Lack of joy in the decisions made in life.
I trust that right action is always taking place in my life. I am at
peace.
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Gum Problems - Inability to back up decisions.
Wishy-washy about life.
I am a decisive person. I follow through and support myself with love.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/122099/Heal-Your-Body
"Reverse gum disease with grapefruit? ...gum decay is a symptom of scurvy!... Doubt me? Just listen to this description of a 16th century explorer whose men didn't get their citrus: "Their mouths became stinking, their gums so rotten that all the flesh did fall off, even to the very root of their teeth." -
Source: Health Revelations, 819 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, Alan Inglis, MD, a real country doctor
When your gums don't get enough vitamin C, what happens? Tiny cracks develop and they leak blood (gingivitis).
from RODALE BOOKS, junk mail for The 24-HOUR Pharmacist by Suzy Cohen
"The body must maintain blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. If there is a shortage of calcium or phosphorus or other minerals the body will take them from nonvital areas so that the more important parts of the body still function well.(4)
"As a dentist I am sorry to say that the mouth is not the most important part of the body and will lose out to other more life supporting parts in the race to have proper nutritional balance. What this means is that the body will take minerals from the jawbones and bring them to the body parts. This will result in a weakening of the bone that supports the teeth and for this reason, periodontal disease can be thought of as the beginning of osteoporosis."
Source: Dr. Victor Zeines http://www.natdent.com/info/periodontal.cfm
"Therefore, sugar leaches out calcium from the teeth, bones, and other sources of calcium in the body. In this way, the real culprit of tooth decay is coming from too much sugar that seeps into the blood and into the lymphatic system. A Japanese nutritionist named Dr. Katase proved that the body can accommodate a small amount of refined sugar that is transformed to glycogen by the liver. Any additional amount is absorbed into the circulation and is converted into carbonic acid. To protect the body from the corrosive action of this acid, calcium is withdrawn from the bones for neutralization. Teeth and other bones are generally prime targets in the body for the leaching of calcium due to excess sugar intake. For information, the amount of refined sugar which can be tolerated by a human being is less than 2/3 of an ounce a day for an adult. For a child weighting forty pounds, the corresponding amount would be 1/6 of an ounce. However, the actual consumption of sugar per person in America is estimated to be about 5 ounces per day. Therefore, we have a real dental catastrophe in this country."
"Refined cereals and foods made with them, meat, fish, and eggs, coffee, tea, sodas, cigarettes, alcohol, and all other forms of drugs, mild or hard, destroy vitamin C in the body which leads to the familiar problem of receding gums. In fact, the color of the gums changes from a rosy red to a pale pink and the tightness of the gums is transformed into a spongy loose aspect by the excessive use of these substances."
Source: http://www.uncleharrys.com/infobase/cure/teeth.php
Receding gums
There are a number of reasons people struggle with receding gums, but
fortunately there are many ways to help prevent further gum recession.
Compromised gut and intestinal health is one reason people struggle with
receding gums. When the stomach loses most of its hydrochloric acid, toxic
acids takeover and while you are sleeping, these bad acids come up from
the stomach and destroy the gums, causing them to recede. Low hydrochloric
acid is extremely common today. The best way to restore hydrochloric acid
is to drink 16oz of straight
celery juice
daily on an empty stomach.
A second issue that impacts gum health occurs when your body is unable to
break down the food that you eat and it rots in the gut. This rotting food
produces ammonia which rises into the mouth and eats away at the gums and
teeth.
Lastly, poor food choices can lead to gum recession. Cutting out or
drastically minimizing your coffee and processed food intake can help curb
gum and teeth problems you may be experiencing. It’s also important to
remove the damaging foods I list in my books,
Medical Medium and
Life-Changing Foods.
Source: https://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/oral-health-essentials
Want healthy teeth and gums? Make sure your diet features these key ingredients. These nutritional building blocks are essential for your dental health.
Calcium
No surprises here — calcium is well known as a friend for teeth. Throughout
the body, the mineral helps build bones and provide structural support. In your
mouth, calcium helps harden your enamel and strengthen your jawbone.
What to eat: In addition to milk, good sources of calcium include cheese,
yogurt, broccoli and salmon.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium while boosting bone mineral density,
so it’s crucial to get an adequate amount of vitamin D to get the most out of
your calcium intake.
What to eat: Your body naturally makes vitamin D when it’s exposed to sunlight,
but the vitamin can also be found in fatty fish, canned tuna and portobello
mushrooms. You can also look for foods and drinks that have been fortified with
vitamin D, such as milk, orange juice and cereal.
Potassium
Like vitamin D, potassium improves bone mineral density. It also works with
magnesium to prevent blood from becoming too acidic, which can leach calcium
from your bones and teeth.
What to eat: Bananas are well known sources of potassium, but they’re not alone.
Other fruits and vegetables with high levels of the mineral include lima beans,
tomatoes, Swiss chard, potatoes, sweet potatoes, avocados and prunes.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus supports calcium in building strong bones and teeth.
What to eat: Luckily, phosphorus is found in a wide range of foods. Rich sources
of the mineral include seafood, such as scallops, sardines, cod, shrimp, tuna
and salmon. If you’re looking to get your phosphorus from plant-based foods,
consider soybeans, lentils and pumpkin seeds. You can also find phosphorus in
beef, pork and cheese.
Vitamin K
Think of this vitamin as a shield – it helps block substances that break down
bone. It also helps your body produce osteocalcin, a protein that supports bone
strength. A vitamin K deficiency can slow down your body’s healing process and
make you more likely to bleed.
What to eat: Chowing down on leafy greens, such as kale, collards and spinach,
can help you increase your vitamin K quota. Other great sources include parsley,
broccoli and Brussel sprouts.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C strengthen your gums and the soft tissue in your mouth. It can protect
against gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, and can prevent your teeth
from loosening.
What to eat: You probably already know that citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C,
but you can also find it in potatoes and leafy greens.
Vitamin A
This vitamin helps keep mucous membranes healthy. It prevents dry mouth and
helps your mouth heal quickly.
What to eat: For strong gums and teeth, load up on fish, egg yolks and liver.
You can also find it in leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale and collard
greens, or in orange-colored fruits and oranges: think apricots, cantaloupe,
pumpkin, carrots and sweet potatoes. These fruits and veggies contain high
levels of beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A.
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Source: https://www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health/vitamins-and-minerals.html
A phosphate test measures the amount of phosphate in
a blood sample. Phosphate is a charged particle (ion) that contains the mineral phosphorus.
The body needs phosphorus to build and repair bones and teeth, help nerves
function, and make muscles contract. Most (about 85%) of the phosphorus
contained in phosphate is found in bones. The rest of it is stored in tissues
throughout the body.
The kidneys help
control the amount of phosphate in the blood. Extra phosphate is filtered by the
kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high level of phosphate in
the blood is usually caused by a kidney problem.
The amount of phosphate in the blood affects the level of calcium in the blood. Calcium and phosphate in the body react in opposite ways: as blood calcium levels rise, phosphate levels fall. A hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates the levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood.
When the phosphorus level is measured, a vitamin
D level, and sometimes a PTH
level, is measured at the same time. Vitamin D is needed for your body to
take in phosphate.
The relation between calcium and phosphate may be disrupted by some diseases or infections. For this reason, phosphate and calcium levels are usually measured at the same time.