Dental erosion is a form of tooth wear – where enamel and then dentin is worn down. It is defined as irreversible damage to the teeth caused by chemicals (usually acids). This acid can come from outside sources (e.g., food and drink) or from inside the body. External sources of acids include fruits and fruit juices (particularly citrus), soft drinks, sports drinks, wine, and vinegar. Dental erosion is preventable. The use of a straw can help keep acidic drinks away from the teeth. Rinsing with mouthwash or water after eating can help neutralize the acid exposed to your teeth and gums.
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What’s Tok Sen Massage?
Tok Sen Massage originated in northern Thailand and blends elements of traditional Thai massage with the use of Tok Sen instruments. A small mallet and wedge, usually made from the tamarind tree, are used during the massage treatment. These wooden instruments create a deep vibration as one strikes the other, helping to stimulate energy points and energy lines in the body. This is coupled with passive stretches and manual pressure to help bring the mind and body into a state of greater well-being. Tok Sen Massage can be a very relaxing, healing and energizing experience that works with energy flow.
Seniors and Stress Chronic
Chronic stress is harmful to people of all ages, but its impact on older adults can be particularly severe, increasing the risk of age-related diseases, hastening cognitive decline, and even triggering falls. Stressors that are common amongst the elderly include loss of control, personal loss, declining health, financial worries, personal safety, and loss of independence. To reduce stress, get regular exercise, eat balanced meals to ensure the mind and body are properly fueled, and ask for help. Talking with a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare professional, at the very least, releases pent-up stress and may even lead to a solution.
I Can Hear, but Cannot Understand
Age related hearing loss or presbycusis, is one of the most common types of hearing loss. Typically, presbycusis affects a person’s ability to hear high frequency consonants like s, sh,th,f. Consequently, speech may seem muffled and the person may feel like they can hear but not understand. When the auditory centers of the brain are not stimulated properly, they can weaken over time. This results in a decline in a person’s speech processing ability. Fortunately, high frequency hearing loss can be improved with hearing aids and the sooner you start wearing them the better. Unlike devices from decades past, today’s hearing aids are programmable to provide amplification for the specific sounds that you’re missing.
Words to Live By
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh
Words to Live By
“Character is much easier kept than recovered.” – Thomas Paine
New Year, New Opportunities
With all of the gatherings, parties, and festivities happening over the holidays, being single can feel frustrating when you’re surrounded by happy couples. But with a new year comes new opportunities to make a connection. Everyone is looking to start fresh with the coming of the new year, whether it be getting their health back on track, making a change in their career, or finding someone special to share their time with. Be open and optimistic when it comes to love in the new year, and consider working with a professional matchmaker to get the results you want.
Castor Oil Pack – Say What?!?
Our lymphatic system has been described as the sewer system of the body, collecting waste products from around the body and delivering them to the liver for filtering. If the lymphatic system gets sluggish, waste products and toxins can build up and we might notice more infection, digestive changes, and overall sluggishness. Castor oil is absorbed with the help of heat into the tissues supports lymphatic movement. This helps with gentle lymphatic drainage and detoxification support. Easy Castor Oil Pack; apply some organic castor oil over the whole abdomen, cover with an old towel, apply a hot water bottle and relax for about 30 minutes, 5x a week. Not during menstruation.
Dentures Jeopardizing Your Health?
Many people are not aware that by not making frequent visits to their Denturist Office (every 2-3 years), their overall oral health may be jeopardized making their denture wearing ability and comfort harder to achieve. Changes occur in both the bone structure and soft tissues of your mouth. Usually, a simple reline or rebase can refit the denture to the gums causing a more comfortable and tighter fit. However, between the 5-8 year mark, the actual denture teeth may be worn down enough to cause damage to your tempo mandibular joint from over closing. This over closing can also lead to cracking of the corners of the lips, aging of the face, or even headaches.
Put Your Health First!
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GemWater for Fitness
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