An eating disorder that is bad news National studies have shown that around 15 percent of young girls today suffer from eating disorders. Girls are affected by this five to ten more than man. It is an illness that involves a constant preoccupation with food, a general distorted body image and the excessive measures taken in order to control the body weight.  Furthermore, it can advance to such an extensive point that it can lead to harming your own body health, as well as your mental health and social relations. There are two common eating disorders: bulimia, which manifests itself in episodes of compulsive eating, and anorexia nervosa, which is manifested as a restriction of food intake. These are considered illnesses and can alternate or follow one another. They are also often accompanied by compensatory behavior intended to limit the gain of the weight (making yourself sick, fasting and physical…

The different types of tooth decay and dental pain Acid erosion will weaken the teeth, and that will leave them unprotected properly by saliva. The worst is that people who suffer from eating disorders usually eat more sugary foods and drinks during an attack of compulsive eating. One of the bad habits is drinking fizzy beverages and sweet things in order to make themselves vomit. This way tooth decay will be rapidly increased. Without the enamel, teeth become more sensible to cold, sugar, acid and even brushing.  Without the enamel, the dentin, which is more yellow than the enamel, stains easily when in contact with food and this will affect the smile. Around the age of 28-32 years old, this wearing down effect of the teeth is visible. As a result, you will face great challenges even when eating. Your teeth can even start to crack, and this is an…

The most popular form of contraception in the U.S are the birth control pills. More than 16% of women are choosing this type of contraception, while a little over 7% prefer to use long-acting forms of contraception, like hormonal intrauterine devices or implants. What all these contraception have in common is that they are different forms of hormonal birth control (they contain or release synthetic hormones like progestin and estrogen). The problem with these hormones is that they affect the mood and the normal biological body processes of the person taking them, leading to unintended consequences (such as altering the mental health). Birth control pills and depression The researchers from the University of Copenhagen analyzed data from 1 million women, gathered over a 14-year period. At the beginning of the study, none of the women participating in the study (with ages between 15-34) had been diagnosed with depression. The study…

Stress affects your life directly and can even get you sick. Recent studies have linked cancer to stress. But if you are under a lot of stress you could also suffer from bruxism, temporomandibular joint disorder, insomnia, depression, heart disease, and many others. But there are a lot of ways to reduce stress and also improve your health.  The answer is gardening Gardening is one of the life’s simple and pure pleasures. Digging in the dirt and giving plants life can relieve stress. Planting a garden can connect you with the nature in a way that you subconsciously crave. That is why people who start gardening become addicted to it (in a good way). Gardening is not only beneficial for your health but is also fun and can improve your general mood and self-esteem.  How can gardening help you? Some people start gardening to grow their own food and improve…

Did you ever wonder why your physician or your child pediatrician seems to be pushing vaccines on you each time you walk through the door? Or does your doctor seem angry if you don’t want to buy a dose of a flu vaccine? Have you thought that maybe it is because he is working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and taking a bribe to increase the practice’s vaccination rates? There is a program calls AFIX that encourages “friendly competition” among staff members to see who is increasing vaccination rates the most. The prizes consist of monetary gains and career enhancing values including things like “scholarships”, professional meetings, award plaques, public recognition and being called “Vaccine Champion”. Do money and bribes power the vaccination program? We certainly know that large corporations tend to manipulate the system for their own benefits. Pharmaceutical conglomerates are particularly notorious for such…

Pregnancy is a whirlwind of life changing experiences and preparations for the future. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when oral health can suffer. Dr. Mitch Marder explains why many mothers-to-be can experience problems with their teeth and gums during pregnancy. 1. Hormones—Pregnancy has been shown to cause significant hormonal changes in mothers. Studies show that pregnant women are at higher risk of suffering from swollen, bleeding gums when cleaning their teeth, and are more susceptible to developing gingivitis than women who are not expecting. If not treated, this can lead to infections of the teeth, gums and jawbone. 2. Snacking—Snacking between meals, particularly food and drink that contain high levels of sugar, is harmful to the teeth. The naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth use sugar as energy to multiply and stick to the surface of a tooth. This leads to plaque build-up and eventually to cavities. 3. Morning Sickness—A…

The fall harvest season is upon us, meaning it’s time to get cooking with some of the season’s fresh harvest pickings. If however, you’re biting down on that corn on the cob and noticing your jaw hurts, take care to identify whether you’ve actually got a more serious medical condition. The jaw is one of the most powerful systems in our body – and one of the most important. As such an industrious worker however, it’s quite possible to cause strain to this critical joint, ultimately leading to a host of other oral and physical health problems. The technical term for these kinds of issues is temporomandibular joint syndrome, named for the joint that links your jawbone to your skull. It’s more commonly referred to as TMJ syndrome. What are the symptoms of TMJ disorder? Take a moment to find your temporomandibular joint with your fingers by lightly pressing a…

Vitamin C is not stored in the body because is a water-soluble vitamin. Although most mammals have the ability of producing vitamin C, humans don’t. This means that we have to be aware of that and consume vitamin C on a daily basis. There are numerous functions Vitamin C has in the human body. It is an essential cofactor in enzymic reaction, thus playing a vital role in the natural production of collagen, carnitine and catecholamines. And this is just the beginning. Vitamin C is just as good as walking Vitamin C is used by your body for wound repairing, healing and maintaining the health of your teeth, bones, and it also helps your body to absorb iron. But the most important role it has is as an antioxidant. It is known to block some damage caused by the DNA-damaging free radicals. In time, the free radical damage can accelerate…

As the seasons change and we change our clocks, most may be a prudent idea. Nutritional consultants advise differing amounts for daily supplementation, so I will not recommend a fixed amount. Best to check levels, supplement if low, and check again from time to time. This is especially true during the dark months of the season.I like the drops that can be taken under the tongue or skin creams. In this way, we bypass the stomach acid that by-mouth supplements need to survive through. Remember that these can work because Vitamin D is fat soluble and because of that, there can be a toxic dose. In other words, very high intake of a water soluble vitamin like C will be excreted in the urine if the amount is in excess of what the cells need. But, excessive levels of a fat soluble vitamin (A, D, E, K) will tend to…

Fluoride is an inorganic anion of fluorine that wears the symbol F.  It is a toxic drug that is linked to countless potential severe health problems. Recent studies have concluded that fluoridated water consumption can result in a severe thyroid dysfunction. The studies have also linked the fluoridated water consumption with exacerbate behavior problems as ADHD, by starting a process of calcification of the pineal gland. These studies have received attention from both American and British media, but with no significant results so far. In America, more than 70 percent of all Americans are receiving water enriched artificially with fluoride by the municipal water supplies. This means that almost 211 million Americans are drinking fluoridated water and from this vast number more than 11 million are receiving water with levels of fluoride above “optimal”. The Myth Of Fluoride The water fluoridation has been promoted over time as a safe and…