Re: VCO Toothpaste

[Guest guest]

Nina,

Congrats for the FANTASTIC news!

--- Nina Moliver <ninalynn@...> wrote:

> In the last 3 months I dumped this obnoxious

> prescription toothpaste and

> resumed my baking-soda-as-toothpaste routine. This

> time, however, I added

> coconut oil to the baking soda and stirred them

> together. This has been my

> new toothpaste.

>

> I just saw my periodontist tonight. He's been

> following my gums for 8 years

> or so. He said that the condition of my gums was

> " stupendous " . The pockets

> (between teeth and gums) have gotten smaller and the

> gums are filling out.

> He sees this happen in one out of every 500 patients

> or so. " Fingers on one

> hand " number of patients.

>

> It was also the first time I have ever had my teeth

> cleaned where it didn't

> hurt as the instrument vibrated in the pockets under

> my gums. It felt

> comfortable and fine.

>

> Nina

>

>

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Thank you, !

In addition, over the last few months I have noticed that a very sensitive

molar (it was touch-and-go for a root canal for a long time) has not been

hurting when I chew on it anymore. This is especially nice, because the

area around that tooth was getting inflamed since it wasn't being used for

chewing. Now I chew on it comfortably. Anything: nuts, etc.

Re: VCO toothpaste

Nina,

Congrats for the FANTASTIC news!

--- Nina Moliver <ninalynn@...> wrote:

> In the last 3 months I dumped this obnoxious

> prescription toothpaste and

> resumed my baking-soda-as-toothpaste routine. This

> time, however, I added

> coconut oil to the baking soda and stirred them

> together. This has been my

> new toothpaste.

>

> I just saw my periodontist tonight. He's been

> following my gums for 8 years

> or so. He said that the condition of my gums was

> " stupendous " . The pockets

> (between teeth and gums) have gotten smaller and the

> gums are filling out.

> He sees this happen in one out of every 500 patients

> or so. " Fingers on one

> hand " number of patients.

>

> It was also the first time I have ever had my teeth

> cleaned where it didn't

> hurt as the instrument vibrated in the pockets under

> my gums. It felt

> comfortable and fine.

>

> Nina

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Nina

What great news! Your post is very timely because I have been

thinking of asking people here about making a toothpaste. I think

you might be called up to give us your exact recipe proportions!

Does it fizz (when it hits the water) and is it gritty? What do you

think of the idea of adding peppermint extract, perhaps?

Katy

> In the last 3 months I dumped this obnoxious prescription

toothpaste and

> resumed my baking-soda-as-toothpaste routine. This time, however,

I added

> coconut oil to the baking soda and stirred them together. This

has been my

> new toothpaste.

>

> I just saw my periodontist tonight. He's been following my gums

for 8 years

> or so. He said that the condition of my gums was " stupendous " .

The pockets

> (between teeth and gums) have gotten smaller and the gums are

filling out.

> He sees this happen in one out of every 500 patients or

so. " Fingers on one

> hand " number of patients.

>

> It was also the first time I have ever had my teeth cleaned where

it didn't

> hurt as the instrument vibrated in the pockets under my gums. It

felt

> comfortable and fine.

>

> Nina

[Guest guest]

I have been adding CO to my regular toothpaste for about 1 month now, just

love how smooth and slippery it makes my teeth feel. I imagine the soda and

CO would be a great toothpaste.

Fern

Re: VCO toothpaste

Awesome. You said coconut and baking soda. I'm

thinking of adding essential oil of wintergreen. What

do you guys think?

[Guest guest]

Wow that IS great! I started putting VCO with my toothpaste and noticed

a sensitive tooth is less sensitive after a while. I stopped and

sensitivity to cold and heat came back so I started using VCO again.

Maybe I should add baking soda also. Thanks for sharing!

> Thank you, !

>

> In addition, over the last few months I have noticed that a very

sensitive molar (it was touch-and-go for a root canal for a long time)

has not been hurting when I chew on it anymore. This is especially

nice, because the area around that tooth was getting inflamed since it

wasn't being used for chewing. Now I chew on it comfortably.

Anything: nuts, etc.

> > I just saw my periodontist tonight. He's been

> > following my gums for 8 years

> > or so. He said that the condition of my gums was

> > " stupendous " . The pockets

> > (between teeth and gums) have gotten smaller and the

> > gums are filling out.

> > >

[Guest guest]

,

Wow, thanks! That's good information to know.

