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Step THREE Nourishing Correctly From the Inside Out
Your health begins with what you put in your mouth, plain and simple. Food quality is of utmost importance and you need to take it seriously. Supplements will not fully compensate for not eating properly. The foods you choose to eat are also your supplements and will help build and repair your teeth daily. Dr. Judd mentions milk, cheese and eggs as good food supplements for calcium. Some of you may be shivering in horror right now, especially those that are vegan. But I don’t blame you because there is so much milk propaganda out there, coming from both the “milk moustache” pushing dairy industry and those pushing the vegan lifestyle. I admit I have come full circle when it comes to dairy. I told people years ago to avoid it because I believed ALL dairy was bad. I listened to all the health “gurus” who said dairy was very harmful to the body, caused mucus and numerous other problems and diseases in the body. I wouldn’t even let my kids drink it! But after reading countless stories of vegans and their children who had crumbling teeth due to their nutrient deficiencies, I changed my tune. My good friend and on-line colleague Chet Day (chetday.com) has had many vegan health enthusiasts contact him over the years telling him of their crumbling, brittle, and cracked teeth. When I asked him about this he said, “Regarding vegan diet and bad teeth, I would guesstimate that I’ve heard from at least a hundred people over the years, all of whom had varying problems with their teeth. The worst reports came from those who tried to be fruitarians, with strict vegans next in line, especially those who also drank distilled water.” Greg Westbrook, author of “When Hallelujah Becomes “What happened”?”, writes, “For most of my adult life, my teeth have been hard and fairly resistant to decay. But there were two times in my life when my teeth got soft and riddled with decay. This happened in 1986 after six years on a meatless diet, and again in 1998 after three years on an all raw diet. In both cases, I went to the dentist to discover that I had over ten cavities in my mouth.” Fortunately, Greg was able to strengthen his teeth again by incorporating goat’s milk and a few eggs into his diet. I did plenty of research on the dairy issue, (with an open mind I might add!), and I found the problem wasn’t milk, but all the processing milk goes through was the real problem. The type of milk and cheese you eat makes all the difference in the world. Raw and organic REAL milk and cheese contains live enzymes and many other unaltered nutrients. Once dairy is pasteurized and/or homogenized, it becomes damaged and is a junk food like many other highly processed foods. Back in the 20’s, Americans could buy fresh raw whole milk, buttermilk, naturally yellow butter, fresh farm cheeses and cream in various colors and thicknesses. But this type of dairy is no longer available, unfortunately. Today’s junky milk is accused of causing everything from allergies to heart disease to cancer, but when Americans could buy REAL MILK, these diseases were rare. What has ruined our dairy (and health!) is all the pasteurization and homogenization that milk is put through. All that processing turns milk into junk food. Homogenization is a process that breaks down butterfat globules so they do not rise to the top. Homogenized milk has been linked to heart disease so avoid it! Pasteurization destroys enzymes, diminishes vitamin content, denatures fragile milk proteins, destroys vitamins B12 and B6, kills beneficial bacteria, promotes pathogens and is associated with allergies, increases tooth decay, colic in infants, growth problems in children, osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease and cancer. Calves fed pasteurized milk die before maturity. If you are going to drink milk, drink only REAL “full fat” milk with the cream on the top (see “Recommendations” for sources of real milk). Low-fat and non-fat milk is a junk food. There is no such thing as a low-fat or non-fat cow. What about organic milk? Organic milk you find readily available is junk too, I am sorry to report. Ultra-pasteurization is a barbaric treatment done to milk. Organic milk may not have all the pesticides, hormones or other unwanted chemicals, but it is highly processed, even more than regular pasteurized milk. Ultra-pasteurization or “Ultra Heat Treated milk” is milk that has been “ultra” heat treated and after that process it can remain on a shelf “not refrigerated and unopened for around six months” (yuck). During this process the milk is heated to at least 272 degrees F. In regular pasteurization, milk is heated to 161 degrees. If you are going to drink milk, drink only RAW milk and encourage the farmer who sells it to you to feed the cows GRASS, (not grains) so the milk will be more nutritious. A cow’s natural diet is out in the green pasture, not in the cornfield. Eat only RAW cheeses, yogurt or kefir! Naturally fermented raw milk cheeses from whole milk given by grass-fed cows are still made in France, England, Switzerland