Oncologists Urge You To Stop Eating These 8 Foods That Cause Cancer

The illness called cancer is one of those intricate group of diseases that consist of several causes. A few of the known ones include genetics, exposure to various chemicals, infections, diet, as well as lifestyle choices like the use of tobacco, radiation, physical activity and so on. How many of your daily routines can affect your chance of contracting cancer? It’s for sure that it is more than you assume. Very little or no physical activity as well as a poor diet are some of the factors that will increase the chances of a person contracting cancer. But there is as well something that you

Guide to Alkaline Foods

Alkaline foods such as non-starchy vegetables (like beets and carrots) are far easier on the whole digestive system since it matches the pH of the blood.

Focused on balancing the body's pH content, Eating the Alkaline Way (Sterling Publishing, 2013) by gourmet vegetarian cook Natasha Corrett and nutritional therapist Vicki Edgson is both a cookbook and a lifestyle guide that promotes healthy living. Packed with recipes, tips, and tricks for tracking daily alkaline and acid intake, they clearly explain the principles and benefits of keeping a well-balanced diet, the role played by vitamins, carbs, and protein; how to identify alkalizing and acid-forming food; and how an alkaline diet nourishes the body without stressing the digestive system. This excerpt from “The

7 Day Chia Challenge – Day 4: Alkalizing Chia Gel

7 DAY CHIA CHALLENGE DAY 4!

My 7 Day Chia Challenge brings you one of my favorite alkalizing drinks. It’s best to drink it first thing in the morning. It’s chia seeds, water, and a few teaspoons of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg’s Raw unfiltered ACV).

The taste of raw apple cider vinegar will definitely make you pucker up! It takes a little getting used to, but after a while your taste buds will adjust.

Why add raw apple cider vinegar to your chia water?

Here are 6 very good reasons why!

• Helps remove toxins at a greater speed.
• Maintains your bodies PH balance.

Say goodbye to type 2 diabetes in 8 weeks

If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be operating under a false belief about your situation…

You may believe that once you’ve crossed the line into type 2 diabetes territory, there’s no going back. You’re stuck with this disease for the rest of your life. But that’s far from the truth.

Sure, it’s not easy to get your metabolic health back in order once it’s gotten that far out of whack. But it is possible. People have done it through diet and exercise.

Or maybe you’ve known for a while that it’s possible to reverse type 2

How To Make Your Own Super-Healthy Detox Tea

The ingredients in this detox tea have been reported to possess a whole list of powerful health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, lymph system cleanser, liver health support – and it should also be of benefit to anyone suffering from a cold or flu.

It’s actually pretty simple… The recipe calls for Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, lemons and perhaps a little vanilla Stevia for sweetness.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 2 inch knob of ginger
• 2-3 inch piece of turmeric root or substitute 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1-2 dashes of cayenne (or you could juice 1/2 a habanero or jalapeño pepper)
• 4 lemons (3 for juicing and 1 for slicing as a garnish)
• 3 droppers vanilla stevia
• 2 quarts water

Instructions

In a juicer, juice your ginger root, turmeric, and 3 lemons.

In a large pitcher add your juice to about 2 quarts of water, a couple droppers of vanilla stevia to taste, a couple dashes of cayenne and your thinly cut lemon slices. Mix well with a wooden spoon and adjust flavors to taste. Let sit for about 10 mins before serving to let the flavors blend.  Will last about 5 days in the fridge.

You can enjoy at room temperature or over ice. This detox tea is sweet, tangy and very spicy! Be ready, it’s got some serious kick!

If you can’t find fresh turmeric root or ginger root at your local health food store or Asian Market, you can purchase them in powder form through iherb.com.

How To Make A Homemade Eczema Cream

Ceara (the creator of this recipe) used this cream to help heal her entire families eczema – but this can also be used as a luxurious daily moisturizer.

It contains wonderful skin nourishing ingredients such as oats, coconut oil, olive oil and rosemary oil – four ingredients your skin loves!

This recipe can be used as a daily skin moisturizer to prevent eczema from flaring up. If by chance it does still appear this helps to nip it in the bud quickly! You ready for the best moisturizer recipe ever??? Well, let’s get to it!