--- s <denise_stevens@...>

wrote:

> You might be careful using oil of wintergreen, it is

> usually listed on toxic essential oil lists.

> I found out after buying some, decided not worth the

> risk. Maybe spearmint or peppermint.

> I've seen where people have added tea tree oil too.

> Clove might be nice. I just got an order

> today of 2 toothpastes from Sri Lanka that include

> clove.

> Excerpt from herbal monograph:

>

> Wintergreen leaf and oil can cause contact

> allergies. Warning: Wintergreen essential oil

> (methyl salicylate) is highly toxic. Oral intake of

> 4-6 grams of pure wintergreen oil can be fatal. If

> absorbed through the skin in high dosages it can

> produce central nervous system problems, fluid

> build-up in the lungs, and collapse.

>

>

>

>

> Re: VCO

> toothpaste

>

>

> Awesome. You said coconut and baking soda. I'm

> thinking of adding essential oil of wintergreen.

> What

> do you guys think?

>

> --- Nina Moliver <ninalynn@...> wrote:

>

> > In the last 3 months I dumped this obnoxious

> > prescription toothpaste and

> > resumed my baking-soda-as-toothpaste routine.

> This

> > time, however, I added

> > coconut oil to the baking soda and stirred them

> > together. This has been my

> > new toothpaste.

> >

> > I just saw my periodontist tonight. He's been

> > following my gums for 8 years

> > or so. He said that the condition of my gums

> was

> > " stupendous " . The pockets

> > (between teeth and gums) have gotten smaller and

> the

> > gums are filling out.

> > He sees this happen in one out of every 500

> patients

> > or so. " Fingers on one

> > hand " number of patients.

> >

> > It was also the first time I have ever had my

> teeth

> > cleaned where it didn't

> > hurt as the instrument vibrated in the pockets

> under

> > my gums. It felt

> > comfortable and fine.

> >

> > Nina

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I've never posted here, but just wanted to say the comment about man thinking

he could do it better than God was profound. I enjoyed the comment! I had been

thinking in the shower the other morning that

it was amazing that my health is improving simply by taking coconut oil, and how

medical science has probably done more damage than good to me. So that post was

right on.

Ironically, I just received an email fwd that was saying how God has gotten

to be more untolerated than obscenities. I hate to see what kind of a world this

becomes when that becomes the standard!

I think if the comment had been overlooked we wouldn't be getting into a

religious discussion.

Anyway, coconut oil is great! LOL!

[Guest guest]

OK so now a practical question ... what does one keep the prepared

VCO toothpaste in?

I'm thinking it might get a bit nasty with having a not-very-clean

(in the antibacterial sense) toothbrush dipped into it twice a day.

Shop-bought toothpaste, of, course avoids this problem by being

packaged in a tube or a pump. Soiled toothbrushes and/or toothpaste

just gives me the heebiejeebies ... or is that just me?!

Thoughts?

Katy

>

> > Hi Mike

> >

> > I'm thinking of adding peppermint to mine, but I

> > wonder how the

> > minty taste goes with the coconut taste?!? Doesn't

> > seem right to

> > me! What do you think?

> >

> > Katy

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I thought about that, too. Could bacteria from one's mouth

multiply in VCO toothpaste...

I mixed some up and flavored it with cinnamon. It sort of reminded

me of pie crust. It made my teeth feel clean, though, but I didn't

like the way it left my toothbrush feeling oily afterwards.

-Patty

> OK so now a practical question ... what does one keep the prepared

> VCO toothpaste in?

>

> I'm thinking it might get a bit nasty with having a not-very-clean

> (in the antibacterial sense) toothbrush dipped into it twice a

day.

> Shop-bought toothpaste, of, course avoids this problem by being

> packaged in a tube or a pump. Soiled toothbrushes and/or

toothpaste

> just gives me the heebiejeebies ... or is that just me?!

>

> Thoughts?

>

> Katy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thanks for the idea - and thanks to everyone else for their ideas

too.

I'm in the UK and we don't have Walmart here! I will have to do my

own investigations!

