Soap to brush teeth?

[brightlotusmoon]

I'm sure this has been brought up a few times before, and feel free to direct me to such entries. I haven't checked this community in a few months

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[shalora]

I use the Tooth Soap brand tooth soap, and I love it. My teeth seriously feel as slick as when I've been to the dentist. I'm also curious about the "Wellness Water", but I don't see anything on that ingredient list that looks scary. :) As always when using soap, make sure you rinse well (the Tooth Soap site recommends 2-3 times) and don't swallow it (but you should be doing the same with toothpaste anyway). :)

[proudlyfallen]

That company has some seriously questionable claims on their website, but absolutely nothing about "Wellness Water". Some Googling turns this up: http://www.wellnessfilter.com/LearnMore/Enhancement.aspx

Google also turned up this article, which is a pretty fascinating read if anyone's interested: http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/07/wellness-water-8x8-myth.html

[brightlotusmoon]

The wellness water is probably fancy talk for purified water. I love the products sold on the website, but you don't have to buy them if they're questionable to you.

[proudlyfallen]

The products look like they're good quality, yes. I'm not questioning the products, just the ethics. It's things like "Himalayan Crystal Salt can be more readily metabolized by the body than refined table salt" and the claim that a teaspoon of salt can "increase vitality" and "strengthen the immune system". Really? I'm pretty sure claims like that are supposed to come with an FDA disclaimer. (Especially because, otherwise, they're opening themselves up to lawsuits!)

[brightlotusmoon]

I haven't really paid attention to those, but you have a very good point. I will say, though, that I use Himalayan crystal salt, and it makes a huge difference in my energy levels and my immune system. I actually feel more energetic, and I get sick less often. I've been using the salt for two years.

[stainedfeathers]

But that also begs the question of whether it's the salt that is doing it, some other factor or if it's the placebo effect of your belief in it as opposed to it actually working.

[brightlotusmoon]

Yeah, I really don't know. And because I have a dozen medical conditions that have been somewhat tamed, I'm willing to say it's both salt and placebo.