Could your toothpaste be doing more harm than good?
Toxins, which we take in through the water we drink, the food we eat, the cleaning and personal products we use, and even in the air we breathe, build up in our bodies and cause a lot of health problems. We can improve our health by minimizing the toxins we put in our bodies each day.
One place toxins show up is in our toothpaste. As you brush away plaque, you may be bringing harmful toxins into your body. So, let's see how your toothpaste measures up. Go ahead and grab your tube. It’s okay, I’ll wait.
Once you have it, look at the list of ingredients and see if any of the following toxins are onboard:
If you have a moment, go ahead and click on each of the above listed ingredients to see what health problems they might cause and why we'd be wise to avoid them. If you have a little more time, go ahead and type each of them into your search engine. Their confirmed and suspected dangers are numerous.
The good news is that we're not limited to toothpastes filled with harmful toxins. We do have other choices.
One option is to drive over to your local health food or grocery store. Believe me, you can find an alternative. It might cost more than an entire cake from their bakery, but you can find something. Just read the ingredients and choose one that doesn't contain the harmful toxins listed above.
However, if you’re like us and budget is a huge issue, you do have less expensive alternatives. If you have a Trader Joe's in the vicinity, consider purchasing your toothpaste there. They have a great store brand toothpaste that isn't filled with toxins. I think we pay about $2.25 per tube.
You can also watch for sales at your local health food or grocery store. You might be surprised at the deals you can find if you just watch for coupons and discounts. You can also visit online retailers for some better deals.
You can also watch for sales at your local health food or grocery store. You might be surprised at the deals you can find if you just watch for coupons and discounts. You can also visit online retailers for some better deals.
Super Saver Option: Maybe your budget is even tighter than this. If so, you're still not out of luck. Check out Natural Health Restored for some additional, money saving alternatives. I'm going to warn you, though. Their ideas are a little out-of-the-box. However, if they keep costs at a minimum, aren't filled with harmful toxins, and actually keep your teeth and mouth clean, they're worth a try! If you do decide to try one of these economical toothpaste alternatives, I'd love to hear about your experience!
So, this week, do some shopping around. Check the ingredients. Compare prices. Watch for sales. Decide now what you'll do when your current tube of toothpaste runs out. If you don't, you'll undoubtedly just reach for another toxic tube when the time comes. Make a plan now so you don't continue to brush with toxic toothpaste.
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