Grapefruit Seed Extract – Tonsil Stones Prevention
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You’ve seen the review of Grapefruit Seed Extract that we’ve done, to say the least, we’ve had wonderful results on tonsil stones prevention! It’s been about 9 days now, of gargling 3 times a day with grapefruit seed extract and my breath is freakin WONDERFUL!
It’s kind of funny, the thought that something so cheap and readily available, could work SO well! There’s so many companies that sell all kinds of products that do absolutely nothing to help prevent bad breath from tonsil stones! This has been bar-none, the MOST effective solution we’ve tried! Grapefruit seed extract is not only a miracle for your breath, but it has wonderful digestive and cleansing characteristics as well! It’s all natural so you can swallow it when you gargle if you don’t mind the bitter taste!
I created this resource for people to help with REAL solutions to bad breath and tonsil stones, and I never would have thought the solution could be so simple, so effective, and so affordable! I made a list at the top of the page with a couple different places you can buy it, amazon has the best price that I’ve found plus shipping is only $.99 so pick up a bottle of grapefruit seed extract! You’ll thank me 
God Bless and Take Care! – Josh Katherman
Read the official review of Grapefruit Seed Extract here.
Additional Note: GSE does not hurt or stain your teeth. I have sensitive teeth and I’ve never noticed any staining, irritation, or sensitiveness in my teeth.
Yup definitely! Following what you said (to the “t”) will create a tonsil stone free environment inside your mouth! =] Take care Mark!
I have been having what seems to be a tonsil stone since March 30 or 31 of this year. I have been back and forth to doctors and ENT. I have had endoscope put down twice and they tell me don’t see any stones on tonsils. I think they are deep and being covered up by a flap or something, because when I vomit, gag, or cough up really hard it feels like moving and want to come out but something cause to go back down. I have lost close to thirty pounds, because food gets stuck due to the reduction in saliva. This is due to the stone after the saliva production. I am so ready for it to come out and to eat. Will this item really cause the one hidden to come out?
Hey man,
I’ve only just came across your website and – after YEARS of trying to find the answer to my throat/bad breath problems – I’ve never been more excited about trying out your methods!
Much respect to you for posting up all this priceless info – you really are changing lives by doing so!
I’ve had problems with post nasal drip and a constant sore throat which is basically red raw 365 days a year. I’ve coughed up about 7 or 8 of these tonsil stones over the past few years, they are small – but make a huge stink!
My breath is worse than normal today, my throat is sorer than usual, and I coughed up a tonsil stone today. Funnily enough, I was boozing for 3 days before this and had more dairy products than normal.
Could you please answer a couple of questions for me? Will the GSE, cutting out dairy, and reducing alcohol be enough to help me?
Will those treatment elements remove enough bacteria to allow my tonsils to actually heal and not be red raw for once?
Will I have to purchase one of these throat/nasal irrigation systems too to be sure? Some people insist these are needed to wash away all the stones – but they are pretty expensive.
I look forward to your answers – and thanks again for setting up this awesome website.
I believe I’ve had the issue for quite a while thinking it was food especially nuts stuck back there (they do look kind of like a piece of nut that’s been stuck there for a while).
While browsing on youtube I came across some videos and finally figured out what it really was! so after sometime of not having any stones I started to get that tinny flavor in my mouth plus the bad breath so I checked and there was one just about to pop out (gross!) this is the 2nd time its happened after I’ve become aware of it and thankfully I havent had a cluster of them just one or two.
so I’ll be starting your regiment and hopefully I wont have a recurrence!
Thanks!
hi josh,
do you know if other brand of gse has the same effectiveness?? also, i read that the benzethonium chloride is part of the grapefruit seed extract and not as a separate ingredient… is this true?
hi, i just read about the GSE gargling method and i was wondering if we accidentally swallowed the GSE mixture, if that was safe?
Ok, i just realized I have tonsil stones. They suck. Anyway, i’ve been researching nonstop and already tried the Qtip thing after coughing up about 1-2 small stones each morning for a fee days, decided this was a problem. One thing I’ve noticed, when the stones are working their way out, they stir up the bad taste & breath, because they’re not just sitting in
there, they can actually work their way outta the crypt and slide down the back of your throat. As they’re working their way down your throat you’ll have that “stuck” feeling, but it’s a good thing because it means the stones are being purged out. One other thing I’ve noticed, my tonsils are small, I have a crypt in front of my tonsil.. Hidden by a skin flap. This is were my stones are located. You can pry back the flap & look in. Mine bled a little even with a soft Qtip. Also, it feels there are stones behind my tonsils, in the crease of flesh. There are no stones actually inside my tonsils.
A water pick isn’t the best route, but flushing with water is the way to go. Flooding the crypts with water is the only way to really get deep inside to cleanse these nasty things out. The Oral Breeze irrigator is only $25 and shoots a gentle thick stream of water that seems to work best for this. It hooks directly to the sink fawcet, you can control the temp and pressure flow. It has a curved thin tip, seems perfect.
I’ve been using peroixide for years & scraping/brushing my tongue.. no help really. I’ve got the Smart Mouth wash, have been using Salt Water too, and I’m now waiting on my GSE (Swanson brand) and Oral Breeze from Amazon. The Smart Mouth alone works pretty good, definately helps the white tongue big time.
Basically, I’m gonna flush all around my tonsils first… To flush these buggers out. I removed some by Qtip, but there’s more… I can taste them. Then start the GSE/ Smart Mouth routine 3 times a day… while avoiding Dairy and coffee. Although I will keep drinking hot tea and booze a little. I’m trying to stop the eating before bed thing too.
Once use my tonsil Irrigator and GSE for a few weeks I’ll post up and let you all know.
Thanks
I got GSE tonight from Whole Foods. If anyone else out there wonders where they can get it quickly they have the same stuff.
Hopefully it works for me as well. I’ve had one swollen tonsil for a month now, and I can see some stones poking out. Along with feeling achy and sore in general in my neck. I wish I didn’t have such a sensitive gag reflex or I’d just pop it out. Hopefully the GSE does it for me.
I’ll post again in a few days to let everyone know how it goes.
you see there’s two types and I live in the uk so there’s one on amazon that has orange lable with a picture of some grapefruit on it , and I wanted to know if it works and will it remove current tonsil in the crypt , and how long if yes ??
I’ve cut down on almost all products containing milk. It’s been about 3 months now since I’ve actually stop drinking milk and consumed any foods with milk. I also started gargling with GSE for 3-4 months already, 3 times a day. I notice that I still have these tonsil stones. They are gone for about a week but I get them again. What could the problem be?!
you say in this video to use it before brushing yet on your downloadable e book you say to do it after brushing…which one is it?
Josh hello
I have stones in the tonsils for a long time.
I know well as the use of GSE, three times a day with 3 drops and water, but before or after brushing your teeth? how much time must pass to use the GSE, and brushing teeth to take effect the GSE?
In my case the GSE for the first time I get within 2 weeks
So far what I use, after brushing my teeth is a syringe without the needle, filled with hydrogen peroxide and echo all the liquid into the hole in the vault with force to expel all this inside. And I work. Also with the hydrogen peroxide brush my tongue as I do but I still pasty white.
Maybe with the GSE, after making gargling can put a little in the syringe and eject into the hole in the crypt to clean the area.
I hope your answer
hi minnie
If you need gse in singapore contact me. I have a bottle I can spare now.
ojo
I have suffered with tonsil stones for a while now, and am happy to finally have a “term” for them! I can generally remove them with pressure (either with my finger or a dental floss holder plastic stick thing). This method will usually leave my tonsils massacred for a day or two, but it works.
My question is, i recently noticed a small hole in one of my tonsils. I am pretty sure it started with a small stone IN it. I think a couple have come out, but the tonsil remains hard and larger than the other one. Have you ever heard of stones IN the actual tonsil (football shaped thing, I am assuming is my tonsil)?? I am thinking I might need to see a ENT dr about it, but REALLY dont want to remove my tonsils!