Homemade Eczema Cream/Skin Moisturizer

Items needed:

• 1/4 cup of oats
• 3/4 cup of coconut oil
• Few drops of rosemary oil {optional}
• 1 tbsp of olive oil

Recipe Instructions

1. Finely grind the oats to a powder/flour consistency and set aside. {You can use a blender, food processor or a Magic Bullet type of appliance.}

2. Over a low heat, melt the coconut oil in a pan until it has a liquid consistency.

3. Add in a few drops of Rosemary Oil. {If you are adding it.}

4. Add ground oats in the pan and mix until well blended.

5. Now, pour the olive oil into the mixture until blended.

6. Once all ingredients are mixed, remove from heat and pour in to a small storage container. {It filled up 1 1/2 baby food jars.} Let it harden for several hours.

Now that your homemade eczema cream recipe is complete… Apply to hands and skin as needed and feel the magic at work! This recipe lasts for a long period of time so enjoy!

• WHY OATS? Oatmeal contains healthy fats. When they come into contact with your skin, these fats help to add moisture to soften and repair your skin.
• WHY COCONUT OIL? Coconut oil works wonders as a moisturizer for all skin types, especially dry skin and aging skin, leaving you refreshed and looking wide-awake. The fat in the oil helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles without any irritation.
• WHY OLIVE OIL? It is a great skin moisturizer, in part because it contains linoleic acid, a compound not made by the body, but which prevents water from evaporating.
• WHY ROSEMARY OIL? Rosemary essential helps in toning your skin and removing dryness.

How To Make A Metabolism Boosting Spice Blend

There are a number of herbs and spices that have metabolism boosting properties – and this unique blend includes some of the best.

Mix up some of these herbs and spices (all of which you can buy from here at Mountain Rose Herbs) and sprinkle onto your dishes for a delicious blend that:

• boosts metabolism
• increases energy levels
• helps insulin resistance and pre-diabetes care

(originally written by Mao Shing Ni, PhD, D.O.M., Dipl. ABAAHP)

Holidays mean plenty of fun gatherings – and plenty of extra helpings! This year, tweak some of your festive recipes to improve your health. How? Cook with flavorful spices and herbs that have amazing healing powers.

This warming blend of herbs and spices helps increase your energy levels and the

How To Detox Your Armpits In 7 Days To Prevent Breast Cancer

Currently, breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women aged 35–54 years old (1).

American men have a 43% chance of developing cancer in their lifetime. For women, it’s a 37% lifetime chance (2).

So why is it important to detox your armpits? What is the link between armpits and breast cancer?

There is a lot of work going into diagnosing and curing breast cancer. However, no one’s really talking about what causes it.

Aluminum and Breast Cancer

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It’s constantly absorbing nutrients from its surface.

Unfortunately, your skin is also soaking up cream, makeup and other beauty products.

This seems to be relatively harmless, until you find out what your everyday products are made of.

Here are just a few example of what lurks in store-bought deodorants and antiperspirants:

• Aluminum – causes breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease
• Propylene glycol – an antifreeze agent
• Parabens – disrupt hormones
• Formaldehyde – is well-known carcinogenic substance
• Phthalates – yet another hormone disruptor
• Antibacterial substances – negatively affects the immune system and endocrine system

Aluminum salts are a popular ingredient in drugstore deodorants and antiperspirants. Recent studies have evaluated them as potentially carcinogenic.

The Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry confirms that malignant breast tissue contained high concentrations of aluminum. Alarmingly, it’s also been found in human breast milk.

Aluminum is a strong neurotoxin. In the words of Dr. Chris Shaw, Neuroscientist and Professor at the University of British Columbia, aluminum “causes all kinds of unusual biochemical reactions in the body, including the brain.” (3). It’s also been linked to the onset Alzheimer’s disease and autism.

If you are a long-time user of antiperspirant or deodorant, read below. Detoxifying your armpits can be as easy as changing a few lifestyle habits.

How To Detox Your Armpits

1. Go To a Sauna

Sweat is your body’s way to get rid of toxins and cool down. Increasing the amount of time you sweat in a day will help you body detox. This is also an easy way to boost your immune system

2. Drink Mineral Water

Drinking water helps the body flush out toxins and stay hydrated.

