Most people don’t realize this, but the majority of commercial mouthwashes are NOT actually good for your oral health. Sure, they can temporarily get rid of bad breath, but the problem is that most mouthwashes kill the good bacteria in your mouth as well as the bad bacteria, which isn’t a good thing. Alternatively, swishing coconut oil for 10 minutes a day (aka, “oil pulling” is a much healthier practice for your oral health than mouthwash)…

But in the guest article from my friends at TheAlternativeDaily on this page, they have a pretty clever compilation of 10 alternative uses for mouthwash that you probably never thought of, including fungus…

Listerine may be a common household item, but there are many ways to make use of the $6 bottle than freshening your breath. Although they may be a little out there, here are 10 alternative ways to put that blue-green liquid to good use, outside of a mouthwash.
(Video at the end).

1. CLEAN YOUR TOOTHBRUSH

Fill a clean cup with Listerine and leave your toothbrush soaking in the cup overnight. Bacteria spreads from your mouth to your toothbrush, so a little disinfecting is necessary. Listerine not only kills bacteria in your mouth but also on your brush. Remember to also change your toothbrush every 30 days.

2. GIVE YOURSELF A PEDICURE

Mixed with warm water and a cup of vinegar, Listerine make a perfect solution dry/cracked feet. Soak your feet for 30 minutes then give yourself a nice pedicure. Listerine is also great for getting rid of toenail fungus.

3. ITCHY SKIN RELIEF

Listerine can be used as a great itch relief on bug bites and even poison ivy. Dab some on a cotton swab and gently apply on the itchy area.

4. FRESHEN YOUR TRASH

We love that fresh smell of Listerine, so why not deodorize that smelly trash can with some? After #10, throw that Listerine filled paper towel in the trash and maybe pour a little more on a napkin. GOOD-BYE, bad odors!

5. FRESHEN YOUR TOILET

Pouring some Listerine in the toilet gives it that fresh clean smell and reduces any lingering odors. If this feels like a waste, instead of spitting the Listerine in the sink after a mouth rinse, spit it in a cup and dump it in the toilet. Killing bacteria in 2 places!

6. CLEAN YOUR PIERCING

After a piercing is completely healed, Listerine works very well as a cleaner. Dab a Q-tip in the Listerine and gently clean your piercing. You’ll feel a nice cooling sensation, which means it’s working!

7. USE AS DEODORANT

This may seem strange, but don’t worry we took the risk and tested this one for you! Using Listerine as a deodorant really does work! It is great for fighting odors. Dab some on a cotton swab and gently rub it on your armpits. If your ever in a pinch and run out of deodorant – give it a try!

8. USE AS A FLEA SHAMPOO

Surprisingly the fresh smell of Listerine is a turn-off for fleas! Using a spray bottle, fill half of the bottle with water and half with Listerine. Spray your pup with the entire bottle. Then bathe him/her as usual. Goodbye fleas!

9. FRESHEN YOUR WASHING MACHINE

Like the toilet and the trash, why not freshen up your washing machine. Pour some Listerine in a cup. Pour it into the washing machine. Run a quick rinse with warm water and WAHLAA – A fresh smelling washing machine. Pro-tip: Next time you forget to take the wet clothes out – give this a try!

10. CLEAN YOUR GLASS

Out of Windex? Fill a cup with water half way. Fill the other half with Listerine. Pour it on your glass table or spray on your windows and wipe off with a paper towel. Sparklingly, smudge-free glass!

(The original article source is here)

I would of never thought of those 10 clever alternative uses for mouthwash, especially for fungus. Speaking of fungus, if you want to wipe out fungus completely and never have it return again, take a look at this fungus hack below…

Every nail and skin fungus sufferer must see THIS urgent video!

There’s a mind-bending solution that has been crushing every single lab test, leaving doctors speechless…

In fact, this totally surprising mix of ingredients is so powerful…

That taking just one tablespoon can make any infection vanish almost overnight…

While completely clearing your nails and skin…

And without you having to use any creams or antibiotics.

It’s all explained on this page:

1 Tablespoon Wipes Out Skin and Nail Fungus

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By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging & The Diabetes Fix

Many years ago, I had to call an exterminator to rid our home of some pesky flying ‘wood roaches’ that lived in the trees outside our Midwest home. These guys would get inside and fly around and I wasn’t too keen on that.

I had young children at home at the time, though, and didn’t want to expose them to any toxic pesticides sprayed around the house. I contacted the exterminator and he told me he would spray my house with a type of spray that contained ‘pyrethrins’. He assured me that the pyrethrin spray was completely natural and derived from chrysanthemums, perfectly safe and I had nothing to fear.

