Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 The most shocking thing is that triclosan is commonly found in everyday consumer goods such as antibacterial soaps, deodorants, body washes, creams, lotions, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, detergents, dishwashing liquids, and yes, mouthwash and toothpaste.
Toothpaste is supposed to help clean your teeth, but what it actually does just might horrify you. When tap water meets toothpaste, the triclosan reacts freely with the chlorine in the tap water to become chloroform (a chlorinated aromatic) and is similar to the dioxins found in the compound Agent Orange. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Toothpaste is supposed to help you clean your teeth, but the number one ingredient in toothpaste is calcium carbonate, which is just ground-up seashells that actually mar the enamel on your teeth, giving bacteria a place to hide out and replicate. Some toothpaste also has formaldehyde in it.
The answer to why you are diseased is that if you are the average American consumer, you are bathing and living in a system of toxic chemicals that you have purchased and brought home. You use dish detergents that contain toxic chemicals and then eat off of the plates that were washed in them. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Children are at the greatest risk, as they tend to swallow their toothpaste more while brushing their teeth.)
According to the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP), "Manufacturers of a number of triclosan-containing toothpaste and soap products claim that the active ingredient continues to work for as long as 12 hours after use. Thus, consumers are exposed to triclosan for much longer than the 20 seconds it takes to wash their hands or brush their teeth."
"These products produce low levels of chloroform, but that adds up over time. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Toothpaste is supposed to help you clean your teeth, but the number one ingredient in toothpaste is calcium carbonate, which is just ground-up seashells that actually mar the enamel on your teeth, giving bacteria a place to hide out and replicate. Some toothpaste also has formaldehyde in it.
The answer to why you are diseased is that if you are the average American consumer, you are bathing and living in a system of toxic chemicals that you have purchased and brought home. You use dish detergents that contain toxic chemicals and then eat off of the plates that were washed in them. |
| If you are brushing your teeth with toothpaste that has triclosan in it, and you are rinsing with tap water that has chlorine in it, you are getting a little chemical reaction right in your mouth. What a wonderful gift from the toothpaste manufacturers. That's not to mention that some of the toothpastes contain fluoride that isn't really fluoride but fluorosilicic acid, which is a toxic waste product that is molecularly similar to fluoride but has a much different effect on the human body -- a toxic effect. |
| These products are all promoted as being helpful when really they are quite deadly. toothpaste is supposed to help you clean your teeth, but the number one ingredient in toothpaste is calcium carbonate, which is just ground-up seashells that actually mar the enamel on your teeth, giving bacteria a place to hide out and replicate. Some toothpaste also has formaldehyde in it.
The answer to why you are diseased is that if you are the average American consumer, you are bathing and living in a system of toxic chemicals that you have purchased and brought home. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| When tap water meets toothpaste, the triclosan reacts freely with the chlorine in the tap water to become chloroform (a chlorinated aromatic) and is similar to the dioxins found in the compound Agent Orange. It's a chemical reaction occurring right in your mouth while you brush your teeth. And don't think you are safe once you rinse it all out of your mouth: research shows that it can remain in your mouth after brushing for up to 12 hours, and can be easily absorbed into the tongue and through mucus into the body. |
| Some toothpaste manufacturers, like Tom's of Maine, specifically state that they do not contain triclosan.)
Also found in toys, bedding, clothing and more
Triclosan is also used in plastics and fabrics, where it goes under the trade names Microban and Biofresh respectively. It is infused into or used as an additive in a number of consumer products like toys, bedding, trash bags, socks, kitchen utensils, textiles and plastics.
"Over 95% of the uses of triclosan are in consumer products that are disposed of in residential drains. In a U.S. |
| The toothpaste manufacturers haven't done any substantial studies that reach a decision on whether to take triclosan out of their products. They continue to say that it is safe and only harmful if ingested. Even then, they say it only affects the nervous system (as if that's something very minor to have harmed).
No good science supporting safety of triclosan
According to the American Medical Association: "Despite their recent proliferation in consumer products, the use of antimicrobial agents such as triclosan in consumer products has not been studied extensively. |
| According to the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP), "Manufacturers of a number of triclosan-containing toothpaste and soap products claim that the active ingredient continues to work for as long as 12 hours after use. Thus, consumers are exposed to triclosan for much longer than the 20 seconds it takes to wash their hands or brush their teeth."