and Greece. Look for the word “milk” or “fresh milk” or “cultured milk” rather than “pasteurized milk” on the label, which means they are made from raw milk. I have yet to find a yogurt or kefir in the store that does not contain pasteurized milk. Make your own if you have access to real milk. Type in “Dom’s kefir” in any search engine and you will be able to access the best site on the net that shows how to make kefir. Raw and organic cheeses are becoming more and more available as people become aware of the importance and request it from retailers. See “Recommendations” at the end of this book for sources of raw and organic cheese. Are you still afraid of eggs? Don’t believe the “cholesterol” myths and the junk science that says eggs are no good. Eggs are an excellent source of carotenoids, choline, lecithin, magnesium and other vital nutrients. The truth is, cholesterol in whole foods (eggs, meat) has still not been proved significantly responsible for contributing to the cholesterol build-up that damages arteries. Warning: DO NOT eat “egg whites” without the yolk! If you eat the cooked egg white without the counter-balancing effect of the yolk, it is “NUTRITION FREE”, according to Dr. William Campbell Douglas, M.D. You need the yolk to help absorb the nutrients in the egg white. You can, however, eat egg yolks alone as they are loaded with nutrients. Do cook the EGG WHITE lightly. Cook the eggs sunny side up so the white part is cooked but the yolk is not. I have read eating too many raw egg whites over time can lead to a biotin deficiency, so cook the white part of the egg. But do eat the yolk as raw as possible because uncooked, it is the most nutritious and the cholesterol in the yolk will not be oxidized. Once cooked, the cholesterol in the egg yolk oxidizes. Your cells only have receptors for oxidized cholesterol, so don’t give them anything to grab. Do eat whole organic eggs! They are an inexpensive whole food packed with nutrition. I have seen organic eggs for as high as $3.99 a dozen and even at that price, the eggs are only .33 apiece. Spend a little extra and get the organic eggs and get the freshest possible. Your body and teeth will thank you for it. If you happen to have access to eggs right out of the hen house, all the better. Warm from the nest, the eggs are at their most nutritious best! Egg allergy? If you have an allergy to eggs, most of the time it is caused by the heated protein of the egg white. Dr. W. C. Douglas has said if you eat the eggs raw, mixed in other foods, the allergy won’t be triggered. It is easy to slip a raw egg into a smoothie, so try that if you have not been able to eat eggs in the past. But again, don’t eat too many raw egg whites to avoid a biotin deficiency. You might do better just eating the raw egg yolk. Concerned about salmonella? According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O., “Salmonella infections are usually present only in traditionally raised commercial hens.” And Dr. W. C. Douglas has stated, “You are about as likely to win the lottery as you are to get sick from an egg.” The bottom line is, if you eat farm fresh, organic eggs, salmonella is not a problem. Dr. Judd does not mention the importance of eating meat in his book, but my research shows how vital it is for healthy teeth and gums. A study in the UK indicates that antioxidants (and specifically glutathione) may prove to be an important defense against periodontal disease. The best way to raise glutathione levels is not by taking glutathione supplements (the molecules are too big to pass through he intestinal walls to the bloodstream). However, if you are looking to take a supplement, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) does give a powerful boost to your body’s natural production of glutathione. In the book, “Toxic Relief ” by Dr. Don Colbert, M.D., he does warn however that “too much NAC may act as a pro-oxidant and increase free radical activity in healthy patients”. So as always, I suggest raising glutathione levels naturally in your body by eating WHOLE FOODS, in particular clean meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. I highly suggest eating only GRASS-FED beef when eating meat. Not only is it very lean and additive free, but it also contains important omega-3 and also CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) which through international scientific research has shown positive results in combating cancer and arteriosclerosis (clogged arteries), reducing body fat, and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. When shopping for root crops or other green vegetables, again, choose organic whenever possible. Organic foods are higher in nutrients, so you get more for your money. If you buy produce that is in season and on sale, the price is not that much more than regular produce which is contaminated with pesticides. If you do some comparison shopping, you may find organic is even cheaper than some regular produce at times. I find this to be true quite often, so I always make sure to compare prices. Nourishing from the inside out is choosing the best