I am currently trying the GSE to possibly eliminate them. Will post back with any results.
Hey Josh – I just wanted to say thank you for all the free info you have posted here on your site. I’ve tried a few things including Therabreath and went to an ENT and was even considering having my tonsils taken out, but saw your info on here on grapefruit seed extract, which I’d never heard of before (and the ENT certainly didn’t suggest it) and thought I’d give it a try. I’ve been using that along with a water pik with such great results for almost a month!! Nothing else has worked for me and it is such a relief to have found a non-surgical fix for me. Thanks so much!!!
Josh, sorry, I know I have asked a lot of questions already, but I have just one more–food is tasting different to me now. Is it the GSE (because it’s so bitter, that bitterness sort of lingers awhile), or the fact that my tongue isn’t covered over? Did you experience this? Thanks, and have a blessed day!
Hi Josh, I got my GSE yesterday and managed to get 2 gargles in before bedtime. I could definitely tell a difference in the way my mouth felt. I have not had a “slimy” feeling in my mouth and throat since I started using it. This morning I felt evidence of a TS in my throat that had come loose…so far down I couldn’t do anything but swallow. How disgusting.
I have a few questions: I feel slight irritation just on the inside of my lips from the GSE. I’m using 3-4 drops of it in my solution…do you think I may be using too much? I’m afraid if I don’t use the maximum it won’t work as well
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Did you say that cheese is okay to eat? I realize that is dairy and I haven’t been eating any, but I thought I read somewhere on this site that it was okay.
Can tonsil stones form in the throat? If so, and if they are so far down that a gargle can’t reach them, will the gargle still work or would you then have to drink the solution? Some of the ones I have to swallow seem to be too far down to be in the tonsils…but maybe those stones come out of the bottom of the crypt or something…idk
Does the condition seem to get a little worse before it starts to get better because of all the TS working their way out? I’m paranoid that my breath is worse than ever right now.
I definitely feel and taste that something good is going on, and I’m grateful to you for it. Thank you so much for all your information and hard work.
i’m not aware of any shops that will ship to singapore? =[ I thought amazon.com shipped worldwide but maybe I’m wrong. I’m sorry!
You’re welcome Adam. Your breath should be getting better and better, not worse! This is the first case of this happening that I’ve heard of. Cutting out all dairy and gargling GSE has seemed to work for everyone so far. Those are the best steps I can suggest to you.
As long as you cut out dairy you should be fine =] Alcohol seems to aggravate it if you currently have tonsil stones
Hi there, I have been searching the net for anything and everything that will help me overcome this terrible condition. It is such a curse! I am a long time sufferer, however I only recently discovered what my problem is. I have already spent a ton of money trying to find something to get rid of these things, and nothing has worked. It’s been so frustrating, and really affects my life. It sounds like it affects everyone this way, and it’s good to know I’m not alone.
I am into natural cures and preventions, so this GSE thing is right up my alley. I started using a neti pot a few weeks ago because I thought this problem was due to PND. It did help me just a bit, by allowing me to breathe better and there’s very little, if any, PND now. I quit dairy 2 days ago, and I’ve been trying to get rid of as many TS as I can. They are tiny, crumb-like, about as big as a couscous. Also, they’re hidden and I can’t see them until they come out. I have swallowed bigger things before that were down so deep already that there was no way I could spit it out…I would just feel something there suddenly. I’m getting sick just thinking about this! I have a serious obsession going on here.
My GSE should be here tomorrow and I will start using it as soon as I can. I’m going to get some of the Smart Mouth products tomorrow. My cat chewed up the hose on my waterpik the other day, so I’ve ordered the dental pik that’s recommended on this site. I am really excited about trying this since so many have reported huge success. I hope to join the ranks of the non-tonsil stone population very, very soon. I will report back my progress.
One more thing, I have really found all your posts interesting, helpful and inspirational. Thanks for that.
Kathy
hi josh,
i wanted to buy the gse and smartmouth oral products but i think they dont ship here in singapore. can you recommend a good online shop which can cater this? badly need it asap. thanks!
If I cut back 100% on dairy products but still occasionally drink alcohol will my tonsil stones come back? And I’m also using the GSE. Thanks alot…
Hey josh. Just wanna say thanks for making this website as it has helped alot of people. However, i have a bit of a problem. Basically i had about 4 tonsil stones which were visible so i bought the grapefruit seed extract and gargled with it 3 times a day (this is my 4th day now i think)and they all vanished. This was good to see but something i have realised is my breath is starting to get really bad (it wasn’t really a problem before – i just decided to do this so i could get rid of the stones before it got bad)if i touch my right tonsil and smell my finger it smells.. disgusting. i got a toothpick and pushed the tonsil crypt open a bit to see inside and i can see tonsil stones hiding in there but they are too deep to get out and i can’t buy one of those waterpik things as im only 16 and to be honest im too embarassed to tell my parents about it. is there anything i can do quickly to help? or is it smelling bad because its the grapefruit extract working on these stones..? its really getting me down. i keep telling my girlfriend i cant see her because i dont want to talk face to face/kiss her when its smelling like this. in the end i’ll probably end up single again :/ i just want a tonsillectomy :S
Alright Jamie sounds good =] I know how you feel ha.. thank God for the internet and anonymity =]
Hey Angelina, cut out 100% of foods and drinks with dairy in them, in combination with GSE and you’ll be amazed =]
Hi John, most of the time doctors won’t perform a tonsillectomy because of tonsil stones =[ *SOME* do though, so you’ll have to check out your local doctors.
Hi
Is constantly having tonsil stones come up a good reason for having a tonsillectomy?
Hi Josh! Firstly thanks for this website, its been a godsend. But I have one question. After two weeks of using GSE and rinsing my crypts out with my waterpik, I have no stones! Yay! BUT- when I touch my crypts with a cotton bud (Q tip) then check the bud, it still smells of that delightful tonsil stone smell
have you – and others- found that this goes with time? What else can I do?
On another note, I have a very well traveled friend who swears by GSE when going to countries without a good water supply to prevent stomach bugs. She puts one drop in her mineral water a day. Just thought I’d share!
Angie xx
Hi, I also just stumbled across this site and it really is encouraging to hear that there is some lasting preventative measure we can take. I’ve only started getting tonsil stones recently (no idea why!?) I’m 25 and absolutely frustrated! Normally my tonsil stones stay behind my tonsils and do not smell, but once one falls out, others somehow make air, and I obsess for days until they’ve all come out. It’s happened 3 times in the last 2 months and I’m already so disgusted I’m ready to consider a tonsillectomy even though everyone discourages it for adults.
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But before I do, I’d want to give this wash a try and then cutting dairy from my life if need be. (Even though i LOVE dairy……
Sorry for the little rant, I’ve been holding it in for the last few months with no one to talk to or no one who understands! I will let you know how it works!
Guys,
few more things i wanna add to my last post:
I am using netipot for quite a while
Sugar intake ia almost near 0 for around 5-6 months
Trying not to take any dairy for around 2-3 months
..I obsereved that, although all these things help to an extent. But taking hot water, as i said in my previous post, has cut this down by almost 60-70%..
I will get GSE in next 2 days..and I hope it will further cut it down to 100%..
Thanks
Thanks
Hi Josh, Hi everyone..
I suffered from same symptoms for almost 2 years..I know what it costs..
Guys like everyone else i too tried many things..few treatments work for few days and some work for few hours..
Josh I spoke to you on one of other threads ..thanks for all the information and help..
I have ordered a bottle of GSE and will get it next weekend..
Josh i want to share one more thing here..
1. After reading all these blogs (and some others) I tried removing my tonsil stone with my index finger (as u said in ur pdf) and actully removed around 8-10 stones from both of my tonsils..
