fasting.. now yellow teeth? 
anyajb12
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I just noticed while brushing my teeth that they look less white like a shade darker.. and I have pretty nice teeth normally.. it kinda freaked me out since im anal about my teeth
has anyone noticed this during fasting?
will it go back to normal? or should I start oil pulling or brushing with baking soda?- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? fasting2goal
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,276,480Hmm. My teeth have always got healthier looking. No clue.
What is oil pulling?- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? anyajb12
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This is a reply to # 1,276,490yeah.. I don't get it.. oh well. I'll just start using some baking soda. Its just a bit annoying because I have really nice teeth.
oil swishing or pulling is using certain types of oil and swishing it around the mouth for up to 30 minutes.. certain oils help whiten and strengthen the gums ( I can attest for the gum strengthening, others have said its helped their acne.. dry skin etc.
its quite interesting:
//www.curezone.org/faq/c.asp?a=28,571,2960
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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This is a reply to # 1,276,490
They say you can get rid of a myriad of diseases by OP, but I haven't experienced any thing different except for my gums and teeth. I'm sure it will draw bacteria from the mouth so that it doesn't get into the body,
I only do it in the morning, but I guess others do it more often. I think that my teeth are whiter, but I also use a herbal teeth whitening tooth paste too. The main thing is it has helped my gums, and it cleans the food particles that can get trapped in the teeth that brushing doesn't get.
Apparently it keeps the plaque from forming on the teeth as I notice my teeth cleanings at the dentist are very short compared to before I was doing the OP.
I can recommend it.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? fasting2goal
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,276,542Thanks for that info. Will have to look into that some time. Fortunately i have never had any problems with my teeth or gums, but I am sure it will help as a prevetive measure as i age.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? fasting2goal
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? anyajb12
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? #48688
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This is a reply to # 1,276,480Oil pulling is very good but it will interfere with the fast while water fasting.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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This is a reply to # 1,276,551
Oil pulling is very good but it will interfere with the fast while water fasting.
Please explain how.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? Raine13
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This is a reply to # 1,276,601
Oil pulling is very good but it will interfere with the fast while water fasting.
Please explain how.
To guess, I would say it's because the oil is stimulating the salivary glands which then sends a message to the stomach to prepare for the arrival of food.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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That's interesting. Never thought of that, and never was bothered by it when I fasted.
I have always been in the "fasting zone" (I guess you would call it) because I take the time (week or two) to set up my intentions and goals of what the fast will be like. I do this through self hypnosis.
Basically programming my subconscious mind about all the particulars of the fast, from what I expect during the fast, to how long I plan on fasting if all is well, and no unforeseen problems arise.
This makes the fast easy because you are not winging it from day to day hoping you won't succumb to hunger. You already know that you won't consume anything but distilled water for X number of days.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? Sassyfire
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This is a reply to # 1,276,643Self hypnosis, very interesting. I would never have thought of it in regard to fasting but I'm sure its very effective. Where did you learn how to do that? I would love to know if there is a website that teaches it, I'm going to do a search and see what I find. Thanks for sharing.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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This is a reply to # 1,276,657
Hello sassyfire,
I learned from reading various books. It's been to many years to remember the titles, but there were many of them. I have found that this approach to learning anything is the best way. Get different Approaches, opinions, and tips, then through trial and error find out what works best for you. To this day I still make changes in my approach based on new information.
As recently as a year or so ago I was given a $100 gift certificate to Amazon.com for my birthday. I used it to buy a home study course of 16 audio CD's by "Steven Gurgevich PH.D." that is a comprehensive study of not only self hypnosis, but how it is related to the communication of body and mind. Each CD has a couple of health issues that can be addressed through hypnosis. And more to the point of our discussion on this forum he states :
"helps you unlock the mind-body connection to optimize physical health, break unwanted habits, improve concentration and mental agility_whatever you set your mind to achieve."
So, just start anywhere. If you are interested you will keep going until you learn it.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? mouseclick
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This is a reply to # 1,276,907"Get different Approaches, opinions, and tips, then through trial and error find out what works best for you. To this day I still make changes in my approach based on new information"
Excellent attitude. - Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? Sassyfire
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This is a reply to # 1,276,907Hi InCharge,
Thank you, I did a search and found a lots of information on self hypnosis. I am going to the bookstore one day this week to purchase my first book on the subject. I have gained so much knowledge on fasting over the past several months, I wanted to prepare myself before I started my first fast. I have always been a very positive person. I guess thats something like you programming your subconscious mind to be prepared for fasting.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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This is a reply to # 1,277,410
Glad you are going to check out self hypnosis. I know it will be a big asset in your fasting, or anything else you want to do.
I've mentioned this before, but we are all programmed from birth (actually before) to accept certain beliefs that may, or may not be best for us. This was mostly done by well meaning people who were given these same beliefs by other well meaning people. You can change those beliefs, and habits through hypnosis.