It’s been proven that drinking high silica content mineral water helps remove aluminum via urine (4). This is can be purchased online or at your local health food store.

3. Change Your Deodorant

Most deodorants and antiperspirants contain not only aluminum, but many other toxic chemicals. Make sure to read the label on your personal care products to avoid these. Beware; even “organic” or “natural” products can contain harmful components.

To be on the safe side, make your own by following with this DIY deodorant recipe.

You can also fight underarm odor thanks to these tips.

DIY Armpit Detox Recipe

To reverse the effects on long-term deodorant use, try this homemade armpit detox. It will also help control the bacteria that causes body odor.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of bentonite clay
• 3 drops of rosemary essential oil (optional)
• 5 drops of cilantro essential oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix apple cider vinegar and clay in a large bowl.
2. Add essential oils and mix until smooth. (you can skip this step if you don’t have any essential oils on hand)
3. To use, spread a thin layer on your armpits and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
4. Wash off using a damp cloth and repeat daily for a week.

Do You Recognize This Fruit? It Lowers Cholesterol, ......

Do You Recognize This Fruit? It Lowers Cholesterol, Fights Hypertension and Controls Diabetes

Best known in North America as “star fruit” due to its shape when sliced cross-wise, the carambola is actually native to Sri Lanka.

There are many varieties of this fruit grown in tropical regions around the world.

Its flavors range from sour to sweet and are sometimes described as a combination of grape, apple, pear, and citrus.

Unique and novel in shape, it’s often seen as a garnish for other foods.

But star fruit dietary benefits are even more impressive than its shape.

Most notably, the leaves, flowers, roots and fruits are edible and have been used in Eastern and South American medicines for centuries.

Low in sugar and calories, the star fruit is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants with protective benefits against hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It’s also widely used as an antibiotic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory medicine.

Proceed with Caution

Please note: carambola is toxic to those suffering from kidney disease.

A Brazilian study found an amino acid in star fruit that easily binds to ether, alcohol, and acid groups, which researchers name “caramboxin”. In the phytochemical family of oxalates, this acid aids in plant and animal metabolism.

Healthy kidneys dispatch the amino acid as a matter of course but in the case of kidney malfunction, it can accumulate. It then enters the central nervous system, causing symptoms from uncontrollable hiccups and vomiting to seizures and coma—called “star fruit poisoning” (1). For people on dialysis, star fruit will almost always cause a severe adverse reaction and can lead to death if not treated quickly and properly (2).

Drug interactions: the juice of the star fruit significantly inhibits the activity of a particular enzyme that is critical to drug metabolism (CYP3A) (3, 4). If you are taking any pharmaceuticals, please consult your healthcare provider before eating even one star fruit.

If it’s safe to do so, proceed with glee.

9 Star Fruit Benefits

Here are 9 reasons to be a little adventurous and try this funky fruit.

1. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant

Chemicals in star fruit provide antibacterial and antifungal benefits against common pathogens such as Salmonella, E.coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (causes blood infections and pneumonia) (5, 6).

Its free-radical scavenging ability is impressive, with multiple compounds reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.

2. Regulates Blood Sugar

Carambola root extract reduces serum blood glucose and promotes pancreatic function (7). Its own sugar (4 grams) and caloric content (30) are low so is a good fruit choice for diabetics.

3. Cancer

In a 2014 study, star fruit showed protective effects against induced liver cancer in mice, with implications for natural cancer treatment (8).

4. Regulates Cholesterol

The shiny smooth skin of star fruit contains significant amounts of fiber. Getting enough fiber prevents the absorption of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Plus, adequate amounts of dietary fiber contribute to the metabolism of fats.

In one study, star fruit fiber prevented the development of fatty liver in laboratory animals (9).  Epicatechin is a phytochemical in carambola that has been specifically found to inhibit the creation of fat cells (10).

5. Fetal Development

Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin (B9), a deficiency of which can cause birth defects—especially those of the central nervous system.

Carambola is a good source of B2 and B6 as well—essential vitamins important for metabolism and liver and eye health (11,12). Vitamin B2 is necessary to facilitate the body’s use of folic acid and is itself an antioxidant.

