Preventing Tonsil Stones
If you’ve successfully eliminated tonsil stones, then the next thing you need to consider is how do you prevent your tonsil stones from coming back. Preventing tonsil stones is actually one of the more straightforward considerations on this site.
The reason why most people get tonsil stones is because they have an adverse reaction to dairy. Specifically, it’s your body’s intolerance to the dairy that causes the development of tonsil stones. The latest estimates are that around 75% adults in the world today are lactose intolerant - meaning that 7 out of 10 adults cannot properly digest dairy or foods made with dairy. This includes all types of milks – cow’s milk, sheep’s milk, goat’s milk – sold today.
So it’s actually quite straightforward. The calcium from the dairy products that is regularly consumed by tonsil stones sufferers is hardening up, clumping together and building up in the throat. This is what is causing the tonsil stones.
By simply eliminating dairy from your diet, you will be preventing your tonsil stones from ever coming back.
Whilst completely cutting out dairy is not always an option, cutting back on dairy is certainly recommended. When confronted with this point, a lot of people will put up their hand and say “What about the calcium?” Calcium can still be found many products other than those in the dairy section of your local supermarket. You can try things such as calcium- fortified soy milk and juices, calcium set tofu, soybeans, bok choy, mustard seeds and there also calcium supplements that can be purchased.
Other than avoiding dairy, a good oral hygiene routine will also help to prevent tonsil stones from returning.
