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Natural Ways to Keep Teeth Strong

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1. Brush at least Twice: The basic care that we can offer to our teeth is brushing twice daily. You should brush in the night as it is really important because the food that remains stuck after dinner gives a lot of time to the mouth bacteria to convert it into acid and decay the tooth until morning. Also, experts suggest brushing after breakfast instead of before breakfast in the morning as there is negligible food in the mouth before breakfast (if you brushed last night). Now the important thing is that just rubbing your teeth doesn’t mean brushing. Put the brush at the junction of your gums and teeth and make gentle to and fro strokes and then bring the strokes down. This helps clean the gum line and keep teeth and gums healthy. Clean the chewing surfaces in a circular motion. 2. Use a Mouthwash: There are a plenty of mouthwashes available over the counter. You may choose from a variety of flavors available. Please remember, it is as important as brushing, but cannot replace...

9 Signs It’s Time to Seek Treatment for Alcohol Addiction

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When A Problem Becomes A Problem As with most addiction, it may not at first seem obvious that you need help. For some addicts, it's easy to control their addiction and have an almost productive life. However, just because the signs that your addiction is taking control of your life aren't that obviously doesn't mean that they don't exist at all. You may be too deep in your addiction to recognize them or you may still be in denial that you have an addiction. However, if you are starting to wonder if perhaps you have an addiction to alcohol, consider these 9 signs that you may need to seek treatment for alcohol addiction . 1. Worry Now and then, you may take a look around and start to feel a few inklings of concern that you have a problem. For example, if you realize that you spent your budget on alcohol more than your bills or other pleasures, then this could be the first signal that you are beginning to realize that you have an addiction. This is a concern tha...

Belly Bloating - Doc Shares What to Eat and What to Avoid

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Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re swallowing, can all add up to feeling and looking bloated. To help us keep our bellies as bloat free as possible, is Dr. Niket Sonpal, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Board Certified in Internal Medicine specializing in gastroenterology, digestive health and nutrition, who shares what to eat and what to avoid and why. “It’s really important to pay attention to bloat, especially when it either comes on suddenly or is prolonged with pain. It is possible to develop an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine which gives that distended belly and full feeling,” explains Dr. Sonpal. The discomfort caused by bloating is a fixable issue. Watching the choices you are making and the way your body is reacting to them is key. According to Dr. Sonpal, here are some foods to steer clear of when it comes to banish...