I've made my first VCO toothpaste with 1/2 tbs VCO, 1/2 tbs Bicarb,

some peppermint extract (all I have atm) plus about 1/4 tsp ground

clove (ditto). It's more pleasant than I thought to use (although

brown!), but as we are having a heatwave right now, it's sooooo

liquid I just drip it onto the brush! I really like the clove

flavour and I'm going to go and get some oil of clove as soon as I

can. I think adding seasalt is a good idea. Grey Sea Salt is very

tasty and helps to hide the strong taste of bicarb, plus you get

extra trace vitamins with your toothpaste! LOL

Katy

Katy,

> You might try essentialsupplies.com

> I have bought from them many times. They have

> pumps that might work if you put your toothpaste

> in bottle. Alot of different options, you could use glass jar

> if you prefer glass as opposed to plastic. I know I

> have personally been switching everything over to

> glass because of the dangers of certain plastics.

> The nice thing about them is you can buy just 1 if you

> want on most items. Anyway, they have lots of options,

> sure you could find something that would work for you.

>

> PS. I have seen tubes out there somewhere, where you

> fill the crimp the end. If I find a source, I will post later.

> Re: VCO toothpaste

>

>

> OK so now a practical question ... what does one keep the

prepared

> VCO toothpaste in?

>

> I'm thinking it might get a bit nasty with having a not-very-

clean

> (in the antibacterial sense) toothbrush dipped into it twice a

day.

>

[Guest guest]

I bought some oil of clove today from the pharmacy to use in my next

batch of VCO toothpaste, but I notice it says on the box that

prolonged use might damage gums .......!! Any comments?

Also - have those people who have been using this Bicarb/Baking Soda

VCO version noticed if their teeth are maintaining their whiteness?

I've found in the past with " natural " toothpastes, even the ones

which are supposed to be " whitening " , that my teeth go quite yellow

over time :¬/ Perhaps I should increase the proportion of Baking

Soda in the mixture to help with this?

Katy

> That's great to know, Ian. One option would be to use colloidal

silver instead of the water to get the germ-attacking benefits of CS

working too. Yes, Bicarbonate of Soda is what the English and

Australians call it, and in America it's baking soda.

>

> If it is still runny, I suppose one of those squeezy honey jars

with a pointy top would work, though as I think they are plastic

that would not be to the best standards for everyone.

>

> Mine turned out hard, as I only used VCO and Bicarb, but I chip a

bit off with the toothbrush handle, pop it in my mouth to melt,

swish it through the teeth for a bit, then brush. I guess I could

melt it, then add water or CS, and see what happens. Also some

Cloves, maybe.

>

> By the way, I started making my own Tincture of cloves, just a

little, last year. Ground up some fresh cloves, steeped them in

vodka. The idea is to strain them into a bottle, then wash the

dregs over with water, and add that to the bottle. I have just

never got around to it, but maybe making toothpaste would be the

ideal spur. I plan to use CS rather than plain water for the job.

>

> I found my old bottle of Oil of Cloves last night, but it may be

too old to use in the mouth now. It was an old remedy for

toothache; they used to put in on some cottonn wool, then put the

cotton wool on/in the painful tooth. Makes me wonder whether it

worked by killing the germs.

>

> Rowena

> Flashing the pearly whites in Australia

>

>

>

>

>

> I experimented over the last couple of days with mixing approx

equal parts

> VCO, Bicarb-Soda (I think this is the same as Baking Soda) and

water to see

> if I could make it into a consistency that wouldn't set solid

and whether it

> would separate with good results so far. I put it in the fridge

and it

> still remained semi-liquid and has a pleasant sweet coconut

flavour. Yet to

> see how it goes long term and whether with the added water it

goes rancid

> over a shorter period of time. With the water added to it, it

rinses of the

> toothbrush without leaving it oily at all. I hope to try a

bigger batch

> when this all runs out and see how that goes. I will also try

to find a

> more suitable bottle to put it in then a plain jar.

> Ian

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi All

>

> I found this customer posting & recipe for VCO toothpaste on an

> aussie coconut oil site if anybody is interested!

>

> Toothpaste:

> Anyway, about 2-3 weeks ago I changed toothpaste. As Bruce

suggested in his book, I stirred together some baking soda and some

VCO. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it didn't stimulate my

appetite, which I had been concerned about. It also felt quite clean.

A few days ago I looked in the mirror and realized that the mottling

on my front teeth had disappeared. They are very shining and white,

and they look thicker and harder. Only the chipped portion in one

corner is thinned out. I'm not sure if my eyes are deceiving me, or

if the chipped portion is actually getting smaller by increments as

well - i.e., if new enamel is growing. Is it conceivably possible for

new tooth enamel to grow that quickly? I would be stunned if it were,

but on the other hand, that is definitely what it looks like.

