We all know the importance of good oral hygiene. It not only is cosmetically pleasing, but it correlates highly with good overall health. Brushing and flossing daily, along with annual visits to your dentist help to keep your chompers in good condition. Did you know, however, that even though you are doing these right things for your mouth that maybe you have a habit that is...
Have you ever experienced that burning sensation in the lower to the middle part of the chest? This is normally heartburn and doesn’t have anything to do with your heart. This burning sensation happens when the acid from your stomach encounters your esophageal lining. This creates a burning feeling that can travel all the way up to your mouth. Most of the feelings tends to...
Our bodies need some sodium since it is a nutrient, but overdoing it can lead to health problems. The difficult part is that sodium “hides” in foods such as processed and fast foods. The amount is high in restaurant foods, so watch what you eat when you go out to dinner. Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure. The pressure within your veins and...
Research indicates that one in eight women born today will have breast cancer at some point in their lives. That is a lot of moms, daughters, aunts, grandmas, and friends that will battle this aggressive type of cancer. The month of October is a time to recognize and help fund the initiative to fight this disease. During the month of October, you will find many activities and...
No matter how many vitamins you take and how healthy you try to be, the seasonal flu can creep up on you at any time. This is because the flu virus spreads so easily from person to person. In addition to taking the flu shot, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has some recommendations on how to prevent getting the flu and how to guard against spreading it to...
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