Entries from November 24th, 2009
How many times do you chew your food before you swallow? Japan’s ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recommends chewing each mouthful 30 times. (1) Mothers and grandmother’s have popularly told children to chew their food well, and with good reason. The number of chews depends on the consistency of the food, but even chewing very liquid or creamy food for a long time has benefits.
Lower stress levels. Chewing relaxes the nervous system (2) and when you chew slowly and longer, you are less rushed and can appreciate the present moment more. A 2008 study found that chewing gum helps relieve anxiety, stress and improves alertness…
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Tags: digestion
Possible Causes
Problem with digestive system Morning sickness in early pregnancy Stress Motion or sea sickness Food allergy Alcohol or drugs Overeating Hormonal imbalance Medication Chemotherapy Illness or infection
Remedies
Ginger: according to a study funded by the National Cancer Institute, ginger cut nausea in half in a group of 644 cancer patients studied. Peel a piece of fresh ginger root and steep it in hot water to make a tea or take a ginger capsule (about 1g of ginger root) with a glass of water.
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Tags: nausea
Possible causes
Possible causes
Diseased gums Dental decay Nose, throat and respiratory tract infections (e.g. tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis) Gastro-intestinal problems Chronic constipation Dirty tongue Dry mouth
Remedies
One of the most important things to do outside of filling your cavities is to get your digestive system in order. You need a good balance of healthy bacteria in your gut; otherwise you risk a slew of health problems including bad breath (halitosis) and body odor.Â
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Tags: bad breath·halitosis
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