Prayers, Good Thoughts, Please!

Yep. I've had two front RC teeth removed. Also jawbone cavitations...have had 8 surgeries on various sites. All mercury removed and there was a filling in almost every tooth. General anesthesia for dentistry is great...you'll do fine. Do not take Vitamin C prior to dental work; it affects any numbing and makes work more painful....although if you're "out" it might not matter. RC teeth aren't the wonderful things people are led to believe...they harbor all kinds of bacteria. Hal Huggins is a great pioneer in this. Wesley Shankland is a well known dentist who does the cavitation surgeries, although there are others throughout the U.S. Both have websites. I have done hundreds of hours of studying the whole dentistry mess. We're being sold an interesting bill of goods. If you think the medical profession is a cover-up...whew....start reading about dentistry from the holistic perspective....

The best of luck Caldonia Sun....this is a step in the right direction....

Thank you, Mamyou and Deejavu, I am ok. Icing my face and trying to find good things to slurp. General anesthesia is definitely the way to go for dental work.

If you have a good blender, you can grind up healthy foods..  You can make green drinks mixed with fruit, etc.   And those drinks are filling!   I used to grind up fresh spinach leaves, certain types of lettuce, and some other greens and add either natural yogurt or filtered water, and a fruit to sweeten it..   Really healthy!

How's the swelling?  I remember my serious days of dental work, ouch!  I guess I am grateful for my upper dentures, LOL!

Denise

Mamyou, you have hit on something that has my attention lately. I started to explain in greater detail and then I realized that it would make for a very long post!!!! ACK!!
The short answer for me is it is quite possible, depending on how damaged any said area gets.

When I had my bottom teeth pulled (or I should say what was left of them!) back in March, I drank green 'smoothies' & it really helped me to get over the whole thing much faster!! I would highly recommend that those of us that have these tick-borne infections, drink 'green smoothies' every time you have that kind of stress on your body!!

Yep, had a green smoothie yesterday-kale, ginger, cabbage, cucumber, tomato-well, maybe green and red!

And a iced green tea latte with matcha tea. Yum!

Here's my version of a green smoothie:
1 banana
1 cup frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
as much dark greens as you can get into your blender (spinach, kale, romaine, etc.)
and 1/2 a good sized cucumber
and a handful of baby carrots

The banana of course has great flavor & will kind of 'mask' some of the other flavors.
The berries are a great source of antioxidants, plus they are known to help stabilize moods.
Here's the why of the cucumbers & carrots - thanks to The Lifestyle Lounge -
lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-cucumber-1678.html
Nutritional Value of Cucumber
Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of raw, unpeeled cucumber


* Carbohydrates - 3.63 gm
* Sugars - 1.67 gm
* Dietary Fiber - 0.5 gm
* Fat - 0.11 gm
* Protein - 0.65 gm
* Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.027 mg
* Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.033 mg
* Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.098 mg
* Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.259 mg
* Vitamin B6 - 0.040 mg
* Folate (Vitamin B9) - 7 μg
* Vitamin C - 2.8 mg
* Calcium - 16 mg
* Iron - 0.28 mg
* Magnesium - 13 mg
* Phosphorus - 24 mg
* Potassium - 147 mg
* Zinc 0.20 mg

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Cucumbers

* Fresh cucumber juice can provide relief from heartburn, acid stomach, gastritis and even ulcer.
* Daily consumption of cucumber juice helps control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.
* Cucumber has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from lung, stomach and chest problems.
* The potassium in cucumber makes it useful for the problem of high and low blood pressure.
* Cucumber contains Erepsin, the enzyme that helps in protein digestion.
* Cucumber juice is said to promote hair growth, especially when it is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.
* Cucumber juice, when mixed with carrot juice, is said to be good for rheumatic conditions caused by excessive uric acid in the body.
* Cucumber can prove to be beneficial for those suffering from diseases of the teeth and gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
* Being rich in minerals, cucumber helps prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.
* Cucumber has been associated with healing properties in relation to diseases of the kidney, urinary bladder, liver and pancreas.

I use a juicer. Dark leafy greens and ginger are really the best for minerals and immune system boosting. I don't do too much fruit because of the high sugar content, but it is yummy.

Have you looked at the Monteil Williams blender/juicer??? Was waiting for the hype to die down and maybe get one at a better price. I'm not cheap...I'm poor!!!!! Too many medical bills x 40 years!!!! I have a garden full of kale and tomatoes.....the added ginger sounds interesting.

 

Mamyou- I almost bought Montel's machine until I (luckily) ran a search on it and saw how horribly poor it is rated (the machine and customer service).

I have this juicer http://www.brevilleusa.com/juicing/die-cast-juice-fountain-elite.html it's nice for a juicer but after seeing all that a machine like Montel's does, I want one like that too. This is the closest to that I have found http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/vitamix-blender-professional-500/?pkey=cblenders-juicers%7Celtbjcble but pricey.