The medical name for bad breath is halitosis. Causes can range from poor oral hygiene habits and foods you eat to various other health problems and unhealthy lifestyles.
If you eat foods with strong odors like garlic or onions you basically have to wait until the foods have passed through your body before the odor is completely gone. You can mask it with brushing and mouthwash to cover up the odor temporarily. All food you eat begins the breaking down process in your mouth. As food digests and is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is eventually carried to the lungs and given off in your breath.
Poor dental hygiene habits promote bacteria growth between teeth, around the gums and on the tongue, which causes bad breath. If you don't brush and floss your teeth daily, the food particles that remain in your mouth begins to promote bacteria growth on teeth, gums and the tongue. If dentures are not properly cleaned, bacteria and food particles can cause bad breath. Other unhealthy lifestyles that include smoking or chewing tobacco-based products can cause bad breath, stain the teeth and irritate gum tissues.
Health problems associated with bad breath include:
• Gum or periodontal disease
• Poorly fitting dental appliances
• Yeast infections of the mouth
• Dental cavities
• Dry mouth (dry mouth may be caused by side effects of medications, salivary gland problems or continuous breathing through the mouth)
• Respiratory tract infections like pneumonia or bronchitis
• Chronic sinus infections
• Postnasal drip
• Diabetes
• Chronic acid reflux
• Liver or kidney problems
Tips on how to prevent or reduce bad breath include:
• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and brush after you eat
• Always brush your tongue
• Replace toothbrush every 2 to 3 months
• Use floss or interdental cleaner to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth once a day
• Remove dentures at night and clean thoroughly before placing in your mouth the next morning
• See your dentist at least twice a year.
• Stop smoking/chewing tobacco-based products
• Drink lots of water to keep your mouth moist
• Chew cinnamon flavored, sugar free gum (read the food label for the ingredient Xylitol. Studies show Xylitol in sugar free gum can help to destroy the bacteria in your mouth and give you that just brushed clean feeling as well. The flavor "cinnamon" has also been shown in some studies to be the best flavor to combat against bad breath.
• Mouthwashes you buy over-the-counter generally provide a temporary way to mask unpleasant mouth odor. There are some antiseptic brands of mouth-rinse products that do help kill the germs that cause bad breath. Ask your dentist which product is best for you.
In most cases your dentist can find and treat the cause of bad breath. If your dentist determines the odor is due to gum disease you may be referred to a periodontist. A periodontist specializes in treating gum conditions. If the dentist finds your mouth to be healthy you may be referred to a family physician, internist or some other specialist to determine the odor source and an appropriate treatment plan.
Disclaimer: *This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult with your health care provider about any kind of a health problem and especially before beginning any kind of an exercise routine.
This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. Article written 4-2007.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Simple Steps for Healthy Hair
Perfect scheduling of your hair care procedures is very important for healthy treatment of your hair. It is very important to match correct timing and ideal products in order to receive perfect result and have healthy, strong, and silky locks.
Obviously, it’s not enough to just wash and condition your hair to achieve a healthy look. According to the recent polls, people who never go further than washing and drying are not satisfied with the state of their hair health.
The key to achieving great healthy locks is designing your personal hair treatment program. By doing this you will achieve great results in less time. You will have healthy hair and good mood.
Moreover, you’ll be able at last to have any hairstyle you want. Nothing will stop you from making the hottest hairstyle possible, and you will create that Sedu hairstyle you’ve always wanted to have. Everybody will go nuts with jealousy about how great you look with your perfect and gorgeous Sedu hairstyle.
So, let’s start. Make sure to include all of the following to achieve the best results. Remember that hard work brings double profit.
Section 1: Hair Washing
Though all of us wash their hair, many of us do it in a wrong way. This of course can’t benefit to the health of your hair.
To wash the hair correctly you should apply small amount of shampoo to your hair. Massage your hair gently until you form the foam hat around your head. Rinse the hair with warm water. Then rinse again for a minute only with the mildly hot water. It opens up the cuticle of the hair to help the conditioner absorb.
You should wash your hair 3 times a week at least. If you can manage it, make hair washing your daily routine. By doing so you ensure cleanness of your hair that is the first step to its health.
Shampoo is one of the most necessary hygienic products. So, it should also be chosen correctly to match your hair type, level of hair damage, or color pattern.
If you wash your hair correctly you avoid over drying of the scalp and of the hair itself. This is the first step to healthy and Sedu hairstyle.
Section 2: Hair Conditioning
This section of hair treatment is usually omitted by the greatest part of people. But it is wrong. Conditioners were made to let you easily comb your hair, protect hair from frizz or pulling during the blowdrying and combing.
When wet, our hair has greater elasticity than when it is dry. So, if you do not use the conditioner, you may stretch your hair half its normal length, which is not good for its health.
