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Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in
Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A
member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the
American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522
TOOTHPASTE

All toothpastes are not created equal. When I first
heard that fluoride was not good for your teeth I
was a bit confused, it goes against all that I have
been taught. Recently I have been reading scientific reports
that fluoride may not be as safe as we believed it to be; they
Take Control of Your Health With reported that fluoride is not only an unwise choice for your
Herbs - Mankind’s Oldest Medicine teeth but it also not wise for the rest of your body.
Over time fluoride from toothpaste as well as from water
Herbs have been used as a standard practice can lead to fluorosis, a condition that leads to the loss of
of complementary health-care for thousands of enamel, discoloration and pitting of the teeth. If left untreated
years. History has accumulated a vast knowledge there can be fluorosis of the bones causing skeletal weakness,
of healing with plants providing us with a huge vari- arthritis, bone fractures and other bone problems.
ety of healing options. Fluoride also compromises your health in other ways. It
There are over 750,000 plants on the planet increases the absorption of aluminum in the brain which is
Earth and they all contain chemical compounds linked to Alzheimer’s. It is linked to an under active thyroid
that can be converted into hormones, vitamins and and some forms of bone cancer. It blocks and destroy the
minerals that address the root cause of the condi- enzyme that holds the teeth firmly in the gums. When this
tion, not just the symptoms. They work like preci- happens bacteria can set in around the teeth, for some these
sion instruments providing over-all support for the bacterias can eventually lead to problems in the heart.
body. The Herb Corner carries all your herbal It’s not just the fluoride in your toothpaste there are a few
needs. other chemicals some good some not so good. For instance,
some toothpastes’ have chemicals that block the absorption of
Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant on Staff calcium, strong abrasives that wear away at enamel causing
them to yellow and become sensitive and detergents that can
We Sell More Than Just Herbs! lead to mouth ulcers and canker sores. There are also enzymes,
colorants, flavorings, thickeners, sweeteners and preservatives.
Lip Balms, Headache Sticks, Bar & Liquid Soaps, So why would you want to use commercial toothpastes when
Natural Organic Cosmetics, Salves, Essential Oils, you only need a few common ingredients to make your own?
Unique Tea Diffusers, Tea Pots & The simplest recipe is to mix baking soda with peroxide. These
Oriental Mugs, Herbal Tumblers, Raw ingredients have mild abrasive factors to help remove plaque
and cleansing agents to help whiten the teeth. For sensitive
and Tumbled Gemstones, Gemstone teeth you can mix ¼ cup Kaolin, ¼ cup pure vegetable glycerin,
Animals, Eggs & Spheres, Salt Lamps in ½ teaspoon Myrrh powder and 4 drops each of the essential
various sizes and shapes, Sage, oils of Orange and Clove. The Kaolin acts as a gentle polishing
Candles, multi-colored LED lightboxes, agent helping to remove plaque plus it contains minerals that
Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, help to strengthen the enamel helping to prevent tooth decay.
and much, much more!!! The Myrrh in this formula acts as an astringent providing the
strength to the gums to hold onto the teeth; it is also antiseptic
Specializing In All Natural Products so it helps prevent gingivitis, pyorrhea and bleeding gums.
The Herb Corner At the shop we have a tooth powder that contains
Kaolin, Sea salt, Baking Soda, Goldenseal, Myrrh
and Learning Center and the essential oils of Wintergreen and Clove.
The Goldenseal and the Myrrh are antiseptic, antifungal and
antibacterial these will help to prevent periodontal diseases
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 like pyorrhea, gingivitis, inflammations and sores of the mouth
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 and tongue. The essential oils are antiseptic, antibacterial,
analgesic and anti inflammatory these help to ease tooth
Ongoing Herb Classes! Call for Details! and gum pain, strengthen the teeth prevent tooth decay and
freshen the breath. Plus it has a pleasant taste.

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