2. to remove remaining bacteria i gargled with hydrogen peroxide (1 part peroxide + 1 part water) 2-3 times a day..apart from brushing twice a day and flossing and gargling with baking soda..
[Guys i think step 2 might have been tried and been tried by almost all of us - i think its more effective after step 1. I tried this many times before but never worked]
3. I read this in one of the blogs and tried – I am taking 3 glasses (250 ml) of hot water in empty stomach in the morning, before brushing. And then a glass of hot water after anything i eat..and between meals as well ..a total of 6-7 glasses of hot water.
Its almost 2 weeks now and i think my bad breath has come down considerablly
..I think its putting a cap on my post nasal drip and so on the other sysmptoms..
I don’t know if its good enough to be put on this blog..but just thought of sharing this…I think taking hot water should not a be a problem for anyone..and i think its worth a try..
I think it should take around 2 weeks before you judge anything out of it.. and hot means hot and not just warm..hotter is bettre..
If some one gonna try this..would like to know the result..
Thanks
Hey Heymon, as far as I know, no. If it’s not from tonsil stones then you should maybe get your ENT to check it out to try to locate the cause of your bad breath. thanks for commenting =]
if have terrrible bad breath but not tonsil stones will the gse still work??
Hey Josh,
The GSE solution works okay, but I have you looked into the GSE Nasal Spray
? Believe it or not, Tonsil stones start from the nose; when you get PND, the phelgm drips down to your throat, thus creating tonsil stones.
I think the Nasal spray will work more effectively than the solution because it will mitigate the problem at its main source.
Tell me what you think.
Thanks,
Matt.
You can drink alcohol but only after you’ve stopped tonsil stones. Alcohol seems to intensify and worsen the amount and potency of them. Dairy is out of the questions mostly, it’s the main reason they form. I would rec. using 2 or 3 drops for a mouthful of mouthwash.
Take care
Hey Josh,
I am new here. I have bad post nasal drip. I think this is the main cause of my tonsil stones.
Question:
So we can no longer drink alcohol products or consume dairy products?
How many drops of GSE should we use if using as mouthwash?
Thanks
We’ve found it best to gargle after you brush, to make sure it stays inside the tonsil crypts as long as possible. It’s your choice to swallow it or not, it’s suppose to be able to be used internally as well but there’s some controversy on this topic.
Josh, thank you for all you have done to be a resource to those of us who suffer with this condition. It has been a helpless feeling for most of my life. It truly makes me feel better to learn that I am not alone and there are many other people who have similar fears, frustrations, and feelings when dealing with tonsil stones. You are a great guy for your generosity and time to help others. You have so much good karma coming your way, I think you are “paying it forward” and then some! My question is: I purchased the GSE off Amazon link you provide, do you gargle for a minute and then swallow or then spit out? Also, in your video you say to do it first and then brush but in the comments here later you advise to brush first then gargle. Any update on this? Thanks again!
We haven’t done any research on acid reflux, but I’d be interested in doing it as I have bad acid reflux all the time.
Hi all – Haven’t posted in awhile. I’ve been taking GSE since the summer and it has helped with the littler tonsil stones and also keeping me free of sore throats and flu viruses. It really is great for prevention purposes. I wanted you all to know though that sometimes these stones are deep and embedded and trapped deep within the crypts and structure of the tonsils. I had several in my left tonsil that – in the course of two months – caused an infection, swollen glands, sore throat, caused me to be run down and caused my white blood cell count to skyrocket. My left tonsil became a huge, hard mass. CT scan showed a swelling in my throat too. I ended up having a tonsillectomy two weeks ago…not only to get this mass out of my throat but also to have it biopsied. Luckily, it came back negative. Doctor explained that these stones were huge and that they had calcified in my tonsil and were intertwined within the tissue which in turn caused my body to react, create an infection, etc. If this happens to you, don’t wait. See a doctor. I’m glad I had the surgery and am finally free of these stones and nasty tonsils. I will continue with GSE for preventive purposes, just like with my other herbal supplements..but seriously, if this happens to you, see a doctor.
Josh,
I haven’t yet tried the GSE, but after reading this VERY informative site (THANKS!) I will. I, too, have had similar experiences with ENTs, physicians, etc…and being a singer, have had quite the neurosis about the cryps, stones, and possible vocal implications from it all.
Has there been any research done regarding tonsil stones and acid reflux? I have had acid reflux, and it appears that when I am dealing with the reflux, the stones are worse.
You rock! Thanks for what you’re doing.
Is it possible that I could get that coupon for the cheaper book too? I am very interested but I am also a poor college student. How much will the remedies be?
It’s normal to still have tonsil stones for up to 2 weeks Giancarlo. Which e-book did you get? Lactose intolerance has a high correlation with tonsil stones but it’s not always the case, you’re speaking of gluten intolerance when you ask if you can have bread. It’s possible, if you think it’s a possibility you could be checked for having a gluten intolerance but it’s fairly rare. I would stick to the steps in my e-book ( if that’s the e-book that you have? ) and give it some more time and you will see results! Contact me from the contact link at the bottom of the page if you’d like to have a more in depth discussion or have more questions =]
Hi so its the 5th day i think that ive been using the GSE and i started to cut off all foods that i shouldn’t eat but i havent lost any tonsil stones. my breath seems better but there still there. is that normal or is there something that im missing?
yes definately if i have a week off and things start to get bad i just follow the book religiously and i know i will be fine …i definately recomend it to any one prone to tonsil stones its a must! you take care xx
You’re welcome Mea! It makes me happy to help everyone! Just make sure to stick to the other guidelines and steps I covered in the e-book for GSE to work it’s best! Take Care
Giancarlo, it is tough making some dietary changes, but what’s nice is if you stick to a daily GSE regimen you don’t have to completely change your diet. I mentioned in the ebook things you should stay away from, things that are huge aggressors in tonsil stone production. Just stay away from those or replace it with an alternative, which is also mentioned =] When it comes down to it it’s giving up something to gain fresh breath, and most people including myself would give anything up for it!
josh thanku sooooo much this stuff works like a dream …i purchased ur ebook thanku thanku thanku
hi so i downloded the ebook and i found out what the problem is but it seems kinda hard seeding that i love those foods but i will stick to not eating those foods until im free from tonsil stones. but i was wondering once my tonsil stones are all gone can i just use the GSE to keep them away and just continue eating those foods?
Sure thing Giancarlo, it involves two different conditions that people who suffer from tonsil stones, have; and the ways to resolve them.
wow thank your for responding so fast to my reply. Ill keep trying the GSE and let you know how i goes. If it is not as affective as i hoped then i will definitely order your e-book. Can you tell me a bit about how it will help more that just using the GSE?
It will take anywhere from 3-7 days till you start noticing results. As mentioned before there’s multiple steps in curing your tonsil stones that most people will need to in conjunction with using GSE for maximum results, which are covered in my e-book.
haha yup, especially if I use a little too much mouthwash it foams all over my face it’s quite hilarious actually. You’re welcome! Take Care
You’re welcome Martin, GSE can work by itself for some people but around 50% it only reduces the amount of occurrences without other steps. These articles are meant to be a strong help for anyone that chooses to take the time to seek out their condition and information involving it. My e-book has every step that you’ll need to take to guarantee that tonsil stones don’t form, and I promise you, it works! If you’d be interested I’d be more than willing to send you a discount coupon for a considerable amount off the price. My e-book is merely a way to provide an awesome solution for people suffering from this condition, while making a small amount for the countless hours and dollars I’ve spent finding a real cure.
It does feel amazing! It actually makes me want to me around people JUST because I know I can talk to them and not even think twice about looking them in the eye and being close while speaking. Just wait till you experience it again, it’s like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders =] Take Care Martin
hi so i went to a health food store and i bought the grapefruit seed extract and im just started it today so theirs not much of a difference but i trust it would work. i was just wondering when i gargle it, it foams up and out of my mouth, does that happen to you? any way thank you so much for helping me out and many other people.