That’s why when you omit conditioning stage of the hair treatment process; you absolutely agree to have your hair pulled, frizzy, or damaged.
To apply conditioner follow these steps:
• After washing out shampoo with warm and hot water, squeeze as much moisture out of the hair as possible;
• Apply small amount of the conditioner on the hair and spread it along the hair length;
• Put on the shower cap to avoid loose of the conditioner through dripping, and leave for 5 min;
• Rinse the hair with the warm water and then with the cold water;
• Squeeze the moisture, wrap the head with the towel for a minute or two;
• Remove the towel and apply leave-in conditioner, spread it along the hair length;
• Let your hair air dry or make a blow drying.
Application of the conditioner is vital to eliminate frizz in the hair. You ensure its smoothness, and move one more step towards Sedu hairstyle.
Section 3: Hair Masks and Serums
Hair masks and serums are usually applied with, or instead of the conditioner. They are used to eliminate frizz, add volume, or improve state of hair health.
The best schedule for applying hair mask/serum is twice a week for a month. Then make a break for a month and apply again. If the hair is over processed, you can apply mask/serum up to four times a week.
To apply hair mask/serum follow these steps:
• Wash your hair and towel dry it;
• Apply conditioner, if needed;
• Apply hair mask/serum and comb hair from roots to tips to distribute the product;
• Twist your hair on the back and put a shower cap;
• Cover your head with the towel and leave for the recommended time;
• Rinse the hair and let it air dry.
It is better to air dry the hair when applying hair masks/serums. Masks and serums are usually more effective for the overprocessed hair, than conditioner. They help to cure hair damage, add strength to the hair cuticles and revive hair in general.
By applying hair masks and serums you protect your hair against external influence, thus moving closer to Sedu Beauty.
Section 4: Blow Drying
Blow drying is very important in hair care schedule because it is one of the most used procedures in our everyday hair care routine.
So, what you should and what you shouldn’t do when or if blow drying the hair: 1. You shouldn’t blow dry your hair every day. Establish blow-dry-free days for your hair. It will most certainly thank you for this.
2. You should towel dry your hair completely before blow drying.
3. You shouldn’t blow dry soaky wet hair. Remove moisture first, and then switch to a cool setting to lock in shape and curl.
4. You should dry the bottom part of the hair first because otherwise you may have damp hair underneath of the over dried one.
5. You shouldn’t bring blow dryer closer than ½ feet to your hair, or you will over dry the scalp.
Of course, when you dry your hair in the morning it is impossible to air dry the hair. But careful and cautious treatment of hair can reduce the harmful effect of the blow drying. Make regular trims to help your hair recover quickly and gain extra force. Switch to the thermal protective products that coat and protect your cuticle.
Having your hair dry before styling is crucial, as wet or damp hair can be severely damaged during straightening or curling. Such damage will most certainly spoil your Sedu hairstyle.
Section 5: Styling
Styling is one of the essential parts of the hair treatment when we speak about our overall image. By styling I mean applying of the styling products and creating some shape of your hair. It includes straightening, curling, updoing, plaiting, braiding, and so on.
Styling shouldn’t be done everyday, as it is most harmful for our hair. Your hair needs the same days off as with the blow drying.
Be careful with applying hot tools like straightening or curling irons. Take care to follow all instructions and use recommended temperature set.
Styling products like mousse or wax should be washed out before going to sleep, or in the morning you will have the most dreadful tangles you’ve ever seen.
However, in the same time styling helps to tame the hair. This procedure appears of the primary importance for people with unmanageable or uncontrollable hair. So, don’t be afraid to use it in Sedu hairstyling.
Section 6: Cutting
Hair cuts are essential for every one with no regard to the length of hair. Moreover, the longer the hair the more important it is to trim the ends regularly.
Recommended schedule for ends’ trimming is 8-10 weeks for squarely cut long hair.
If you have a hair cut, you need fresh-ups according to the following pattern:
• 3-4 weeks for short haircuts;
• 5-6 weeks for medium haircuts;
• 6-7 weeks for long haircuts.
Trimming is also necessary in order to avoid split ends and secure general health of the hair itself, because your hair doesn’t waste its inner forces and nutrition to cure damaged ends.
So, now after we went through all procedures necessary to have healthy, smooth and silky Sedu hairstyle, all you need to do is to arrange personal hair care schedule that will suit your hair type and the level of the hair damage.
This schedule will ensure that you will be able to create perfect healthy, smooth, and silky Sedu hairstyle. From now on, forget about bad hair days.
Obviously, it’s not enough to just wash and condition your hair to achieve a healthy look. According to the recent polls, people who never go further than washing and drying are not satisfied with the state of their hair health.
The key to achieving great healthy locks is designing your personal hair treatment program. By doing this you will achieve great results in less time. You will have healthy hair and good mood.