6. Fluoride Toxicity

By now we know that fluoride is a neurotoxin. The many benefits of star fruit include the almost immediate reduction of the metabolic disturbances caused by fluoride (13).

7. Hypertension

The leaves of carambola are used in traditional Brazilian medicine to moderate blood pressure. It works by inhibiting aortal contraction, allowing blood to move more freely (14).

In addition, star fruit contains potassium and other electrolytes, which are known to control heart rate and blood pressure.

8. Immune System Support

One cup of star fruit contains about three-quarters of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. This is the number one nutrient for killing viruses and promoting optimal immune system function.

9. Healthy Skin

Antioxidant flavonoids in star fruit are responsible for stimulating protective compounds in skin cells, reducing inflammation and inhibiting ultraviolet radiation (UV) damage (15).

The potency of this funky yellow fruit is undeniable.

Caution must be applied under certain conditions but if you can add star fruit to your diet, it’s a welcome choice.

A study in Bangladesh reviewed the chemistry of carambola and its use in that country:

“Fruits and its fruit juice are used as antioxidant, astringent, tonic also to treat diarrhoea, vomiting, dysentery, hepatic colic, bleeding piles, relieving thirst and febrile excitement.

The leaves are antipruritic, antipyretic and anthelmintic and are also useful in scabies, fractured bones, and various types of poisoning, intermittent fevers and intestinal worms.” (16)

Carambola definitely gets a gold star in health.

How to Cook Rice With Coconut Oil to BURN More Fat and Cut Calories by 50%!

A versatile staple food, rice is the foundation of many diets around the world – particularly in Asia and the Caribbean.

Fried, steamed, rolled into sushi… rice’s popularity is due mostly to it’s malleability; it pairs well with many different foods, and is accessible and inexpensive no matter where you live.

One cup of cooked rice holds approximately 200 calories, most of which comes from starch in the food. Starch is turned into sugar in the body, and often stored as fat.

In fact, the consumption of white rice, which has fewer nutrients than brown rice, has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes.

A Harvard University study published in the British Medical Journal concluded that this risk is especially prevalent in Asian countries, where individuals may eat multiple servings of white rice per day(1).

Making The Rice Healthier

Fortunately, scientists think they may have found the key to preparing rice in a way that is ultimately better for you – and all it takes is a few simple steps.

Sudhair James, one of the researchers behind the method, presented his preliminary research at the National Meeting And Exposition of the American Chemical Society, saying:

“What we did is cook the rice as you normally do, but when the water is boiling, before adding the raw rice, we added coconut oil – about 3 percent of the weight of the rice you’re going to cook. After it was ready, we let it cool in the refrigerator for about 12 hours.”

Why It Works

This simple method to cook rice works by manipulating the chemistry of the starches within the rice, transforming digestible starches into resistant starches, which takes more time for the body to process.

Most starches, white short grain rice in particular, are quickly digested and converted into glucose in the body.

While most of it generally gets stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, any excess glucose that isn’t used usually ends up being stored as fat.

And over the long run this can become a major contributor to weight gain and a host of other health issues such as diabetes and obesity.

Sudhair James from the College of Chemical Sciences in Sri Lanka presented his research during the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

He showed that cooking rice with coconut oil could cut caloric absorption by 10-12%, and potentially up to 50-60% with further research.

This cooking technique of heating and cooling has been studied before, specifically in potatoes(2) – so it stands to reason that the same principle would apply to rice. Indeed, fried rice and pilaf-style rice have more resistant starches than steamed rice.

While researchers have yet to test this theory on as many variety of rice as possible, they are hopeful – if calories in rice can be reduced by a simple preparatory process, maybe the same can be done eventually for other starches and carbohydrates, such as bread. The implications of this are significant in the global fight against obesity and diabetes.

“We as scientists believe that if we are going to do this process on the best varieties and if this method is going to work this could be a massive breakthrough,” James said. “We could lower the calories in rice by 50 to 60 percent.”

How To Cook Rice with Coconut Oil

The chilling time is 12 hours but it’s a crucial step in converting the starches, so make sure you don’t skip this.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1 3/4 cups water

Instructions:

• In a pot, bring water to a boil.
• Add coconut oil to pot, followed by the rice.
• Cover, lower heat, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooked, let it cool, then chill in the fridge for at least 12 hours.

