#expirationdates

Tune in LIVE weekly to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Employing the correct nutrition for your body can change your life, eliminate disease, and help you live longer. What are the secrets to a healthy lifestyle and what are…

A toothbrush with toothpaste/powder is always the best way to clean teeth. But is it OK to use toothpaste that's been sitting around for a long time and past its expiration date? Toothpaste does have a shelf life. The ADA requires any toothpaste containing fluoride to carry an expiration date two years after the manufacture date. The fluoride becomes less effective as it does not bind well to tooth enamel, thus it loses its ability to brush away bacteria in the mouth and protect against cavities. Ingredients start to separate, including the flavoring, so it becomes quite unpleasant to your taste buds. Toothpaste may just become too dried out and hard to squeeze through the tube. Additionally, for toothpaste that has been uncapped long-term, improperly handled or in contact with a used toothbrush, toothpaste (even unexpired) can start growing bacteria or fungi. Brushing your teeth with bacteria-laden toothpaste is something you definitely want to avoid. One, of many, solutions to this is to make your own toothpaste or purchase toothpaste that does not contain [potentially harmful] fluoride. But don't throw it away; surprisingly, there are lots of uses for toothpaste outside of the mouth such as:

Freshens Kitchen Drain

Freshens Food Containers (wash with dish soap after use)

Works as a Car Freshener

Removes Small Scratches from Phone Screens

Repairs Minor Car Scratches

Cleans the bathroom sink

Removes marks from kitchen cabinets

Cleans a clothes iron

Removes scuffs from leather shoes Expired Toothpaste Should NOT be Used for These Conditions:

Stops Itching from Bug-Bite & Skin Rashes

Stops the Burn

Stops Poison Ivy in its Tracks

Reduces Bruising

Removes odor from hands

Acne treatment

[Reference Link 1] [Reference Link 2] Related Resources: Uses for Toothpaste [Link 2] [Link 3] [Link 4] DIY Dental Care The Many Uses for Baking Soda Practice Personal Hygiene for Sanitation, Health and Social Benefits Alternative Uses for Dental Floss

[11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [Immediate Steps to Take When Disaster Strikes] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [P4T Main Index]

During normal times, it's difficult to argue taking the risk of making yourself sick if the upside will only amount to a couple of dollars saved. But what about when times are not normal? Would you be so quick to toss your "expired" can of green beans if calories were as scarce as water in a desert? Canned foods can last up to 30+ years if stored properly. Canned meat 4-30 years Canned vegetables 3-8 years Canned beans 3-6 years Canned fish 3-6 years Canned rice 2-6 years Canned broth 3-5 years Canned soups 2-4 years Canned fruits last around 1-2 years However, their shelf life can be stretched even further if you store them correctly. Related Resources: The Canned Food Shelf Life / Expiration Date Myth Organizing Long-Term Food Storage How long products can actually last without refrigeration Foods That Last Forever Foods That Never Expire [Link 2] Does Toothpaste Expire? Drug expiry debate: the myth and the reality [Link 2] [Link 3] [Author's Reference Link]

[11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [Immediate Steps to Take When Disaster Strikes] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [P4T Main Index]