Ivecky
The Force is Strong With This One
Hi All,
Since I joined the forum I've been making my way through "The Wave" and "Secret History" (which I'm finding very interesting) and have devoted a lot of my time to complete them so this doesn't leave me much time to post the thousand and one questions floating around in my head. And while waiting to complete reading the materials before I start asking questions and putting things together I've taken a little break to let the info soak in and thought it would be a good chance to post a review of some things that have helped make my day to day living a little easier.
The first one is a Toothpaste I have been using for 6 or so months. The brand is "Phyto shield®" and the product is made in New Zeland. The Toothpaste is chemical free and doesn't contain Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Added flouride, Sugar and Artifical sweeteners. Here is an excerpt from a web site that sells the product:
http://www.naturalhealthorganics.com.au/Phyto-Shield-Toothpaste-100g-pr-3666.html
Phyto Shield Toothpaste 100g
Herbal, lemon Myrtle and Propolis.
For your maximum oral care protection Phyto Shield have combined the best herbal and other natural ingredients in this range of toothpastes. Featuring "Totarol" which is an effective antibacterial substance sourced from the dead wood of the NZ Totara tree plus natural sweeteners like Xylitol and Thaumatin (sourced from an African plant).
Available in three smooth flavours:
Herbal - a general minty toothpaste for the whole family
Lemon Myrtle - recommended when stain removing or a more fruity flavour is desired
Propolis - particularly recommended for extra gum care or receding gums
100% NO Chemical Toothpaste.
* NO Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
* NO Chemical Preservatives
* NO Artificial Sweeteners, Colours or Flavours
* NO Added Fluoride
* NO Harsh Bleach
* NOT tested on animals
Ingredients:
Herbal: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerol, xylitol, lauryl polyglucose, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, herbal oil blend, eucalyptus oil, menthol crystals, peppermint oil, aniseed oil, zinc oxide, Thaumatin, Totarol, Ethanol (from Totarol tincture),
Lemon Myrtle: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerol, lauryl polyglucose, silicon dioxide, orange oil, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, lemon oil, calcium magnesium carbonate, ammonium glycyrrhizinate, menthol, peppermint oil, aniseed oil, neem seed oil, thyme oil, myrrh oil, lemon myrtle oil, Totarol, Ethanol (from Totarol tincture),
Propolis: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerol, xylitol, lauryl polyglucose, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, propolis tincture, eucalyptus oil, menthol crystals, peppermint oil, aniseed oil, Thaumatin, Totarol, Ethanol (from Totarol tincture)
After dealing with sensitive teeth from enamel abrasion I switched to the Propolis Toothpaste to see if it would help and I wasn't really surprised when my teeth started to get less sensitive after a few days use. It usually didn't take much to give me a jolt from the nerves in my mouth but after I started using the Toothpaste it takes a whole lot of orange juice, wine & other irritants to set anything off. Interestingly enough once I ran out of the Phyto Shield and had to switch back to my normal sensitive (name brand) Toothpaste and I was surprised when the nerves in my teeth jolted upon contact with the very Toothpaste that was supposed to make them less sensitive. I've never touched a name brand toothpaste ever again.
And the second product that has made my day a little easier is Xlear inc "Spry" chewing gum. http://www.xlear.com/spry.aspx. I'll add another excerpt with a description and ingredients:
Soothing, cool mint flavored sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol. Great-tasting, long-lasting flavor makes Spry Chewing Gum the gum of choice for fresher breath and healthier teeth and gums! Studies have shown that when combined with normal dental hygiene, regular use of xylitol gums may reduce the risk of dental caries! Tips for use:
* Use daily after meals and between normal brushings.
* For best results use with the Spry Coolmint Toothpaste and Spry Coolmint Oral Rinse.
* Give your children Spry gum instead of sugar-sweetened chewing gum. No need to tell them it is good for their teeth.
Ingredients:
Xylitol, gum base, natural flavor (spearmint oil), vegetable glycerin, gum Arabic, soy lecithin, beeswax
After hearing about Aspartame from a friend and looking on my regular (name brand) gum and how much I consumed on a daily basis I threw it out and decided to try Spry. While the gum part of Spry is quite standard in Flavour, texture and effect I noticed something that surprised me when I realised it which was that I was no longer having bad neck muscle pains and the associated headaches. Now the Headaches and neck pain weren't massive but they where enough to make my day less comfortable and now that they aren't as bad I'm not seeming to stress about the pain which caused more tension in my neck.
It just goes to show that while the chemicals and poisons we consume are not directly killing us they go do a pretty good job at breaking down our own defences from effects like pain and stress.
Thanks for reading,
Sincerely,
Ivecky.
