Dear Customer,

Did you know that February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and also Kids Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T.) Awareness Month?

As many of you may know, Xlear's dental product line, Spry, has some unique dental benefits that can truly help improve oral hygiene.

Xlear's patented Xlear Nasal Wash has also helped thousands of people with sinus infections, as well as allergies, and was originally developed to help fight children's ear infections.

This month's newsletter has a new Q&A section that answers some childrens' oral care questions, along with other features to help you know more about the great benefits of Xylitol, and Xlear products.

Enjoy!

Xlear Your Mind - Xlear Q&A (NEW!)

This month’s question comes from Liz N.:
Liz N.: "Is your baby tooth gel as effective as your toothpaste? Our 2 1/2 year old just loves it, but we are trying to resolve decay issues that have already ocurred in her mouth. Which would be the best approach? We use your gel, toothpaste, and gum. Thanks for your great product and your time."

Xlear: The tooth gel is designed specifically for toddlers and children that struggle with brushing. The sooner children start to regularlly use xylitol products, such as the Spry Infant Tooth Gel, the more help they will have against tooth decay..

You could apply the tooth gel to a Q-tip and apply it directly to the gums and teeth or add a couple of drops on your child's toothbrush before brushing. Or try adding a few drops to the toothbrush after brushing, and let your child practicing brushing herself. Definitely less mess than brushing with toothpaste, and you get the xylitol in her mouth.
In addition to the gum, another product to try is the SparX candy, which children seem to love.

Got a question for Xlear? Want to know how xylitol and Xlear’s products can help you and or your family? If so, email us your questions at crystalxlear@xlear.com. We’ll select one or two each month to post in our newsletter and share with our readers. While we may not feature all of the questions in our newsletter, we will certainly try to respond to each question.

Cooking with Xylitol

Thank you to Sarah H. from Lake Oswego, OR. who sent in the following suggestion

"Before I discovered XyloSweet, when I substituted a sweetener for sugar, I found that sugar adds not only sweetness but also bulk and moisture, so in addition to a sweetener, I had to add something for bulk and moisture such as plain yogurt or unsweetened applesauce.

"Perhaps that is why the banana bread recipe (Crystal Xlear, December '05) also adds yogurt.

"For pumpkin pie, I find that it is not necessary to add anything for bulk and moisture. I merely substitute XyloSweet for the sugar in the recipe on the back of the Libby's Pumpkin Pie recipe (exact substitution, 1 cup for 1 cup), and everyone who eats a piece of this pie tells me is delicious, and they don't know that it isn't made with sugar until I tell them so.

"Therefore, my recipe for pumpkin pie is the recipe on the back of the Libby's pumpkin can, substituting XyloSweet for sugar cup for cup.

"It's totally delicious!

"Sincerely,
Sarah H."

Do you have a Cooking with Xylitol suggestion or recipe? If so, email us at crystalxlear@xlear.com.

Xlear in the News

Sweetening the Nutraceuticals Market, (Nutraceuticals World Magazine, January 2006).
Xlear's Ryan Stirland discusses some of Xylitol's unique properties, in light of other sweeteners.

Two Xlear products featured in annual products guide, (Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, December 2005)
We're excited to have a few of our Spry products highlighted in this journal for dental professionals.

Xylitol News & Research

Sugar with an Attitude, (Alternative Medicine, February 2006).
An exciting, detailed article about two of the known health benefits of Xylitol, and one potential one your bones want you to see!

Exercise, eating right helps get you on the track to fitness, (The Observer & Ecentric Newspapers)
Read how Xylitol sweeteners can help improve your diet.

Xlear Product Testimonial

Thanks to Sandy W., who sent in her experience with Xlear’s family of products, as well as her product suggestions. Read what she has to say... and Sandy, we'll see what we can do about the chocolates <smile>.

"I just love your products. I have found myself cold and flu proofed as long as I keep using the mouthwash, toothpaste, nasal spray and gum and candies.

"I work in a job dealing with the public all day long, as well as employees who have been dropping like flies to the various stomach flus, colds and laryngitis that has been making the rounds since November. I use the mouthwash as a gargle and the toothpaste, candies and gum all day long. When I start to feel something coming on I just use a little more and make sure to use the mouthwash at the first sign of any throat scratchiness. I have never been so healthy during cold and flu season.

"I have turned on my fellow employees to your products as well. They see me doing well and sailing through the days without catching their ailments. Thanks for a great product line, and let's get more stuff like maybe chocolates?

"Sandy W."

If you'd like to share your product testimonials with fellow Crystal Xlear readers, please let us know by emailing us at CrystalXlear@xlear.com. If we use your testimonial in our newsletter, we'll send you a free 10-piece pack of Spry gum!