quality food available. It means eating many of your foods in their natural state, uncooked and unprocessed. Of course it is not reality to expect a person to eat an entirely raw diet and not all food should be eaten raw, but please consider what you are putting into your body and make a choice for your teeth! The best foods you can give your body are nutrient- dense and enzyme rich foods. We need enzymes for every function in the body and we know that fluoride is a destroyer of enzymes. So is cooking food. Do your best to eat as many live foods as possible. It is important for your immunity and your longevity and will help every process of your body. The last advice in the area of food is avoiding processed carbohydrates, better known as SUGAR. Dr. Judd has proven that sugar does not react with enamel like acid does, but it will deplete the body of nutrients, so avoid it. When you are depleting nutrients, your teeth and gums suffer. If you do happen to eat hard candy that sticks to your teeth, brush it off right away. One more reason to avoid sugar-it makes you old quick and messes up your hormones. It puts stress on the adrenal glands and when the adrenals are tired, you will LOOK and feel tired too! Just say no to SUGAR. If you have a craving for something sweet, have a piece of fruit and rinse your mouth afterwards! So the last and 3rd step is this Eat the QUALITY foods that are nutritious and enzyme rich to help your body make what it needs to keep your teeth flexible and strong. Taking supplements is not enough–you need to eat the quality foods as well for strong and flexible teeth. Do not be afraid of eating eggs or REAL raw dairy. These are important foods that God put on this Earth for us to eat so that we can keep our teeth for a lifetime. And lastly, avoid the foods that rob nutrients from your body because your TEETH pay for it. -- SUMMING IT UP -- Step One: Brush only with pure, natural soap and water to ready the teeth for re-enamelization, and rinse your mouth with water while eating to neutralize acids that react with the enamel. Step Two: Build your teeth daily by taking calcium with vitamin D (and magnesium), monosodium phosphate, vitamin C and a good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. Step Three: Eat only WHOLE foods unprocessed and in their natural form to nourish your teeth every day! Helpful Tips (Some of these have been mentioned already, but they need to be repeated!) DO immediately STOP using regular toothpaste! Fluoride toothpastes make the enamel brittle and chalky and it severs the gums from the teeth resulting in gum pockets and gingivitis infection. And the “natural toothpastes” are full of glycerin that coat the teeth and prevent reenamelization. All toothpastes contain abrasives that wear away your gums. A study showed that brushing too hard with toothpaste can cause permanent damage to the gums, so throw the abrasive toothpaste in the trash and brush gently with soap. DO your best to get all bits of food out from in between your teeth! Dr. Judd is not a fan of flossing and told me it is a waste of time, but my personal opinion is that if flossing helps to get the food particles out from in between your teeth, then do it. Some teeth are so close together that floss is the only thing that can get the food particles out. Do be careful though, because flossing can damage the gums if it is not done gently. Dr. Judd does say to make sure and pick out bits of food from your teeth with a sharp toothpick after eating and brush gently with soap if you can. You don’t want food particles trapped in your teeth! Remember that brushing with soap prevents and eventually gets rid of plaque and also kills germs that can cause gum infections. You may have heard of using “twig therapy” to remove the food particles. Miswak twigs have been used for centuries to clean the teeth. The twigs clean plaque and users of the Miswak twigs claim it is a powerful natural stain remover leaving whiter and brighter teeth. BUT!!!!!!!, these twigs contain high amounts of fluoride, so I do not recommend them. Use a regular sharp wooden toothpick instead. DON’T chew ice or other hard foods. Teeth do have a breaking point. Chewing on ice DOES NOT make your teeth stronger! DON’T dig off plaque with a sharp probe or let a dentist do this. It makes cavities through the enamel. DON’T have root canals. It ruins the tooth, making it brittle and cracking it usually. Dr. Judd says that sometimes the drill breaks and must be left in the tooth! Visit www.hugnet.com for more on root canals. DON’T allow mercury fillings to be put into your mouth. Dr. Judd states, “Methyl mercury formed by the body gives Parkinson, halting speech, autism, hearing loss and other ailments. It is no laughing matter and small amounts are fatal.” If you do have mercury fillings, have a qualified professional remove them correctly, and have them replaced with ceramic or gold. Some interesting trivia regarding the word quack... “Its original meaning, from Europe, comes from the term ‘quacksalver’ which was used to describe Dentists who were dumb enough to use mercury (a poison) as