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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…
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Today you find on the market more than five different artificial sweeteners. The one that is mostly used is aspartame, and it is the worst of them. Aspartame and all other artificial sweeteners are promoted mainly for persons who suffer from diabetes and weight gain. But although artificial sweeteners are considered to be good, in…
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Potassium is an essential mineral that can offer you many advantages to your body function. It is found in almost all natural food, especially in those containing green leafs. Potassium is one of the major minerals that is required in high amounts by your body. And according to surveys done in America, only 5% of…
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If you are thirsty, you can try drinking pure water. It is always a safe bet if you are thinking of drinking something simple and healthy. But if you are looking to drink a beverage, to drink it slowly and savor it in the morning or when you are on a break and want to…
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The government structures are trying to convince us that fluoride is a panacea for dental diseases. But the question is: Why is the U.S. the only country that fluoridated the drinking water of the citizens? Are all the other countries unaware of the “miracle” powers fluoride has on people’s teeth? Or do they really know…
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The Role of Dentistry Position paper by Mitchell Marder, DDS Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a condition affecting 10% of children, 44% of adult males, and 28% of adult females. In fact, there is research that connects ADHD, developmental delay, poor concentration, bed-wetting, night terrors, obesity, and earaches in children with sleep disordered breathing. Accompanying…
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A poor sleep can be a distress call, alerting you about the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep problems are common for patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s, but recent studies have concluded that poor sleep can contribute to the disease and driving the amyloid plaque buildup in the brain. The accumulation of amyloid plaque in the…
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Do you often wake up with a headache or feel like you just can’t get enough sleep? Such a problem can be caused by broad scale of factors like night shifts, stress, or overload with work, but it can also due to sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea. A study of the US National…
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Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? You go to bed early, wake up at a reasonable hour, yet still feel completely un-refreshed and ill-equipped to tackle the commitments of a new day. Your significant-other, or perhaps family members sleeping nearby, complain regarding your exuberant snoring. If you can relate to these situations, have you…
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When you hear “root canal,” do you cringe? Root canals have received a negative stigma over the years, but that is not the case. Our techniques, technology, and anesthetics can make this common procedure comfortable and quick. Let us help you put your mind at ease by debunking five root canal myths and how we…