"These products produce low levels of chloroform, but that adds up over time. The amount of gas formed is very low but I think the key thing is that we just don't know what the effects are. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| What a wonderful gift from the toothpaste manufacturers. That's not to mention that some of the toothpastes contain fluoride that isn't really fluoride but fluorosilicic acid, which is a toxic waste product that is molecularly similar to fluoride but has a much different effect on the human body -- a toxic effect. When you wash your hands with antibacterial soap that contains triclosan, you are getting the fumes emitted from this chemical reaction.
Your home could be full of toxic chemicals
Most people's homes are toxic waste dumps. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 In a double-blind, randomized, multicenter, crossover study involving 60 subjects who used a sanguinaria-containing toothpaste followed by a sanguinaria-containing rinse, 80% had measurable improvement in plaque. This compares to a 17% improvement, using the same procedures, with commercial toothpaste and tap water rinse (Greenfield & Cuchel, 1984).
A sanguinarine-containing dentifrice was not more effective antiplaque agent than regular toothpaste in one placebo-controlled study (Schonfeld et al, 1986). |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 Check Your Toothpaste
Sodium lauryl sulfate, a detergent used in many brands of toothpaste, can strip away the protective coating that lines the mouth, rendering the area more susceptible to ulceration. When individuals with RAU changed to a toothpaste that did not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, the number of aphthous ulcers fell by 64%.9
Summary of Recommendations for Treating Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
Primary Recommendations:
• Work with food allergies.
• Avoid toothpastes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate.
• Take a high-potency multiple vitamin/mineral. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Researchers that have found that the chemical triclosan, which is found in a lot of antimicrobial soaps and toothpaste products, can react with chlorine in the tap water. Guess what you get? (This is the horrifying part.) Chloroform. This is a toxic chemical that can give you cancer. In the old movies, you might have seen someone give a person chloroform to knock them unconscious. If you breathe enough chloroform, you will die. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
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 Although toothpaste tubes carry warnings that little children should not use more than a "pea-sized" amount and not swallow the toothpaste, toothpaste alone cannot take the blame for mounting rates of fluorosis. Half of all U.S. municipal water supplies are fluoridated, most commercial foods are grown with pesticides containing fluoride, and nearly all bottled sodas, drinks, canned foods, baby foods and formulas are processed with fluoridated water.716
As we shall soon establish, soy foods naturally contain fluoride and processed soy foods contain a lot of it. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 Last year I started using a toothpaste which contains baking soda. Since then my heartburn is gone. If I change toothpaste the heartburn comes back, so it's not a coincidence.
I brush my teeth three times a day. Even though I don't swallow the toothpaste I think a little of it gets into my stomach and the baking soda neutralizes the stomach acid. Could that be true?
A. Baking soda (half a teaspoon in 4 ounces of water) is a tried and true remedy for heartburn. Alka-Seftzer, long used for stomach upset, contains sodium bicarbonate, the compound in baking soda. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| Fluoride compounds are still purposefully added to water in many areas (in a process known as fluoridation) and is used in most brands of toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay. However, fluoride has never been proven to significantly aid in protecting teeth from the
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Every year Poison Control centers receive thousands of calls from people reporting excessive consumption of fluoride-containing products (vitamins, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.). |
Ron Garner
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 They are: sorbitol, a liquid that keeps toothpaste from drying out and acts as a laxative that can cause diarrhea in children; sodium lauryl sulfate, used in garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers, is potentially carcinogenic and a very strong irritant; and fluoride, a poison if too much is swallowed. Some toothpaste labels contain a warning to seek professional help, or call a poison control center immediately, if someone has accidentally swallowed more than the amounts normally used for brushing teeth. |
| For instance, most brands of toothpaste contain three ingredients that pose health risks if too much is ingested. They are: sorbitol, a liquid that keeps toothpaste from drying out and acts as a laxative that can cause diarrhea in children; sodium lauryl sulfate, used in garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers, is potentially carcinogenic and a very strong irritant; and fluoride, a poison if too much is swallowed. |
David Steinman
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 She brushes her teeth with Colgate toothpaste and an electric toothbrush. Most people don't think all that much about ecological consequences of wearing nonorganic cotton bathrobes, turning on a bathroom light, or their toothpaste and its packaging. With three children, including twins, soon to rise and the two littlest needing dressing for their preschool at the Montessori on Old Canyon Road and the older needing coaxing to put his shoes on, and her husband (who she often refers to as yet another one of her children) sound asleep, neither does she. I do. It's my job. |
Marshall Editions
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 TIP: USE A toothpaste FOR SENSITIVE TEETH
If you know your teeth have a tendency to become sensitive, use a toothpaste that has been specially formulated with this problem in mind. However, you will need to use it on a regular basis in order to reap the cumulative benefits.
