I've been following Dr. Ellie Phillips' advice of swishing 1/5 of a teaspoon of crystals, 5 times a day. I've also been following her Complete Mouth Care System. It's been almost 4 weeks and I have no plaque at all, my heat/cold sensitivity is gone, and I can see an old gum injury growing back. I'm excited to go to the dentist next month!
That's great. There is one suggestion she gives though that is detrimental. She tells people to not floss. That is honestly dangerous advice, which makes it seem like she doesn't understand the actual purpose of flossing. To have good oral health for most people, they will need to floss or do some flossing alternative.
@@vivacristorey4363 I am not sure about this. She believes that it's fine to floss, as long as done properly. Some people might floss incorrectly, not gently enough, get more issues than benefits. She doesn't hate flossing, just thinks that there are other strategies and factors that are more crucial to dental health success. I've started her system a few months ago - on Listerine it says " 5x more effective than floss at reducing plaque"
@@vivacristorey4363 Yeah, I tried the no flossing, but was not a good thing for me. Next time I went to the dentist, my gums were bleeding, which I have never had a problem with. 😬
Those crystals can be put into any container to become just as portable as the gum or mints. Just keep them dry - good lid or flip closure. Drop it in a purse or pocket and go. The crystals ARE cheaper, and you really only need 3-5 minutes.
I just got a box of crystal today from Cosmo and it has a 100 mini sachets in it so it's also very handy but Abit pricy here. A pack of xylitol gum 50pcs cost 10$ ang the crystal 20$ for half kg
thank you sooo much! xylitol gums and mints here where i live are very expensive, and i also experience abdominal discomfort when consuming them. this video is a public service
A great, fun video. I love using Xylitol as a post eating/drinking rinse now, and it has improved my mouth health. You could always take your Xylitol gum to the bathroom and spit the first few mouthfuls out in the sink to reduce injestion ✨ I also love foraging Pine sap to use as a gum. I have Pine trees in my neighborhoods here. ...If you try this, just know the consistency of the sap is important for spotting a good gum-friendly piece (old vs new sap), and hot water can melt it all over your teeth (feels a mess but removable with oil), and cold water hardens it. It's a wonderful and healthy, and free, gum.
I would respectfully mention that it would be important to know if the corn xylitol is processed from gmo corn? I think that is important to protect others with that info. I contacted Zellies month's ago asking if their products were made with birch or corn but never got a response. Not trying to be negative or pesty just like the truth. Have a blessed day and thanks for what you do!
I got an answer from Zellies - it is: Thank you for your interest in Zellie's and the sourcing of our Xylitol! When it comes to our xylitol selection, we have two main goals: 1) use high-quality, high-purity xylitol from a trusted source and 2) source the xylitol that works best for our products (ie. texture, consistency, reliability). With those goals in mind, the xylitol we use in Zellie's comes from different sources depending on the product. For our mints, because of the way the mints are pressed, it is very important to find the best powdered xylitol. We have found this from a non-GMO corn derived xylitol. It is from a very reputable company and the product is very reliable and is tested multiple times for purity. It is a fantastic product! And for any worries about corn, the xylitol is extracted from the corn husks, and after it is extracted, there are no corn proteins left in the final xylitol product. It is just pure xylitol! Our mints are made in British Columbia, Canada. For our gum, we source our xylitol from a company that uses Birch hardwood and this is from the US or Austria/Finland -- depending on supply. And just like with our mints, the final xylitol product is tested multiple times for purity. Our gum is made right here in the USA. There are a lot of marketing pushes out there alluding that one source of xylitol is better than another. What is most important to us (& we believe to our customers) is that the source of the xylitol is a trusted company and that the final xylitol product, whether from corn or hardwood, is a high-quality, high-purity xylitol. And, no, our products are not Certified Organic. However, they are non-GMO.
I think the crystals are better: 1. The gum often makes my mouth a bit raw 2. The mints sometimes feel like too little in effectiveness, unless I take a few. With the crystals, I take about a quarter teaspoon after a meal and swish for a few minutes. I only do this at home. Outside, I use the gum or mints.
When I saw the price of the gums and mints that you're supposed to have three times a day every day I said let's just buy a pound of the stuff. I keep it in a jar at my desk with a small plastic spoon tucked in and I just dip it in and shake them into my mouth after my meals
Consuming xylitol really upsets my stomach too. I had started just using the crystals the same way - swishing and spitting it out. Glad to know I am not the only one, lol. Thanks for the great video!!!!
AFter a week of stomach upset my gut seemed to adapt to Xylitol but it was rought for several days. I think you should just tough it out and give it a week or two. Some people can never adapt and always get gas and bloating, if so, don't swallow.
Great video. Unfortunately swishing with xylitol still gives me tummy problems. You can absorb substances through the mouth mucosa, that is why there are some sublingual vitamins and medications available.
I wonder if the source of the xylitol makes a difference? There are corn-based xylitol crystals, mixes (such as the Krisda brand he presents here), and pure birchwood. Also, too, if it's organic, i.e. pesticide-free. I'm sensitive to pesticides and corn so I would have to get the organic birchwood version. Which version did you use?
@@Kaz-fb9lzIt's apparently good for the gut, but now that I'm learning there are different sourced types of xylitol, I'm beginning to wonder if it depends on the source. I have not personally read the studies, so I can't verify, but I imagine the source type (along w/starting amounts) would makes sense as to both efficacy and tolerance. Of course, I'm sure there are people out there who are allergic/sensitive to birchwood trees so will not tolerate it no matter what.
Great info great explanation! I can basically vouch for everything he said being right on the money , I use a pre homemade Xylitol and water solution About 3 times a day after meals. I only swish around in my mouth for like 30 seconds Then brush after about 45 minutes to an hour later. Every other day I do oil pulling. This solution is also great if you wake up in the night with dry mouth And just swish a tiny bit around before you fall back asleep 💪 One thing I would mention is if you make a xylitol water solution. Only make it in 8 oz of water with 3 teaspoons. I find if I make a bigger batch after a couple days it starts to get this earthy smell 🤷
Yes, that would be the water stagnating. Some people just put the Xylitol crystals straight in their mouth, and use their tongue, and saliva to melt it, let it sit in the mouth, then spit out without rinsing. That's the route I'm going to take. Waiting for my Xylitol to be delivered.
Excellent. I'm used to wake up in the middle of the night to spat toxic saliva due to my (GERD-GI) issue and do oil pulling. I think this would be the perfect time to replace with xyl. crystals! 👌🏿
Thanks Paul. The oral benefits are great! I know my tummy doesn't love it so not used as a sugar substitute. I live in the UK. Since discovering Dr Ellie's work, I had the sugar at home and now use approx one quarter teaspoon. Your video is great and reassured me about the amount I generally use.I tried using more. Not recommended to use more than half teaspoon. Even if you don't swallow, this crystal is very fine, dissolving fast and the molecular structure feels finer than salt. It doesn't take long to give lasting effectiveness.
This is very helpful. One of the things that made me use the mints more often even when at home is because I swished the crystals around for 15 to 20 minutes each time - something that became impractical to do 4 to 6 times a day. Now that I know of the benefits of just doing it for five minutes I will return to try out the crystals again. I also appreciate the advice of waiting half an hour to 60 minutes between sessions. That is something I need to fix. Sometimes I eat and drink continuously for 4 to eight hours, so I was just having mints between snack and meal sessions. I'm sure it is better than nothing, but I will try to incorporate the waiting period. People might also be interested to know that making your own xylitol gum, although less convenient than buying, is not as difficult as you might think. It might be a way to save on the price or for those who have no access to it to make at home. It can also be a fun thing to do as a family.
