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Mouthwash recipe that costs just pennies! The best way to way to battle periodontal disease is to kill bacteria in your mouth. You do this by keeping your teeth clean by brushing with Tooth Soap, flossing, using inter-dental brushes and then rinsing with a mouthwash that kills bacteria including plaque bacteria. Most mouthwashes contain glycerin which may prevent your teeth from rebuilding enamel. These should be avoided. Few mouthwashes contain hydrogen peroxide which kills plaque bacteria. Read our Dental Care pages for information on how poor dental care can cause heart disease.

Good quality mouthwashes are expensive especially alcohol-free mouthwashes. You can make your own mouthwash for just pennies that works as well as, if not better than, anything you can buy!

Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash Recipe:

Dilute Hydrogen Peroxide to 1% – that’s it! You can add Mint extract for flavor or Tea Tree or Colloidal Silver for added protection. But really all you need is Hydrogen Peroxide and water.

How to dilute Hydrogen Peroxide to 1%

1 part 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to 3 parts water

or

1 part 6% Hydrogen Peroxide to 6 parts water

Use a 100ml squirt bottle for ease of use.

It is essential that you dilute Hydrogen Peroxide to 1% to avoid burning.

Now rinse! Swish the solution around your mouth for about 1 minute. It will foam up and get into those areas that are hard to clean. Do not swallow! Spit and rinse with a bit of water.

For more on how to care for your teeth visit our 7 Steps to Great Dental Health page.

And for the best toothpaste ever buy Tooth Soap. Better than any organic toothpaste brand.

After a year of pain caused by a trapped nerve and no relief from massage or osteopathy, I found safe and effective way to self treat my stiff and painful back and neck. [Read more →]

Its that time of year again. We take stock, we make some promises and we keep a few. One promise that is easy to keep is a cleanse. It’s a great way to start the New Year and prepare our bodies for the spring and summer. An annual cleanse and detox is recommended for excellent health all year round.

The best order for cleansing is:
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I just had a new water filter installed. We moved into a house with lead pipes so it really had to be done. But there are many other reasons why filtered tap water is better than bottled water.

Read on and find out why.

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Cold sores and herpes outbreaks are painful and embarrassing. Try this helpful tip to stop painful herpes and cold sore outbreaks. [Read more →]

Another successful trip to the dentist! For those who have not read my earlier posts, I was facing a toothless mouth from gum disease, bone loss and decay and completely turned things around very simply by taking calcium supplements, flossing, rinsing and cleaning between teeth twice a week with 1% hydrogen peroxide solution and brushing with Tooth Soap.

I have to say I was a bit worried this time. [Read more →]

I’m one of the lucky ones in a fairly secure job on a decent wage, but with the current state of the economy, I  save money where I can. I’m always amazed by the price differences in skin care. It’s very easy to get caught up in the marketing hype, after all, who doesn’t want perfect youthful wrinkle free skin forever? But, if you have a skin condition that is caused by something in your diet, even the most expensive skin creams won’t work. Read on for tips on how to take care of your skin and health and save money too! [Read more →]

It’s been many more than 8 weeks and, although I got stuck somewhere in week 5, I’ve seen some good results with this program. I’ve added and increased a number foods like garlic, ginger, tofu and green tea. The walks have been harder to keep up in the winter with the cold, rainy and dark UK days, but I’m doing what I can. I have lost some weight (although I wasn’t trying to) and I have a lot more energy.

What has been life altering, are the breathing exercises and the introduction to Chinese Medicine. [Read more →]

I was visiting family this month and one of my sisters was two weeks into Dr Weil’s 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. Over the following three weeks we spent together I saw her lose weight and literally begin to glow. Needless to say, I picked up a copy of Dr. Weil’s book and read it on the flight home.

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Over the past six months we have seen prices of just about everything go up. If your like me you’ve been looking for ways to offset some of these rising costs. I’ve found cheaper insurance, I’ve been leaving the car at home and I’m shopping at the cheap grocery stores, buying bulk and taking advantage of sales. I’ve also changed my skin care regime! No more pricey lotions and potions. For the past two months I have used nothing but coconut oil mixed with a bit of almond oil on my skin. [Read more →]