Modern Health Therapy

a white smile reflect good health and hygiene. In addition to that makes us look better. It is increasingly important to the image of our teeth, and not enough to have perfectly aligned teeth, now you do not like to see spots or stains on our teeth yellow.

To avoid unwanted color is important to maintain good hygiene. We brush our teeth at least 3 times a day, although it is highly recommended after every meal, especially when we drink coffee or tea. It is also advisable to use a mouthwash at least 2 times a day and floss, or interdental brushes at least once a day.

Food is very important but not everything. There are some foods more likely to stain teeth like coffee, tea, mate, red wine, licorice, avocado, coca cola, chocolate, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and candy.

The snuff is another very harmful to the health and appearance of our teeth. The yellowing of our teeth is that nicotine binds directly to polish them. But besides that, we risk losing some long-term tooth and the gums lose the strength to hold the teeth.

A good way to know if the food stain your teeth, dropping a bit in a white cloth if stain remains, meaning you can also leave an unwanted mark on your teeth.

We know that several diseases can be prevented (or at least reduce the risk of development) through food. This time I write in this thematic line, referring to one study that has identified two foods that may be useful to prevent the occurrence of CHD.

The American University of Loma Linda has undertaken a study published in the Americal Journal of Clinical Nutrition which stresses the importance of nuts and fish with high levels of omega 3 for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

First, the nuts can reduce cardiovascular risk through the reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL) by 9.3% and serum total blood cholesterol by 5.4%. Only the intake of 42 grams of nuts a day is enough to keep cholesterol within range.

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Fasting to lose weight. Fasting is commonly recommended for weight-loss dieting countless mark days when only allowed to take fluids, with the excuse that after the fast day the balance will show good results.

The kilos are perceived less then spending a few days without food, are due to a large loss of fluids, not fat.

On the other hand the fast generates anxiety and a delay in the actions of metabolism because the body interprets the lack of food as “time famine” and therefore is prepared to survive spending the least energy possible.

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Anemia in pregnancy is still very common. This situation can indeed be caused by the presence of anemia before the pregnancy because of anemia in women, including young women, are still quite high. However, anemia can also occur due to pregnancy.

Pregnancy can cause anemia during pregnancy there is an increase volume of blood that red blood cells is relatively lower. In addition, reduced food intake because of nausea and vomiting and the risk of bleeding at the time of delivery will also increase the risk of anemia.

If the hemoglobin in the first trimester of pregnancy under 11 g / dL and the second and third trimesters below 10 g / dL, it was considered anemia. The influence of anemia on pregnancy situation depends on the degree of anemia. (more…)

Then we will give you some tips that when applied will allow you to eat more slowly, having more full with less food, thus promoting weight loss better digest food and prevent illnesses, savor the flavor as well as people with whom you share the table.

• Chew: establish a minimum goal of how much chewing, is a good resource to slow the time to eat. For example, at least chew each bite 10 times. In addition, chewing collaborates with digestion which will reduce the work of the stomach.
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I told our grandmothers had to chew each food about 30 times, using both sides of the teeth before swallowing. Although it may be confused with a more urban legend, the act of mastication is a process necessary for the proper and complete digestion of food.

In the hurry we forgot that the process of food digestion begins in the mouth. A mechanical and chemical complex starts to break down food into smaller fragments, digested and salivated to be delighted with its taste and aroma.

You’d be surprised to see that chewing food well, you can identify the ingredients used for processing, determine the degree of freshness and discover their deepest flavors. Chew your food means to recover the pleasures of taste, awareness of the food we eat and facilitate our digestive processes. In addition we directly linked the act of eating.

Another advantage is that the proper chewing before our appetites sated. This is of vital importance for people who care or want their body weight.

Chewing slowly, foods stay longer in the mouth. As a result, lips, jaw, cheeks and tongue to work longer eat normally. Besides you need a minimum of time necessary for the brain to send signals satiety, that do not understand the body needs more food.

Remember that if you eat enough calm, chewing food thoroughly, the amount of food eaten will be needed, neither more nor less.