This may seem like a lot work to cook rice but if you have blood sugar or weight issues, this procedure can be very helpful. It will naturally increase the resistant starch content of your rice by 10 times, which can help you avoid sugar spikes.

Food Is Medicine: 20 Natural Painkillers Inside Your Kitchen

Believe it or not, you could have an entire kitchen full of natural painkillers. Excluding junk food and most processed products, food IS medicine.

Read below to learn how you can live without NSAIDs, reflux medication, and treat/prevent common infections without expensive medications or side effects

Here are 20 natural pain killers “hiding” in your kitchen.

1. Coffee for Migraines

Most migraine medication contains a small amount of anhydrous (powdered) caffeine.

But there are benefits to the regular liquid version: the National Headache foundation recommends chasing your OTC migraine medication with 12 ounces of very strong coffee. Why? Caffeine boosts absorption of medication in the stomach lining, increasing the effectiveness of your medication by 40% or more.

2. Honey for canker and cold sores

Honey has amazing antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

According to research performed at the Dubai Specialized Medical Center in the United Arab Emirates, unpasteurized honey heals cold sores and canker sores 43% faster than

7 Skin Cancer Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

7 Skin Cancer Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer (1). The unfortunate part of skin cancer is that several common causes of this cancer are due to bad habits that could potentially be avoided. It is important to know the signs of possible skin cancer growth and to get immediate help if unsure. Being aware of new or changing spots on your body can be the difference between treating skin cancer and the spread of severe cancerous cells. 

What Is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. Basically, when unrepaired DNA damages skin cells, it triggers mutations or genetic defects that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly (2). As the cells multiply, they start to form a mass known as a tumor. There are three major types of skin cancers to be aware of (3):

1. basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
2. squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
3. melanoma

3 Major Types of Skin Cancer

Both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are malignant but usually do not spread to other parts of the body. These types of cancers are usually less severe than melanoma but they still require treatment. Melanoma, on the other hand, is malignant and very severe—  spreading to other parts of the body very quickly. This cancer can be fatal if not caught and treated early (3)

1. Basal Cell Carcinoma Signs and Symptoms

This cancer usually occurs on sun-exposed areas of your body such as the face or neck. This cancer may appear as (5):

• a waxy bump
• a flat flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion
• can look like a pimple at first
• bleeds easily

2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Signs and Symptoms

This cancer usually occurs on sun-exposed areas of your body like your ears, face or hands, but people with darker skin are more likely to develop this cancer in areas that aren’t often exposed to the sun. This cancer may appear as (5):

• a firm red lump
• a flat lesion with a scaly or rough and crusted surface
• wart-like growth
• open sore

3. Melanoma Signs and Symptoms

This cancer can develop anywhere on your body. Melanoma is commonly found on the face or torso for men and on the lower legs for women. This cancer can affect people with any skin tone. Melanoma may appear as (5):

• a large brownish spot with darker speckles
• a mole that changes in color or size
• a small lesion with an irregular border that appears red, white, blue or blue-black
• dark lesions on your palms soles, fingertips, toes, mouth, nose, vagina or anus
• sore that doesn’t heal
• itchy or tender

7 Skin Cancer Warning Signs

The following are skin cancer warning signs you should never ignore (7):

1. An irregular mole- if you find a mole that doesn’t look like your other moles, or if you have one single mole in an otherwise clear part of your body, do not ignore this, visit your doctor immediately.
2. A vertical dark streak on your nails- many people don’t realize that you can get skin cancer anywhere, including under your finger and toe nails.
3. Vision problems- this is a symptom of melanoma of the eye, where a spot appears in the back of your eye.
4. A pimple that won’t go away- squamous cell skin cancer can look like a pimple that won’t go away, or a sore that won’t heal or a scab that keeps recurring, and usually when you try squeezing it there is no puss.
5. A mole on the sole of your foot- many people have benign spots on the sole of their feet or the palms of their hands, but that being said, they should always be checked out for safety especially if the mole is new or changing.
6. Experiencing change after removing a mole- if you start seeing pigmentation extending outside the scar, seek medical help immediately, even if the original mole was benign.
7. There is a black spot inside your cheek- you can get melanoma in your mucous membranes which include the mouth, nasal cavity, anal region and the vagina.