Hi have you considered oil pulling with black seed oil also knows as black cumin oil.. Very powerful oil . Am surprised not many do that.. Although arguably more potent than coconut and sesame seed oil.. Talking about sesame seed oil I remember watching your video and you recommend it by the way which one was it the black or white
Thank you so much for this video. Your video answered all of my questions about Xylitol crystals instead of expensive gum, I was concerned about the Xylitol from corn, I didn't see the difference when I bought it.
A few days ago i saw your video where you talking about your experience of using xylitol for the first time for 30 days and comparing it with oil pulling. And you said you didn't like it and won't use it again. What happen? Do you like it now?
Thank you, great timing finding this video. I have been considering trying this method and was curious how to use the crystals. Definitely going to try them now,
Thank you for the information. I have terrible dental problems actually inherited from both parents. I have recently been informed by my dtr-in-law who is a vet technician that companies have started putting Xylitol in peanut butter. It's one of the things we give as a treat to our dog, but now I have to be careful which one I buy so I don't poison my dog 😢 A great deal of regular gum products have Xylitol in them. It's easy to find at any store. It may not have the same amount of Xylitol but better than nothing. BEWARE OF XYLITOL IN PEANUT BUTTER THAT WILL POISON YOUR DOG. !!
It is likely not a good idea to give peanut butter as a treat to your dog in either case. It usually has a lot of sugar in it which is also not good for dogs to have much of. If you want to give peanut butter in particular you might wish to use natural sugar free peanut butter instead.
Love how detailed your videos are. Will give it a try . Got a question, I do coconut oil pulling in the morning after I wake up, what do you suggest? Should I add Xylitol crystals to do the pulling only and skip the coconut oil?
Glad you like the content! As for your Q, I recommend both oil pulling and Xylitol. Oil pulling to start the day, while Xylitol to maintain your mouth throughout the day after meals and certain drinks (coffee, alcohol, pop etc). In my first Xylitol experiment I tried it in the morning as a replacement for oil pulling and it didn't work that well. I then learned that it was because the Xylitol needed to feed the bacteria in its early growth phase. When I experimented with using it after meals, I felt the impact of it immediately. In the morning, the bacteria is already in its later growth stages (feeding and growing throughout the night) where it doesn't need to feed on Xylitol anymore. If you end up giving it a whirl, I would love to hear how it goes for ya! Cheers :D
@@MasterEverydayLivingHi again! This is my 3rd question this morning on this thread! I’m so confused by the interaction between the xylitol and the good and bad bacteria. (ie the feeding and starving) When you say that the xylitol is feeding the bacteria and causing it to be less sticky and to fall off, which bacteria are you referring to? I thought the bad bacteria cannot feed on the xylitol sugar and that’s what starves it and causes it to not grow and fall off? Thanks for your help! 🙏
Even kf we spit the crystals out as sort of a mouthwash, Would the xylitol absorb through our mucus membranes in the mouth and get into our system, causing the heart issues that they think come from the higher doses?
So Xylitol is not as new as one would think and looking at the country that embraced it first (Finland), they have used it for decades (since the 70's) for oral hygiene at a consistent dosage. Xylitol treats is something that is a part of their lives (as early as kindergarden) and becomes a lifestyle staple they use to maintain good oral hygiene. Ofcourse with any of these substances, when you explore the use of it as a substance for consumption in large doses, the impacts on ones body changes. Personally I think that if you strictly use Xylitol for oral health and not as a sugar substitute, the amount that you consume (through your mouth exposure) is minimal and not as scary as one might think. I have been using it for over half a year now on a daily basis (Xylitol crystals after meals is what I now do) and haven't felt any of the heart or stroke side-effects. In the most recent 2024 Xylitol study, they looked at consuming 30g of Xylitol in one drink. Even that slight risk of heart attack and stroke might be too much for some people and they can choose to not use Xylitol for oral health. I also hope then that the same amount of scrutiny is put on other parts of their diet too like salt, sugar, fat, processed foods and so on, which also cause massive health issues when consumed in large amounts. At the end of the day, you need to explore and weigh the pros and cons for yourself. That's my 5 cents on the topic, hopefully it gives you some more food for thought on the topic. Cheers :D
Xylitol works by feeding the bacteria in your mouth in the early growth phases to make the bacteria less sticky leading to less plaque on your teeth. So there is no need to do it before or after brushing teeth. Instead, focus on doing xylitol pulling after your big meals and drinks!
@MasterEverydayLiving Thanks for your replies, throughout the comment section. Why not xylitol pull at night after brushing as a way to combat the bacteria that build up overnight, when the mouth is drier? That way it will be less bacteria to brush/clean off in the morning.
Thank you so much for sharing. I used the Crystals at the end of my meal with fresh strawberries yogurt and Xyltol as Dr.Ellie Phillips said, I like to use Dr. Ellie mints most of the time, but I like the Crystal a hoe also.
I use the gum but worry about all the extra chemicals added, flavoring, lecithins, waxes. I swish and spit out the saliva generated by the gum when I use it. The purity of the crystals gives me peace of mind when I rinse at home, but gum is convenient for on the go
Thanks for the video. Please let us know if you can find a North American manufacturer of xylitol. Xylitol labeling is very deceptive as it will say packaged and inspected for quality in US or Canada, but it can be from another continent.
Thanks, just ordered some xylitol mints before watching this, I think I’ll try the crystals next time around or for when I’m not out and about. 👍👍 never thought of that as an option ❤
Hello! Have you tried Wheat Grass Powder for swishing for 2 minutes to remineralise teeth? I would love your opinion, as I trust you. Truly hoping your channel grows. ❤
I am curious about the Wheat Grass swishing as another comment did also mention it and my mom used to consume wheat grass in the past for some of its benefits. So expect a video on it sometime down the road after I do proper research and try it for myself!
I recently started using wheatgrass juice powder as mouthwash. It doesn't turn your teeth green. Doesn't actually taste of anything until the moment you spit it out.
Another plus for Xylitol crystals, being soluble means you can dissolve the crystals in water, use it in foods and drinks - all impossible with Xylitol gum or sweets.
I tried it for 30 days and even though it didn't work the way I was using it in the experiment, I now add a bit of it to my morning oil pulling session. It makes it less intensive on my mouth and I can notice that my teeth feel slightly better than compared to just using oil when oil pulling. Here is that video, I talk a lot about the studies and such there: ua-cam.com/video/qmlQjbzO0oc/v-deo.html
I understood that the gum works better since it stays in your mouth and saliva for a longer period. I use the granulated option myself, only because I don't know where to get Zellies at a normal price in the EU without shipping being 20% of the product. If anyone has suggestions, I'd love to hear 'm!
Having tried the gums, mints and crystals, they all have the same impact on my oral hygiene. The bigger difference I found is actually the side-effects. I would feel extremely bloated and have diarrhea if I overdid the gums or mints. Probably because I was consuming more of the Xylitol throughout the process of using those forms of Xylitol. I hardly get those side-effects with the crystals (just a slight bloatedness). Spry and Pur are two other gums that have versions with Xylitol in them that you might find. If you can't find those, I think you are stuck with the crystals!