Thanks a lot for this information. When people who used to suffer from something find a cure or fix to the problem, they tend to keep it to themselves. You chose instead to help others out. I’ve tried removing them, gotten a few out(they smell terrible), but my breath is still foul. I can’t wait to try this. I’m going to go a health food store tomorrow to pick this up. I noticed you told Ladyluv that GSE is not the only thing. Why are the others besides brushing and mouthwash? Is the GSE still working for you? Does it feel amazing to be able to talk to people in close proximity again?
Thanks.
Hey LadyLuv,
I’m not sure if you can purchase GSE at popular brick & mortar retailers. It’s actually not the only step you need to take to cure tonsil stones! It’s an important one but not the only. =]
I am so excited about what I am reading about these NASTEEEEEEEEEEE Tonsil stones. I have had them for years, did not know what they were and even went to a ENT specialist that of course suggest Tonsil removal only as the cure. Well they smell so bad that I am constantly talking with my hand over my mouth or with my head down for fear I will be offensive to others. This GSE has definetely got my interest and I am ready to try it like NOW. Question can you get it at a store such as GNC or can it only be purchased over the internet at the suggested sites you provided….Please help I am really readddddddddddddddddddddddddyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Hey Jason, you may be allergic if you’re allergic to grapefruit. I don’t mean to sound so obvious, but GSE’s core is concentrated grapefruit extract so any normal allergic conditioning will hold true for grapefruit and grapefruit-family fruits. I would recommend not using it if you’re experiencing those reactions.
Hi-Started using GSE, but found after a couple of days my glands have swollen and also my gums have become really sore, am I using to much or have I had an allergic reaction?
Seemed to be working but a bit apprehensive to continue if its doing more harm than good!!
That’s awesome Angel! I’m happy to hear it’s worked for you to =]
Hi Josh, thanks so much for making this website with straight facts and no gimmicks! It’s such a “little” problem (though very disgusting and uncomfortable) that help should be readily available. And it seems that many people deal with this. I started gargling GSE a few weeks ago after coming across your website (and almost buying one of those rip-off books, I’m glad I didn’t stop researching with that). I have started modifying my diet. I’m so in love with dairy, that was really hard. First, I switched to only having soy milk instead of regular milk. Now I’m beginning to cut out ice cream. (I’m so excited, I found non-dairy soy ice cream and soy yogurt at Trader Joe’s yesterday!) I have been gargling GSE and brushing my teeth after every meal. At first, a giant tonsil stone that had been stuck for a few weeks finally came out, and that was a relief, but I could tell there were still more little ones. It seemed like they weren’t coming out easily even with the GSE, so I started gargling hydrogen peroxide after the GSE each night too. (Before I heard about GSE, hydrogen peroxide was the only thing that would sometimes loosen the tonsil stones for me.) Now after a couple of weeks of consistently cutting down on dairy, gargling the GSE 3 x a day, and the hydrogen peroxide 1 x a day, the tonsil stones are coming out like crazy. It’s gross, but such a relief to know they’re starting to leave and hopefully won’t be back! Thanks again!
Hey Rodel, Amazon.com ships worldwide if I recall correctly. It would actually be cheaper for Amazon.com to ship it to you than it would for me to ship it to you. Amazon gets shipping discounts since they ship in quantities of millions! I’ve checked on shipping costs before for people and it always ends up more expensive, I’m sorry Rodel! If you download our E-Book, following the dietary instructions will also give great results, but it will take much longer.
hi again! can i ask some favor of you josh?could you pls purchase me the GSE coz i cant find it here in my place.i could send you the money plus the shipment expenses.pls let me know ur bank act. or maybe i could send it to you thru western union?pls email me at rodel1717@yahoo.com so that i could give you my address.thank you so much in advance!
@Josh (admin)
thanks, I’ll just get the liquid form then ^^
Yup all bad tastes and smells will slowly stop. As far as we know hydrogen peroxide won’t effect your GSE routine. Make sure to stay away from any dairy as much as possible as this will slow down GSE’s effects.
@Angel
Thanks Angel. I don’t know what to do with one of them. It is so hard…and is so deep down in my tonsils…i can feel it with my finger…it really feels like a stone! Hoping it will eventually come out. Good luck with yours too.
@Andrea
I don’t know if the pill could help with the tonsil stones…i can definitely tell a difference with the liquid form (I gargle with that). but it can’t hurt….it’s all natural…
Another thing that has been helping me: gargling with a diluted mixture of peroxide/water. I take about 6 caps of peroxide and mix with 6 caps of water. Gargle for about 30 to 45 seconds. The peroxide helps bring the stones up (especially the deep ones!)…but don’t swallow the mixture. definitely spit it out. I’m still gargling every day – about 2x to 3xs a day with GSE – but these deep stones just won’t come out. I notice if I don’t do it every day, they come back and my glands get swollen. I’m still tempted to get my tonsils out but will try this for awhile and see if it helps. Good luck to everyone on this site! I definitely can relate to your frustration!
Ann.
I just started using GSE (higher nature brand), I’m on day 3, not sure if its working yet, but i really hope so. Been suffering with bad breath for a few years now and I had no idea what it could be from. I realised I suffered from tonsil stones about 6 months ago, but havent been able to find anything that helps in over here in the UK. So fingers crossed!!This is my last option before i try getting my tonsils removed (although really dont want to )
I’m also gargling diluted hydrogen peroxide, this shouldnt make he GSE any less affective should it? Also when I squeeze my tonsils even if theres no tonsil stones the saliva coming out still smells, does this get better with time?
Thanks!
Josh,
I have suffered from tonsil stones, and severe bad breath, for over 15 years. After discovering this site, I went and purchased GSE. I have been using it for about 2 weeks. My breath is definitely fresher. My mouth even feels fresher. Thank you so much for this tip. This embarassing issue has bothered me for years. Now, I’m definitely feeling more confident. Thank you!
I don’t think so Andrea, but it will help your digestive track and overall health. The goal is to get the GSE solution inside your tonsil crypts.
Does the pill form of GSE also work to get rid of tonsil stones?
Hi Ann . . . all I can say is yayyyyy and yahooooo for you. Mine are also very deep as if something is stcuk in my throat, but they are like yours getting smaller. In fact before when I would let the warm water hit the back of my throat in the shower, I would gag and cough up long stringy or chuns of white mucous (sorry to be so grossly descriptive), but now everything comes up less and in small tiny pieces! This is GREAT stuff ! ! ! What a blessing it was for me & everyone else to stumble upon Josh’s site, THANKS JOSH ! ! ! ! @Ann
Heya,
To be honest I’m not sure, it’s worth a try! I can’t see it working “worse” hehe
I just started using GSE is it normal to have sensative gums while using this?
i was wondering josh if the nutribiotic maximum strength gse would make more of an impact fpr tonsil stones and bad breath? thanks again man. you are definitely helping alot of people, youre the man.lol
I’ve just ordered some GSE. I’ve had bad breath almost all my life. It has been like a curse to me. It has affected every aspect of my life, especially my relationship with women. Maybe this GSE is the answer to my prayers. Hope it works.
hi again thank you for the answer i found a service who can bring the gse the only cuestion is if the product have a recieve for the taxes and that things a have to pay in the ¿aduana? i dont know the translation
Hey haciendopoco, as far as I know nutribiotic is the only brand that I know of that’s safe! Look at the ingredients, if it has citricidal in it you’re fine! I wish I could help more. You can get probably 600+ doses with a 4oz bottle.
hi thank you for the page im from chile and i wanna now if you have any news about how the other brands work because here i can t get the nutribiotic product and how many dosis i can get for a bottle of 4 oz
Hey Gwennie, if you’re not allowed to eat grapefruit, I wouldn’t recommend using Grapefruit seed extract internally as it’s a direct derivative of grapefruit. Ask your doctor or physician before gargling with it as you don’t know the side effects of using it in combination with your meds! So for now stay away from it, until you get the “OK”.
