| This makes such perfect sense...in the holistic world! | | | | of care into play. |
| (Holistic = "emphasizing the interdependence of parts") | | | | Once again I feel safely armed with something that is |
| Bacteria in our mouth that attach to plaque on our | | | | so effective and helpful for prevention and treatment |
| teeth can affect our heart. A recent study says it can | | | | of serious bacterial problems in my mouth - and that is |
| even cause a heart attack. This came out of the | | | | using the Thieves toothpaste and the mouthwash |
| American Association for the Advancement of | | | | from Young Living. The best thing about the action of |
| Science. | | | | these essential oil products is that they are effective |
| What happens is certain bacteria cause the platelets | | | | against the "bad bugs" but respect the ecological |
| to clump which can cause a clot that could lead to a | | | | terrain that needs to be present. And they are not |
| heart attack. The bacteria involved are: | | | | caustic to the mucous membranes. |
| --Streptococcus sanguis (S. sanguis) | | | | The truth is these mouth care products are by far the |
| --Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) | | | | best thing we have got going for good SAFE and |
| These bacteria are usually found in diseased gums. | | | | effective mouth care. |
| The testing was done on rabbits (oh well - animal | | | | Essential oils are so effective in the health of the |
| testing once again). They injected these bacteria and | | | | mouth and gums. Besides my own personal positive |
| found that there was platelet clotting, faster heart rate, | | | | experiences with the toothpaste and the mouthwash, I |
| and changes in EKG's. | | | | have heard so many people speak of serious |
| I don't believe in animal testing. And I do believe in | | | | improvements in their mouth health because of |
| getting information like this out to people OTHER than | | | | switching over to Thieves. |
| through dentists! | | | | I used to use Tom's of Maine thinking I was getting the |
| Physicians and cardiologists should not only be sharing | | | | best natural toothpaste until I realized it had Sodium |
| this information but they should be examining patients' | | | | Laurel Sulfate in it. And since Colgate bought them I |
| mouths and taking dental histories to bring this aspect | | | | don't think they are going to change that anytime soon. |