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| the ammonia produced by an acidic system, internal parasites or detoxification therapy. If you feel restless, uncomfortable, nervous or anxious, consider taking up to six 500-mg ornithine capsules at night, experimenting with the dose until you sleep comfortably through the night. Arginine, which promotes alertness rather than sleep, can be taken in the morning if needed, up to two capsules daily. After detoxification, cleansing reactions should disappear and the supplements can be discontinued. |
| Relaxing herbs. The relaxing nervines valerian root, skullcap, passionflower, chamomile and kava kava are widely sold as calming agents. In teas, capsules and tinctures, they help reduce cramping, tension, stress and anxiety. Take as needed. |
| Tongue scraping. Use a tongue scraper (see Ap-pendix) to remove the unpleasant, furry coating from your tongue. No amount of toothpaste, brushing or mouthwash can accomplish what a single scraping does. Even when you aren't following the programs outlined here, this Ayurvedic preventive dentistry tool reduces plaque buildup on the teeth, removes toxins and helps eliminate bad breath. |
| In addition, hold 3 percent hydrogen peroxide (the strength sold in supermarkets as a topical disinfectant) in your mouth for as long as possible. When it threatens to fizz out, coat a damp toothbrush with baking soda and brush your teeth. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda will leave your mouth feeling clean and fresh. Repeat often. Herbal mouthwashes containing tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract, bloodroot, echinacea and other dis- |
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