Thank you. I kinda figured I wouldn't be able to chew gum for that reason. That sucks!

I thought most gums are Sugar free? Because I'm a diabetic and I chew gums and it doesn't do anything to my sugars.

Hi-where can you buy the peppermint oil? Thanks-Jason

I agree.

I chew gum for the same reason. If you are worried about the sugar, you can get natural sugarless gum at health food stores. Peelu is the brand I've used before. It's a bit harder to get started, and the flavor doesn't last as long, but it will help with the bad breath.

I'm not sure I agree with the person who posted about awakening the salivary glands will interrupt the process of your body eating off the dead cells.

The thing is, on the Master Cleanse, you are still taking nutrients into your body, through the lemonaid. You are still getting food in, although in a liquid form.

So your body is still taking food in, why would chewing interuppt the fasting process any more than drinking the lemonaid?

Until I find more scientific proof, I would say get some gum for the bad breath.

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I haven't seen my sweetie in a week. We're finally getting together for this weekend where we intend on playing house. I'm looking forward to this very much as you can imagine. HOWEVER, I'm on day 2 of the cleanse, I'll be seeing her on day 4. There is no way I will neck with her with bad breath. No! Nopers! Not going to happen. I figured there are three safe things I can do to remedy this while on the cleanse that do not include chewing gum.
1) I can drink mint tea as recommended on several threads including this one (just bought a box of organic at the local mom & pop health food shop today!).

2) I can brush my teeth and tongue -ALOT!!!

3) And one other thing that I hope someone can comment on so that I’ll know if this is cool or not. I have a couple of sampler bottles of Tom's of Maine mouth wash. I already use their toothpastes, could I just give my mouth the occasional swig of Tom's mouth wash, spit out, rinse a wee bit with water so the mint isn't overwhelming, the yell, "come to Papa, Sweetie pie?" Consider, their product is alcohol and saccharin free. Yes, they use witch hazel as an astringent but otherwise they use “pure essential oils for refreshing flavor” along with Vit. C and aloe vera. And keep in mind, I’m not swallowing the stuff, it’s just a swig, how can it be any worse than brushing my teeth, no? What do you think? Thanks!