Oral Care to Boost Immune System
Your mouth is one main area that plays a major role in your immune system and overall health. If you think about everything that passes through your body, it generally comes through the mouth first. The food you eat, the liquids you drink, medicines, allergens and more come through your mouth. It’s not surprising that your oral health is strongly connected to your immune system function. If you have better oral health, you can expect to have better overall health and fewer illnesses.
Many illnesses are passed through liquids such as your saliva if you share foods or drinks. Even though your immune system helps you fight off bacteria, viruses and more, that doesn’t mean you won’t get sick. In fact, you generally do get sick once, and your body builds up a resistance to that illness so you become immune.
Do you want to have better oral health and a better immune system? Start by taking better care of your mouth! Taking better care of your mouth involves several parts. First, you must eat better to stay healthier overall. A proper diet full of all the essential nutrients will help you avoid chronic conditions and diseases. If your diet is a healthy one that is low in sugar, your mouth will make less decay-causing plaque. Plaque is a by-product of bacteria in your mouth and sugars in your foods and drinks. It’s also what leads to tooth decay and gum disease.
I’ve been trialling a natural oral health care company called GeoOrganics and here’s an overview of the superb range I have been using:
1.English Peppermint Tooth Paste
A thick, fragrant natural toothpaste is blended with organic Peppermint oil. Similar to Spearmint, this formula packs a punch with a much stronger minty flavour. Studies have shown Peppermint oil to be extremely effective at killing anaerobic bacteria, left untreated this bacteria can cause gum disease. The fluoride free and SLS (sodium laurel sulfate – the foaming agent) free formulation is an ideal replacement to your conventional toothpaste.
My teeth feel clean and mouth feels super fresh with long lasting fresh breath.
Oil pulling's soothing properties and natural antimicrobial benefits are known to reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth; it reduces plaque build-up whilst also removing stains to whiten teeth naturally. The natural blends of virgin coconut oil and organic essential oils are a great alternative to conventional mouthwash.
This is the first time I have tried “oil pulling” and I must say that I am hooked and my gums and mouth feel super clean.
3.Activated charcoal tooth powder
This naturally whitening toothpowder, with additional activated charcoal, works by absorbing and polishing away stains and plaque that naturally form on your teeth. It's a completely safe and fast-effective formula made without the use of any chemicals like peroxides, fluoride compounds or synthetic flavourings. They blend this fine pharmaceutical activated charcoal with high quality mineral powders, all of which food grade so completely safe if accidentally ingested.
I loved this and giggle every time I use it as my mouth is black from the charcoal.
Result: after 2 weeks of using this product every other day, my teeth have whitened about 1 – 2 shades naturally so I’m super pleased.
4.Natural beech wood toothbrush
This toothbrush's handle is made from sustainable FSC Beechwood, suitable for home compost. Every tree cut down is re-planted and excess material is used to heat up the factory. Made in Germany, these medium BPA-free nylon bristles effectively remove plaque and tartar without damaging the gums.
Feel lovely on the gums and cleans really well.
5.Natural activated charcoal floss
This floss is fancy and is made from a blend of Charcoal fibres and Polyester yarn, coated with Candelilla wax and organic Peppermint oil. It comes in a reusable glass flint and a metal cap dispenser to be used again and again with our 2x30 metres refills. This floss glides through your teeth easily, leaving a fresh tingle of peppermint too! Perfect for your handbag!
So now that you have more time on hands with the Covid19 lock-down, take a closer look at your oral health as one strategy to help boost your immune system.
To order GeoOrganics, just check out their website and try something new!