With the amount of toxins permeating our lives, it has become increasingly important to research what goes into and onto our bodies to know how to take better care of our health. Aside from making sure to eat right and get enough exercise, you also need to take a closer look at the hygiene products you use daily. Many of the products you put on your body can do more harm than good, including your toothpaste. Many regular types of toothpaste contain potentially dangerous toxins, and for the long term health of you and your family, switching to alternative toothpaste may be the best plan.
The regular types of toothpaste sold in most grocery stores generally contain several varieties of potentially problematic ingredients. Certain ingredients in toothpaste pose a threat to your body and even encourage fatigue. These include:
Each of these types of ingredients can add toxins to the body that it must detoxify or that has questionable side effects. These can eventually cause stress inside the body and compromise its stress response system, especially if you are already under considerable stress.
Whenever the body comes under stress, it is up to the NeuroEndoMetabolic (NEM) Stress Response to deliver a formidable response. The NEM is made up of six circuits that work interdependently and independently to allow the body to address stress. Usually, this is by way of a fight or flight response.
Among the NEM stress circuits is the Detoxification circuit, which is composed of the interstitium, immune system, and the liver. Together, they work to rid the body of excessive reactive metabolites that invade the body.
Once the stressful episode has passed, normally all the functions involved in the NEM stress response circuits return back to normal. However, in the case of chronic stress, they are forced to keep responding until many functions become overworked. When this happens the NEM stress response circuits begin to suffer from dysfunction.
Dysfunction in one circuit, the Detoxification circuit for example, also affects the other NEM stress response circuits. With a failing detoxification response to stress, toxins accumulate. When this happens, there is added stress to the body. The adrenals in the hormonal circuit cope with this by producing more stress hormones. In the long run, however, the hormone circuit becomes overworked and unable to meet the body’s demands. This results in hormonal imbalances and, ultimately, Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS).
This further stress can be added to an already overburdened body by hygiene products, including toothpaste, that contain toxins that can disrupt the Detoxification circuit. It can also worsen any adrenal fatigue symptoms you may be experiencing.
Regular toothpaste can put toxins in your body and even trigger adrenal fatigue. This makes the effort it takes to find safer types of alternative toothpaste sound much more appealing.
These types of alternative toothpaste are formulated with minimal chemicals, so you don't have to worry about more toxins entering your body and making your health suffer.
If you do have advanced AFS, however, before you try any regular toothpaste alternatives consider talking to your healthcare professional first. Your body may be very sensitive to new ingredients, changes in routine, and can develop new allergies. It’s also a good idea to discuss your choices with a good dentist as well.
That said, here are some potential ingredients used in different types of alternative toothpaste that you can consider:
It's always good to be conscious of the need to maintain good oral health. However, keep in mind that regular store-bought toothpaste can pose hidden dangers. Consider using an alternative toothpaste, which can protect your body from unnecessary toxins and stress. This way, you can have healthy teeth and a healthy body.
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Regular toothpaste often contains chemicals that can compromise the body's NEM stress response. In contrast, an alternative toothpaste is formulated with minimal chemicals. Hence, there is less chance for your body to be exposed to unnecessary toxicity, which can cause stress to your Detoxification circuit and other systems.
