Oil pulling and sage mouthwash

                      I have a great dislike to going to the dentist. My teeth are super sensitive and I can't even stand them blowing water on my teeth. The last time I went for a cleaning, I was so jumpy in the chair the hygienist got very agitated with me. Needless to say I was not encouraged to go again. My  husband switched dentists and I tried his dentist. I told them of my problems and they said they would numb my mouth so that I could tolerate what they would do. They numbed my entire mouth with 8 shots on each side of my mouth. It was a weird sensation...hard to swallow...They cleaned my teeth which seemed to take forever. I was encouraged to schedule every 3 months for a cleaning and asked to use a Sensodyne toothpaste. When the next appointment came up, they cancelled on me and I never went back.
                     So I have been interested in what I can do to help my teeth and gums out. When researching magnesium oil, I came across several articles about oil pulling.I had tried it once before but didn't stick with it.
               So, I have been oil pulling now for about 2 weeks now. It's not hard to do, just a little time consuming. I do this when I first wake up for 20 minutes. I make sure I have some 1 -2 tsp coconut oil in a small dish and a spit cup. Sometimes I oil pull while I am doing stretches.
                    To oil pull, put the oil in your mouth, don't swallow at anytime...swish, pull, suck the coconut oil. I usually have a lot of phlegm in the morning and as I do this I will have to spit out the phlegm and coconut oil because my mouth gets too overloaded with all of it including the build up of saliva. So when this happens, I spit it out in my  spit cup and just put more coconut oil in and repeat all over again. The oil will turn white as it starts pulling toxins out of your gums.
                          At the end of 20 minutes spit the stuff out in the trash or outdoors. Rinse your mouth with warm water and then brush your teeth thoroughly. I rinse my mouth out with a sage and salt mouthwash that I make myself. I don't  like using commercial mouthwashes because of the extra toxic ingredients that are added into it.

Sage mouthwash

1/2 cup fresh sage
4 cups water
2 T salt
Boil 4 cups of water. Steep the sage for 15 -30 minutes in the water. Add salt. Let cool and then place in bottle and seal. Keep in fridge until needed. When ready to use, pour a T of the mouthwash and swish in mouth for a minute. Spit out. 

Magnesium deoderant

             Lets get real girls.I have had a problem in the past with using deodorants...I don't like using them, even though I need to. They make me feel like I can't breathe and I just don't feel right. So, 10 years ago I stopped using commercial deodorants. I also at that same time stopped wearing polyester and changed to 100 % cotton. In the last 4 years I have changed once again to 100% linen especially in the hot months here in Florida. 

                In the last year I ran across a deodorant that you could make yourself and would use that occasionaly when I wanted to smell not so stinky. But it caused irritation... i didn't know why, it just did. I later found out it was the baking soda in the recipe. Last week I ran across an article about a magnesium spray that you could make at home. I was curious. 

I have been taking magnesium citrate, the "Calm" brand, for help with irregularity and constipation nightly. It has helped tremendously. I know that you can use Calm also for muscle cramps and for stress to calm you down. 

          My interest in magnesium was heightened when I read that you can also absorb  magnesium through the skin,in either an oil or lotion form. I came across this article by Wellness Mama and was quite impressed. I made the magnesium oil first. It was so easy to make. I bought the magnesium chloride flakes at the health food store. Magnesium chloride is not the same as epsom salts. After making the magnesium oil and deodorant, I tried it out. It worked...the stinkies were gone for awhile...didn't last all day...but I can carry a smaller spray bottle and keep it with me to refreshen during the day. I like the idea that there is no bad chemicals in here and that the magnesium is actually good for your body. 

Magnesium oil

• ½ cup Magnesium Chloride Flakes
• ½ cup distilled water
• A glass bowl or measuring cup
• A glass ior plastic spray bottle

Instructions

1. Boil the distilled water. It is important to use distilled to extend the shelf life of the mixture. Put the Magnesium Chloride Flakes in the glass bowl or measuring cup and the pour the boiling water over it.
2. Stir well until completely dissolved. Let cool completely and store in the spray bottle. Can be stored at room temperature for at least six months. I keep in my bathroom to use daily.

After making this I was ready to make the deoderant. Here is the link for the oil.

http://wellnessmama.com/5804/make-your-own-magnesium-oil/

Magnesium Deoderant

• 4 ounces magnesium oil
• 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil or a mixture
• A 4 ounce or larger glass spray bottle 

1. Make the magnesium oil if using homemade magnesium oil.
2. Pour in to glass spray bottle and add any essential oils if using.
3. To use: spray a small amount on underarms and rub in gently. Let dry for about 5 seconds.

And here is the link for the recipe.

http://wellnessmama.com/22357/spray-deodorant-recipe/