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Have you ever heard of almond stones?

Small deposits in the tonsils are known as tonsil stones. The deposits in the tonsils are visually reminiscent of small stones. The size can vary between 1 and 10 mm.

Many people suffer from tonsil stones. The older people get, the greater the likelihood that tonsil stones will form from deposits in the tonsil area.

What helps against tonsil stones?

Tonsil stones are perceived as very unpleasant by those affected. Although they are not noticeable, they develop a very unpleasant bad breath that cannot be eliminated with conventional oral hygiene.

Nevertheless, there are a number of ways to get rid of annoying tonsil stones. They settle in the furrows and depressions (pits) of the pharyngeal tonsil mucosa. They can be removed mechanically, but usually form again if the cause is not addressed.

Not everyone suffers from furrows and depressions in the tonsil area. These can be hereditary, but can also be caused by illness or inflammation. It is not easy to find out for yourself whether you suffer from tonsil stones or not.

The main symptom is a very unpleasant bad breath, which can only rarely be noticed by those affected. In complete contrast to the people in the immediate vicinity. Even if you know that you are prone to forming tonsil stones, you need the support of your fellow human beings to counteract them.

Ask your friends, family and partner to tell you if you smell bad from your mouth. Any newly formed tonsil stones can then be tackled and removed immediately.

How do tonsil stones form?

Tonsil stones are caused by accumulations in the cavities of the tonsils. They consist of:

– Cell residues

– dead cells

– Waste products of the immune system

– Slags

– Slags and waste products from the lymphatic system

– Leftovers

– Proteins and organic substances

– BacteriaThe unpleasant odors that become noticeable to others due to tonsil stones are caused by bacteria that cause various accumulations in the furrows of the tonsils to become cheesy.

Similar to cheese production, the bacteria present in the pharyngeal tonsil area cause the accumulated waste products, proteins and cell residues to form a cheesy mass. This is then responsible for the unpleasant bad breath.

Almond stones are formed when calcium salts are added. They cause the cheesy mass to harden.

How can tonsil stones be removed?

Tonsil stones can be removed mechanically and surgically, e.g. by ENT specialists. As the cavities in the tonsil area remain after tonsil stones have been removed, new tonsil stones usually form again and again.

In this case, doctors recommend a partial tonsillectomy. This means that the affected parts, which have furrows and depressions, are surgically “sanded down and smoothed”. The aim of this procedure is to prevent the build-up of new deposits in the tonsil area, which can then harden and harden.

What preventive measures are there against tonsil stones?

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The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system, which connects all the lymph nodes throughout the body so that the lymph fluid can flow through the body without restriction. With the help of the lymphatic fluid:

– Vitamins and minerals

– Toxins, such as light and heavy metals

– Bacteria and viruses

– Cell waste

transported through the organism. As the lymphatic fluid also flows through the tonsils, there is a risk that they will be contaminated by the lymphatic fluid if the toxins they contain are secreted in the area of the tonsils.

To prevent tonsil stones, you can start with an effective detox. In addition, a healthy diet reduces the risk of developing tonsil stones. An unhealthy diet leads to a build-up of mucus/clogging of the lymphatic system, which reduces the flow capacity of the lymphatic fluid.

Which foods should be avoided?

To counteract the formation of tonsil stones, you should avoid the following foods or use them only to a limited extent:

– Animal milk products

– Fish

– Meat

– Gluten

– Products made from or with wheat flour

What diet is recommended?

We recommend a plant-based diet if you want to reduce the formation of tonsil stones with the help of a healthy diet. The development of bad breath can be limited if you increase the amount of:

– Fruit

– Vegetables

– Nuts

– Herbs

– High-quality vegetable fats, such as olive, hemp, coconut, pumpkin seed and other cold-pressed oils

– Avocado

– Pulses

into your diet. A vegan diet is recommended, but you don’t have to give up eating eggs.

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