Moreover, you’ll be able at last to have any hairstyle you want. Nothing will stop you from making the hottest hairstyle possible, and you will create that Sedu hairstyle you’ve always wanted to have. Everybody will go nuts with jealousy about how great you look with your perfect and gorgeous Sedu hairstyle.
So, let’s start. Make sure to include all of the following to achieve the best results. Remember that hard work brings double profit.
Section 1: Hair Washing
Though all of us wash their hair, many of us do it in a wrong way. This of course can’t benefit to the health of your hair.
To wash the hair correctly you should apply small amount of shampoo to your hair. Massage your hair gently until you form the foam hat around your head. Rinse the hair with warm water. Then rinse again for a minute only with the mildly hot water. It opens up the cuticle of the hair to help the conditioner absorb.
You should wash your hair 3 times a week at least. If you can manage it, make hair washing your daily routine. By doing so you ensure cleanness of your hair that is the first step to its health.
Shampoo is one of the most necessary hygienic products. So, it should also be chosen correctly to match your hair type, level of hair damage, or color pattern.
If you wash your hair correctly you avoid over drying of the scalp and of the hair itself. This is the first step to healthy and Sedu hairstyle.
Section 2: Hair Conditioning
This section of hair treatment is usually omitted by the greatest part of people. But it is wrong. Conditioners were made to let you easily comb your hair, protect hair from frizz or pulling during the blowdrying and combing.
When wet, our hair has greater elasticity than when it is dry. So, if you do not use the conditioner, you may stretch your hair half its normal length, which is not good for its health.
That’s why when you omit conditioning stage of the hair treatment process; you absolutely agree to have your hair pulled, frizzy, or damaged.
To apply conditioner follow these steps:
• After washing out shampoo with warm and hot water, squeeze as much moisture out of the hair as possible;
• Apply small amount of the conditioner on the hair and spread it along the hair length;
• Put on the shower cap to avoid loose of the conditioner through dripping, and leave for 5 min;
• Rinse the hair with the warm water and then with the cold water;
• Squeeze the moisture, wrap the head with the towel for a minute or two;
• Remove the towel and apply leave-in conditioner, spread it along the hair length;
• Let your hair air dry or make a blow drying.
Application of the conditioner is vital to eliminate frizz in the hair. You ensure its smoothness, and move one more step towards Sedu hairstyle.
Section 3: Hair Masks and Serums
Hair masks and serums are usually applied with, or instead of the conditioner. They are used to eliminate frizz, add volume, or improve state of hair health.
The best schedule for applying hair mask/serum is twice a week for a month. Then make a break for a month and apply again. If the hair is over processed, you can apply mask/serum up to four times a week.
To apply hair mask/serum follow these steps:
• Wash your hair and towel dry it;
• Apply conditioner, if needed;
• Apply hair mask/serum and comb hair from roots to tips to distribute the product;
• Twist your hair on the back and put a shower cap;
• Cover your head with the towel and leave for the recommended time;
• Rinse the hair and let it air dry.
It is better to air dry the hair when applying hair masks/serums. Masks and serums are usually more effective for the overprocessed hair, than conditioner. They help to cure hair damage, add strength to the hair cuticles and revive hair in general.
By applying hair masks and serums you protect your hair against external influence, thus moving closer to Sedu Beauty.
Section 4: Blow Drying
Blow drying is very important in hair care schedule because it is one of the most used procedures in our everyday hair care routine.
So, what you should and what you shouldn’t do when or if blow drying the hair: 1. You shouldn’t blow dry your hair every day. Establish blow-dry-free days for your hair. It will most certainly thank you for this.
2. You should towel dry your hair completely before blow drying.
3. You shouldn’t blow dry soaky wet hair. Remove moisture first, and then switch to a cool setting to lock in shape and curl.
4. You should dry the bottom part of the hair first because otherwise you may have damp hair underneath of the over dried one.
5. You shouldn’t bring blow dryer closer than ½ feet to your hair, or you will over dry the scalp.
Of course, when you dry your hair in the morning it is impossible to air dry the hair. But careful and cautious treatment of hair can reduce the harmful effect of the blow drying. Make regular trims to help your hair recover quickly and gain extra force. Switch to the thermal protective products that coat and protect your cuticle.
Having your hair dry before styling is crucial, as wet or damp hair can be severely damaged during straightening or curling. Such damage will most certainly spoil your Sedu hairstyle.
Section 5: Styling
Styling is one of the essential parts of the hair treatment when we speak about our overall image. By styling I mean applying of the styling products and creating some shape of your hair. It includes straightening, curling, updoing, plaiting, braiding, and so on.
Styling shouldn’t be done everyday, as it is most harmful for our hair. Your hair needs the same days off as with the blow drying.