I am praying that this product can finally be the one that helps me. I don’t think I have tonsil stones (although I do have tonsils) I don’t have any of the symptoms. However, I have horrible breath and white tongue.
I am willing to try GSE but am not allowed to eat grapefruit due to some meds I’m on. Will this be a problem for me?
Crossing my fingers
=] You’re welcome! I’m so happy to help you out =] =]
Update on tonsil stones: thank you thank you thank! August 2nd – bought GSE (in liquid form as well as pill form). Started gargling 3x’s a day and also taking the supplement once a day with my other vitamins. The next day, my sore throat (from the stones) was gone. By day 2 & 3, tonsil stones started coming out…gross…but very relieved. As of today, my right tonsil no longer has any stones in it at all. Left tonsil has/had deep, big, hard stones in it and took a little longer. By 2nd week, most all stones were gone. Still got a couple in there (that are really deep) but they are slowing getting smaller. Tonsils no longer hurt. Glands are no longer swollen and my throat/neck area (even sinuses!) feel “lighter” and clean (if that makes sense). GSE has done wonders on my throat. Thank you again Josh!!!!!!! You kick ass for sharing this information, making this site, and helping others with this problem!
Hey Angel check your email.
I think both are beneficial-gargling definitely hits hard and is the answer many of us have been searching for. Drinking it is just added health benefits both known and unknown, like in my case for instance re: that nasty fungus on my big toenail that is 99.95% gone. From what I’ve read and researched, by drinking this, my insides are becoming “alkaline”, not harmful to me but harmful to the sicknesses and bacteria trying to enter my body in hopes of making me sick. GSE is something wonderful for sure! ! !
Hey Angel =] I’m glad I’ve helped! I’m going to try mixing it with juice or water in a drink and see how effective it is. This might be more beneficial and easier than gargling for a minute or more! Spread the word angel =] =] And direct people here, the only place I’ve found so far that isn’t trying to scam everyone on the internet out of their money =] Take Care!
Well I have to admit, everyone in my family started using my SmartMouth products when I bought them so they ran out fast! I don’t feel that it helps too much to eliminate tonsil stones, but it helps you keep the good breath that you have afterwards =]
Hi Josh, unfortunately I found your site after I had already purchased an ebook from that Anna gal for $21.00 plus change, about 2 weeks ago. I did end up goin to the health food store thae same day and purchased the GSE. I gargled a few times but have mainly been drinking it. Although I am not coughing up any “tonsil stones” persay, my throat also feels like there’s something stuck, and when I cough and hack as hard as I can, especially in the shower, what comes up is thick white phlegm that is stringy-like, I’m thinking this is “tonsil stones” but in a different form. Sorry to be so gross. As I mentioned before, I have been mainly drinking it in juice or water at least 3 times a day, not only is that lump in my throat feeling going away, the bad breath & bad taste in my mouth are not as bad, and get this, the fungus at the end of my big toenail that I have been trying to get rid of for the last year with other nail fungus stuff, is also going away in just the 2 weeks I’ve been using it. This GSE is amazing and has many beneficial health healing ailments. My son has pleurisy (inflamation of the lungs can be caused by infection or caused by fluid built up in the lining of the lungs) and so I figured, since GSE is a “natural antibiotic” and even though he doesn’t have an infection just extra fluid, why not make him drink it? He’s been dringing it once a day for the last five days and he is not feeling the pain as much as he used to, his pain from the pleurisy is also slowly dissipating. I swear by this and am glad that you created this website! I will start gargling as well as continue drinking it! Again, thank you! ! !
Do you meant that you don’t rinse with Smart Mouth mouthwash anymore (you just brush with the toothpaste, and then rinse with GSE)????
Hey Ryan, sometimes messages get caught in my spam filter so if I deleted it I’m sorry. GSE will definitely help with that feeling of something stuck in the back of your throat, as long as their tonsil stones! Some people suffer from swollen tonsils, which will give the same feeling without the bad breath. Take care, I’m glad it’s working for you! =] Follow directions and you’ll be fine.
It’s possible that you used to much, again only a couple drops will do for a mouthful of GSE mouth-rinse. It should be strong enough that you can taste the sourness, but weak enough that it doesn’t leave your mouth burning or senseless. Another thing to note is you shouldn’t apply the concentrated liquid to your tongue and then fill your mouth with water. You should mix GSE in a seperate container. Using the concentrated formula directly on your tongue could cause sensitivity issues for SOME people so I would avoid doing it that way!
Haha… That’s weird, now it’s there again! Nevermind…
Thanks again!
Hi Josh, How are you? I posted a note earlier today but it is gone now??? Weird! Did you remove it? Anyway, I’ve been using GSE for four days now and it seems to be doing something as, for the first time, I feel like the feeling of something stuck in my throat when I swallow is decreasing!!! If this solves my problems, I’m going to owe you big-time!!!
I had another question though. Since using GSE, everything I taste, tastes different and I seem to have lost the sensation of taste on the tip of my tongue. Has anyone else had similar reactions to GSE? maybe I used to much at first???
Thanks again!
That’s exactly what most of us experience when tonsil stones have been formed.
Steven, GSE will make tonsil stones unable to form inside the tonsil crypts. I’ve tried a waterpik as well with bad results, in fact I couldn’t use it because it would make my tonsils bleed every single time I even attempted it.
Some things to avoid while using GSE to remove tonsil stones would be;
- Don’t drink excessive amounts of alcohol (this causes tonsil stones to form literally overnight, I’ve found that out)
- Don’t eat or drink anything sugary right before bed without doing a thorough brush and 1 minute or more of GSE gargling
- Don’t eat or drink liquid dairy products right before bed
- Try to plan your day out so you brush and gargle after every meal
- I’ve found that GSE tends to work better POST-brush; So use it after you brush your teeth. This is safer for the enamel on your teeth (though it never caused a problem when I was gargling before brushing), and it lets the GSE stay in in your mouth and around your tonsils much longer than if you gargle then brush + rinse.
In fact, lately I haven’t been rinsing. I brush good, then rinse and gargle water to get the area saturated with water, then gargle for at least a minute with GSE afterward (without rinsing the GSE out).
These are just some basic guidelines that will help you find relief as fast as possible.
Take care and let us know your results! I’m positive you’ll be pleased with the results Steven.
I have been affected by tonsil stones for about 4 months now. Everytime i swallow I have the feeling that there is something stuck in the back of my throat. It’s really annoying and it’s making my quality of life suck. I’ve been to an ent and he suggested I get a waterpik, which I did but there seems to be stones on the back of my tonsils that I can’t reach with my finger or the waterpik. Will GSE remove these stones and make the feeling of something in my throat go away? I am willing to try anything to make this go away. I’m going to order this stuff asap.
Hey Ann. You should notice results in anywhere from 3 days up to two weeks. It’s essential that you use it 3 times daily gargling as long as you can each time! GSE should effectively eliminate your tonsil stones no matter where they are. Make sure to flex your throat while gargling too, you’re trying to get GSE as far down and deep inside the crypts as possible. You’re welcome! I’m here to help as much as I can.
Just went out and bought GSE because I’m so sick of these tonsil stones. How soon will I see results? I have some that are so far back and deep in the pockets. I can’t even get to them. Will the GSE help remove them too? Does anyone have any other symptoms from these? I get swollen glands and aches….I always know I have tonsil stones when these symptoms appear. I’m sure hoping GSE helps. Thank you for this site.
I’m happy for you! That’s what this site is all about =]
Hey Josh
Just a quick update, since using GSE. Every morning, while i’m in half asleep mode. I cough up maybe 2-4 medium sized stones. They’re like whiteish to dark color greenish. The darker the color is, the more its been stuck in my tonsils. But this morning, i coughed up different sizes and some mushed up. It was a lot, and quite disgusting. In fact all this post is a disgusting too lol. But I’m so happy that im all these stones are popping out b/c of GSE. Thank you so much for finding this miracle supplement.