I have been using it for 2 weeks now and will make a video on it after 2 more weeks. It gives an extra coating of sorts that lasts for quite sometime. I will have to look more into the studies to understand it before I make the video but so far, it has surprised me and been the best toothpaste I have used! That bar though has been kinda low because I always just get basic generic toothpaste lol.
@MasterEverydayLiving your on to it already, yeah there are different types, some has low amount of nano hydroxyapatite, I hear the ones giving Most benefits are the high doses up to 10%, the Japanese brand are well respected, Thanks again for replying
The one that I have right now is from a brand called Boka, which has 2% of nano-hydroxyapatite. I might have to try and get my hands on the juicy 10% stuff before I release that video haha. Appreciate the insight and question, I wouldn't be exploring these things without curious peeps like you. Cheers :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving Hello friend. I am appreciating your videos! Re different toothpastes - and any properties/substance remaining on the teeth, in my mind, I would think rinsing afterward washes everything away, no?
I just looked up some of her videos and I would say the method of doing things is very similar. I use a bit less Xylitol and one vital aspect I didn't hear her mention was when you should be doing it. When I was experimenting with Xylitol in this video (ua-cam.com/video/iT0nPeHHO90/v-deo.html), I also tried to replace oil pulling but the way Xylitol works is that it feeds the bacteria early on in the growth phase to make it less sticky. Oil pulling is usually done the first thing in the morning when all the bacteria already at the end of its growth phase. This was something I figured out later when I was experimenting with the gums (ua-cam.com/video/UEuwTuKxUgw/v-deo.html). I do them both, just at different times. Oil pulling (with a bit of Erythritol) the first thing in the morning and Xylitol throughout the day after meals.
@@MasterEverydayLiving Ah, my bad, did not know you already did a video on Xylitol Pulling. Thanks so much for the detailed response and the Xylitol Pulling video is great as well.
I use the crystals for the same reasons you do. I get tummy upset with the gums. And it's cheaper and dose adjustable. I have wondered though if I'm losing minerals because I also spit it out after I swish and it makes me produce quite a bit of saliva in a short period of time. Saliva is mineral filled (good for teeth!) and normally we swallow all our saliva, so we reintroduce the minerals to our system. But i do wonder by spitting out semi large amounts of saliva 5 times a day if I'm losing minerals with it. Have you any info or thoughts?
Ahh greetings fellow Xylitol tummy ache person xD I haven't thought about the mineral loss aspect of it but if I ever felt that it was stripping me away of my minerals, I would probably try to increase my mineral intake through my diet. Appreciate the comment, it made me think of another aspect of Xylitol that I haven't even considered. Cheers!
I made a video on birch vs corn and for me, I didn't find any noticeable differences that made one better than the other. As for its origin, UI don't think I have seen any Xylitol sourced from China so far. Like everything in life, quality does matter to a certain degree. If the Xylitol is not processed properly, mixed with stuff or not put through proper scrutiny, I wouldn't buy it.
So you are solely using xylithol for your teeth? So no toothpaste? Xylithol pulling 15 min and in general you just take 3-5 min if I understood it correctly?
I have a whole routine for oral hygiene these days. It's a mix of oil pulling with erythritol, Xylitol throughout the day and brushing teeth at the end of the day (which I am currently exploring with Hydroxyapatite toothpaste). When I tried Xylitol pulling for 15min in the morning instead of oil pulling, it didn't work that well because the bacteria wasn't at its early growth phase (since I was doing it the first thing in the morning), which is where Xylitol excels. Now I use Xylitol right after meals for 3-5min with no food/water consumption after usage for around 30min and it is working great. I talk more about my own routine in this video over here - ua-cam.com/video/4ADF8Y9hRe4/v-deo.html
Five minutes four times a day plus 15 minutes of oil pulling sounds a lot to me. I was just squishing it around my mouth for maybe less than a minute. Not sure if that was doing anything now.
Totally agree that it becomes kinda time consuming but sadly enough I think that is the price (in time) one has to pay to maintain good oral hygiene! I actually don't use Xylitol after breakfast (since I eat a simple overnight oats with nuts that doesn't cause plaque or buildup) and I minimize my big meals throughout the day making me only do Xylitol 1-3 times per day. Overlapping the tasks with things you already are doing is also an easy way to lessen that time. So if you take a shower in the morning, oil pull as well. Need some dishes cleaned after a meal? Plop Xylitol in and that 5min will breeze by :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving Hi! Dr. Ellie Phillips says pop the mints about 6 times a day. So, what does that mean when we use the crystals? Could you please guide us? She said one should put 6-10 gms of xylitol per day in the mouth. She also said pop it in whenever you eat or drink something, doesn't matter what it is.
@@WoSarvatraHain I personally don't agree with popping Xylitol after everything, let alone 6 times per day. There are light meals and snacks where I can forego Xylitol and just rinse my mouth. You will have to try it for yourself, see what meals cause a lot of bacteria buildup in your mouth and see which ones hardly have any impact. Perhaps you can eat less meals in a day but make the meals bigger. That will also lessen the usage of Xylitol.
I'm actually in the process of editing a video right now with my full routine that I am really happy with. It will be out in a few days so stay tuned for that :D
I remember watching your video back when he was doing xylitol pulling and you discontinued after a while and now u have restarted so how do you co-operate this now in your daily routine including oil pulling
I now have a routine of oil pulling with a dash of Erythritol first thing in the morning then Xylitol throughout the day right after my meals. I'll make a video on it in the near future about my full routine but that is the gist of it when it comes to my oil pulling/Xylitol/Erythritol usage!
@@MasterEverydayLiving thank you for replying and answering.. By the way will be looking forward.. Keep up with good work buddy.. You calm demeanor when talking and explaining in detail is one of the highlights..on the side note, I live in the UK but am planning on migrating to a another country perhaps Turkey kashmir or Chechnya just ready retire at the age of 39 from western life of distraction and cycle of bills etc .. Let's hope I can find all these ingredients there👍
@@sazad4968 Glad you like the content and my demeanor of me being me :D I'll keep it up for sure! I have a similar thought on the grind mindset until you retire. Not really how I want to do things and UA-cam + Freelance + simple living are aspects that I strive to grow to then shape my own circumstances beyond that grind. Good luck with that new chapter of your life, hopefully you will find more joyful "living" wherever you end up going!
From my research and understanding, you want to let it linger in your mouth an hour or so for the bacteria in your mouth to feed on the Xylitol so that it becomes less sticky. If you wash away the Xylitol or add new sugars by eating, the bacteria in your mouth might eat that instead leading to the bacteria becoming sticky plaque on your teeth. I talk a bit more about the studies and stuff in this video! ua-cam.com/video/iT0nPeHHO90/v-deo.html
I made a video on it as to why I think it still is okay to use Xylitol for oral hygiene over here - ua-cam.com/video/mGeTmH4v6Wk/v-deo.html In a nutshell, the studies look at consumption of Xylitol where participants consume 30g of Xylitol in one drink. That is a massive amount compared to how much one would be using for oral health purposes. Also if you use Xylitol Crystals and spit it out after use, your exposure to it is minimized even further. With that said, everyone has to look into it for themselves and weigh the risks in relation to their own bodies.