Using an analogy, the mind is like a computer in that it runs software, and that software can be changed, or updated. The sub conscious mind is the software of the brain, and can also be changed. If there is any doubt about the mind body connection, I suggest you read "The Genie in your Genes" By Dawson Church.
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Among a new crop of books that chart the way to a positive health future, The Genie in Your Genes stands out as a solidly grounded and exciting pointer to the future possibilities of a medicine that links soul to body and mind. "Additional books related to self hypnosis that will compliment the learning of hypnosis is anything on Visualizations, and mind suggestion. One book I can recommend is this one, although he has written several others.
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? Sassyfire
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This is a reply to # 1,277,761Thank you so much InCharge it seems that I'll be busy for quite some time. There is so much out there to choose from I'm glad you were able to give me some direction on where to start. Thanks for letting me know I can ask you questions, I'm sure I'll have some in the future.
Sassy
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? mouseclick
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? Sassyfire
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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Not being educated on the subject, I cannot argue the point, but I think it is a stretch to say that you derive any nutrional value from OP.
If I understand it correctly, it has a drawing effect from the swishing the oil in the mouth which traps the bacteria in the oil. It is not swallowed, and your mouth is then cleaned by brushing, and rinsing.
If anything, it would seem to be a bonus to fasting in that it eliminates (detoxes) muck before it has a chance to go through the normal channels of elimination deep in the body.
Also since it doesn't get to the stomach, and digestive system, it would have no effect on fasting since it would not take energy away from the body detox that is the purpose of fasting.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? mouseclick
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This is a reply to # 1,276,824The other thing is, think of all the air pollution we breathe every day, that probably goes into our system.
I don't know much about OP either, but I wouldn't have thought it would make much difference.- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? latinmess
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This is a reply to # 1,276,864OP is very useful for the cited reasons. But remember that when we apply oils, lotions, etc. to the skin, this has the ability to "drink' it. And this is why we apply things to our skin (for example,iodide tincture) and derive benefits from it. The mucuous membranes from our oral cavity has the same behavior. Hence, we would not use toothpaste nor other products like sodium bicarbonate. These chemicals would reach our inner system by doing so. The ingestion of sublingual B12 operates under the same principle.
The amount of oil to enter our body would be very minimal under usual living circumstances. But during a period of fast, the body is super sensitive/responsive to external chemicals- beneficial or not.
It is better not to OP during a fast then. Just my opinion :)- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? GalWants2BeSlimAgain
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This is a reply to # 1,276,995I am a bit scared after reading that it has affected your teeth a little, my teeth are soooo white lol, I don't want the shade to change. Anyhow, I still plan on using toothpaste and I know some people frown on that idea but is it really that bad to use regular toothpaste during a fast? Or a herb toothpaste or hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash? I don't want to feel self-conscious while talking ha. I was thinking of using collagen lotion to see if it will fade my stretchmarks...is that bad too? Since it's been mentioned that anything you apply on the skin can seep in, so is that a bad thing...? Does water have to be distilled? Ok, I bombarded this thread, sorry. Anyone can answer these for me? Thanks!
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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This is a reply to # 1,277,318
I do extended fast regularly, and have no problems with my teeth turning yellow. I do OP, and I do brush my teeth with a herbal toothpaste that doesn't have sodium lauryl, or some other chemical in it while fasting. Naturally I rinse after brushing without swallowing anything.
Contrary to what you might have read here as long as it isn't swallowed to get to the stomach, and digestive system it will not affect the fast.
If you are going to worry about something getting into the body via the skin, then you will be pretty gross from smelling because you wouldn't be able to shower with soap, and the water better be filtered to get the chlorine, and flouride out of it, all for the length of the fast. Then you will have to have washed your clothes in this filtered water also without using any soap. Don't use anything in your hair, and don't forget to wear your space suit complete with oxygen so you don't inhale any of the pollution that you are going to encounter on the way to work, or where ever you go.
Sheeesh
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? GalWants2BeSlimAgain
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This is a reply to # 1,277,373LMAO!! You're right, I'm not going to worry much and just fast. If you're too concerned while fasting then you're going to find yourself isolated in a cubicle, because were surrounded by impurities; just do the best you can. Good point about not swallowing, I rinse immediately after too.
Your post made me giggle :)
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? GalWants2BeSlimAgain
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? GalWants2BeSlimAgain
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? latinmess
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? mouseclick
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? #48688
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This is a reply to # 1,276,601Oil pulling activates functions of the body.
""It is important to understand that during the oil-pulling/swishing process one's metabolism is intensified. ""
http://www.oilpulling.com/
There was a thread here some time ago which discussed the effects of "tasting" during a fast.
The consensus was that it interferes with fasting and is best to not "taste" anything.
Someone was trying to pacify the urge to taste something by putting food in the mouth and spitting it out.
I'm unable to find it. Maybe someone would remember that discussion.
- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? Raine13
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? InCharge
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- Re: fasting.. now yellow teeth? fasting2goal
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