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If youve recently had oral or jaw surgery, liquids may be your only nutrient option - at least for a little while. Kading said health care professionals should always educate their patients on the cavity process, so they understand why proper care of the teeth is essential while on a liquid diet.

"This study shows that oral health is important for brain health. People need to take care of their teeth because it is good for their brain and their heart as well as their teeth," Friedland said. "The study and related work in our labs have shown that oral bacteria are involved in several kinds of stroke, including brain hemorrhages and strokes that lead to dementia."

It's important to understand that the fundamental strength of teeth is based predominately on the chemistry of the mouth. This means that how we treat and care for our teeth on an everyday basis affects how strong our teeth are.

Silicones are incredibly popular as an ingredient in many skin and hair care products. The fundamental problem with silicones is that they are emollients. This means that when they coat the skin or the hair, they do so with a film that causes it to seal off the surface area.

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There are specific oils that have been used as beauty aids for hundreds of years. Just recently there has been key advancements in our ability to obtain information regarding which oils are best for us and how they promote positive results. Almond oil is one of the most sought after and coveted oils for the health of both skin and hair.

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We've all been there: experienced those red, patchy, sometimes itchy segments of skin, Sometimes raised, sometimes flat - the result of some type of reaction our body is having. The appearance of hives can actually be caused by a myriad of things. Some have incredibly sensitive skin and are highly allergic to many different elements. For those who are susceptible to food allergies, even the tiniest bit of shellfish, nuts, or eggs can cause an unsightly outbreak of red, bumpy flesh. However, many people aren't aware that hives can be caused by a multitude of unexpected things.  

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A warm chamomile teabag may work as a kind of poultice or compress to soothe and heal. Coconut oil has both anti-inflammatory and germ-killing properties that may serve you well in the fight against canker sore pain, swelling, and infection.

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We've previously gone over the ways in which avocado is incredibly beneficial and helpful for the body. But what many don't know is that there is an essential oil, derived from the avocado fruit, that is just on the brink of taking the nutritional and health world by storm. Avocado oil has a preponderance of uses and benefits that span many different categories.

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Many elements that exist in nature can be transferred into oil. As long as the element has healing or therapeutic properties, it can be transformed easily into oils for a myriad of different uses. Birch oil comes directly from the birch on specific trees and has surprising health-related qualities.

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The food industry has not been upfront and honest about the effects preservatives can have on our bodies. In the interest of monetary gains, there are many different harmful preservatives that we have no idea contaminate our foods and are terrible for our digestive system, and by extension, our health. The best way to protect yourself against these chemicals is to eat fresh food that has not been preserved or modified in any way.

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Like most conditions, stress is a leading factor associated with flare ups of psoriasis. Because of this, maintaining your stress levels and dealing with stress adequately, is of paramount importance. The way that stress impacts our body is very pertinent to our organs, glands and internal functioning.

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Most of us baby-boomers refused to believe wed actually age as we grew older. Despite our delusional denial, here we are staring lines, wrinkles, and age spots in the face - literally!