Well, that is not what the research article actually said. What it said was that there maybe a correlation between already sick people and future heart attacks in those sick people if they take high amounts of xylitol. It doesn’t say if xylitol causes heart disease or not. Also, there is nothing about metabolically healthy people. So essentially we don’t know if it does or doesn’t cause heart attacks. That said, it is always good to be asking the question.
@petetracy5586 I'm not sure what article you're talking about, but that's what I read. I'm also not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that's what the article said.
I am from India .....and here neem is really famous for oral health.........our ancestors have been using neem twigs for years for cleaning their teeth........So I ordered neem powder and I also make a paste of neem powder and coconut oil.....and massage my gums and swish within it
The only study verified with Xylitol (I looked on NIH--I'm not sure what study you posted and could not find it) involved 10 healthy people who drank 35-50 GRAMS in one beverage. It elevated their blood sugar levels and put at risk for blood clotting. But that's 10 people, a high dosage, and a drink, which we're not doing a drink with this. Also, a study needs at least 30 or so people to have any sort of relevance of statistical relevance. Lastly, too, a lot of those heart studies (NIH referenced them) were based on Erythritol. They basically assumed b/c it's true of erythritol, it must be true of Xylitol. With that said, do your own research.
i did not go to a dentist for 13 years and when i did he said i had beautiful teeth. i had one root canal lost that tooth. i now am going to a holistic dentist he does not reccomend floride or Mercury fillings mine was mercury. it fell out. Been watching Dr Ellie Phillips too. one time another dentist refused to clean my teeth because i am not a fan of flouride toothpaste which he insisted i use on my teeth i said no i don't use it so he said go to the other dentist then we don't have a working relationship. i said i am not YOUR patient i am a customer. anyways i left and went to the natural dentist. i have been using the xylitol gum it is expensive have not heard about the crystals i might have to try that. Oh wait a min i did buy the crystals before i think it was for coffee sweetner or something. yea probly not a good idea to eat it.
I made a video on that study and it looks at Xylitol as a sugar substitute and not for oral hygiene purposes. So the participants were given a 30g Xylitol drink and then measured for these risks. That is a massive amount compared to the 1/10th one uses for oral hygiene, where you sometimes don't even fully consume it all (especially with the crystals). The lead of this recent 2024 study Dr. Hazen even says “It does not mean throw out your toothpaste if it has xylitol in it, but we should be aware that consumption of a product containing high levels could increase the risk of blood clot related events.” Here is the video I made on it - ua-cam.com/video/mGeTmH4v6Wk/v-deo.html Looking at it from another angle, Finland were the first ones to study Xylitol for oral hygiene purposes and incorporate Xylitol treats into their schools in the 1970's up until today. If this caused this massive increase in heart attack and stroke, they would probably be an anomaly in heart attack and stroke levels. But looking at this world health ranking site (www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/) or other heart attack / stroke statistics comparisons to other countries, Finland is "low" on Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. At the end of the day, you still need to take these risks into consideration and do your own research. If you are already at a high risk for either heart attack or stroke, adding Xylitol to ones oral hygiene routine might be what pushes it over the line making it not worth it.
Do you have any research or studies mentioning that? It might be contaminated if its poorly produced but I doubt that Xylitol naturally has aluminum in it. Open to be corrected thou!
6:40 I don't agree that corn & birch tree sources are the same / equal because most corn products are GMO which means the xylitol extracted from a GMO source will have those unhealthy properties!
While you might be right with Xylitol from GMO being worse, I actually cannot find a single Xylitol corn product (scrolling through the top brands on Amazon) that is extracted from GMO corn. So most corn Xylitol are GMO free. I can see it being an issue if you source your Xylitol from lets say a third party distributor or buying loose Xylitol that is perhaps unlabeled so still do your due diligence and look at the labels before you buy!
I don’t think that Dr Ellie will be sad, because her motivation in making the videos and presenting the information, is for us to use Xylitol and have strong, healthy, white enamel and no periodontal disease,gum recession and pocketing. I can’t see that her motivation is anything other than pure altruism.
I've been following Dr. Ellie Phillips' advice of swishing 1/5 of a teaspoon of crystals, 5 times a day. I've also been following her Complete Mouth Care System. It's been almost 4 weeks and I have no plaque at all, my heat/cold sensitivity is gone, and I can see an old gum injury growing back. I'm excited to go to the dentist next month!
That's great. There is one suggestion she gives though that is detrimental. She tells people to not floss. That is honestly dangerous advice, which makes it seem like she doesn't understand the actual purpose of flossing. To have good oral health for most people, they will need to floss or do some flossing alternative.
@@vivacristorey4363 I am not sure about this. She believes that it's fine to floss, as long as done properly. Some people might floss incorrectly, not gently enough, get more issues than benefits. She doesn't hate flossing, just thinks that there are other strategies and factors that are more crucial to dental health success. I've started her system a few months ago - on Listerine it says " 5x more effective than floss at reducing plaque"
@@vivacristorey4363 Yeah, I tried the no flossing, but was not a good thing for me. Next time I went to the dentist, my gums were bleeding, which I have never had a problem with. 😬
@@vivacristorey4363 Her alternative to flossing is swish Listerine mouthwash for one minute twice a day as per her oral hygiene daily regimen.
@@vivacristorey4363 could you say more about that
Those crystals can be put into any container to become just as portable as the gum or mints. Just keep them dry - good lid or flip closure. Drop it in a purse or pocket and go. The crystals ARE cheaper, and you really only need 3-5 minutes.
That's totally true, I am imagining using one of those small tic-tac containers and just filling it up with Xylitol for when I am out and about 🤔
I just got a box of crystal today from Cosmo and it has a 100 mini sachets in it so it's also very handy but Abit pricy here. A pack of xylitol gum 50pcs cost 10$ ang the crystal 20$ for half kg
@MasterEverydayLiving I'd rather store it in a mini portable glass jar.
thank you sooo much! xylitol gums and mints here where i live are very expensive, and i also experience abdominal discomfort when consuming them. this video is a public service
A great, fun video. I love using Xylitol as a post eating/drinking rinse now, and it has improved my mouth health.
You could always take your Xylitol gum to the bathroom and spit the first few mouthfuls out in the sink to reduce injestion ✨
I also love foraging Pine sap to use as a gum. I have Pine trees in my neighborhoods here. ...If you try this, just know the consistency of the sap is important for spotting a good gum-friendly piece (old vs new sap), and hot water can melt it all over your teeth (feels a mess but removable with oil), and cold water hardens it. It's a wonderful and healthy, and free, gum.
Crystals are so much more affordable and make my mouth feel even more cleaner
how do you do that??
I would respectfully mention that it would be important to know if the corn xylitol is processed from gmo corn? I think that is important to protect others with that info. I contacted Zellies month's ago asking if their products were made with birch or corn but never got a response. Not trying to be negative or pesty just like the truth. Have a blessed day and thanks for what you do!
I heard Dr. Ellie’s mentioned the one from birch it’s the right one no mg ! 🥰
I got an answer from Zellies - it is: Thank you for your interest in Zellie's and the sourcing of our Xylitol!
When it comes to our xylitol selection, we have two main goals: 1) use high-quality, high-purity xylitol from a trusted source and 2) source the xylitol that works best for our products (ie. texture, consistency, reliability). With those goals in mind, the xylitol we use in Zellie's comes from different sources depending on the product.