==>Kelley, that's wonderful news. One of our moderators, Shirley,

had the same thing happen to her. It is trully amazing but it is

written about by Dr. Weston A. Price in his book Nutrition & Physical

Degeneration. Very very well done Kelley!

Luv, Bee

[Guest guest]

>

>

>

> It's funny that she brought this up. The other night, I was

watching an

> ABC show called " Wife Swap " . One family was totally into raw food

> (including raw meat.) They didn't use chemicals in their house, and

they

> used a toothpaste made from raw butter and clay. I guess it's the

same

> sort of idea.

>

> If I didn't have such a problem with the texture of oil in my

mouth, I'd

> be willing to give it a try.

>

> in IN

>

LOL.. that just nearly blew me down.

I've never heard of such a thing and I read a lot on raw foodist and

was one myself once.

Generaly if you are a raw foodist and don't include meat... you don't

need to brush your teeth...that is if you only eat fruits and veggies

in pure form.

I googled and found comments from raw foodist that saw the show and

they can't understand it and said their teeth looks horriable.

However.. I have heard about the coconut oil being used by raw

foodist and they rave about it. And some others use baking soda.

But to each their own.

I don't agree with that family in some of their ways and most raw

fooodist aren't like them... but I dig that they live in nowheres

land... I'd love to have my own place like that and just be and live

naturaly. But no raw meat for me.

[Guest guest]

>

> > Generaly if you are a raw foodist and don't include meat... you

don't

> > need to brush your teeth...that is if you only eat fruits and

veggies

> > in pure form.

>

> This makes no sense to me. Fruit contains sugar, and sugar feeds

the

> beasties that give you bad breath and cause tooth decay. If

anything, I'd

> imagine that people who ate more meat and less fruit would have

healthier

> teeth.

>

Hi all,

Yes, I also disagree that vegetarian raw foodists don't have to

brush their teeth. Personally, my teeth were worse when I was

eating a lot of fruit than they've ever been in my life, despite a

lot of brushing! Now that I'm on this diet, they're starting to get

better! I think it's not only the sugar in the fruits, but also

some of the acids (from oranges, for example) that cause dental

problems.

Also, I tried the toothpaste! I made some as soon as I read the

original post, so I've used it about 6 times now. It was quite an

odd sensation the first time, as I'm not used to the oily feeling in

my mouth either, but I liked the coconut flavor, and my teeth felt

really clean. The oil does indeed rinse right off the bristles, but

not the plastic part of the toothbrush. I noticed this morning that

my teeth look 'glossier' than before. Usually if I look close

enough I can see the lines and chips and imperfections, but today

they seem much smoother and I cannot see the lines. I like it.

But I would like to ask some advice - what's the best way to apply

it to the brush? I made the mixture in a small jar, so I have been

just dipping the toothbrush in the jar to get a little on the

bristles. But just today it occurred to me that might not be a good

idea to keep putting a used toothbrush into the unusued mixture.

Any suggestions? Also, it doesn't stay mixed together very well -

the baking soda keeps settling to the bottom while the VCO sits on

the top. Any ideas?

in Tennessee

[Guest guest]

Hi

I have ordered a little glass bottle with glass dropper to store mine

in. I think just giving it a really good shake before putting a few

drops on the toothbrush would mix it all together again. I remember

reading a story about a woman who had thrush in her mouth so her

Doctor told her to buy a new toothbrush & her thrush cleared up

immediately!! So because I too have thrush in my mouth I am very

conscious of my brush hygiene and because I use an electric

toothbrush I do replace the head regularly. Personally I wouldn't dip

my toothbrush into the mixture as just with my rule with food I don't

double dip to make sure that everything stays as fresh & potent as

possible. Also I find just putting a drop of OO on the brush helps

keep it fresh. As far as the oil sticking to the plastic part of the

toothbrush & basin I agree that is a bit annoying but if thats the

only price to pay for using such a nice healthy toothpaste recipe I

figure I can live with wiping that off.

I have not used toothpaste since the beginning of January & my mouth

is definately doing better for it. I also like to add the celtic sea

salt(fine version)to the mixture which helps to give a nice clean &

is great as a mouth rinse with the bi-carb soda.

Regards

Kelley

>

> my teeth look 'glossier' than before. Usually if I look close

> enough I can see the lines and chips and imperfections, but today

> they seem much smoother and I cannot see the lines. I like it.

