A Guide To Dental Health

Title:A Guide To Dental HealthWord Count:313Summary:People begin to learn about dental health from a very young age, when teeth first begin to showup. But in spite of such early awareness, many people fail to maintain good dental healththrough their adult life. Good dental health comprises brushing and flossing your teeth everyday, and regular visits to a dentist or dental hygienist as well. Besides, people supplement theirdental care with the use of products like mouthwash or advanced mouth care systems. Youshould keep it in mind that the lack of adequate dental care practices will result in cavities andgum disease.Keywords:Dental Health, Dental Health Plans, Dental Health Care, Child Dental HealthArticle Body:People begin to learn about dental health from a very young age, when teeth first begin to showup. But in spite of such early awareness, many people fail to maintain good dental healththrough their adult life. Good dental health comprises brushing and flossing your teeth everyday, and regular visits to a dentist or dental hygienist as well. Besides, people supplement theirdental care with the use of products like mouthwash or advanced mouth care systems. You

should keep it in mind that the lack of adequate dental care practices will result in cavities andgum disease.It is generally advised that you use a toothbrush with softer bristles so as to protect your gums.Some people, however, prefer power brush systems that help break up plaque and bacteria inyour mouth. But it takes more than brushing to keep your teeth in good health. Some other stepsneed to be taken to ensure that people do not lose their teeth as they become old.To begin with, you should understand your own oral health needs, as your oral health dependson your diet, the type and amount of saliva in your mouth, your overall health and your oralhygiene routine. Try to follow a daily routine in consultation with your dentist.As fluoride strengthens developing teeth in kids and prevents decay in adults, toothpastes andmouthwashes containing fluoride should be used. You should brush at least twice a day, ifpossible three times or after every meal. You should also floss at least twice a day. Brushingand flossing will remove plaque, a complex mass of bacteria that constantly forms on yourteeth.Limit the consumption of snacks and follow a balanced diet plan. Tobacco in any form willenhance the risk of oral cancer and cause stains on your teeth. Visit your dentist regularly andget your mouth examined.Title:Healthy Skin Needs The Nutrition Of Vitamins And MineralsWord Count:572Summary:We all want to look our best. Healthy skin makes us look younger and makes us feel morebeautiful. In addition to the cosmetic benefits of healthy skin there are other health benefits toconsider. Our skin was designed to be a protective barrier to keep bacteria, viruses and othercontaminants from entering the body. Eating healthy is a great start to keeping your skinhealthy but adding vitamins and mineral supplements act as insurance.Free-radical damage occurs in skin ...Keywords:skin care, skincare, skin care tips, antiaging skincare, antiaging skin care tipsArticle Body:We all want to look our best. Healthy skin makes us look younger and makes us feel morebeautiful. In addition to the cosmetic benefits of healthy skin there are other health benefits toconsider. Our skin was designed to be a protective barrier to keep bacteria, viruses and othercontaminants from entering the body. Eating healthy is a great start to keeping your skinhealthy but adding vitamins and mineral supplements act as insurance.