For our mints, because of the way the mints are pressed, it is very important to find the best powdered xylitol. We have found this from a non-GMO corn derived xylitol. It is from a very reputable company and the product is very reliable and is tested multiple times for purity. It is a fantastic product! And for any worries about corn, the xylitol is extracted from the corn husks, and after it is extracted, there are no corn proteins left in the final xylitol product. It is just pure xylitol! Our mints are made in British Columbia, Canada.
For our gum, we source our xylitol from a company that uses Birch hardwood and this is from the US or Austria/Finland -- depending on supply. And just like with our mints, the final xylitol product is tested multiple times for purity. Our gum is made right here in the USA.
There are a lot of marketing pushes out there alluding that one source of xylitol is better than another. What is most important to us (& we believe to our customers) is that the source of the xylitol is a trusted company and that the final xylitol product, whether from corn or hardwood, is a high-quality, high-purity xylitol.
And, no, our products are not Certified Organic. However, they are non-GMO.
I think the crystals are better:
1. The gum often makes my mouth a bit raw
2. The mints sometimes feel like too little in effectiveness, unless I take a few.
With the crystals, I take about a quarter teaspoon after a meal and swish for a few minutes. I only do this at home. Outside, I use the gum or mints.
When I saw the price of the gums and mints that you're supposed to have three times a day every day I said let's just buy a pound of the stuff. I keep it in a jar at my desk with a small plastic spoon tucked in and I just dip it in and shake them into my mouth after my meals
If convenience is an issue, just put it in a contact lens case. I have one on me when I'm out and it holds 2 uses of 3g each.
Consuming xylitol really upsets my stomach too. I had started just using the crystals the same way - swishing and spitting it out. Glad to know I am not the only one, lol. Thanks for the great video!!!!
Glad you like the content and good job on also finding your way around the tummy ache! Keep it up and have a great day :D
AFter a week of stomach upset my gut seemed to adapt to Xylitol but it was rought for several days. I think you should just tough it out and give it a week or two. Some people can never adapt and always get gas and bloating, if so, don't swallow.
@@Denise_Fay do you add water to the crystals? Or does it just mix with the saliva in your mouth?
@@LisaNix2 It just mixes with the saliva in my mouth - no water. I just dump a teaspoon of the crystals in my mouth and let them dissolve.
Have you seen any improvement regarding your stomach sensitivity so far ?
Thank you so much for your information .I cant believe the price of mints and gums are so expensive.Hope I can find it in my local shop in Australia
Bro did you pop-up on my feed at the right time.
I just received my crystals today and was wondering how to use them
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Sometimes I just have that impeccable timing :P Would love to hear how the crystals go for ya after you give it a whirl for a few days. Cheers!
Great video. Unfortunately swishing with xylitol still gives me tummy problems. You can absorb substances through the mouth mucosa, that is why there are some sublingual vitamins and medications available.
Also I wonder what xylitol does to the gut microbiome?
I wonder if the source of the xylitol makes a difference? There are corn-based xylitol crystals, mixes (such as the Krisda brand he presents here), and pure birchwood. Also, too, if it's organic, i.e. pesticide-free. I'm sensitive to pesticides and corn so I would have to get the organic birchwood version. Which version did you use?
@@Kaz-fb9lzIt's apparently good for the gut, but now that I'm learning there are different sourced types of xylitol, I'm beginning to wonder if it depends on the source. I have not personally read the studies, so I can't verify, but I imagine the source type (along w/starting amounts) would makes sense as to both efficacy and tolerance. Of course, I'm sure there are people out there who are allergic/sensitive to birchwood trees so will not tolerate it no matter what.
Were your stomach aches caused by the gums or the crystals ? Is it going better ?
Great info great explanation! I can basically vouch for everything he said being right on the money , I use a pre homemade Xylitol and water solution About 3 times a day after meals. I only swish around in my mouth for like 30 seconds Then brush after about 45 minutes to an hour later. Every other day I do oil pulling. This solution is also great if you wake up in the night with dry mouth And just swish a tiny bit around before you fall back asleep 💪 One thing I would mention is if you make a xylitol water solution. Only make it in 8 oz of water with 3 teaspoons. I find if I make a bigger batch after a couple days it starts to get this earthy smell 🤷
Yes, that would be the water stagnating. Some people just put the Xylitol crystals straight in their mouth, and use their tongue, and saliva to melt it, let it sit in the mouth, then spit out without rinsing. That's the route I'm going to take. Waiting for my Xylitol to be delivered.
Excellent. I'm used to wake up in the middle of the night to spat toxic saliva due to my (GERD-GI) issue and do oil pulling. I think this would be the perfect time to replace with xyl. crystals! 👌🏿
Thanks Paul. The oral benefits are great! I know my tummy doesn't love it so not used as a sugar substitute.
I live in the UK. Since discovering Dr Ellie's work, I had the sugar at home and now use approx one quarter teaspoon. Your video is great and reassured me about the amount I generally use.I tried using more. Not recommended to use more than half teaspoon. Even if you don't swallow, this crystal is very fine, dissolving fast and the molecular structure feels finer than salt. It doesn't take long to give lasting effectiveness.
This is very helpful. One of the things that made me use the mints more often even when at home is because I swished the crystals around for 15 to 20 minutes each time - something that became impractical to do 4 to 6 times a day. Now that I know of the benefits of just doing it for five minutes I will return to try out the crystals again.
I also appreciate the advice of waiting half an hour to 60 minutes between sessions. That is something I need to fix. Sometimes I eat and drink continuously for 4 to eight hours, so I was just having mints between snack and meal sessions. I'm sure it is better than nothing, but I will try to incorporate the waiting period.
People might also be interested to know that making your own xylitol gum, although less convenient than buying, is not as difficult as you might think. It might be a way to save on the price or for those who have no access to it to make at home. It can also be a fun thing to do as a family.
Thank you for this topic. Right in time while Ineeded help for my health.
Hi have you considered oil pulling with black seed oil also knows as black cumin oil.. Very powerful oil
. Am surprised not many do that.. Although arguably more potent than coconut and sesame seed oil..
Talking about sesame seed oil I remember watching your video and you recommend it by the way which one was it the black or white
Im late to know about xylitol already got several dental crown.. now using xylitol for whats left
Thank you so much for this video. Your video answered all of my questions about Xylitol crystals instead of expensive gum, I was concerned about the Xylitol from corn, I didn't see the difference when I bought it.
A few days ago i saw your video where you talking about your experience of using xylitol for the first time for 30 days and comparing it with oil pulling. And you said you didn't like it and won't use it again. What happen? Do you like it now?
Thank you, great timing finding this video. I have been considering trying this method and was curious how to use the crystals. Definitely going to try them now,
Thank you for the information. I have terrible dental problems actually inherited from both parents. I have recently been informed by my dtr-in-law who is a vet technician that companies have started putting Xylitol in peanut butter. It's one of the things we give as a treat to our dog, but now I have to
be careful which one I buy so I don't poison my dog 😢
A great deal of regular gum products have Xylitol in them. It's easy to find at any store. It may not have the same amount of Xylitol but better than nothing.
BEWARE OF XYLITOL IN PEANUT BUTTER THAT WILL POISON YOUR DOG. !!
Excellent information and should be in the pinned comments of every xylitol video. Thank you!