>

> But I would like to ask some advice - what's the best way to apply

> it to the brush? I made the mixture in a small jar, so I have been

> just dipping the toothbrush in the jar to get a little on the

> bristles. But just today it occurred to me that might not be a

good

> idea to keep putting a used toothbrush into the unusued mixture.

> Any suggestions? Also, it doesn't stay mixed together very well -

> the baking soda keeps settling to the bottom while the VCO sits on

> the top. Any ideas?

>

> in Tennessee

>

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah, I don't really like dipping the

toothbrush in but I couldn't figure out a better way. Where did you

find the glass bottle and dropper? When you mentioned thrush, I

remembered that when I had strep throat once, I was instructed to

replace my toothbrush every day so as not to re-infect myself. I'd

forgotten that.

I've heard it said that your dental health is a pretty good

indication of your overall health. I hope that's true, because my

mouth is definitely getting healthier, since I changed my diet.

in Tennessee

>

> Hi

>

> I have ordered a little glass bottle with glass dropper to store

mine

> in. I think just giving it a really good shake before putting a

few

> drops on the toothbrush would mix it all together again. I

remember

> reading a story about a woman who had thrush in her mouth so her

> Doctor told her to buy a new toothbrush & her thrush cleared up

> immediately!! So because I too have thrush in my mouth I am very

> conscious of my brush hygiene and because I use an electric

> toothbrush I do replace the head regularly. Personally I wouldn't

dip

> my toothbrush into the mixture as just with my rule with food I

don't

> double dip to make sure that everything stays as fresh & potent as

> possible. Also I find just putting a drop of OO on the brush helps

> keep it fresh.

[Guest guest]

>

> Kelley,

>

> Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah, I don't really like dipping the

> toothbrush in but I couldn't figure out a better way. Where did

you

> find the glass bottle and dropper? When you mentioned thrush, I

> remembered that when I had strep throat once, I was instructed to

> replace my toothbrush every day so as not to re-infect myself. I'd

> forgotten that.

>

> in Tennessee

>

Hi

I ordered mine online from an Australian website as they are really

cheap & have different types of amber glass bottles, droppers & glass

jars...I thought the the mediun size glass jar with cork lid & little

wooden spoon was excellent for storing the celtic sea salt! the links

are;

http://www.heirloombodycare.com.au/packaging-glass-practical-

packaging-c-94_95.html

http://www.heirloombodycare.com.au/glass-with-spoon-250gm-p-465.html

Not sure what the postage is for international but I'm sure you can

get an idea from here & find a US company.

Regards

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Where did you find the glass bottle and dropper?

--->>I find my bottles at www.specialtybottle.com/

Pat in Kalamazoo

[Guest guest]

>

> what is it about this way of eating that allows your teeth to feel

so clean

> sharon r

>

Sharon, personally I think it's the fat in the diet. My teeth are

feeling awesome from using the coconut oil toothpaste for several days

now. I concluded it must be the oil, not the baking soda, because I'd

used baking soda toothpastes in the past. The layer of oil makes my

teeth feel so slick and smooth! So then I figured it must be the oils

and fats in this diet that help the feel of the teeth. That's just my

opinion.

in Tennessee

[Guest guest]

> When I was not on this diet, I used to get fuzzy teeth

> a lot, just a lot of crud sticking to my teeth, now I

> don't get that at all. My teeth are almost always

> smooth, and nothing sticking to them except the

> occassional piece of broccoli which comes out easily.

> What is it about the diet that you do not get fuzzy teeth? I am

not ont his diet 100%, ok i am not even on it 50% but i am trying.

I am having a hard ti me with not eating breads n carby thi ng like

that.

>

> I really dont have any visible symptoms and my weight is good.

I am 5'3 " and weigh 122lbs, so i am happy with that. I just want to

gain more energy and endurance, so i am trying this diet.

> But the fuzzy teeth go t me because mine feel fuzzy a lot. I

brush my tongue n my teeth several times a day.

> what is it about this way of eating that allows your teeth to

feel so clean

==>Hi Sharon, this diet rebuilds dentin on the teeth. Dr. Price

writes about how quickly dentin protection builds up when you are

getting the right nutrients, particularly the fats. He found great

results by giving only 1/2 tsp. high vitamin cod liver oil and 1/2

tsp. butter oil mixed. There's a lot about it in his

book " Nutrition & Physical Degeneration " available at the Price-

Pottenger Foundation, or see: www.westonaprice.org

Bee

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[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

Just wanted to thank you for this link. (Also thanks to Kelley who

provided her Australian source of glass bottles.) I was so

impressed with this website! The prices are not bad, but shippping

is a lot. I not only found a bottles for the toothpaste, but for

just about everything else I could imagine. Thanks!

in Tennessee

>

> Where did you find the glass bottle and dropper?