Well that wasn’t completely true. Yes, ‘pyrethroids’ as they are officially classified are considered safer than the stronger and scarier organophosphates (think Agent Orange) which originated as nerve agents during WW2. Those powerful toxins were banned by the EPA and have mostly been replaced with pyrethroid-type insecticides.

A specific group of bug-killers, pyrethroids and pyrethrins, have been soaring in popularity in recent years and now account for more than a quarter of the global market. Pyrethrum is the crude material that does come from chyrsanthemums, but the pyrethrins used in most pesticides are actually synthetic. Synthetic pyrethrins used in insecticide actually create a stronger response in the insect and kill it faster than natural pyrethrins. These chemicals act upon insect’s nervous systems, first making them extra active, then incapacitating them.

These pyrethroid insecticides are widely used, being sprinkled onto lawns, sprayed all over in community-wide mosquito elimination, sudsed onto dogs and cats as flea shampoo, and sprayed around the house to get rid of offending spiders, flying insects and cockroaches. These toxins are sometimes even used in human hair lice treatments, or in spray on bug repellents. The lovely green yards of suburbia are doused in it, as are our golf courses, nurseries and food crops.

Want to hear something shocking? Back in 2009, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), found pyrethroids and pyrethrins in over 3,500 commercial products, and that doesn’t take into account the many ‘unofficial’ pesticides that often get used as well.

A recent study from the University of California shows that more and more of these pesticides are being used. Urinary samples were taken from both adults and children from 90 families, and over two-thirds of these people showed pyrethroid-related substances in their urine.

And this study from JAMA is even more alarming–2116 adults from the United States were observed over a 14-year period. This group been exposed to pyrethroid insecticides (according to urine testing), and it was found that this group had a much higher risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease. Environmental exposure to pyrethroid insecticides appears to be associated with a three times higher rate of cardiovascular disease and a 56% higher rate of early death. Astounding!

So, basically the so-called ‘safe’ insecticide that is virtually everywhere, is causing higher rates of death for those who have higher exposures. The unfortunate thing is that it’s hard to escape. Your office may be regularly sprayed for insects, as are hotels, airports, restaurants, and other public places. Your children’s school may be sprayed with it. Your food may be contaminated with it. And children and breast feeding mothers are the most vulnerable risk groups, as pyrethroids are most likely to be present in breast milk and, consequently, breastfeeding may be the starting point of their accumulation in the tissue of babies and young children.

What are the obvious effects of pyrethroids? When inhaled they cause coughing wheezing, shortness of breath, runny nose, and even chest pain. The skin reacts to pyrethroids by breaking out in rashes, itching or blistering.

Long term effects of pyrethroids disrupt the endocrine system and are considered a xenoestrogen, which mimics the female hormone estrogen. In women this causes excessive estrogen hormone buildup which can increase rates of breast cancer, as well as endometrial cancers. In men, it has feminizing effects, lowering testosterone, lowering sperm counts and causing ‘manboobs’.

Pyrethrin is considered a known carcinogen, and there is even evidence to show it harms thyroid gland and damages the liver. It is also considered a neurotoxin that can cause tremors, in-coordination, aggressive behavior and learning disabilities. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that pyrethroids are connected to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

A safe insecticide? Not hardly.

Be aware of innocuous bug spraying. Object to the blanket spraying for mosquitos in neighborhoods, avoid insect repellents or use natural alternatives. You can reduce your exposure to pyrethroids by being aware and choosing natural alternatives whenever possible. And remember that children and breast feeding mothers are most at risk. It’s not that important to have the prettiest yard in the neighborhood if it’s toxic and deadly. Squash that bug with your shoe or use essential oils around the house to repel bugs.

The Environmental Working Group has guides for natural bug sprays and other insecticides. Bugs are not our enemy, toxic pesticides are!

References
https://chriskresser.com/environmental-toxins-steps-for-decreasing-exposure-and-increasing-detoxification/
https://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-bug-repellents?utm_campaign=Chris%20Kresser&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=81931098&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sH4hc-u2puQYm3AUGtqw5bGRwLcwIt6ivTRYsHZoARyGzFi6HQ-bDBO68GPbSuGgnO3xzkRsecakq35mVerDYAsLKqg&_hsmi=81956282
http://www.anapsid.org/pyrethroids.html
https://www.theverge.com/2014/2/19/5423480/popular-poison-pyrethroid-health-risks.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2757789?utm_campaign=Chris%20Kresser&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=81931098&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sH4hc-u2puQYm3AUGtqw5bGRwLcwIt6ivTRYsHZoARyGzFi6HQ-bDBO68GPbSuGgnO3xzkRsecakq35mVerDYAsLKqg&_hsmi=81956282

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