My confidence levels are soreing and I might be able to approach girls face to face without the dread of a smelly odor breathe holding me back. I love you so much and I don’t have to carry those little pocket sized mouth washes in my pocket anymore. You da man!
Yup any dairy products especially ice cream and milk, make any tonsil stone condition twice as bad. If you’re using GSE I’d recommend staying away from them as much as you can. Take care Mike!
I’ve noticed that eating ice cream is what causes my tonsil stones, especially really rich/creamy ice cream like Ben and Jerry’s and Coldstone. Try cutting out ice cream (and other dairy products) and see if the stones go away.
Hey Sebastian, after anywhere from 3 days to two weeks, you won’t be producing anymore tonsil stones.
I love you too lol =]
I just used this for the first time. The smell is 90% gone right off the bat. I’m so impressed. Does this also kill the tonsil stones in there? I believe my tonsil stones develop deep in the tonsils where you cant reach it and have to wait for it to pop out.
I love you so much dude, I didnt want to get a surgery.
Hey Phil, I’m not sure what I could do to help you out? You could send me the money if you’d like and I’ll gladly purchase it and have it sent to you. GSE in most people will stop tonsil stones growth within 1 week of proper use, but you have to keep using it regularly for it to keep the tonsil stones at bay. I’ve tested this on multiple occasions with myself. 3 times a day is the perfect amount I need, it might vary from person to person.
Thanks! – Josh Katherman
Hey Josh, I have felt tonsil stones come out before, maybe once a month, and i can never see any on my tonsils. But still, i think i should go with GSE. Although I have no idea where i can buy it in Canada. Im no fan of buying stuff over the internet. Do you think you can help me out? And also, does GSE remove all the stones after 1 week, or do you continue to use it everyday?
lol hey julie =] I was floored when I saw how much she was charging! Anyways I hope it works for you, stick with it regularly and stay away from alcohol and eating before you go to bed without using it, and you should be fine.
Take Care! – Josh Katherman
um… my hero! i have had about a million health issues this past year, and about two months ago started having chronic tonsil stones. i average 5-6 LARGE stones a week– isn’t that nuts? you can imagine how endearing my boyfriend thinks it is.
i just ordered the suggested syringe/sprayer (which i had seen on that tonsil woman’s remedy site for $20 the other week… sucks she is trying to profit on all of this) you recommended & the gse. i’m pretty excited! even if it doesn’t work for me, it’s worth trying to prevent seeing yet ANOTHER specialist & probably saving my relationship (ha ha. but seriously!)
Hey Lesslie,
I would only recommend gargling with GSE, if you’re getting a burning sensation in your throat and stomach. You might be using too many drops in your mixture. I know I get a little tingling while I use it but it never last more than a couple minutes for me.
hi guys im still using gse but, less frequently because i was getting this burning sensation in my throat and stomach. i think gse breaks down the plaque (tonsil stones) that build up from whatever we consume orally so always keep your mouth, teeth, and tongue free of anything that could get trapped because some of our mouths have a higher bacteria level than others, if not removed plaque and bacteria become compacted and form in our mouths and throat. this is just what im finding out from my own personal experiences, so lets keep helping each other and maybe we will be the ones to discover the definite solution to our problem. p.s. drink lots of water
lol hey Stephen, the part of your comment “because my stones just disappeared”, is exactly what GSE does! You’ll rarely, if EVER, feel something stuck in the back of your throat again after a consistent routine of grapefruit seed extract. I would suggest waiting a couple more days, after which have someone smell your breath to check it. I don’t mean brush your teeth and THEN have someone test, I mean have someone test your breath hours after brushing and gargling or using a curved tip syringe to apply GSE. The real test is in an everyday environment, like after eating and drinking. Good luck, and let us know after you have someone test ya!
I did the three times a day for 7 days and I really didn’t notice a difference. I haven’t posted anything on it, because my stones just disappeared. Does that mean they are gone, or just deep? I don’t know. I think my breath smells a little better, but can not be 100% sure of that.
My concern is that I am not gargling long enough.
I am going to continue it for a month to see how it goes.
I am sure that they are getting the GSE on them, because any further back I would drown. LOL
We shall see.
I appreciate this website Josh. There seem to be so many b.s websites asking for $30-60 and obviously look like scams. I appreciate you just posting the info.
I’m interested in a better gargle method. I think the way I gargle it doesn’t reach.
Hey again Andrew, if you’re getting a sour taste after you don’t brush your teeth for a long time you might still not have completely eliminated your tonsil stones. You’re probably at around a week of using it? Somewhere around there. As long as you’ve been using it three times a day it will have eliminated or at least come close to eliminating all of your tonsil stones.
You have to understand that sometimes I still get odd tastes in my mouth but whenever I do I always check to make sure I don’t have bad breath which I still haven’t so far. The hard part is keeping up with the routine of using it properly, for instance if you only put half an effort into it you’ll most likely get little to no results. But the benefits of having normal breath in my opinion far outweighs the time it takes to properly use GSE.
Hey emma, thank you for your comments! I’m pretty much just like you but mostly it’s my left tonsil (i think) that I would get tonsil stones in. GSE is wonderful stuff and it very well MIGHT help the swelling you’re experiencing. My tonsils honestly look like they always have I never had overly swollen tonsils, or large tonsil stones they’ve always been small.
Emma I’m currently working on a new method using GSE that should be more effective than just gargling, Essentially the problem is, when people use GSE and they say it doesn’t work for them there’s always the chance that they’re either not gargling correctly, or long enough, or frequently enough, OR they’re tonsils are shaped or covered in a way that gargling doesn’t reach into and around the crypts to be effective.
Stay tuned for an update as soon as I find some more time!
Hi Rheya! It’s possible that the brand of grapefruit seed extract that you use isn’t composed of the key ingredients that make it effective. If this is the case then I couldn’t guarantee the effectiveness of GSE. I’m currently working on a new method of using GSE that should be more effective than gargling!
About shipping you some, if you email me through the contact page with your address I’ll check to see how much shipping is to your location. If it’s not too overwhelming I’d gladly help you out with shipping you some!
Sorry for the late response I’ve been so busy lately it’s been hard to keep up.
Take Care Rheya
Hey Mary Jo. Yup it’s common to have tonsil stones and not be able to see them, or even feel them in some cases. You can most likely buy it in a natural-remedy related store, just make sure to try to get Nutribiotic; I haven’t tested any other brand and it seems the ingredients vary from brand to brand.
Is it possible to have tonsil stones and not see anything? I’ve been having bad breath for a few weeks now and I can’t get rid of it. My teeth are in good shape and I’ve been brushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning. Can I get this at a natural store?
THanks.
Ah and the thing is , here in hungary im unable to buy this kind of GSE, only a few type but in very small portion which is expensive and its only 55% dose ,maybe thats the problem for me (dont know about the nutriteam one’s dose?) checked amazon, but they want to ship the GSE for me on an incredible high price (6times than the cost of the GSE itself) So do you think its possible if i’ll transfer money to your credit card or something, you can send me nutriteam GSE, here to hungary? Im sure it wont cost that much than amazon wants from me.
Thanks for your help!
Rheya
Dear Josh!
This is the 10th day im using GSE ,and nothing happened yet. I have these tonsil stones only in/on my left tonsil, and there is only one crypt on that, but believe me its huge enough. Sadly its on a very bad part of the tonsil, so im kinda unable to remove the stones correctly,and to be honest im kinda affraid of that self-removal of the tonsil stones. The tonsil is just full of small blood vessels,so im worried if once i’ll hurt them,and thats gonna really bad. So what do you think,should i continue to use the GSE, or change something with the procedure,etc?
Thanks and waiting for your answer!