It is likely not a good idea to give peanut butter as a treat to your dog in either case. It usually has a lot of sugar in it which is also not good for dogs to have much of. If you want to give peanut butter in particular you might wish to use natural sugar free peanut butter instead.
@@vivacristorey4363 She would rather have raw peanuts anyway
If you look up how to make your own peanut butter, it's super easy.
Thank you! This answered my doubts
Love how detailed your videos are. Will give it a try . Got a question, I do coconut oil pulling in the morning after I wake up, what do you suggest? Should I add Xylitol crystals to do the pulling only and skip the coconut oil?
Glad you like the content!
As for your Q, I recommend both oil pulling and Xylitol. Oil pulling to start the day, while Xylitol to maintain your mouth throughout the day after meals and certain drinks (coffee, alcohol, pop etc).
In my first Xylitol experiment I tried it in the morning as a replacement for oil pulling and it didn't work that well. I then learned that it was because the Xylitol needed to feed the bacteria in its early growth phase. When I experimented with using it after meals, I felt the impact of it immediately. In the morning, the bacteria is already in its later growth stages (feeding and growing throughout the night) where it doesn't need to feed on Xylitol anymore.
If you end up giving it a whirl, I would love to hear how it goes for ya! Cheers :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving ahh got it ok will give Xylitol a try after meals first and see. Thanks!
@@MasterEverydayLivingHi again! This is my 3rd question this morning on this thread! I’m so confused by the interaction between the xylitol and the good and bad bacteria. (ie the feeding and starving) When you say that the xylitol is feeding the bacteria and causing it to be less sticky and to fall off, which bacteria are you referring to? I thought the bad bacteria cannot feed on the xylitol sugar and that’s what starves it and causes it to not grow and fall off? Thanks for your help! 🙏
Even kf we spit the crystals out as sort of a mouthwash, Would the xylitol absorb through our mucus membranes in the mouth and get into our system, causing the heart issues that they think come from the higher doses?
So Xylitol is not as new as one would think and looking at the country that embraced it first (Finland), they have used it for decades (since the 70's) for oral hygiene at a consistent dosage. Xylitol treats is something that is a part of their lives (as early as kindergarden) and becomes a lifestyle staple they use to maintain good oral hygiene.
Ofcourse with any of these substances, when you explore the use of it as a substance for consumption in large doses, the impacts on ones body changes. Personally I think that if you strictly use Xylitol for oral health and not as a sugar substitute, the amount that you consume (through your mouth exposure) is minimal and not as scary as one might think. I have been using it for over half a year now on a daily basis (Xylitol crystals after meals is what I now do) and haven't felt any of the heart or stroke side-effects.
In the most recent 2024 Xylitol study, they looked at consuming 30g of Xylitol in one drink. Even that slight risk of heart attack and stroke might be too much for some people and they can choose to not use Xylitol for oral health. I also hope then that the same amount of scrutiny is put on other parts of their diet too like salt, sugar, fat, processed foods and so on, which also cause massive health issues when consumed in large amounts. At the end of the day, you need to explore and weigh the pros and cons for yourself.
That's my 5 cents on the topic, hopefully it gives you some more food for thought on the topic. Cheers :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving thank you! That was a great reply.
Hi can u please tell whether we should do xylithol pulling after brushing at night or before brushing ???
Xylitol works by feeding the bacteria in your mouth in the early growth phases to make the bacteria less sticky leading to less plaque on your teeth.
So there is no need to do it before or after brushing teeth. Instead, focus on doing xylitol pulling after your big meals and drinks!
@@MasterEverydayLiving oh ok thankyou so much 😊
@MasterEverydayLiving
Thanks for your replies, throughout the comment section. Why not xylitol pull at night after brushing as a way to combat the bacteria that build up overnight, when the mouth is drier? That way it will be less bacteria to brush/clean off in the morning.
@@Joce-bl7qi make sense ✨
Thank you so much for sharing. I used the Crystals at the end of my meal with fresh strawberries yogurt and Xyltol as Dr.Ellie Phillips said, I like to use Dr. Ellie mints most of the time, but I like the Crystal a hoe also.
Great video!!! Thank you
It works fantastic,i recommend crystals too
Thank you for this! For some reason my xylitol is in a powder, would that be okay? 😅
Do u rinse your mouth with water after spitting out the xylitol crystals?
I use the gum but worry about all the extra chemicals added, flavoring, lecithins, waxes. I swish and spit out the saliva generated by the gum when I use it. The purity of the crystals gives me peace of mind when I rinse at home, but gum is convenient for on the go
Thanks for the video. Please let us know if you can find a North American manufacturer of xylitol. Xylitol labeling is very deceptive as it will say packaged and inspected for quality in US or Canada, but it can be from another continent.
Thanks, just ordered some xylitol mints before watching this, I think I’ll try the crystals next time around or for when I’m not out and about. 👍👍 never thought of that as an option ❤
When you get your hands on the crystals and try it out, make sure to come back and share your experience with it! Cheers :D
How is your experiece with the crystals?? instead of the gums??? Thanks
Hello! Have you tried Wheat Grass Powder for swishing for 2 minutes to remineralise teeth? I would love your opinion, as I trust you. Truly hoping your channel grows. ❤
I am curious about the Wheat Grass swishing as another comment did also mention it and my mom used to consume wheat grass in the past for some of its benefits. So expect a video on it sometime down the road after I do proper research and try it for myself!
As I have no experience with wheat grass powder would that cause the green colour to spread around & between your teeth?
I recently started using wheatgrass juice powder as mouthwash. It doesn't turn your teeth green. Doesn't actually taste of anything until the moment you spit it out.
Another plus for Xylitol crystals, being soluble means you can dissolve the crystals in water, use it in foods and drinks - all impossible with Xylitol gum or sweets.
You are not supposed to dilute it with water.
Hi, just curious have you tried Erythritol too for teeth? I heard it’s similar to xylitol but not many talking about Erythritol.
I tried it for 30 days and even though it didn't work the way I was using it in the experiment, I now add a bit of it to my morning oil pulling session. It makes it less intensive on my mouth and I can notice that my teeth feel slightly better than compared to just using oil when oil pulling.
Here is that video, I talk a lot about the studies and such there: ua-cam.com/video/qmlQjbzO0oc/v-deo.html
I understood that the gum works better since it stays in your mouth and saliva for a longer period. I use the granulated option myself, only because I don't know where to get Zellies at a normal price in the EU without shipping being 20% of the product. If anyone has suggestions, I'd love to hear 'm!
Having tried the gums, mints and crystals, they all have the same impact on my oral hygiene. The bigger difference I found is actually the side-effects. I would feel extremely bloated and have diarrhea if I overdid the gums or mints. Probably because I was consuming more of the Xylitol throughout the process of using those forms of Xylitol. I hardly get those side-effects with the crystals (just a slight bloatedness).
Spry and Pur are two other gums that have versions with Xylitol in them that you might find. If you can't find those, I think you are stuck with the crystals!
Hi again, what do you think of Nano-Hydroxyapatite toothpaste ?
I have been using it for 2 weeks now and will make a video on it after 2 more weeks. It gives an extra coating of sorts that lasts for quite sometime. I will have to look more into the studies to understand it before I make the video but so far, it has surprised me and been the best toothpaste I have used! That bar though has been kinda low because I always just get basic generic toothpaste lol.
