testicular cancer, preterm and low birth weight babies, precocious puberty in girls, and undescended testicles in boys. As Dr. Weston A. Price discovered, it is primarily what we eat that will either strengthen or weaken our teeth ( source). Mix together the magnesium powder and the baking soda. Add the coconut oil, in small amounts, until it is also mixed together. Next, add the remaining ingredients and flavour with essential oils (as strong or as subtle as you prefer). Finally, carefully transfer into a clean container and store away from sunlight. Recipe 3: Completely Vegan Coconut Oil Toothpaste Related: How to Tell If Coconut Oil Is Bad: 4 Signs of Expired Coconut Oil Coconut oil and Baking Soda Baking soda makes this recipe taste a little bit on the salty side (it IS sodium bicarbonate, after all) but the essential oils should help mask this saltiness slightly. If the saltiness bothers you, try adding a bit more essential oils and/or drop the baking soda amount down to 3 tablespoons. I've found that our kids were not a huge fan of the saltiness at first but easily got used to it after a few days. Now they love the taste of this toothpaste!
One of the reasons is that I love brushing my teeth (weird, but true). So I brush 3 to 4 times a day—usually for a looong time. My OCD brushing habits were the major reason I wanted to switch to something natural. How much of that stuff am I ingesting with all that crazy brushing? Here's what I've noticed: If you care about your health and that of your family, then you are really careful about what you put on the table and what they put in their mouths. That includes toothpaste. Some compare turmeric’s teeth whitening effects to baking soda or activated charcoal for teeth whitening. It may have similar potential, but take more time than whitening strips, for example. Here are a few of the toxic ingredients you can find in commercially-produced toothpaste… Sodium Lauryl/Laureth SulfateStevia. If you want tooth-friendly sweetness, stevia is a good choice. Choose powdered extract, powdered stevia leaf, or a plain or flavored liquid stevia extract. Peppermint oil is another very effective killer of bad bacteria and one of the best natural breath fresheners around.
Since only a small amount of the oil is required, a bottle will last you for a long time. Also, this toothpaste can be made at home, which can further increase its health value. Natural Living and Herbal Medicine Mastery: Discover the secrets to creating a low-tox home and and to growing, making and using herbal remedies to support your family’s health, naturally.
Coconut Oil May Be Better Than Commercial Toothpastes According to a Study
This recipe works just fine with water, but many people have successfully used vodka in its place to extend the shelf life (it lasts pretty long either way.) Q. Why NO Glycerin? Here is a super simple recipe for toothpaste using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Basic DIY Toothpaste Recipe Commercial toothpaste is full of artificial colours like Blue No. 2, which has been linked to ADD and hyperactivity in children, and synthetic sweeteners like Aspartame, which has been linked to everything from headaches and depression to weight gain and heart disease. Fluoride The smell is awesome. As a big coconut fan already I love the tropical-y smell combined with my favorite essential oils. I do the sniff test every so often because I'm still paranoid about BO and have yet to smell anything really appalling. By nighttime, the smell has usually worn off but nothing is stinky. Monthly Video Lessons: Gain access to our ever-growing library of video lessons, with fresh content added each month.
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