>

>

> --->>I find my bottles at www.specialtybottle.com/

>

> Pat in Kalamazoo

>

[Guest guest]

>

>

> Hi Pat,

>

> Just wanted to thank you for this link. (Also thanks to Kelley who

> provided her Australian source of glass bottles.) I was so

> impressed with this website! The prices are not bad, but shippping

> is a lot. I not only found a bottles for the toothpaste, but for

> just about everything else I could imagine. Thanks!

>

> in Tennessee

Dear

It is amazing how many ideas you come up with for glass storage isn't

it! I even ordered a big glass jar with the long glass dropper for my

coconut oil that I use as a moisturiser so there is less mess! The

best thing is how very cheap they are. Great to hear that you found

what you needed!

Regards

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Hey, by total coincidence I happened to find a coconut oil

toothpaste for sale at this website:

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/teeth_cleaner.htm

I thought it might be of interest to some of you, since there was

much discussion about how to flavor the toothpaste. I made my own

with the recipe Kelley provided and have been very happy with it.

But you can check the ingredients for the product at this website

and see they have also added spices and essential oils for flavor.

Otherwise, the main ingredients are the same as Kelley's recipe -

water, baking soda, and coconut oil.

Sometime I might try adding a little essential oil and see how it

tastes, but be very careful with essential oils. My massage

therapist says they are very strong and there are only a couple you

can apply to skin at full strength (lavendar oil being one of

them). She said she burned her skin by adding oils to her bath but

forgetting to stir the water before she got in! Please use

sparingly if you try it.

in Tennessee

>

> Hi All

>

>

> Make your Own

> Mix approximately equal parts Virgin Coconut Oil, Bicarb-Soda and

> Water in a small jar. (A dessert spoon of each is a good start).

The

> water makes it more like a paste in cooler climates. Vary the

> quantity of water to change the consistency. To hasten up the

process

> cool it in the fridge and then stir it again. With the water added

to

> it, it rinses of the toothbrush without leaving it oily at all.

May

> leave a slightly oily film in the basin which can be cleaned off

with

> hot water.

>

> Regards

> Kelley

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hey, by total coincidence I happened to find a coconut oil

> toothpaste for sale at this website:

> http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/teeth_cleaner.htm

>

> I thought it might be of interest to some of you, since there was

> much discussion about how to flavor the toothpaste. I made my own

> with the recipe Kelley provided and have been very happy with it.

> But you can check the ingredients for the product at this website

> and see they have also added spices and essential oils for flavor.

> Otherwise, the main ingredients are the same as Kelley's recipe -

> water, baking soda, and coconut oil.

==>I only use hydrogen peroxide to clean my teeth and it's easy and

wonderful. It makes my teeth feel so slippery and clean. I put it in

a glass and add a little water and mix it. Then I just dip my

toothbrush into it and brush, and I dip a couple more times and brush.

>

> Sometime I might try adding a little essential oil and see how it

> tastes, but be very careful with essential oils. My massage

> therapist says they are very strong and there are only a couple you

> can apply to skin at full strength (lavendar oil being one of

> them). She said she burned her skin by adding oils to her bath but

> forgetting to stir the water before she got in! Please use

> sparingly if you try it.

==>I believe your massage therapist warned you unnecessarily.

Essential oils do not actually burn the skin but they do put out heat

which may feel like they are. They will feel quite warm/hot as if

they were burning, particularly on broken skin, but they definitely

are not doing any damage to the skin.

Bee

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>

> ==>I believe your massage therapist warned you unnecessarily.

> Essential oils do not actually burn the skin but they do put out

heat

> which may feel like they are. They will feel quite warm/hot as if

> they were burning, particularly on broken skin, but they

definitely

> are not doing any damage to the skin.

>

> Bee

>

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes, I probably took her story too

literally. It was a funny story - she added certain oils to her

bath that are supposed to help cellulite but forgot to stir the

water. When she sat down on top of the oils, she said one of her

cheeks burned so much that she had to jump back out of the tub! I

probably took it too seriously because at the time she was using a

mixture of essential oils on my shoulder and said to tell her

immediately if it started to burn. I guess that made me a little

nervous

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