fillings for teeth.” Source–Quackpotwatch.com DO rinse your teeth with water or liquid while eating and keep your teeth moist to prevent them from cracking. That means your body needs to be fully hydrated at all times so you will not have a dry mouth. Eating nuts stimulates saliva, so keep a bag handy and eat a few when you are hungry for a snack. DO your best to quit smoking because it depletes calcium. DO your best to exercise with light weights because it helps with calcium absorption. DO eat red peppers–they have lots of vitamin C for healthy gums and DO eat beans–they have folate for healthy gums. DO eat raw organic cheese with organic fresh fruit (this is a quick and easy satisfying meal or snack for everyone!). The cheese will neutralize acid and also contains calcium useable by the body. The fruit contains important vitamins and minerals your teeth and bones need every day. Also, aged cheeses are better at eliminating acid production. Researchers at the University of Iowa’s Dow Institute for Dental Research say they don’t know why aged cheeses worked better than young cheeses but I most certainly know the reason why. When researching cheeses on my own I noticed that almost all the “aged” cheeses were made with cultured or fresh milk that has not been ruined by heat. All the young and soft cheeses are made with pasteurized and “dead” milk. Raw cheese is the only way to go and if you check the dairy case in the store that has the imported cheeses, you will find them easily. DO eat apples and other crunchy raw foods. “The mildly acidic nature and astringent quality of apples, combined with their rough, fiber-rich flesh, makes them the ideal food for cleansing and brightening teeth,” explains Jeff Golub-Evans, DDS, a cosmetic dentist at New York University. Other crunchy foods such as celery, and carrots, are like little toothbrushes when you chew them, and they actually help scrub away stubborn stains over time. If you are a coffee or tea drinker, you will notice their cleansing effect on your teeth more than a person who doesn’t ingest drinks that stain the teeth. DO get your vitamin D! – Renegade dentist Dr. Ted Spence says, “My anti-caries program is simple – no fluoride, no sugar, but lots of butter, cod liver oil, dairy, and vitamin D rich foods. It works wonders.” DO tell your friends and family to stop using toothpaste and anything with fluoride. Also tell them that reputable dental literature states: Americans age 43 average 32 cavities, those age 17 average 13 cavities. 42% of Americans over 65 have NO natural teeth while 25% of those over 43 have NONE. (This is a crying shame! This means that 1/4 of the people in my age group have NONE of their own teeth!!!!!) 30% of American youths ages 8-10 have no cavities. 100% of Ugandan youths ages 6-10 have no cavities due to a diet high in phosphate and the fact that they don’t eat the junk American youths do. And… “The health of American teeth will increase to be very nearly perfect if the regimen of water rinsing, soap brushing and taking calcium, phosphate and vitamin C in the diet is implemented.”–Dr. Gerard F. Judd, Ph.D. Recommendations Books: Dr. Judd’s “Good Teeth Birth To Death” is a must have for any person interested in their health and well being. If you are a man or woman of science, you will appreciate all of Dr. Judd’s extensive research (graphs, charts, etc.). Weston Price’s “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration” is another must-have. You have got to get this book so you can see all the photos I was talking about. This is a fantastic book to have in your collection of the BEST health books. It is my opinion that we must look to past cultures to find the answers we are searching for regarding our health and wellness. Perfect Prescription Tooth Soap ®Available in Peppermint, Cinnamon, Spearmint, Ginger and Citrus!Ingredients: Specially formulated soap made from saponified coconut, palm and olive oils, and pure essential oil. NO added glycerin, sweeteners, silicates (sand), fluoride, dyes, stabilizersor other materials that can damage and contaminate teeth. Tooth Soap™ is shredded for ease of use and packed in natural amber glass jars to keep all light from damaging the sensitive essential oils. 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About the Author: Following Dr. Judd's protocol for over 5 years... 
K. “Victoria” Adler, founder of Perfect Prescription Tooth Soap and CEO of Vitality Products, Inc., has been advising and educating health seekers all over the world since 1998. Her goal has always been to share the TRUTH about health and beauty and all the things done and products used to achieve it. Through the years she has coached and counseled thousands of people helping them to achieve their “unique and individual” healthiest lifestyle. She is not a doctor or scientist, but a mom who enjoys sorting through all the “junk science” that confuses people. Not always popular with current mainstream beliefs, she challenges the current thoughts and ideas about what people are doing to their bodies.
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