Rheya from Hungary
Hi Josh,
I truly appreciate the time you spending helping those of us who are afficted with this condition. I’m 30 years old and just recently had this problem for about 4 months now. I have no idea how it started. I first noticed white balls hiding inside my tonsil crypts. At the time I noticed that my tonsils were a normal, healthy size and the crypts were almost non existent. Four months later my right tonsil is quite swollen and the crypt has become a gaping hole. My swollen tonsil looks like there’s a oblong chunk of flesh bulging out of the crypt. Futhermore, I get the feeling that all the stones are trapped in the crypt behind the bulging tonsil flesh. Six weeks ago the stones would come out so easily but now I’m just not able to see them anymore. I know they’re still there because I can feel them but they just don’t show themselves anymore. I’m tempted to probe around the bulging tonsil flesh but fear that I may further aggravate it or tear it from the side walls of the crypt. Btw, it is only my right tonsil that’s affected. My left looks perfectly fine. During this 4-month ordeal I haven’t experience any coughing or soreness as others have. It’s just been more of a nuisance for me than anything else. One other thing I’ve noticed is that my saliva has more of a mucuous-like consistency to it than before. It used to just be watery but that’s no longer the case. I suspect that this may be related to systemic candida which could also be contributing to my tonsil stones. Anyway, I plan on trying this GSE but would like to know if it will help improve the swelling or does it just eliminate the stones? Have you experiences been similar to mine? What kind of shape are your tonsils in now that the stones have disappeared? Have you any difference in your tonsils? I appreciate any additional suggestions or comments you may have for me. Thank you much, Josh!
i am getting this sour taste in my tongue everytime i dont brush my teeth for along time and i also get a sour taste after i finish gargling with gse and brushing my teeth i still get that same sour taste in my mouth what is happening? and why is the sour taste still in my tongue?
Hey Gary,
The grapefruit seed extract I recommend from Nutribiotic has no benzethonium chloride in it at all. It contains vegetable glycerine at 67% and citricidal at 33%. Citricidal is completely non-toxic as well, read this article for more information on citricidal. http://www.nutriteam.com/citricidal.htm
I had read that if the GSE contained the following (benzethonium chloride in concentrations of 7-11% ) it was NOT for internal digestion and can be very harmful? What percentage of this chemical does your recommended GSE contain ????
good news i plucked out all the tonsil stones that were just showing, to my surpise when i smelled them he didn’t smell horrible! like how my other tonsil stones were, i had about 4-5 tonsil stones come out last nite, they all had a mild smell to no smell at all i was pretty shocked!
the only problem i have now is the tonsil stones that are really deep in my tonsil crypts that can’t be seen, i wonder when it will come out?
Good =] GSE must dissolve them to some extent making them easier to get out as the small pieces disappear. Keep it up andrew!
holy crap i popped out my tonsil stone today the one that was bugging me, theres another crypt with another tonsil stone having trouble taking out, i will try again tommrow, after using gse for 3 days now, i feel that it had loosened up my tonsil. i know there are more tonsils left to be plucked out, i will gargle more and pluck out all the tonsil stones before this week ends
Hey Stephen! I don’t use the Nasal Spray, as my ba breath was DIRECTLY from tonsil stones. I had the same bad taste in my mouth constantly so I knew it was most likely from just one source. I do still have post nasal drip but it’s not effecting my tonsils since I’ve been using grapefruit seed extract.
I actually read the same article! When it really comes down to it, I don’t care “how” it works, all I know is that it does! If grapefruit seed extract DOESN’T work for someone, it’s simple to say that their bad breath is coming from more than just the tonsils and the production of tonsil stones.
Good luck stephen! Again I can’t stress enough that you have to gargle as long as you can, three times at a single sitting, gargling a total of three times a day. The thing you don’t want to do is eat before you go to bed without brushing and gargling. I’ve noticed that doing this quickly reverses the effects of GSE.
I am happy to say that my GSE arrived today in the mail. I will be starting first thing tomorrow morning for one week using it 3 times a day like you said Josh. I will report how it works for me and the outcome.
This might be interesting for Andrew:
I read a study online where there was a test done on GSE to see if straight GSE eradicated bacteria and they found no change. They tried the GSE that was commercially available and the test were different. The bacteria had been eliminated. They found that it was not the actual GSE but a substance in the Commercially available GSE that keeps the GSE from spoiling to help treat against Bacteria.
Now if that is true or not; I have no idea, it was just a study I read online. But if you want this to be gone then I would buy the one that works and the one I know that works from people talking about is the same one that Josh pointed out: amazon.com/Nutribiotic-Gse-Liquid-Concentrate-liquid/dp/B00012NFOK/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_b
Josh, Do you use the Nasal Spray? I have read that others have used it to clear up sinus infections and problems. I am wondering if I should try that afterwards.
Hey andrew, you’re full of alot of questions! I’ll try to answer them all in separate posts to keep it simple. GSE, as far as I’ve experienced so far, either coats the inside of the tonsil crypts not letting them form anymore, or it dissolves them. There’s no way for me to really know how it works, I did another test I stopped using it for 4 days and I felt a bump in my right tonsil, I used it 3 times a day again and within 3 days the feeling went away. So it either dissolves them or simply stops them from growing, while the existing tonsil stones work their way out naturally like they do (coughing them up etc).
Stephen, it’s possible she’s experiencing a form of tonsil stones in her adenoids, which are located past the tongue; “if” she didn’t have them removed as well.
yo i was wondering does the grapefruit seed extract dissolve the tonsil stones or what? cuzz you never explained what happens to the tonsil stones… if i gargle with this will it make it easiser for me to spit it out or masks the smell from the tonsil stones??
and 1more thing does it have to me the grapefruit seed extract that you are advertising? or i can buy any off the self from a cvs store or anything??
kind regards,
Andrew~
Lesslie,
You can not have tonsil stones. You mention above that you had your tonsils removed. Possibly you can try doing what Josh mentioned about a nasal spray that has GSE in it.
Josh, didn’t you mention that in one of your posts?
Lesslie, first off you SHOULD see an ENT to find the root of the problem. Second just keep using GSE, make sure to gargle three times a day for as long as you can trying to get the liquid as far back in your throat as possible. The smell SHOULDN’T be coming out your nose unless there’s another problem other than tonsil stones. GSE has cured tonsil stones for so many people I know it will work for you, stay strong and keep it up! Remember it takes up to a week to do its job. Stay strong Lesslie! I’ll be praying for you
well my first day using gse was a disaster, i left work in tears and i feel i never want to be around another human being. i kept my mouth closed but the awful smell came through my nose so bad i was being mocked, laughed at, joked about. the word spread like wild fire and no-one cared about hurting me.this is not something you can just tell people about so i feel lost and isolated, afraid im gonna lose my job because i didn’t go today. hopefully i can see an ent specialist monday i will be begging for help. if i cant find help i feel my life is over i cant take this anymore. no-one knows how i feel except the ones that suffer this problem
Again I’m exactly like you haha.. I usually get them in my right side only. Just stick to the 3 times daily regimen and you’ll be cured from this awful condition! I promise you. I’m so happy to have helped so many people with this condition it warms my heart =] Take Care
Hey lesslie! I’m pretty much exactly like you, couldn’t get to em, always suffered with it. I have a question for you though, did you have your adenoids remove as well when you had your tonsils removed? You can have the same exact growths as in your tonsils, in your adenoids. That very well might be the root of the problem! You can reach the majority of your adenoid by gargling so GSE should work great for you! Make sure to stick to 3 times a day for a while or else it won’t work as good. Good luck and let us know how it works for you!
