Ur mouth and teeth ... the gateway to ur health

To keep it clean and germ-free, your mouth needs more than just brushing. Here are the other things you need to do...

Floss it out 

• Floss at least once a day.
• Take approximately 18 – 20 inches of floss. Wind a substantial amount about your middle or index finger of each hand in a way that you have about two inches of floss left in the middle. The floss should be stretched taut between the fingers. Use the thumb for support.
• Don’t floss up and down along the gums as they are sensitive. Instead, use back and forth movements along the curve of each tooth where the tooth meets the gums, going a little under the gum line.
• Use gentle movements taking care that you don’t bruise the delicate tissue of the gums by using force or snappy movements. Avoid snapping or forcing the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue.
• Floss between each tooth trying to reach in all gaps.
• If you are flossing for the first time, chances are it may bleed. Don’t fear, the gums harden over time.
• Use a new piece of floss after every few teeth.

Rinse it well

• Clean your mouth using mouthwash twice a day; mouthwash reaches those corners of the mouth, which a brush can’t reach. Brushing cleans only 20 – 25 per cent of the cavity. Therefore, brushing though important; is not enough.
• Use mouthwash after you brush. Mix 20ml of water and 20ml of the mouth rinse or in the ratio 1:1. Swish the liquid thoroughly in the mouth; gargle for 30 – 40 seconds so that the solution cleans the inner lining of the mouth. Then spit it out.
• The entire procedure should last a whole minute and should be done every morning and every night.

Clean the tongue

• Most people clean their tongues. An unclean tongue fosters bacteria to grow on its surface, which leads to bad breath.
• Use a good quality tongue scrapper for thorough cleaning.
• Stick your tongue as far out as possible. Start from the back of your tongue, near the opening of the throat.
• Press the cleaner on the tongue and gently bring it forward using both hands, covering the entire length of the tongue. Repeat twice or thrice. Rinse well.
• Clean the tongue cleaner thoroughly after each use. And get a new one every three months.

Eat for your mouth

• Like the hygiene rituals, some foods are good for your oral health too. Foods that are high in fibre help release more saliva into your mouth, which helps regulate the pH in your mouth.
• Foods that are high in vitamin C are good for your gums and teeth. These include kiwis, strawberries and apples. Crunchy vegetables like carrots and broccoli also help clean the teeth and strengthen the gums. Other vegetables that are recommended include pumpkin, celery and sweet potatoes. You can also eat eggs, green tea, sesame seeds, and milk products like yoghurt and cheese. Eat onions raw. The sulphur compounds in the onions have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Food introduces bacteria into the mouth. Limit your intake of sugar-heavy foods as they stick to the teeth helping bacteria breed. Also avoid consuming carbohydrates [cooked starches in particular] like potato chips, as they damage teeth.
• Avoid consuming processed fruit juices, soft drinks and vinegar in excess. The acids in such drinks demineralise the enamel of the teeth by bringing down the pH levels in the mouth.
• Chew gum from time to time. The chewing helps move the saliva around the mouth facilitating oral irrigation, which helps remove stuck particles from hard-to-reach corners and prevents the mouth from drying up. However, do not chew gum if you have loose fillings or if your teeth are in poor health. It will increase the damage.

avoid any infection and cure it sooner as it can fail all organs

Yeast prevents fungal infection: 

Simple bakers yeast can keep at bay fatal fungal infection like aspergillosis which can cause kidney and liver failure,says a new study.Aspergillosis is the leading fungal killer that attacks the lungs and can migrate to the brain.Mice injected thrice with dead bakers yeast one week apart,were able to survive high doses of Aspergillus the fungus that causes aspergillosis.

sleep apnea and memory loss

Sleep apnea linked to memory loss,dementia 

Older women who have sleep apnea may be more likely to develop memory problems and dementia,according to a new study.Its not clear yet whether treating the sleep apnea can help prevent that memory decline but researchers say future studies should address that question.It makes sense that good sleep is going to be protective to the brain, said Robert Thomas,who studies sleep at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Be headache free without medicine

There are times when silence has the loudest voice
 
In about 5 mins, your headache will go.......