Since I joined the forum I've been making my way through "The Wave" and "Secret History" (which I'm finding very interesting) and have devoted a lot of my time to complete them so this doesn't leave me much time to post the thousand and one questions floating around in my head. And while waiting to complete reading the materials before I start asking questions and putting things together I've taken a little break to let the info soak in and thought it would be a good chance to post a review of some things that have helped make my day to day living a little easier.
The first one is a Toothpaste I have been using for 6 or so months. The brand is "Phyto shield®" and the product is made in New Zeland. The Toothpaste is chemical free and doesn't contain Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Added flouride, Sugar and Artifical sweeteners. Here is an excerpt from a web site that sells the product:
http://www.naturalhealthorganics.com.au/Phyto-Shield-Toothpaste-100g-pr-3666.html
Phyto Shield Toothpaste 100g
Herbal, lemon Myrtle and Propolis.
For your maximum oral care protection Phyto Shield have combined the best herbal and other natural ingredients in this range of toothpastes. Featuring "Totarol" which is an effective antibacterial substance sourced from the dead wood of the NZ Totara tree plus natural sweeteners like Xylitol and Thaumatin (sourced from an African plant).
Available in three smooth flavours:
Herbal - a general minty toothpaste for the whole family
Lemon Myrtle - recommended when stain removing or a more fruity flavour is desired
Propolis - particularly recommended for extra gum care or receding gums
100% NO Chemical Toothpaste.
* NO Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
* NO Chemical Preservatives
* NO Artificial Sweeteners, Colours or Flavours
* NO Added Fluoride
* NO Harsh Bleach
* NOT tested on animals
Ingredients:
Herbal: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerol, xylitol, lauryl polyglucose, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, herbal oil blend, eucalyptus oil, menthol crystals, peppermint oil, aniseed oil, zinc oxide, Thaumatin, Totarol, Ethanol (from Totarol tincture),
Lemon Myrtle: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerol, lauryl polyglucose, silicon dioxide, orange oil, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, lemon oil, calcium magnesium carbonate, ammonium glycyrrhizinate, menthol, peppermint oil, aniseed oil, neem seed oil, thyme oil, myrrh oil, lemon myrtle oil, Totarol, Ethanol (from Totarol tincture),
Propolis: Calcium carbonate, water, sorbitol, glycerol, xylitol, lauryl polyglucose, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, propolis tincture, eucalyptus oil, menthol crystals, peppermint oil, aniseed oil, Thaumatin, Totarol, Ethanol (from Totarol tincture)
After dealing with sensitive teeth from enamel abrasion I switched to the Propolis Toothpaste to see if it would help and I wasn't really surprised when my teeth started to get less sensitive after a few days use. It usually didn't take much to give me a jolt from the nerves in my mouth but after I started using the Toothpaste it takes a whole lot of orange juice, wine & other irritants to set anything off. Interestingly enough once I ran out of the Phyto Shield and had to switch back to my normal sensitive (name brand) Toothpaste and I was surprised when the nerves in my teeth jolted upon contact with the very Toothpaste that was supposed to make them less sensitive. I've never touched a name brand toothpaste ever again.
And the second product that has made my day a little easier is Xlear inc "Spry" chewing gum. http://www.xlear.com/spry.aspx. I'll add another excerpt with a description and ingredients:
Soothing, cool mint flavored sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol. Great-tasting, long-lasting flavor makes Spry Chewing Gum the gum of choice for fresher breath and healthier teeth and gums! Studies have shown that when combined with normal dental hygiene, regular use of xylitol gums may reduce the risk of dental caries! Tips for use:
* Use daily after meals and between normal brushings.
* For best results use with the Spry Coolmint Toothpaste and Spry Coolmint Oral Rinse.
* Give your children Spry gum instead of sugar-sweetened chewing gum. No need to tell them it is good for their teeth.
Ingredients:
Xylitol, gum base, natural flavor (spearmint oil), vegetable glycerin, gum Arabic, soy lecithin, beeswax
After hearing about Aspartame from a friend and looking on my regular (name brand) gum and how much I consumed on a daily basis I threw it out and decided to try Spry. While the gum part of Spry is quite standard in Flavour, texture and effect I noticed something that surprised me when I realised it which was that I was no longer having bad neck muscle pains and the associated headaches. Now the Headaches and neck pain weren't massive but they where enough to make my day less comfortable and now that they aren't as bad I'm not seeming to stress about the pain which caused more tension in my neck.
It just goes to show that while the chemicals and poisons we consume are not directly killing us they go do a pretty good job at breaking down our own defences from effects like pain and stress.
Thanks for reading,
Sincerely,
Ivecky.
