About this episode

Liz Earle discusses her switch from fluoride toothpaste to hydroxyapatite and shares tips on oral and skin health.

Could the way you clean your teeth be disrupting your health? Liz explains why she has swapped traditional fluoride toothpaste for hydroxyapatite – and shares the simple cleansing routine she uses to protect the balance of her oral microbiome. Plus: tackling recurrent thrush, protecting your skin when swimming, whether maca boosts libido and how to spot menopause symptoms if you have PCOS or endometriosis. In this episode: ·     Can fluoride toothpaste disrupt the gut microbiome? ·     Simple ways to protect your skin when swimming ·     Why might thrush keep coming back? ·     Which facial oils are best for my skin? ·     Recognising menopause symptoms when you have PCOS or endometriosis ·     A quick tip to stop chlorine damaging your hair ·     The best time to use a tongue scraper ·     Natural ways to support your libido ·     Is your mouthwash killing healthy bacteria? Links mentioned in the episode: ·      Omega-3s…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Earle

Topics covered

• oral health
• fluoride alternatives
• skin protection
• menopause symptoms
• libido support
• thrush management

Keywords

• fluoride toothpaste
• hydroxyapatite
• oral microbiome
• skin care
• menopause
• PCOS
• endometriosis
• thrush
• libido
• maca

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newson Clinic

Products: hydroxyapatite, fluoride toothpaste, Omega-3s, Collagen supplements, Dimples hydroxyapatite toothpaste, Copper tongue scraper, Interdental floss picks, maca root

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