Herbal Remedies for Gum Disease

Series Summary

People are becoming increasingly wary of western medicine. And, unfortunately, there is good reason. In today's world, a pill seems to be the answer to everything. Doctors are over prescribing drugs all the time. Who knows what the long term effects are of taking prescription drugs? We all hear the horrendous side effects on the commercials. It makes even the safest drug seem terrifying. So, the populace is shifting. Now, we are becoming increasingly interested in alternative, holistic medicine. Through the use of natural herbs, people are finding healing without a trip to the doctor's office. In this free video series on alternative medicine, a wellness consultant discusses several herbal remedies for common ailments. Find out how to treat gum disease, scalp psoriasis and a toothache using common herbs that are readily available. Stop heavy menstrual bleeding and find an herbal replacement for Viagra using completely natural ingredients. Improve wellness and quality of life with herbal and dietary supplements for overall well-being.

Video Transcript

"Are you suffering from gum disease? If you are, worry no more. I can help. I'm Isabel Simon, your personal and workplace wellness consultant, and today, we going to learn some herbal remedies to help with gum disease. First off, what is gum disease? Gum disease is caused most commonly by poor mouth hygiene, but also poor nutrition. So, several things to keep in mind. First off, make sure that you wash your teeth two to three times a day, brush them, floss them, and that would be your first, your first step. But also, when you have poor nutrition this leads to poor immune system. So, how can you boost your immune system? Very simple; Echinacea, zinc, and vitamin C all will help boost your immune system, and lucky for you they come on the market in packages of teas. All you need to do; you can drink your tea hot or cold, whichever you prefer. And that will help boost your immune system. Now, if you have acute inflammation of your gums one thing you can do as well as, in addition to drinking your tea; use your teabag and put it right where the infection is. Leave it there for about fifteen minutes, and then, that can help you ease the pain more easily as well. And if all fails, of course, go see your favorite dentist. I'm Isabel Simon, and this is your herbal remedy for gum disease."