Josh,
I always google to find stuff, but never thought to google this. I have had bad breath for more than four years now and always coughed/hacked up these little yellowish things. I never new what they were. I went to my doctor and he said that it was just food getting caught and not to worry it would work itself out I didn’t know that it was tonsil stones. I have tried everything to mask my breath. The best thing I found was BreathX, but it doesn’t get rid of the stones. I don’t know how bad mine are. I don’t have large ones, just small ones, but I seem to either have them in one side or the other at one time. I am just tired of the taste and smell. My lifestyle has changed because of them and I have just ordered the GSE. I so will give this a shot and post my results here.
I even went to a ENT a while back due to sinus problems and took him one in a zip lock. They never told me anything about it. They should have told me what it was and how to get rid of them.
I too have tried to remove them with Q-Tip but I gag so bad, I just can’t do it. I have to hack them up or wait. I hate it…
Anyways, in a few days I will be giving this a try and I definitely will try the Nasal spray too because of my sinus problems. This is what has probably brought all this on (several years ago).
hi i too have suffered from chronic bad breath for a long time, when i was younger i got the white balls frequently and sore throats. consequently i had my tonsils removed so im wondering if i could still have the tonsil stones. after viewing this site i looked in the back of my throat and saw random white spots but, i dont know if thats the normal look of a throat or not. i gagged too much to try to poke at it. anyway i tried the gse today and i pray to god it helps because honestly life is getting to be unbearable living with this embarassing problem and health care professionals dont seem to have a clue
Thanks for the quick response, I’ll get back to you all as soon as I have any further update.
Hey chipa, it honestly depends on why you have bad breath. Did you have your tonsils and adenoids removed? If not you could actually have tonsil stones and not ever feel or cough them up, or in a more rare case be growing similar stones in your adenoids. If you constantly have bad breath then there is an underlying cause that needs to be solved before you can live free of bad breath.
While this site is dedicated to tonsil stones, from all the people that have used grapefruit seed extract, I literally haven’t found or heard of ONE case where it didn’t work! Make sure to religiously gargle with it. Worst case scenario is it doesn’t work, in which case I’d like you to respond back and have a dental checkup to find the underlying cause of your bad breath so we can all make a note of something that grapefruit seed extract doesn’t cure.
Good luck!
I’ve actually just stumbled on this site and the information it contains seems to be quite interesting. For the past two years l’ve suffered from chronic bad breath. Infact, just a couple of hours ago I came back home crying after a presentation because while l was presenting all the twelve participants were very busy covering their noseS instead of listening to what I had to say. I honestly do not blame them. Naturally, I am a very clean person and I’m very particular about oral hygiene, but this problem has painted me in a different light. I have looked all over for a cure, but nothing has worked so far. I am totally frustrated.Josh, are you saying that by just gargling with GSE that my bad breath would disapper within seven days? It sounds unbelivable, but at this point, I am desperate for anything. Just to add, I don’t have tonsil stones.
The article on antibiotics are very good.
I don’t have tonsil stones very bad, but do have them. I am trying the GSE this week…hooray! Seems to be working so far. I have a tip: I did buy the Therabreath kit…when the bottle was empty, I refilled the nasal spray with the Aktiv Oxygen solution, but I also added a few drops of the GSE to it as well. I found actual nasal spray on the market that contains GSE so I figured I may as well mix my own. They say alot of tonsil stone problems results from nasal drip, so why not attack it more at the source.
Two months strong! It’s as permanent as can be. You have to keep using it though, for instance you can’t use it for a week, stop, then expect tonsil stones not to start again. But like I’ve said before, view it as an oral hygiene regimen just like brushing your teeth.
Is this a permanent remedy for tonsil stones?
Hey Michael,
I would assume that almost all brands of GSE are created equal but to be safe I would stick with the major brands like Nutribiotic. I’d try it and if it doesn’t work, try a popular brand =]
Seeya
Josh –
So glad I found this site! I found a local homeopathic store that has another brand of extract. Do you recommend other brands other than GSE?
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Hey Admin,
Thank god it is normal to have more tonsil stones. I thought it was getting worse.
And I am also wondering if the removal of the stones is cause all the irritation in my throat.
It’s a scary thought to see so many stones were in my crypts!
Hey Geo,
I haven’t experienced any sore throat conditions while using it. It might be completely unrelated, in fact GSE is used to CURE sore throats! Maybe you could stop using it for a day or two to test if it goes away, then start using it again to see if it comes back, in which case I would use a smaller amount of GSE in your mouthwash. I have a sore throat right now as well, but it’s just because I have a sinus infection =[
Yup, you’re suppose to notice an increase in tonsil stones coming out and appearing within the first week, this is simply the existing tonsil stones removing themselves naturally from your tonsil crypts. Keep up the routine and you’ll notice then completely gone within a couple more days!
Did you suffer a really bad sore throat while using GSE?
It’s Day 4 and i have been having a really bad sore throat for the past 3 days. And I can definitely see more of the stones now. Is this suppose to happen?
thanks for the prompt reply, will give the GSE a go, and i’m keeping my fingers crossed!
it holds 1-3oz and I usually fill it up about half way with 2-4 drops. Goodluck! Let us know your results as well.
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I got my hands on one finally.
I read the panthlet that came with it and it recommended 3 drops in 3oz(88ml) of water.
How much water does that medicine dropper hold in your youtube video?
I had the same problem, I’ve rarely been able to get them out with a qtip or a finger in my experiences. Definitely let us know how you make out! 3 times a day gargling for 30 seconds to a minute pre-brush should do the trick
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Thanks for the prompt reply!
Hmm I hope they do dissolve those stones because I can hardly get the stones out by Q-Tip. I gag way too much to effectively push them out.
I will find the GSE in my local health store and give them a shot.
I will come back and post my results!
Hey Geo, to be honest I’m not sure if they dissolve or just come out but I noticed at around 4-6 days I didn’t feel anything in the back of my throat, and I also wasn’t coughing any up anymore. So i’m not sure if it prevents the production and lets the ones in your tonsil crypts come out naturally. or just dissolves them over a period of a couple days. All I know, is that it works and I don’t get tonsil stones anymore!
GSE is actually sold to be beneficial to the digestive system, so people definitely do swallow it! I don’t personally just because of the warnings at 40,000 times the recommended dosage can be harmful to you (just like anything out there) but I’m sure it’s safe especially if you’re using a normal amount (2-4 drops). It would be beneficial to swallow a little bit to make sure GSE hits your adenoids as well as your tonsil crypts!
And thank you for the compliment =]=] Take Care Geo!
Hey Lisa, I’m glad you brought up that point. Just like alot of concentrates, GSE is only dangerous at 40,000 times the recommended dosage. So unless you drink 10 bottles of the concentrate at once, you have no chance at all. It’s just like alot of things that are helpful for you are wonderful at normal levels, but can be dangerous at ridiculously high and non-tolerable levels. (normal mouthwashes at 40,000 times the recommended dosages would be more harmful than GSE!)
Lisa let me say, I’ve had the problem since I was very very young, the earliest I remember is early in middle school and I’m now 24 so while I may not have had them as long as you, I’m sure I’m fully aware of how they effect your life. I would never say this works if it didn’t work for me! Just make sure you stick religiously to using it three times a day for a week and I’m sure you’ll notice relief =]
have bought some grapefruit seed extract, and have since been re-reading info on net available about this product,,, some sites seem to have concerns, both about safety and about effectiveness, apparently the properties of the extract are merely to do with the preservatives added to the grapefruit seed extract???? Help, am desperate for something that works, have had this problem since i was 17, (am now 32) but don t want to be worrying about potential harmful effects.
One more thing, do you actually spit the GSE+water out or do you swallow it?
I read on another forum where one lady said to swallow it.
Hello, I recently stumbled upon your site and I’m curious about the GSE method.
I just want to make sure if you have tonsil stones, does the use of these GSE (3 times a day as recommended by you) get rid of them? As in the tonsil stones dissolve or just get flushed out?
Because I’m not sure if I actually need to somehow push these little buggers out first before using GSE or the Smart Mouthwash/toothpaste!
Keep up the good work with the information!