What are the Causes of Skin Cancer?

• Exposure to UV light such as sunlight- UV rays are dangerous to the skin and can cause wrinkles, rashes and dark spots.
• Use of tanning beds- tanning beds also emits UV rays to the skin.
• Impairment of the immune system- your immunity keeps you from getting infections and protects you from cancer, if this is weakened, it is not doing its job. 
• Exposure to unusually high levels of radiation- radiations such as x-rays are known carcinogens (cancer-causing agents).
• Exposure to chemicals such as arsenic (miners, farmers) and hydrocarbons (tar, oils, soot).

Who is at Risk For Skin Cancer?

According to WebMD, the following people are at greater risk of developing skin cancer:

• People with fair skin who sunburn easily
• People with light blond or red hair
• People with certain genetic disorders that deplete skin pigment 
• People who were born with numerous and/or unusual moles
• If skin cancer runs in the family

When to See a Doctor

If you notice any abnormalities in your skin such as the development of moles or other irregularities, visit your doctor immediately. If you can catch cancer at its early stages you have a better chance in treating it. 

Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, the following are tips to prevent skin damage:

• Limit your exposure to UV rays
• Wear sunglasses that block UV rays
• Wear a hat
• Apply sunscreen every two hours
• Protect your skin with clothing
• Seek shade
• Avoid using tanning beds and/or sunlamps

On top of those preventative tips, you can also eat antioxidant-rich foods that help protect against skin cancer. You can visit this article for more information.

Sun safety is very important and a great way to prevent any skin damage. Your skin is there to protect your body, so why not show it the same respect and protect it from any harmful elements.

Heal Cavities, Gum Disease, And Whiten Teeth With This Natural Homemade Toothpaste

Heal Cavities, Gum Disease, And Whiten Teeth With This Natural Homemade Toothpaste

Teeth are One of the most important parts of our body! They are there forever, and we only get one pair. With all the junk food we eat these days, it is very important to keep our teeth healthy so that we don’t suffer from tooth decay or gum diseases.

There are literally thousands of toothpaste out there, but this one is the most effective one and it contains neem (Azadirachta indica). It effectively treats gum issues and cavities and supports teeth and gum health.

There are many natural ingredients to create a home remedy for toothpaste. This home remedy for toothpaste is completely natural, and is completely effective in whitening teeth and lowering risk for gum diseases! This remedy contains baking soda, coconut oil, and neem powder. Baking soda is an excellent ingredient for your teeth because it works to clean teeth. According to The Journal of Clinical Dentistry in June 2008, brushing your teeth with baking soda products was proven to be more effective than using products without it. Baking soda is more affordable and more effective. Why would we brush our teeth with anything else?

Moving onto the Coconut Oil, it has also shown to be exceptionally effective in dental health. Coconut oil has been used to clean teeth for centuries, dating back to ancient India! Coconut oil works by detoxifying the oral cavity in a similar way to dish liquid cleaning dishes. It literally sucks the dirt and toxins out of your mouth. It creates a clean, antiseptic oral environment for your teeth.

The last primary ingredient in this amazing and natural toothpaste is Neem Powder. Neem is a leafy tree also known as the “Indian Lilac”. It is commonly used in Indian traditional medicine. It has more than 140 active compounds within! It is known to produce a more healthy immune system, treat ulcers, and prevent tooth decay! Researchers published in the Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine that just chewing on a stick from the tree can help prevent tooth decay while inducing a more sterile environment for your teeth to live in. This ingredient really is amazing and should be exalted for its medicinal uses.

You will need:

• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon neem powder
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon xylitol (for  taste)
• 15 drops of mint essential oil/aroma

Virgin coconut oil is also an important addition to this natural teeth whitener due to it’s antimicrobial properties.

Preparation:

You should mix all ingredients in a suitable container, in order to prepare a paste. As coconut oil may harden depending on the outside temperature, store the paste in a glass jar.

Use:

You should use this natural toothpaste like you use regular toothpaste types, at least three times a day. This will whiten your teeth, treat gum disease, and heal cavities.