HERBALISM
Cloves: These can be processed to extract an oil called eugenol, which can ^B\JbL/TJ& be used as a pain reliever and local anesthetic. Traditional therapies for s->k-S teething babies have often included clove oil due to these properties. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
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| Although toothpaste tubes carry warnings that little children should not use more than a "pea-sized" amount and not swallow the toothpaste, toothpaste alone cannot take the blame for mounting rates of fluorosis. Half of all U.S. municipal water supplies are fluoridated, most commercial foods are grown with pesticides containing fluoride, and nearly all bottled sodas, drinks, canned foods, baby foods and formulas are processed with fluoridated water.716
As we shall soon establish, soy foods naturally contain fluoride and processed soy foods contain a lot of it. |
Marshall Editions
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| TIP: USE A toothpaste FOR SENSITIVE TEETH
If you know your teeth have a tendency to become sensitive, use a toothpaste that has been specially formulated with this problem in mind. However, you will need to use it on a regular basis in order to reap the cumulative benefits.
HERBALISM
Cloves: These can be processed to extract an oil called eugenol, which can ^B\JbL/TJ& be used as a pain reliever and local anesthetic. Traditional therapies for s->k-S teething babies have often included clove oil due to these properties. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| This compares to a 17% improvement, using the same procedures, with commercial toothpaste and tap water rinse (Greenfield & Cuchel, 1984).
A sanguinarine-containing dentifrice was not more effective antiplaque agent than regular toothpaste in one placebo-controlled study (Schonfeld et al, 1986). Sanguinarine-containing mouthwash was not found to reduce gingivitis in a 21-day study of subjects with clean teeth and healthy gums who refrained from oral hygiene for the 21 days of the study (Siegrist et al, 1986). |
Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton
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 In fact, as of April 1997, toothpaste has been required to carry poison control information on the label as even a small amount, like a half a toothpaste tube full, can harm or kill a small child. Fluoride is also a hormone disrupter. Concentrations of fluoride are thought to be high enough in some toothpastes and mouthwashes to promote gingivitis (gum inflammation) as well as oral cancer.
Mouthwash may also contain formaldehyde (a substance that is used to preserve dead bodies) and ammonia. |
Ron Garner
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| Some toothpaste labels contain a warning to seek professional help, or call a poison control center immediately, if someone has accidentally swallowed more than the amounts normally used for brushing teeth. Some toothpaste products contain tsp, tri sodium phosphate, a strong all-purpose cleaning chemical that carries the general precaution: "Whenever handling tsp, be sure to wear rubber gloves or other protective material."
Many antiperspirants contain aluminum, which is a toxic heavy metal associated with Alzheimer's and other diseases. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
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| Although toothpaste tubes carry warnings that little children should not use more than a "pea-sized" amount and not swallow the toothpaste, toothpaste alone cannot take the blame for mounting rates of fluorosis. Half of all U.S. municipal water supplies are fluoridated, most commercial foods are grown with pesticides containing fluoride, and nearly all bottled sodas, drinks, canned foods, baby foods and formulas are processed with fluoridated water.716
As we shall soon establish, soy foods naturally contain fluoride and processed soy foods contain a lot of it. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| Fluoride is one of the most toxic substances known to man; yet based on its inclusion in virtually every brand of toothpaste, the American Dental Association believes it's okay to use fluoride for preventative dental care. Other products, such as bottled water, infant formulas, and even vitamin supplements, now contain fluoride! In 2002, nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population was supplied water via public water systems, and around 67 percent of that number received fluoridated water. |
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