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Four Common Oral Health Problems and their Solutions

Contrary to popular thinking, good oral health requires more than brushing and flossing combine. Regular trips to the dentists must be schedule and adherence to strict diet is crucial. And even then, common oral health problems have their way of creeping up. Some of these problems include bad breath, tooth decay, receding gums and mouth sores. Great thing that the American Dental Association has come up with a few helpful tips to combat these conditions. Bad Breath Also known as halitosis, bad breath has a number of causes. Brushing and flossing will come in very handy in treating bad breath especially since food particles that are lodged in between teeth and have been allowed to rot is the primary cause of halitosis. However, if you’re meticulous with your oral hygiene, then there must be something wrong internally. Respiratory infections like chronic sinusitis or bronchitis will often include bad breath as a symptom. Diseases involving the kidneys and liver may also cause halitos...
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Walnuts are top nut for heart-healthy antioxidants

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110327191040.htm ScienceDaily (2011-03-28) -- A new scientific study positions walnuts in the number one slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among Mother Nature's most nearly perfect packaged foods: Tree and ground nuts. A new analysis shows that walnuts have a combination of more healthful antioxidants and higher quality antioxidants than any other nut.
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Frequency of fat talk associated with increased body dissatisfaction, regardless of waistline

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110329172355.htm ScienceDaily (2011-03-29) -- College women who engage in "fat talk" (women speaking negatively about the size and shape of their bodies) face greater dissatisfaction with their bodies and are more likely to have internalized an ultra-thin body ideal than those who engage in fat talk less frequently, according to a review article.
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This Is The Most Powerful Tool To Maximize Brain Function

By Ed Mayhew Exercise  is the single most powerful tool we have to maximize our brain function. This is because of the extensive cascade of chemical compounds, including hormones, neurotransmitters and growth factors, that are unleashed in and into the brain when we get in a good workout. A bit of history to explain how we know this is in order. In the late twentieth century, scientists discovered a naturally-occurring compound in the brain and named it Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF. They found that when brain cells resting comfortably in a petri dish were sprinkled with BDNF, they started growing -- sprouting dendrites like mad -- similar to what they do as part of our brain's mass when we are  learning  something new. Since then there have been thousands of research papers written about BDNF. In these myriad studies researchers have found that when this compound is activated, it acts to protect brain cells from deterioration, strengthens neural connection...
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10 Top Meditation Benefits

10 Top Meditation Benefits: How Does Meditation Help the Human Body? By Suzanne Glover Meditation benefits are numerous, but what are the ones that really help us feel great mentally, emotionally and physically? These ten benefits of  meditation  top the list for mental, emotional and physical well-being. TOP BENEFIT #1: STRESS RELIEF BY LOWERING "STRESS" CHEMICAL One of the best  meditation  benefits is reducing the well-known stress hormone Cortisol. In fact, Cortisol does significant damage to our bodies. With today's fast-paced society, it is common for many people to have too much cortisol surging through their bodies. High levels of cortisol have been found to increase heart attacks, increase undesirable cholesterol, lower bone density, increase blood pressure, cause hyperglycemia, suppress healthy thyroid and lower immunity all around. Regular  meditation  significantly lowers cortisol levels and thus reduces the risk for these diseases. TOP BENE...
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Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully By Mark Warrington By the end of 2009, almost 40 million people comprise the 65 and above age bracket of the US population. That is approximately 13% of the total US population. Conditions associated with this age group is fatigue, weakness, decrease in physical and mental health and increased depression and  anxiety . In most of these cases, the one common thread is a sedentary lifestyle. And the most proposed intervention is physical activity. Starting  exercise  at age 65 may be commendable but the person's general health condition should be thoroughly assessed before starting an  exercise  program. The changes we see in an older person are usually the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. That's not to say that exercise, or at least an active lifestyle will stop the hands of time completely. At the least, it will slow down the  aging  process.  Exercise  is not referred to as the fountain of youth for nothing. When you...
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Hearing Loss in Elderly May be Linked to Folate Deficiency

January 2011 Low levels of folic acid (folate) may be associated with age-related hearing loss, according to a new study published in the journal  Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery . The study of 126 healthy Nigerian men and women over the age of 60 found that low serum levels of folic acid, a B vitamin, were significantly associated with hearing loss in high frequencies. "Based on our research, age-related hearing loss may be associated with poor micronutrient status. The role of folate in cellular metabolism, the nervous system and vascular function are important for the auditory system," study author Akeem Olawale Lasisi said. The researchers concluded that "serum folate was significantly lower among elderly with age-related hearing loss." They called for further study into the role of vitamins in hearing, particularly in developing countries where malnutrition is common. Folic acid is found in fruits, leafy green vegetables such as romaine lettuce, dried bea...
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Banana Corn Fritters

Banana Corn Fritters 3/4 cup  Arrowhead Mills Organic Corn Meal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon  Swanson Organic Cinnamon 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon  Swanson Organic Cayenne Pepper 1 1/4 cups bananas, roughly mashed (about 3 medium bananas) 1 large egg 2 tablespoons skim milk 2 tablespoons  Swanson Organic Coconut Oil , divided Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Whisk corn meal, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and cayenne in a medium bowl. Mix banana, egg and milk in a separate bowl. Add the cornmeal mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just blended. Heat one tablespoon coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Using 2 tablespoons of batter for each, space 5 fritters evenly in the pan. Cook until golden brown, 30 seconds to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cook a second batch with the remaining oil and batter, adjustin...
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Happy Belated New Year's

Well shame on me. It's now 2011. I can hardly believe it. I'e been away from my blog post for quite some time now. Well it's time to get serious about my blogging again. I do love blogging, but I became distracted with other things in my personal life, so here I am ready to get going again. Ready, Set, Go!! Enjoying Yoga to Live Healthy Aging Yoga is a sort of exercise. Yoga assists one with controlling various aspects of the body and mind. Yoga helps you to take control of your Central Nervous System (CNS) and more. Enjoying yoga on a daily scale will build you up, which you will notice changes (Good changes), such as a boosted self-esteem. Your body will feel stronger also. For more than 5000 years, people have enjoyed yoga. Yoga derived from the India nations, which many believed that the act has helped millions of American citizens take control of their body and mind. Yoga has proven to reduce stress, which promotes the nervous system helping it to stay strong...
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