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Believe it or not, when we are taking care of our teeth and mouth we are taking steps to a healthy body.
Daily home care for our teeth and gums is important and not just for the obvious reasons of keeping our teeth for a lifetime and not having bad breath, but a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health.
Natural Dental Products for Healthy Teeth and Gums
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Coy Roskosky D.C.
Plantar fasciitis is a very prevalent condition in the United States.
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
-Pain! Foot and/or heel pain. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis can vary, but in general the first few steps taken when you get out of bed in the morning are very painful. The fascia stretches from the ball of the foot to the heel and there can be sharp pain on the bottom of the foot, then as you start to move the foot loosens up a bit and pain starts to subside.
-Callouses on the bottom of the foot indicates more weight on this part than the rest of the foot and may be indicative of plantar fasciitis.
-Bunions, or dry thick heels can indicate pressure on that part of the foot and can become a problem over time.
-Check your arches and see if there is indication that they have dropped and are not supporting you the way they used to. The video will illustrate testing the arch to see if you are still getting good support.
Chiropractors treat more than just the spine, and have had success treating foot problems like plantar fasciitis.
Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
A good chiropractor can use many effective chiropractic techniques to treat plantar fasciitis successfully.
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Maureane O'Shaugnessy
Laurie DeRosa RDH
XYLITOL is a natural ingredient that can help to reduce bacteria and fight tooth decay. It first became popular in Europe as an alternative for people with diabetes. It is found in natural resources such as birch trees, corn, vegetables and fruits. The most common source today is corn cobs and corn stalks. The body makes 5-10 grams of xylitol every day.
How Xylitol Works
Xylitol works by preventing the bad bacteria in your mouth from making acids. When this occurs the bacteria cannot stick to each other or our teeth. The bacteria cannot talk to each other thereby preventing the formation of biofilm. Research shows that xylitol starves the unhealthy bacteria which allows the mouth to re-mineralize teeth that are damaged, which in turn makes the teeth better able to resist decay.
Xylitol is safe for diabetics, has a glycemic index of 7, and does not use insulin for metabolism. It has only 9.6 calories per teaspoon vs. 15 calories for regular sugar.
Since the bacteria that causes tooth decay is transmissible it has been recommended that a mother use Xylitol daily for the first two years of their child’s life. Children whose mother used Xylitol are less likely to need teeth restored at age five.
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Anita Capizzi RN, CHC
Signs of Insulin Resistance/Pre-diabetes
- belly fat
- sugar cravings
- fatigue especially after meals
- high blood pressure
- high triglycerides
- hypoglycemia
- low HDL
- high cholesterol
- inflammation in the body
Family History
- heart disease
- obesity
- stroke
- dementia
Fact: Pre-diabetes carries with it all the risks of having full blown diabetes
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Maureane O'Shaugnessy
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