Today a reader wrote in asking about using toothpaste or mouth wash when you’re doing the master cleanse:
I’m starting day 3 on the master cleanse and so far, so good. Down 3.5 pounds, feel good, had slight headache (probably caffeine) that has subsided. My question is about the taste in my mouth and how to rid myself of it. Can I brush my teeth with toothpaste or use mouthwash or something or will that screw up the cleanse? Alternatives? Thanks so much for your feedback.
Adam
This is a good question, and it’s nice to see that you’re concerned about what you put in your body. We’ve seen time and time again that corporate America is more concerned with making money then it is about the lives of its customers. But to answer your question, its not a good idea to stop brushing your teeth all together. I suggest using a natural toothpaste and tea tree mouth wash which you can find at most health food stores or online.
At the very least you should brush with plain water and gargle with green tea to make sure your mouth doesn’t become overrun with bacteria.
You might also find this post about getting rid of the white coating on your tongue helpful
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I am on my 7th dayof the clense and feel wonderful. I have Multiple Sclerosis and have suffered from extreme fatigue. When I started the clense I had a sinus infection and headache. After the first day, I had the best sleep in so long and my headache was gone. I no longer have the sinus infection and I have a bundle of energy. I take shots daily and also Provigil for my drowsiness. The Provigil (which narcoleptics take) only gave me a little bit of energy. This clense is amazing.....
I agree. No matter what cleansing routine you are on, it is important to keep your teeth and gum healthy as it affects the overall health.
I was trying to find some thing to help with H. pylori,Iseem to be one of those people that having a hard time getting rid of it.After 3 rounds of strong antibiotics,I belive it is still in my body I go back Sept.9 for retest.But I only weight 102 so losing weight would not be a good thing for also only 4ft 9.
In your secrets, you don't mention Bentonite. Is there a reason for this?
Thanks so much for the feedback to my question. I'm on day 10 and still going strong! Believe it or not, I'm still having two bm's each morning. Guess I've got fifty years of accumulation. I'm down about 12 pounds, seeing my abs and the really amazing thing is that the leukoplakia on my tongue is gone! Had it for years, so that's a huge thing. Just ordered an under-the-sink Aquasana water filter, thanks so much for the recommendation. Wish I could stay on the cleanse for more than the ten days, but it's all I can do right now. Thanks so much for your "Secrets" and encouragement. FYI, instead of wheatgrass, I used E3Live, one tablespoon twice/day.
Adam