Walking To A Healthier Lifestyle
June 9, 2008 by Lucy · 4 Comments
Is walking the best way to lose weight or is it just another popular idea? Unlike other ways of losing weight, walking gives you a fantastic way to burn lots of calories in a fun and healthy way. Read more
Excessive Sweating: Remedies and Resources
Excessive sweating is a common problem where body odour can have profound social effects. It can be distressing and can have a serious impact on your life, especially with summer coming on, the excessive sweating will increase for some people as the temperatures get higher. Read more
Neck Pain and Tension: Pain Relief Remedies
June 6, 2008 by Lucy · Leave a Comment
At one time or another, many of us have or will suffer pain and tension in the neck. When this happens, you want relief from the pain fast. Determining the most effective treatment begins by first finding the cause of the pain. Here are a few ideas you might want to read up on.
Headaches: Self-Care Measures For Headache Relief
Muscle tension can trigger tension headaches. If you’re feeling tense, apply heat or ice to soothe sore neck and shoulder muscles. Use a heating pad set on low, a hot-water bottle, a warm compress or a hot towel. …
Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 1
Yoga for Drivers Neck and Shoulder Pain Part 1 Chronic neck and shoulder pain are common complaints. But the good news is that with good posture and exercise it’s possible to undo the effects of years of slumping and neck tension. …
If you do a lot of CAD work, reduce neck tension with a Monitor Arm
If you do a lot of CAD work, your can significantly reduce neck tension by replacing your flat panels legs with a Single Mount Monitor Arm. I tried one here at EngineerSupply with my 22″ LCD Widescreen and my neck felt just fine after …
Yoga Relaxation: Modifying Savasana
Just like low back tension mentioned earlier, the neck tension prevents one from fully relaxing and deepening into a healing state. To reduce this neck pressure, place a thin pillow or folded blanket (often no more than 2 inches in …
Make Your Own Microwave Heating Pad
Instead of using electric heat pads & blankets or hot water bottles for your aches and pains, these microwaveable bags are just the ticket! They’re known by a few different terms such as: bed buddies, stress busters, magic bags, corn cozies, rice bags–but they’re basically all the same thing…..
Observe Oral Hygiene To Prevent Gum Disease and Cancer!
May 31, 2008 by Lucy · 2 Comments
Gum disease also called periodontal disease, is a serious infection that can sneak up on you, without you being aware of it. The good news is that with the proper dental care, and good dental habits at home, gum disease can in many cases be prevented. Recent studies show that there is a connection between gum disease and cancer!
What Causes Periodontal Disease?
Even if you don’t notice any symptoms, you may still have some degree of gum disease. In some people, gum disease may affect only certain teeth, such as the molars. Only a dentist or a periodontist can recognize and determine the …
This disease is an infection of the gums surrounding and supporting the teeth and is caused by toxins secreted by bacteria in plaque that accumulate over time along the line of the gums and frequently causes receding gums and enlarged pockets around the teeth. The plaque is a mixture of food, saliva, and bacteria.
Mainly characterized by red, swollen and bleeding gums (gingivitis) in its mildest form, gum disease is the chronic inflammation, infection and bone loss in its advanced stages. Plaque build-up along the gum line causes gingivitis, but when plaque formation is significant, bacteria is allowed to thrive, breeding chronic inflammation and infection. Gum disease is a common condition that can lead to tooth loss if not controlled.
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Although this condition can affect people of all ages, about three out of four adults over age 35 are affected by some form of gum disease and is one of the main reasons why adults lose their teeth. But the good news is gum disease can almost always be prevented. Gum disease is a condition of unhealthy gums. Unhealthy gums are caused by bacteria that lodges in the plaque where the gum meets the tooth. Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support the teeth.
Gum disease is responsible for more tooth loss than cavities, accidents, and all other causes combined, so the more that is understood about gum disease, the less likely you are to become one of the many people who have to sleep with their teeth in a glass.
Brush your teeth regularly and properly at least twice a day and floss at least once every 24 hours. Brushing and flossing are important and can help get rid of plaque, but they’re not enough to solve the problem.
Gum disease is a threat to your oral health as well as your general health. It may contribute to heart attack or stroke, increased risk of delivering pre-term for women, delivering low birth weight babies, difficulty controlling blood sugar levels in people with diabetes etc., and is similar to other chronic inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis, where inflammation causes tissue damage.
Cancer linked to gum disease warning
A WARNING has been issued about a link between gum disease and cancer.
Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk
Title: Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 5/28/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/28/2008.
An extremely common condition, gum disease is present even in countries with access to advanced hygiene. In America for example, the National Centre for Health Statistics estimates that over 75% of adults currently have gum disease in either mild or acute forms.
If the plague is not removed on a daily basis it will form calculus, which is the breeding ground for the germs which cause gum disease. Gum disease is one of the main reasons why adults lose their teeth.
Periodontal disease is much like diabetes, as once a person develops this condition, they will have it for the rest of their life. Whether it progresses, causes any long-term affect such as tooth loss depends on how well it is controlled.
Diabetes: Tooth And Gum Problems For Teens And Kids With Diabetes
Children, teens, and adults have more tooth and gum disease if they also have diabetes. With children, tooth and gum disease becomes obvious around puberty and grows worse as they age. Previous research already proved that children and …
Smoking and use of tobacco also increases the risk of gum disease as it decreases the ability to fight infection and delays healing. While quitting smoking is not easy, many people succeed by using a combination of medicine, a stop-smoking program and counselling.
Dentists also can detect early signs of gum disease. However, prevention begins at home. Dentists are quick to warn that, when left untreated, the bacterial infection that causes gum bleeding and tooth lose can advance to more serious conditions. Therefore, it is imperative to tackle the problem as early as possible. Frequent visits to the dentist will help control your oral hygiene.
Using Gum Disease Treatments Your Plan Of Action For Healthy Gums
Observing good oral hygiene is your best course of action to be able to prevent gum disease. Using dental floss is also a great way to remove plaque which causes tartar build up and the development of gum disease. …
Pro’s and Con’s of Antioxidant Supplements
May 25, 2008 by Lucy · 2 Comments
One main key ingredient to improving your lifestyle and living a healthy life is antioxidants. There are several antioxidant supplements out there that can help you live a healthy life, that are natural and safe to use without causing damage to the body. Eating different types of food that contain antioxidants as well, Read more
Wanted: Women Chocolate Fans
April 28, 2008 by Lucy · Leave a Comment
Diabetes is a problem and if you have it, it’s not a condition that will just go away, as being a chronic disease that can cause serious complications - it’s a condition where the blood sugar level consistently runs too high and has to be taken care of each and every day - failure to do so, can be fatal. Read more
