Be Kind to Your Mouth

Do you chew on ice after drinking your favorite refreshing drink?

Are a lemon sucker?

Do you brush your teeth in a up and down manner?

Hear what experts are saying about these habits and your teeth. If you like to keep that beautiful smile then you might want to read this.

According to Assistant Professor, of periodontics at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry these habits can be bad for your teeth.

Take for instance, iced drinks are soooo good, but chewing on the ice may be damaging to your teeth. Dental Specialists suggest that chewing on ice could cause your teeth to crack and metal filling material will expand and you'll run the risk of losing a filling.

After we finish quenching our thirst with iced tea, we tend to suck on the lemon garnish. Those lemons are a healthy citrus fruit, citrus acid can extract valuable minerals from your teeth making them vulnerable to teeth erosion over time.

Proper brushing is the beat protection against having exposure of you roots. That is what happen when the gum tissue around teeth is pulled away by brushing vertical. For that reason, it is recommended to brush in a circular motion tilting your toothbrush in a slight angle.

Source: Prevention's Guide

Too Many "Yeses" and Your Well-Being

Too many "yeses" can have a tremendous impact on your health and wellness. The body and mind is only capable and able to handle multiple tasks for a certain amount of time. After that time, We reaches the a burn-out stage that leads to what I call the three "S's"; sickness, stress, and sinfulness (too much of anything is a sin).

I just took this quiz to find out if I am too much of a "yesser" and to my surprise I am in the red zone. I shall learn to say "no", though it might pleasing to others. Sometimes we must take the stand and say "NO", find time for yourself, and to say the least "It's all about you."

Now you try this quiz to find out if you're too agreeable.

1. Do you feel that you never have enough time to get all your to-do's done?

2. At the day's end, do you feel as if you're not quite finished?

3. Do you frequently find yourself feeling resentful of others?

4. Are you jealous of women who seem to know what they want?

5. When you do find the courage to say no,do yo feel guilty about it?

6. Do you think yo can do things better and quicker than other?

7. Do you always put off scheduling regular, pleasurable time blocks for
yourself?
8. Were you brought up to believe it's shameful to make mistakes?

9. Do you feel that you're being selfish if you put your needs before those
of others?
10.If you only had six month to live would you change how you live your days
from the way you're living them right now?

If you answer yes to three or more questions you might be at risk of over committing and overstressing yourself.

Are you a "yesser"?

Source: Prevention's Guide

How to Stay Healthy

Many times a few changes can may a different in maintaining a healthy body. The least of simplest things can make you more healthier or not so. We are caught up in a whirlwind that keeps us in a speedily state to the point we don't realize how some of our tiny habits are ruining our bodies. I read this article, "how simple pluses and minuses can be determining factors on the condition of your health." We want you to lead healthy, natural lifestyles that you possible can. Here's what researchers are saying:

Though more research is needed, The side which men hooks their cell phones on their belts shows thinner thighbones after a year of regular wearing the phone.

If you think vitamin C or E help deflects cataracts, think again. A study of 11,000 older men proved it to not so. It didn't show no protection for those in the study.

Fatty fish including salmon and sardines shows to be effective in helping to maintain healthy levels of triglycerides and C-reactive protein but not much benefit to weight loss. Even if fatty fish don't promote losing weight, they still recommend that you include them in your diet on a regular basis to help protect your heart.

A whooping 4.7% of adults admit that either nodded or fallen asleep behind the wheel in the last 30 days to date. Another study reveal that people not having enough sleep will consume an extra 300 calories a day.

Studies are showing walnuts to be the top dog in providing an substantial amount of antioxidant compared to other nuts. They are great for lowering cholesterol and preventing harmful inflammation.

Are you getting your share pf potassium? If not just switch gears and start eating more sweet potatoes, bananas, tomato paste, and low-fat diary foods. These foods can cut your risk of stroke by 20 percent.

During a surgery having a residence assist slightly increase risk of complications and slightly decrease the risk of dying.

Source: Health Digest