The nose has a left and a right side; we use both to inhale and exhale. Actually they are different; you would be able to feel the difference. The right side represents the sun, left side represents the moon. During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe. In about 5 mins, your headache will go?   If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose. After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed. Right side belongs to 'hot', so it gets heated up easily, left side belongs to 'cold'. Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get "cooled off" faster. Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, they get worked up. Do you notice the moment we wake up, which side breathes faster? Left or right? ? If left is faster, you will feel tired. So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing, you will get refreshed quickly. This can be taught to kids, but it is more effective when practiced by adults. My friend used to have bad headaches and was always visiting the doctor. There was this period when he suffered headache literally every night, unable to study. He took painkillers, did not work. He decided to try out the breathing therapy here: closed his right nose and breathed through his left nose. In less than a week, his headaches were gone! He continued the exercise for one month. This alternative natural therapy without medication is something that he has experienced. So, why not give it a try.

  
 

Doctors/ pharmacists, please check

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Be careful.

Confirmed by a doctor

 
Make a checklist, check whether this medicine is in your home or whether it has been recommended by your doctor... please DO NOT use it...
Please Read Very Carefully - INFORM ALL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS
India has become a dumping ground for banned drugs; also the business for production of banned drugs is booming. Plz make sure that u buy drugs only if prescribed by a doctor(Also, ask which company manufactures it, this would help to ensure that u get what is prescribed at the Drug Store) and that also from a reputed drug store. Not many people know about these banned drugs and consume them causing a lot of damage to themselves. We forward Jokes and other junk all the time.... This is far more important.

Please Make sure u forward it everyone u know.

DANGEROUS DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCARDED BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN INDIA .... The most common ones are action 500 & Nimulid.
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PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
cold and cough. Reason for ban : stroke.
Brand name : Vicks Action-500
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ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.
Brand name: ! Novalgin
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CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat
Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
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DROPERIDOL:
Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat.
Brand name : Droperol
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FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen
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NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure..
Brand name : Nise, Nimulid
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NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furacin
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PHENOLPHTHALEIN:
Laxative... Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Agarol
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OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban : Bone marrow depression.
Brand name : Sioril
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PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms.... Reason for ban : Nerve damage.
Brand name : Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Damage to sight.
Brand name: Enteroquinol

Go banana for good health but not ripened in chemocals...

   

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:                     Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!  This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.                             Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.                               Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.   PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.  Anemia : High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.  Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.                               Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.  Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.   Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey.. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.  Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.                               Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.  Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.  Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..                                   Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.   Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.  Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.                               Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.  Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.  Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.  Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!  Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!                               So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

Tips to save urself from heart attack

Friends, NEW ASPIRIN Serious stuff!  A MUST READ  CHEST PAINS?   DONT LIE DOWN!  VERY SERIOUS INFO THAT MAY KEEP YOU ALIVE! YOU SHOULD HAVE EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY READ THIS AND KNOW WHAT TO DO AS  UNFORTUNATELY ITWILL HAPPEN TO SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU SOONER OR LATER--BE PREPARED!     ASPIRIN     We did not know that you shouldnot lie down while waiting for the EMT to arrive.   Heart attack info      NEW ASPIRIN           Serious stuff !  Just a reminder to all: purchase a box, keep one in your car, pocketbook, wallet, bedside, etc.   IMPORTANT READ......   Something that we can do to help ourselves  -  Nice to know.    Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets.   Why keep aspirin by your bedside?   About Heart Attacks  There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides  the pain on the left arm.  One must also be aware of  an intense pain on the chin, as well asnausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently.  Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack..  The majority of people (about 60%) who  had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up.  However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.  If that happens:  -         immediately dissolve  2 aspirins in your mouth  -         and swallow them with a bit of water  Afterwards :             CALL 911  -  say  "heart attack!" -  say that you have  taken 2 aspirins..   -  phone a neighbor or a  family member who lives very close by -  take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival  and....  ~   DO NOT lie down ~   A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person, after receiving this e-mail, sends it to 10 people, probably one life can be saved!