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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Chandigarh
Gums with sugar should be avoided. Sugar-free chewing gums are non-harmful. Some may claim that it helps fight activities however no scientific evidence exists. Also, not all sugar-free gums are good. Be aware that non-sugar sweeteners sometimes cause bloating, diarrhea or flatulence. So your decision lies in what suits your body. If you don't have such side effects and you are addicted to it, then go for it. Better avoid gums if you can. Chew neem sticks instead.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Roorkee
You probably do not think much about chewing while eating your food. Chewing is indeed important for your health. Well, this simple behaviour of chewing your food properly helps in proper digestion, absorption of essential nutrients and keeps several diseases at bay. When you chew your food properly, your body gives out digestive enzymes which break the large particles into smaller ones. Smaller particles are easy for you to digest.
If your food is not properly digested you can suffer f...more
If your food is not properly digested you can suffer f...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Jajpur
Though we may think of chewing gum as something that is a recent thing for mankind, it is not so. Chewing gum or bark or chicle has been around for centuries now. Even the ancient civilizations like Aztec talk about chewing gums. With a lot of curiosity, studies were conducted to see what other effects chewing gums have.
As early as in 1939, Leta Hollingsworth did some detailed studies and came up with linkages between chewing gum and cognitive functions.
Over the subsequent ye...more
As early as in 1939, Leta Hollingsworth did some detailed studies and came up with linkages between chewing gum and cognitive functions.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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You probably do not think much about chewing while eating your food. Chewing is indeed important for your health. Well, this simple behaviour of chewing your food properly helps in proper digestion, absorption of essential nutrients and keeps several diseases at bay.
When you chew your food properly, your body gives out digestive enzymes which break the large particles into smaller ones. Smaller particles are easy for you to digest.
If your food is not properly digested, you c...more
When you chew your food properly, your body gives out digestive enzymes which break the large particles into smaller ones. Smaller particles are easy for you to digest.
If your food is not properly digested, you c...more
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Hello, if the gums are swollen in a particular region where the tooth is root canal treated and crown is placed it is because of food deposit between the tooth and the gums and that area needs deep cleaning and after that you have to maintain the oral hygeine.
Rest if its generalised in all your mouth than either it could be because of deposits which requires geneal or deep cleaning or it could be because of any deficiency or any allergy.
Visit a dentist
thanks.
Rest if its generalised in all your mouth than either it could be because of deposits which requires geneal or deep cleaning or it could be because of any deficiency or any allergy.
Visit a dentist
thanks.
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TMJ disorders may cause mild to debilitating symptoms, such as:
•pain while chewing
•pain in the ear, face, jaw, and neck
•clicking, grating, or popping sounds in the jaw when you open or close your mouth
•locking of the jaw joint, headaches
Exercises for TMJ pain relief
1. Relaxed jaw exercise
Rest your tongue gently on the top of your mouth behind your upper front teeth. Allow your teeth to come apart while relaxing your jaw muscles.
2. Goldfish exercises (parti...more
•pain while chewing
•pain in the ear, face, jaw, and neck
•clicking, grating, or popping sounds in the jaw when you open or close your mouth
•locking of the jaw joint, headaches
Exercises for TMJ pain relief
1. Relaxed jaw exercise
Rest your tongue gently on the top of your mouth behind your upper front teeth. Allow your teeth to come apart while relaxing your jaw muscles.
2. Goldfish exercises (parti...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Vadodara
Do you love chewing gum? You love popping it and get a kick when chewing gum with friends. You think it s a style statement and a cool thing to do. Above all, you think it s only for fun and is harmless! Well, this article may be an eye opener for you. Here are some facts about chewing gum that can change your thinking.
Chewing gum has been a favourite snack for millions of people, especially children and adolescents. Besides the sweetness, people like it for its flavour. Many people al...more
Chewing gum has been a favourite snack for millions of people, especially children and adolescents. Besides the sweetness, people like it for its flavour. Many people al...more
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