Gum Disease Prevention With Raisins
Posted on June 20, 2009 by Estrella
For those of us with a sweet tooth, there is good news on the dental front. Despite the fact that raisins are sweet and sticky, scientists at the University of Illinois in Chicago have found them to contain compounds that prevent tooth decay and gingivitis. There are a number of constituents in raisins that address the problem of plaque-causing bacteria in the mouth. Some, like oleanolic acid are very good at killing these bacteria. Oleanolic acid, oleanolic aldehyde, and 5- hydroxy methyl -2-furfural also reduce the ability of these bacteria to grow. In particular, they work against Streptococcus mutans, and Porphyromonas gingivalis. Oleanolic acid is also effective at preventing the bacteria Streptococcus mutans from sticking to the surface of the tooth, The bacteria need to stick to the teeth to form plaque, after which they start eroding the tooth enamel. Sucrose, not the fructose and glucose that raisins have in them, are what creates the environment for tooth decay...
Not Just Dairy: Other Sources Of Calcium
Posted on May 2, 2009 by Beverly
Are you feeling tired most of the time. Does your mood swing swift from one frame of mind to another. Perhaps, you lack proper nourishment. To other people, food alone does not suffice your body s need for a healthy well-being. Nowadays more individuals are into food supplements or vitamins to fill in the nutritional gap they are experiencing. Calcium is one great example of a nutrient which is normally less in an individual s diet. Because of this, more individuals are experiencing brittle bones and teeth. Nutritionists recommend that you ingest suggested dietary allowance of calcium to complete your diet. Each group of individuals has different calcium needs. For instance, an infant until he reaches the age of one need to have about 250-600 mg of calcium per day. On the other hand, toddlers between one to three years old require about 500 to 800 mg of calcium per day. Preschoolers between four to ten years old has calcium requirement of about 600 to 800 mg per day. If you are in...
Various Back Pain Causes
Posted on March 13, 2009 by Rosemary
Back Pain causes a lot of inconvenience and hindrance to the normal lifestyle of a person. There are a number of Back Pain Causes, but the two most common causes related to discs are disc injury and degenerative disc. Disc degeneration leads to water content loss that narrows the gap between two vertebrae. This can cause pinching of a nerve and subsequent pain. Bulging discs are generally confused with ruptured discs. While the former condition is normal, the later condition can be serious. Discs may bulge during the day as they carry the body weight, and get back to normal at night when we sleep. Ruptured discs are damaged discs caused by leakage of jelly like substance called nucleus pulposus. Back Pain Causes The Middle Back Among the Back Pain Causes, mid-back pain can be caused by poor posturing or sitting in one position for a long time. A poorly designed chair can also lead to mid-back pain. At the ethereal level, stress, and emotional worries can cause muscle stiffness that...
The Joy Of The Foot Massage
Posted on January 31, 2009 by Aldo
While the fact is that many of us now days do not know how to give a decent massage, it does not take much effort to give the gift of a good foot massage. After a long hard day of working on your feet, or even perhaps just a long day of mischief a foot rub can always hit the spot. Let s face it. If you were ignored, stuck in a large cotton enclosure incased in a year old leather and rubber composition all day you know you want some attention. All kidding aside, lets dig into exactly what a foot massage is. The foot massage is usually connected with the idea of reflexology, which is a form of therapy that focuses pressure to the reflex points in the body in order to treat aches, pains, and discomforts. Yet, a good foot massage is in itself different than foot reflexology. Through reflexology you can help treat aches and pains at random. However, a good foot massage focuses much more specifically. Its goal is to relieve the tired foot s discomfort and allow the receiver the ability...
Mix It Up! A Salad Boost Can Keep You Healthy
Posted on December 15, 2008 by Shawn
All the health experts agree that you need to eat lots of vegetables to benefit from a variety of nutrients that your body needs to stay fit and strong. Many people often skip eating vegetables because maybe they don t like the taste, or just don t want to bother cooking them. A fast and easy way to eat your veggies is just a bag away. There are many pre-made salads available at your supermarket that makes it easy to add fresh greens to your diet. I like romaine lettuce because the deeper the green color the healthier it is for you. However, good ole iceburg lettuce is good too. Often these bags of salad contain carrots, radishes, and cabbage - all immune system boosting foods. These days, you can literally make a healthy salad side dish in under five minutes. If you enjoy making your salad from whole fresh lettuce, make sure you wash it thoroughly to remove dirt and any pesticide residue before cutting it up. With a little more effort, you can make a nice pasta or potato salad...