Archive for July, 2009

Suffering with Bad Breath

You may deny it but 85% of us suffer bad breath at some point in our lives, so here are a few ways you can stop all of that halitosis and smell as fresh as mint. Good oral care is key and this article teaches you just that.

How is bad breath caused? Well, the congregation of excess bacteria in your mouth can trigger a bad odour in your mouth so when you take care of your mouth, your aim should be getting rid of all of that bacteria. These tips below stream out the things you can do to avoid bad breath.
1) Brush twice a day

Once as soon as you wake up and once before you go to bed. This way you are clearing your mouth of any bacteria especially at night, after your meal. At night, your mouth can hold amazing amounts of bacteria so brushing reduces the amount. Use a soft tooth brush so that your gums don’t recede or you won’t hurt yourself.

2) Use a tongue scraper or a tongue cleaner and a floss

A lot of bacteria stays on your tongue which can cause a lot of bad breath so to clear out all of that bacteria (more…)

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Salt Sensitivity Yields Higher Risk of Strokes and Heart Attacks.

It is estimated that 25% of people with normal blood pressure and about 60% of those with high blood pressure are salt sensitive, which means that as salt intake goes up so does blood pressure.

“Salt to taste” as it reads in most recipes….at times far exceeds the sodium requirements of our bodies, resulting in water retention, stress on our kidneys and bloating up. Not to mention the fact that if you are salt-sensitive then you may be at a much higher risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Apart from the salt that you add to your food, do you know the amount of stealth salt you are exposed to? The papads, (more…)

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Buffing Tools to Polish Your Skin

Extra scrubbing action with the right tool can give your skin a fresh glow by buffing away dead skin cells that cling to each surface. Elbows, heels and backs, for instance, may need polishing than you can achieve with the washcloth. Gentle scrubbing is the key to success. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to avoid overdoing it.

Scrubbing Cleansers
Soaps and water containing fine grains of pulverized shells or other granular material can buff away stagnant surface cells along with dirt. To acclimate your skin to the increased friction, dilute the scrub with extra water. Work up to full strength gradually. Do not use scrubbing grains around your eyes. (more…)

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Mesothelioma

Cancer is a disease which can be of many forms as well as can occur from many causes. There are some cancers which are preventable and some forms of cancer have a good prognosis. One of the numerous forms of cancer is called Mesothelioma and it is preventable.

Typically the prognosis is poor if some one develops this form of cancer and at that point of time the families need to seek help from a mesothelioma lawyer. This disease is caused by exposure to asbestos and its legacy is a disturbing one.

There are thousands of people who unduly suffer from the effects of asbestos exposure and many more have wrongly died. Asbestos has hazardous effects but the corporations who were using asbestos did not tell their employees of the danger nor did they use alternative materials. (more…)

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10 Small Diet and Exercise Tricks

When it comes to type 2 diabetes, you need diet and exercise goals that encourage you to succeed

Here are a few ways start.
Keep a record of your physical activity. Most people overestimate how much exercise they get. If you write it down, you’ll have an honest appraisal of where you’re starting.

Bring your own lunch. Try to avoid eating lunch at restaurants or fast-food joints. That’s because restaurant meals “can go out of control easily,” Savoca says. They tend to have large portions, lots of calories, and high amounts of fat. (more…)

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Home Remedies for Acidity

The stomach produces acid which is very important for digestion. This acid helps in digestion of food by dissolving it.

Due to over production of digestive acids by stomach the burning sensation is felt and is known as Acidity.

This usually happens due to consumption of spicy foods or alcoholic products. Below are some useful home remedy tips for getting relief from acidity.

  • Add sugar to juice of white onions and consume daily, this helps in decreasing acid level of stomach.
  • Sprinkle black pepper powder and sugar over pieces of pineapple and consume daily.
  • Consume chopped white onions mixed it with sugar and curd. (more…)

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Daily Exercise Suggestions

Walk 10 Minutes a Day and Increase Your Fitness Level Old thinking was to work out in a sweat-filled gym for hours a day. No pain, no gain. New studies show that even short bouts of activity can increase your fitness level, especially if you’re new at working out.

Park and Walk
Whenever you have an errand, park your car as far away as you can handle and walk to the store. At the mall, park at the farthest end and walk the length of the mall. Use every opportunity to walk. At the end of the day, it all adds up to better fitness. (more…)

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5 Shortcuts to a Heart-Healthy Diet

People with heart disease tend to have something in common: Many have spent decades eating too much saturated fat and not consuming enough fruits and vegetables.

After being diagnosed with coronary artery disease and undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery at age 60, Alfred Pasquale, a marketer of cheese products in San Rafael, Calif., learned to eat in moderation. “My wife and I don’t go out to eat as much as we used to, because I need to control what is on my plate,” he says.

But whether dining out or at home, most people can make dramatic progress by following the guidelines below. (more…)

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How Psychotherapy Can Help Bipolar Disorder

While medication remains the bedrock treatment for bipolar disorder, a few different types of psychotherapy have been modified especially for people with this condition. The therapies that have been tested include helping patients work on family coping and relationships; learn to understand and reorder their own distorted thinking; and develop strategies for managing mood swings.

The best therapy programs include these four common features.

* Providing a solid structure for each day
* Avoiding overstimulation and getting enough sleep
* Resolving any family conflicts that contribute to symptoms
* Learning to recognize the warning signs of manic and depressive episodes (more…)

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