@MasterEverydayLiving your on to it already, yeah there are different types, some has low amount of nano hydroxyapatite, I hear the ones giving Most benefits are the high doses up to 10%, the Japanese brand are well respected, Thanks again for replying
The one that I have right now is from a brand called Boka, which has 2% of nano-hydroxyapatite. I might have to try and get my hands on the juicy 10% stuff before I release that video haha. Appreciate the insight and question, I wouldn't be exploring these things without curious peeps like you. Cheers :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving awesome, I'm currently using Dr.jen it's 10%
@@MasterEverydayLiving Hello friend. I am appreciating your videos! Re different toothpastes - and any properties/substance remaining on the teeth, in my mind, I would think rinsing afterward washes everything away, no?
Hey! Have you heard of Xylitol crystal pulling? Carrie Ibbetson did a video on this and recommends it over oil pulling, you got any thoughts on it?
I just looked up some of her videos and I would say the method of doing things is very similar. I use a bit less Xylitol and one vital aspect I didn't hear her mention was when you should be doing it.
When I was experimenting with Xylitol in this video (ua-cam.com/video/iT0nPeHHO90/v-deo.html), I also tried to replace oil pulling but the way Xylitol works is that it feeds the bacteria early on in the growth phase to make it less sticky. Oil pulling is usually done the first thing in the morning when all the bacteria already at the end of its growth phase. This was something I figured out later when I was experimenting with the gums (ua-cam.com/video/UEuwTuKxUgw/v-deo.html).
I do them both, just at different times. Oil pulling (with a bit of Erythritol) the first thing in the morning and Xylitol throughout the day after meals.
@@MasterEverydayLiving Ah, my bad, did not know you already did a video on Xylitol Pulling. Thanks so much for the detailed response and the Xylitol Pulling video is great as well.
Mint is also a muscle relaxer and can cause acid reflux by relaxing the muscle that is supposed to prevent it. Too much in either case is not good.
Good to note as I have GERD and GI issues.
I use the crystals for the same reasons you do. I get tummy upset with the gums. And it's cheaper and dose adjustable. I have wondered though if I'm losing minerals because I also spit it out after I swish and it makes me produce quite a bit of saliva in a short period of time. Saliva is mineral filled (good for teeth!) and normally we swallow all our saliva, so we reintroduce the minerals to our system. But i do wonder by spitting out semi large amounts of saliva 5 times a day if I'm losing minerals with it. Have you any info or thoughts?
Ahh greetings fellow Xylitol tummy ache person xD I haven't thought about the mineral loss aspect of it but if I ever felt that it was stripping me away of my minerals, I would probably try to increase my mineral intake through my diet.
Appreciate the comment, it made me think of another aspect of Xylitol that I haven't even considered. Cheers!
Is there any difference between birch and corn xylitol? Finnish and Chinese? 🤔
I made a video on birch vs corn and for me, I didn't find any noticeable differences that made one better than the other. As for its origin, UI don't think I have seen any Xylitol sourced from China so far. Like everything in life, quality does matter to a certain degree. If the Xylitol is not processed properly, mixed with stuff or not put through proper scrutiny, I wouldn't buy it.
Helpful information thanks a lot
Thank you. Always so appreciative of your info.
Could adverse reactions to consuming be racial like dairy? I could eat it by the spoon fulls and be fine
So you are solely using xylithol for your teeth? So no toothpaste? Xylithol pulling 15 min and in general you just take 3-5 min if I understood it correctly?
I have a whole routine for oral hygiene these days. It's a mix of oil pulling with erythritol, Xylitol throughout the day and brushing teeth at the end of the day (which I am currently exploring with Hydroxyapatite toothpaste).
When I tried Xylitol pulling for 15min in the morning instead of oil pulling, it didn't work that well because the bacteria wasn't at its early growth phase (since I was doing it the first thing in the morning), which is where Xylitol excels. Now I use Xylitol right after meals for 3-5min with no food/water consumption after usage for around 30min and it is working great. I talk more about my own routine in this video over here - ua-cam.com/video/4ADF8Y9hRe4/v-deo.html
@@MasterEverydayLiving would you recommend using a toothbrush or you just move it arounf your mouth
Five minutes four times a day plus 15 minutes of oil pulling sounds a lot to me. I was just squishing it around my mouth for maybe less than a minute. Not sure if that was doing anything now.
Totally agree that it becomes kinda time consuming but sadly enough I think that is the price (in time) one has to pay to maintain good oral hygiene! I actually don't use Xylitol after breakfast (since I eat a simple overnight oats with nuts that doesn't cause plaque or buildup) and I minimize my big meals throughout the day making me only do Xylitol 1-3 times per day.
Overlapping the tasks with things you already are doing is also an easy way to lessen that time. So if you take a shower in the morning, oil pull as well. Need some dishes cleaned after a meal? Plop Xylitol in and that 5min will breeze by :D
@@MasterEverydayLiving Hi! Dr. Ellie Phillips says pop the mints about 6 times a day. So, what does that mean when we use the crystals? Could you please guide us? She said one should put 6-10 gms of xylitol per day in the mouth. She also said pop it in whenever you eat or drink something, doesn't matter what it is.
@@WoSarvatraHain I personally don't agree with popping Xylitol after everything, let alone 6 times per day. There are light meals and snacks where I can forego Xylitol and just rinse my mouth. You will have to try it for yourself, see what meals cause a lot of bacteria buildup in your mouth and see which ones hardly have any impact. Perhaps you can eat less meals in a day but make the meals bigger. That will also lessen the usage of Xylitol.
@@MasterEverydayLiving Thank you for the reply 👍🏼 .
@MasterEverydayLiving
Why don’t you just do a midday toothbrush instead of the multiple times xylitol pulling?
How often should we use the crystals?
Whats your daily routine like now, are you still oil pulling ?
I'm actually in the process of editing a video right now with my full routine that I am really happy with. It will be out in a few days so stay tuned for that :D
I remember watching your video back when he was doing xylitol pulling and you discontinued after a while and now u have restarted so how do you co-operate this now in your daily routine including oil pulling
I now have a routine of oil pulling with a dash of Erythritol first thing in the morning then Xylitol throughout the day right after my meals. I'll make a video on it in the near future about my full routine but that is the gist of it when it comes to my oil pulling/Xylitol/Erythritol usage!
@@MasterEverydayLiving thank you for replying and answering.. By the way will be looking forward.. Keep up with good work buddy.. You calm demeanor when talking and explaining in detail is one of the highlights..on the side note, I live in the UK but am planning on migrating to a another country perhaps Turkey kashmir or Chechnya just ready retire at the age of 39 from western life of distraction and cycle of bills etc .. Let's hope I can find all these ingredients there👍
@@sazad4968 Glad you like the content and my demeanor of me being me :D I'll keep it up for sure!
I have a similar thought on the grind mindset until you retire. Not really how I want to do things and UA-cam + Freelance + simple living are aspects that I strive to grow to then shape my own circumstances beyond that grind.
Good luck with that new chapter of your life, hopefully you will find more joyful "living" wherever you end up going!
I would not use the corn, unless it was non-GMO.
After Oil pulling in the morning, do we need to brush after breakfast?
No need to brush after breakfast. I would use Xylitol after breakfast if I expect plaque buildup.
@@MasterEverydayLivingno brushing at all in the morning ?
Little 4g packs can be found for around 12 cents each for an easy to go solution.