Free-radical damage occurs in skin just like every other part of our bodies. Anti-oxidantvitamins, like vitamin A, C and E are essential in warding off this damage. One of the types offree radical damage is theAnti-oxidant vitamins, like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are important to healthy skinbecause it is these vitamins that share in the responsibility of controlling the damage that freeradicals, byproducts of energy production within the body and of environmental contaminants,produce. Collagen and elastin, which are fibers that support the skin, are damaged by these freeradicals. As these are this damage occurs, wrinkles and a lack of that youthful elasticity begin totake place. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen, making it necessary to the lookof the skin and its function. Recent studies have even found that the combination of Vitamins Cand E can be used to help repair sun-damaged skin.Small deficiencies of vitamin A can affect skins health and beauty. In addition to itsanti-oxidant properties, vitamin A helps eliminate dryness and flakiness to the skin. Thisdryness makes lines and wrinkles in skin even more apparent than skin that is hydrated.抯Vitamin A main use though is as a topical treatment for the reduction of lines and wrinkles抯and it been found effective against severe acne. Recent studies have found skin treatmentsthat include the combination of Vitamin A and C can in some cases reverse the damage causedby aging and the sun.Vitamin B deficiencies can lead to cracking, bleeding and even skin legions. These legions canbe dangerous because they can allow bacteria, viruses and other contaminants to enter the bodythrough the skin. Even a little shortage of Vitamin B can leave skin looking scaly and badlytextured. Creams made with vitamin B have been found to hydrated skin cells, leaving firmer,healthier looking skin.抮If you e plagued by dark circles under your eyes, vitamin K has been found to help. Somestudies claim that creams made up of both Vitamin K and Vitamin A are more effective thanthose made with Vitamin K, but research is still being done on this combination.The minerals Selenium, Copper and Zinc have also been found to improve the look and healthof skin. Selenium can be used as a topical treatment or a dietary supplement in an effort toprevent skin cancer. While Zinc, copper and the addition of vitamin C work together to keepskin healthy and firm by forming elastin.Used correctly by following standard guidelines, vitamins and minerals can be a great way tokeep skin looking young and healthy. The key is to recognize that these are powerful substancesand care should be taken to use the proper dosage. Not following guidelines could result ineffects that can result in serious side effects. Used correctly though, vitamins and minerals canbe a welcome addition to your beauty regime.Title:Protein: Your Plate Is The Key To A Healthier You

Word Count:423Summary:Sixty percent of Americans say they'd like to lose 20 pounds, according to a new 2006 survey.If you are one of the tens of millions of Americans looking to take a few inches off yourwaistline, protein may help your weight loss program.Keywords:Protein: Your Plate Is The Key To A Healthier YouArticle Body:Sixty percent of Americans say they'd like to lose 20 pounds, according to a new 2006 survey.If you are one of the tens of millions of Americans looking to take a few inches off yourwaistline, protein may help your weight loss program.Protein, an important nutrient and fuel for the body, also aids in weight loss, according toresearchers who have found a link between protein and hunger. French scientists from LyonUniversity found a potential new target for the treatment of eating disorders. \"It is well knownthat protein feeding decreases hunger sensation and subsequent food intake in animals andhumans,\" said study author Gilles Mithieux. Protein not only provides satiety, but aids inmaintaining lean muscle mass while losing unwanted fat.Another recent study demonstrated the beneficial impact of protein. People followinglower-carbohydrate/higher-protein diets lost more weight than those on alow-fat/low-cholesterol/low-calorie diet over a six-month period, although differences in weightloss after one year were similar for both diets. Improvements in some risk factors for coronaryheart disease were seen in the low-carbohydrate/higher-protein diet group, including greaterdecreases in triglycerides and greater increases in HDL cholesterol (also referred to as goodcholesterol) levels.Including lean meat and poultry in your diet can be healthy as well as convenient. \"Certain cutsor parts of beef, chicken, pork and turkey are all packed with protein, low in fat and saturatedfat, and have an excellent nutrient profile,\" notes nutrition expert Michelle Tuttle, R.D. Look forlower-fat meat and poultry choices such as:• Lean beef cuts such as round steaks and roasts (round eye, top round, bottom round,round tip), top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder and arm roasts.• Lean pork such as pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham.• Extra-lean ground beef. The label should say at least \"90% lean.\" You may be able tofind ground beef that is 93% or 95% lean.• Ground white meat turkey (99% fat free).• Skinless poultry-chicken or turkey-or take off the skin before eating.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and turkey cutlets or turkey tenderloins are the leanestpoultry choices.• Choose lean turkey, roast beef, ham, or low-fat luncheon meats for sandwiches insteadof luncheon meats with more fat, such as regular bologna or salami.While there are both animal and plant sources for protein, meat products such as lean meat andpoultry offer essential vitamins and minerals that are often lacking in the American diet. Mix insome physical activity and you have a great recipe for a healthier lifestyle in 2006. Bon Appetit!