Quotes about Gum Health from the world's top natural health / natural living authors
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| "TOOTH AND GUM CARE
Massage Between Meals
We'
e've long been told to brush between meals, but for those on the go who are caught without a toothbrush, a little preventive care for the gums can ease dental guilt while promoting gum health. Some dentists (and periodontists) now advise patients to massage the gums along the gumline with their fingertips daily.
You can also stimulate the gums gently with a toothpick, or a slim, metal-handled, rubber-tipped prod (like the one your dentist uses), just slightly under the gumline. Most chain drugstores now carry these dental tools, priced under $10." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) |
 "When you're an adult, these nutrients and alkaline saliva help to maintain teeth and gum health.
Albert came to see me at the Arthritis Institute because he was experiencing pain in his jaw and in many of his teeth, some loose teeth, and muscle and joint pains. After starting the Vitamin D Cure, he had great results: the pain in his teeth and jaw stopped, his joint/muscle pain resolved, and his teeth were no longer loose.
People with extensive tooth loss almost always have low vitamin D levels and low bone mass."- James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) |
 "As mentioned, one of its primary functions is to produce collagen, which aids in wound healing, gum health, and the making of beautiful skin. But many studies prove that vitamin C benefits the body in numerous other ways, including protection from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and (maybe) the common cold. It also earns its place on the twenty-first-century desert island for its protection against environmental stressors like pesticides and toxins. And finally, its immune-enhancing properties make vitamin C one of the most useful nutrients for maintaining good health."- Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) |
 "I feel that this dramatic improvement in my gum health can only be attributed to using BioAstin. My dose was two gel-caps per day.
Thanks for your work in developing this wonderful product. (Anton Granger, Captain Cook, Hawaii)
Sunscreen/Joint Pain
My wife and I recently completed a 9,940 mile trip by motorcycle from California, USA to Quebec, Canada and back. We headed east from California through Nevada and Utah in May, 2005 and the temperatures reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. We started using BioAstin one week prior to departure and used no sun block for the next 60 days of our ride."- Bob Capelli, ASTAXANTHIN: Natural Astaxanthin, King of the Carotenoids (Get the book.) |
 "Adequate amounts vitamin C (500 mg a day) and CoQ10 (120 mg of an oil-based product a day) can help maintain gum health. To keep your teeth in good condition, regular dental examinations are also crucial, particularly during high-risk times such as childhood and middle age.
When should I see a dentist? A dentist should be your first port of call if toothache develops. The most common cause of toothache is tooth decay, which if not addressed can lead to further problems such as a bacterial infection of the tooth pulp and irritation of the nerve of the tooth. Treatment requires dental work."- Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) |
 "Antioxidant nutrients and co-enzyme Q10 have been associated with improved gum health, reduced periodontal pocket depth and less tooth movement. Bioflavonoids make the tissues stronger, reduce inflammation and cross-link with collagen fibers, making them stronger. Because bioflavonoids work synergistically with vitamin C, bleeding gums often respond to vitamin C and bioflavonoid supplementation.
Folic acid, a B-complex vitamin, is important for maintenance and repair of mucous membranes."- Elizabeth Lipski, Digestive Wellness: How to Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion (Get the book.) |
 "It supplies a variety of nutrients that are required for gum health.
Super Prescription #5 Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Put 15 drops of calendula tincture in 2 ounces of water. Swish it in your mouth, and spit it out. Calendula is healing to the mucosa of the gums.
Super Prescription #6 Homeopathic Mercurius Solubilis
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C) twice daily for swollen, bleeding gums that are accompanied by heavy salivation and bad breath. Stop using it when the bleeding stops.
Super Prescription #7 Myrrh cerifera
Put 15 drops of myrrh tincture in 2 ounces of water."- James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.) |
 "Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis, has been shown to be effective at promoting good gum health and decreasing cavities. It is used in some commercial toothpaste. Studies show the constituent, sanguinarine, helps reduce and hmit the deposition of dental plaque.117,118
Thuja essential oil, Thuja occidentalis, is antiviral and astringent, which promotes good gum health. It is especially useful for herpes simplex sores and for stimulating gum tissue."- Sharol Tilgner, N.D., Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth (Get the book.) |
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