Where can we get the gum and mints? Are they at the store?
Corn sourced Xylitol is more environmentally friendly than Birch sourced Xylitol.
And, way cheaper...
Corn is gm
@@Ashley-xq2bt I buy certified non GMO Zylo Sweet Brand..
@@Ashley-xq2bt I have seen some xylitol from corn that states it's non GMO.
Can kids use this as well as a mouthwash? Ages 6-8 ?
Can i get that xylitol crystal in india tell the product name please
So you’re not rinse it with water after spit it out?
From my research and understanding, you want to let it linger in your mouth an hour or so for the bacteria in your mouth to feed on the Xylitol so that it becomes less sticky. If you wash away the Xylitol or add new sugars by eating, the bacteria in your mouth might eat that instead leading to the bacteria becoming sticky plaque on your teeth.
I talk a bit more about the studies and stuff in this video! ua-cam.com/video/iT0nPeHHO90/v-deo.html
Has anyone tried hydrogen peroxide for gum biofilm?
amazon Zellie's xylitol gum $14.95/100 count or $25.65/240 count.
Is there no carb xilytol?
So after spitting out the xylitol don't rinse your mouth ?
It actually is recommended to not rinse your mouth after a Xylitol session. So no rinsing for like half an hour or so after Xylitol!
There's something Amazon and online shopping. Both are equally accessible that way. LOL
An article was recently published stating xylitol increases your chances of a heart attack.
I made a video on it as to why I think it still is okay to use Xylitol for oral hygiene over here - ua-cam.com/video/mGeTmH4v6Wk/v-deo.html
In a nutshell, the studies look at consumption of Xylitol where participants consume 30g of Xylitol in one drink. That is a massive amount compared to how much one would be using for oral health purposes. Also if you use Xylitol Crystals and spit it out after use, your exposure to it is minimized even further.
With that said, everyone has to look into it for themselves and weigh the risks in relation to their own bodies.
Well, that is not what the research article actually said. What it said was that there maybe a correlation between already sick people and future heart attacks in those sick people if they take high amounts of xylitol. It doesn’t say if xylitol causes heart disease or not. Also, there is nothing about metabolically healthy people.
So essentially we don’t know if it does or doesn’t cause heart attacks. That said, it is always good to be asking the question.
@petetracy5586 I'm not sure what article you're talking about, but that's what I read. I'm also not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that's what the article said.
Even in your mouth digestion starts. Even if you spit it out insulin rises so people who are diabetic must be aware. ☮️
Can i rinse mw mouth with baking soda..... please answer this.
I don't have any experience with rinsing my mouth with baking soda. Any specific reason why you want to do that?
Yes.... because I have some plaque in my teeth and also for teeth whitening.........I have also read that it neutralize the acid in our mouth
Please..... But I have also heard that it rubs off our enamel............ because it is abrasive.......so I m kind of confused......what should I do?
And as of now I mix baking soda with coconut oil and then rinse it for 5 mins before going to sleep......and then I also swish with xylitol crystal
I am from India .....and here neem is really famous for oral health.........our ancestors have been using neem twigs for years for cleaning their teeth........So I ordered neem powder and I also make a paste of neem powder and coconut oil.....and massage my gums and swish within it
3-5 grams = 1/3 of a 1/3 of a TABLESPOON not teaspoon. Btw, 1/3 TS = 1 teaspoon.
The only study verified with Xylitol (I looked on NIH--I'm not sure what study you posted and could not find it) involved 10 healthy people who drank 35-50 GRAMS in one beverage. It elevated their blood sugar levels and put at risk for blood clotting. But that's 10 people, a high dosage, and a drink, which we're not doing a drink with this. Also, a study needs at least 30 or so people to have any sort of relevance of statistical relevance.
Lastly, too, a lot of those heart studies (NIH referenced them) were based on Erythritol. They basically assumed b/c it's true of erythritol, it must be true of Xylitol.
With that said, do your own research.
Mints and gum are too expensive.... I prefer the crystal....much cheaper and more concentrated anyway, once its dissolves in your mouth
how is your experience ?? Thanks
gums vs crystal??
i did not go to a dentist for 13 years and when i did he said i had beautiful teeth. i had one root canal lost that tooth. i now am going to a holistic dentist he does not reccomend floride or Mercury fillings mine was mercury. it fell out. Been watching Dr Ellie Phillips too. one time another dentist refused to clean my teeth because i am not a fan of flouride toothpaste which he insisted i use on my teeth i said no i don't use it so he said go to the other dentist then we don't have a working relationship. i said i am not YOUR patient i am a customer. anyways i left and went to the natural dentist. i have been using the xylitol gum it is expensive have not heard about the crystals i might have to try that. Oh wait a min i did buy the crystals before i think it was for coffee sweetner or something. yea probly not a good idea to eat it.
Do you not worry about the evidence that xylitol has a clear link with heart attacks and strokes?
I made a video on that study and it looks at Xylitol as a sugar substitute and not for oral hygiene purposes. So the participants were given a 30g Xylitol drink and then measured for these risks. That is a massive amount compared to the 1/10th one uses for oral hygiene, where you sometimes don't even fully consume it all (especially with the crystals).
The lead of this recent 2024 study Dr. Hazen even says “It does not mean throw out your toothpaste if it has xylitol in it, but we should be aware that consumption of a product containing high levels could increase the risk of blood clot related events.”
Here is the video I made on it - ua-cam.com/video/mGeTmH4v6Wk/v-deo.html
Looking at it from another angle, Finland were the first ones to study Xylitol for oral hygiene purposes and incorporate Xylitol treats into their schools in the 1970's up until today. If this caused this massive increase in heart attack and stroke, they would probably be an anomaly in heart attack and stroke levels. But looking at this world health ranking site (www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/) or other heart attack / stroke statistics comparisons to other countries, Finland is "low" on Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke.
At the end of the day, you still need to take these risks into consideration and do your own research. If you are already at a high risk for either heart attack or stroke, adding Xylitol to ones oral hygiene routine might be what pushes it over the line making it not worth it.
Xylitol has aluminum in it.
Do you have any research or studies mentioning that? It might be contaminated if its poorly produced but I doubt that Xylitol naturally has aluminum in it. Open to be corrected thou!
6:40 I don't agree that corn & birch tree sources are the same / equal because most corn products are GMO which means the xylitol extracted from a GMO source will have those unhealthy properties!
While you might be right with Xylitol from GMO being worse, I actually cannot find a single Xylitol corn product (scrolling through the top brands on Amazon) that is extracted from GMO corn. So most corn Xylitol are GMO free.
I can see it being an issue if you source your Xylitol from lets say a third party distributor or buying loose Xylitol that is perhaps unlabeled so still do your due diligence and look at the labels before you buy!
5:16 I think you are not using the tongue scapper the right way. In my opinion, it should actually come in contact with your tongue. 😅
Dr. Ellie will be sad to hear you say that Xylitol crystals are better than Zellie’s gum…..
@Yoshi-lj5el Oddly enough, Dr. Ellie is where I first learned about the crystals. Game changer cos I wasn't going to do the gum or mints.
I don’t think that Dr Ellie will be sad, because her motivation in making the videos and presenting the information, is for us to use Xylitol and have strong, healthy, white enamel and no periodontal disease,gum recession and pocketing. I can’t see that her motivation is anything other than pure altruism.