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"Rinsing or irrigating the mouth with salt water several times a day is usually enough to prevent and reverse gum disease. For situations of advanced gum disease, however, you may also use Sanguinary, an herbal extract, which has been used as a mouth rinse for centuries by native cultures. Gum disease indicates the presence of large amounts of toxins in the body, especially in the alimentary canal which begins in the mouth and ends in the anus." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Studies also show that smoking increases the chances of developing gum disease, a contributing factor in poor glycemic control. In fact, smokers are five times more likely than nonsmokers to have gum disease. For smokers with diabetes, the risk is even greater. If you are a smoker with diabetes, age 45 or older, you are twenty times more likely than a person without these risk factors to get severe gum disease.82 Diabetes as an Accelerated Aging Reality Often diabetes doesn't get diagnosed until its complications begin to arise." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"If used in an irrigating device, the warm salt water reaches all gum line crevices and periodontal pockets, which is important for complete reversal of gum disease and tooth decay. Rinsing or irrigating the mouth with salt water several times a day is usually enough to prevent and reverse gum disease. For situations of advanced gum disease, however, you may also use Sanguinary, an herbal extract, which has been used as a mouth rinse for centuries by native cultures." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"If I eat too much fruit, I will have created an acidic environment in my mouth where gum disease can flourish. If I eat plenty of greens, that acidic environment will turn alkaline, and any gum disease will stop entirely. Now when I floss, I never get any blood. The bacteria that caused my gums to bleed when flossing and slowly recede moved out and don't live there anymore! I had gum disease for almost 30 years. Now it is gone. Salads are great, but I have plenty of nonsweet fruit in them ?like tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumber. They are fruit, not greens." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Many studies have revealed a link between gum disease, cavities, and/or tooth loss and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and multiple sclerosis. gum disease is associated with the development of cardiovascular disease, even after accounting for other variables. Again, vitamin D deficiency is a common variable. LOLA'S STORY Lola, thirty-seven, is a good example of the health vulnerability of young mothers. Too often, people attribute fatigue and body aches to the increased demands involved in taking care of young children." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"For situations of advanced gum disease, however, you may also use Sanguinary, an herbal extract, which has been used as a mouth rinse for centuries by native cultures. Gum disease indicates the presence of large amounts of toxins in the body, especially in the alimentary canal which begins in the mouth and ends in the anus. In addition to the above rinsing procedures, it is also important to address the underlying causes, that is, poor diet, dehydration, irregular lifestyle, congested liver and intestinal tract, and emotional stress." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"It showed that among thirty-eight people who experienced a first heart attack, 85 percent of them had advanced gum disease. They also showed much higher levels of C-reactive protein in their blood than such patients without gum disease. In an article on the EurekAlert website (www.eurekalert.org), Dr. Deliargyris was quoted as saying, "Not only did the heart attack patients with periodontal disease have higher levels of CRP than those without gum disease, but the CRP levels were directly related to the severity of the gum disease. The more severe the gum disease, the higher the CRP levels." - Garcia Oz, Sharyn Kolberg, The Healthy High-tech Body (Get the book.)

"Many studies have revealed a link between gum disease, cavities, and/or tooth loss and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and multiple sclerosis. gum disease is associated with the development of cardiovascular disease, even after accounting for other variables. Again, vitamin D deficiency is a common variable. LOLA'S STORY Lola, thirty-seven, is a good example of the health vulnerability of young mothers. Too often, people attribute fatigue and body aches to the increased demands involved in taking care of young children." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"If I eat plenty of greens, that acidic environment will turn alkaline, and any gum disease will stop entirely. Now when I floss, I never get any blood. The bacteria that caused my gums to bleed when flossing and slowly recede moved out and don't live there anymore! I had gum disease for almost 30 years. Now it is gone. Salads are great, but I have plenty of nonsweet fruit in them ?like tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumber. They are fruit, not greens. To get my quota of greens, I make a green drink every morning, usually of dried herbs and sometimes of wild greens as well." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Pectin is also abundant in apples and the white inner layer of citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits. an gum disease contribute to heart disease? A provocative thought—and one that researchers at Boston's VA Outpatient Clinic have been grappling with for well over a decade. In a long-term, well-designed study, they found a strong correlation between the overall heart attack rate and patients who had severe gum disease. Of course, bleeding gums didn't cause the heart attacks, but the bacterium P." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"In fact, smokers are five times more likely than nonsmokers to have gum disease. For smokers with diabetes, the risk is even greater. If you are a smoker with diabetes, age 45 or older, you are twenty times more likely than a person without these risk factors to get severe gum disease.82 Diabetes as an Accelerated Aging Reality Often diabetes doesn't get diagnosed until its complications begin to arise." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Vitamin E Rinse I f you suffer from the effects of gum disease, such as bleeding irritation and swelling at the point where teeth meet the gums, try a vitamin E potion. Especially suited for those who have an aversion to sesame oil, a topical application of vitamin E oil can soothe and alleviate gum soreness in a matter of minutes. An Uncommon Implant that May Catch On Antibiotics Fight Gum Disease Without proper care, your gums can become infected, inflamed, sore and prone to bleeding. What's the cause? Bacteria known as P. gingivalis." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Like conventional treatments for gum disease, green tea is most effective at the earliest stage of development, and is probably ineffective if gingivitis progresses to the serious condition of periodontal disease.12 THE EFFECT OF GREEN TEA ON BAD BREATH Plaque not only causes tooth decay and gum disease but is also the primary cause of bad breath. The odor of bad breath, or halitosis as it is technically called, comes from a combination of bacteria, decomposing food, and decomposing tissue." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"So does the aging process, an overactive thyroid, antidepressants, and gum disease. Vegetarians tend to have lower levels. Athletes, or individuals involved in continual high-intensity exercise, also register low on the CoQIO scale, most probably the result of a free radical torrent caused by the massive metabolic demands of overworking muscles. It's clear to see why CoQIO deficiency is quite common, yet harder to understand why it is so overlooked. Research indicates that if the CoQIO level in your body drops by 25 percent, your organs may become deficient and functionally impaired." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"If you are a smoker with diabetes, age 45 or older, you are twenty times more likely than a person without these risk factors to get severe gum disease.82 Diabetes as an Accelerated Aging Reality Often diabetes doesn't get diagnosed until its complications begin to arise. Major chronic complications include: retinopathy, which leads to blindness; neuropathy, degeneration of the nervous system; nephropathy, or kidney disease; atherosclerotic coronary disease; and atherosclerotic vascular disease." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"This condition may be caused by poor digestion, poor oral hygiene, gum disease, tooth decay, constipation, throat or nose infection, liver insufficiencies, inadequate protein digestion, or smoking. It is also often an indication of toxicity of some kind. A person with persistent halitosis should consult a dentist or a physician to determine if there are any underlying problems that need to be treated. Recommendations for treating halitosis include consistent oral hygiene, healthy diet, and enzyme therapy to improve digestion, support immune function, and balance pH levels." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Hydrogen Peroxide And gum disease (Gingivitis) Dr. Weston Price, a great nutritionist, traveled the world studying health issues. He noted that native tribes in the South Pacific that had not been exposed to modern food never got cavities or gum disease. He concluded that the cavities were not caused by rotten food. They are caused by a rotten diet. His observations were confirmed by the arctic explorer Vilhajmur Stefansson. The bad foods for teeth are sugar, fluoride, synthetic vegetable fats, and other nutrition free food substitutes. Dr." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"It can be related to numbness of the hands and arms, gum disease, high blood pressure, indigestion, colitis, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, colds, sore throats, shortness of breath, bronchitis, and many other illnesses. One or two cigarettes per day can block the healing processes in a sick body. Nicotine is such a detriment to healing that at least one doctor I know, Dr. Leo Roy, refused to work with patients who continued to smoke. Refined sugar contains no nutrition for the body." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Flossing removes decaying food particles from the teeth and prevents gum disease. Both the teeth, gums and tongue need to be brushed on a regular basis. Some dentists recommend a tongue scraper, mouth wash, frequent brushing and periodic check ups to combat this problem. • Diet that includes eating strong tasting foods, like spices, pepperoni, curry, blue cheese, fish, onions, garlic and excessive protein naturally affects the breath. Fasting can cause bad breath because it may induce ketosis, which is when people break down fats in the liver into usable energy." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Diabetics tend to suffer from gum disease more than the general population. This can be another cause of bad breath, as mentioned earlier. DIETARY MEASURES FOR HALITOSIS Dietary measures for halitosis include avoiding offending foods that typically cause bad breath. Foods that were mentioned earlier are blue cheese, curry, fish, garlic, onions and excessive protein consumption. Drink lots of water to flush the bad bacteria away from the mouth. It also helps to keep hydrated and saliva flowing. Parsley is an herb that is useful in absorbing bad odours." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Vitamin C Vitamin C deficiency is common in mouth and gum disease. A sign of it is bleeding gums and gingivitis. Because it helps with immunity, it helps to control bacterial infections and reduces inflammation. 1,000 to 3,000 mgs of vitamin C can be taken daily. Zinc Zinc deficiency is associated with poor healing, immunity and inflammation. Halitosis from oral disease can benefit from zinc supplementation. Typical dosage of zinc is from 15-25mgs per day with meals. Zinc is a mineral that can be toxic in higher doses. Do not take more than 40 mgs per day." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Because diabetics typically suffer from gum disease more often then the general public, be sure to eat wisely. Eat low glycemic, low fat foods and have a lean protein with each meal. This helps to keep blood sugar stable and prevents spikes and lows. Eat healthy snacks between meals, such as nuts, yogurt, low fat cheese or fresh cut vegetables. People with kidney disease are usually asked to avoid salt and reduce animal protein consumption. Morning Breath Anyone? L Spit is composed of 99% water, a dash of mucous and contains many nifty chemicals to kill bacteria." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Weston Price decided to study individuals and animals that did not have tooth or gum disease, and then determine what caused such diseases to evolve. During a nine-year period he and his wife traveled around the world seeking out primitive cultures that were living on native foods. They studied several tribes from different races. Their findings were very revealing. In his book Root Canal Cover-up, Dr. George Meinig summarizes Dr." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Matsumura (Japan), employing coenzyme Q10 for gum disease, and reported it as superior to the current treatment for periodontal diseases. (A double-blind study is a technique using two groups of subjects. One group receives the active treatment being researched, while the other receives inactive placebo. The scientists, the subjects, and the evaluators of the results do not know who received the drug or placebo to ensure unbiased results.) Not long afterward, Dr. E.G. Wilkenson, prominent U.S." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Gum Disease and Other Oral Disease Research conducted over the last few decades has shown that gum disease (periodontitis) can significantly increase the risk of stroke. In one study, 10,000 adults who participated in a health survey from 1970 to 1992 found that those with gum disease were at increased risk for stroke. According to researchers, the bacteria associated with gum disease enter the bloodstream, damaging the lining of blood vessels and stimulating clotting." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Green tea has been shown to lower risks of bacterial and viral infections, heart disease, stroke, cancer, gum disease, and even bone loss. Hundreds of studies have reported the benefits of green tea, which include reduced heart disease, lower triglycerides, less blood clotting, and lowered breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer, with less recurrence of cancer as well. It has been touted as a weight loss tool because it supports leptin, the hormone that controls our appetite and helps us burn fat." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Most people believe that gum disease is caused by plaque. Research studies by Socransky at Forsyth Dental School in Boston, and by Loesche at the University of Michigan showed that the plaque theory does not hold. The presence of up to five different types of destructive bacteria in gum diseases actually shows that plaque and tartar are not primary causal factors, but effects. Healthy gums attract only good bacteria, such as gram-positive faculative rods and cocci—predominately Actinomyces species and streptococci." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Inflammation takes place when immune cells are summoned to the site of an injury such as an insect bite, a laceration, gum disease, or a broken ankle. The composition of cells depends on the nature and the location of the challenge, but all cause some characteristics of inflammation, namely redness, heat, and sometimes swelling. In the case of a viral or bacterial assault, the system may respond with fever, diarrhea, or nausea in addition to any localized distress. In any case, the inflammatory response stirs up a complex array of chemicals throughout the body." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.) "Two out of ten adults suffer from destructive periodontitis-advanced gum disease. • One out of ten adults has no natural teeth. Many more are missing multiple teeth. arteries. The bloodstream swarms with antibodies against these common oral microorganisms. But as the disease progresses, the antibodies also attack damaged arterial tissue. In one fascinating study, researchers monitored the starting oral health of ten thousand then-healthy individuals aged twenty-five to seventy-four and correlated it to their cardiovascular health over the next fourteen years." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Air Force periodontal specialist, confirmed that not only did he, too, find coenzyme Qi$ deficiencies in patients with gum disease, but that oral doses of the supplement promoted healing. It was not until 1974 that large enough quantities of coenzyme Q10 could be harvested to support organized clinical trials in large groups of people. Scientists in Japan perfected the industrial technology to produce pure coenzyme Q10 in sufficient quantities for distribution. It was at this point that coenzyme Q10 gained widespread acceptance in Japan and became more available for those with heart disease." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

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