Be careful with applying hot tools like straightening or curling irons. Take care to follow all instructions and use recommended temperature set.
Styling products like mousse or wax should be washed out before going to sleep, or in the morning you will have the most dreadful tangles you’ve ever seen.
However, in the same time styling helps to tame the hair. This procedure appears of the primary importance for people with unmanageable or uncontrollable hair. So, don’t be afraid to use it in Sedu hairstyling.
Section 6: Cutting
Hair cuts are essential for every one with no regard to the length of hair. Moreover, the longer the hair the more important it is to trim the ends regularly.
Recommended schedule for ends’ trimming is 8-10 weeks for squarely cut long hair.
If you have a hair cut, you need fresh-ups according to the following pattern:
• 3-4 weeks for short haircuts;
• 5-6 weeks for medium haircuts;
• 6-7 weeks for long haircuts.
Trimming is also necessary in order to avoid split ends and secure general health of the hair itself, because your hair doesn’t waste its inner forces and nutrition to cure damaged ends.
So, now after we went through all procedures necessary to have healthy, smooth and silky Sedu hairstyle, all you need to do is to arrange personal hair care schedule that will suit your hair type and the level of the hair damage.
This schedule will ensure that you will be able to create perfect healthy, smooth, and silky Sedu hairstyle. From now on, forget about bad hair days.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Better Ways To Avoid Insomnia
Did you know that over 35 million Americans suffer from insomnia every single year. This number is also growing at such an alarming rate, and we could see as many as 50 to 75 million new cases of insomnia by 2010. Yet, a good insomnia treatment can be very hard to find and the ones that are considered good are also habit forming and addictive. I am going to inform you today, why you need to using natural insomnia treatment as your method of cure over a prescribed drug.
Natural insomnia treatment options exist. However, many doctors are very reluctant to mention them to their patients. Why? Because they make money selling the prescription drugs that they've sold for years. Even new formulas, which can be habit forming and cause other serious side effects are still prescribed in full force, because the drug companies pay the doctors bills.
Many Americans are now switching to a safe, effective and practical relief using natural insomnia treatment techniques. These techniques include herbal supplements, hypnosis and mind games during bedtime to bring about a nice peaceful evening of rest.
Tissue salts are one of the best-known natural insomnia treatments and can be found at many different herbal outlets. Tissue salts are harmless, safe and effective for many different natural purposes. In fact, tissue salts are not only safe for adults, nursing mothers, elderly but also infants and children. Most herbal companies who are selling tissue salts for any ailment generally offer a moneyback guarantee. These companies do this with products that are very well-known yet to not only get publicity but to give us as consumers a chance to try a newer products that may actually brings relief. As the future progresses for insomnia treatment options tissue salts and other natural supplements will likely be on the rise as people become more educated about their insomnia in the treatments that exists.
Natural insomnia treatment options exist. However, many doctors are very reluctant to mention them to their patients. Why? Because they make money selling the prescription drugs that they've sold for years. Even new formulas, which can be habit forming and cause other serious side effects are still prescribed in full force, because the drug companies pay the doctors bills.
Many Americans are now switching to a safe, effective and practical relief using natural insomnia treatment techniques. These techniques include herbal supplements, hypnosis and mind games during bedtime to bring about a nice peaceful evening of rest.
Tissue salts are one of the best-known natural insomnia treatments and can be found at many different herbal outlets. Tissue salts are harmless, safe and effective for many different natural purposes. In fact, tissue salts are not only safe for adults, nursing mothers, elderly but also infants and children. Most herbal companies who are selling tissue salts for any ailment generally offer a moneyback guarantee. These companies do this with products that are very well-known yet to not only get publicity but to give us as consumers a chance to try a newer products that may actually brings relief. As the future progresses for insomnia treatment options tissue salts and other natural supplements will likely be on the rise as people become more educated about their insomnia in the treatments that exists.
Treating Acne With Acupuncture
Surprisingly, no. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in China and the East, and one of the benefits is that the skin tends to clear up. Some with painful cystic acne that can leave scars find long lasting help treating acne with acupuncture. Your pimples or cysts aren't usually punctured by the special, slender acupuncture needles. You usually get treatment on your ear.
It Is For Real
At one time, Western medical circles were very skeptical of the Chinese practice of acupuncture (inserting needles into special places on the body called acupuncture pionts). But after decades of study, it is starting to be embraced (albeit carefully) by conventional as well as alternative healers around the world. Although it looks very painful, a trained acupuncturist knows where to insert the needles painlessly. Acupuncture works for animals, even the notoriously skittish Thoroughbred racehorse, often making the animal go into a deep state of relaxation.
Like a lightning rod attracts and directs the immense power of lightning, so an acupuncture needle attracts and re-directs the energy currents of the body. An acupuncture treatment can zone in on one specific area of complaint, but often you are asked about your entire medical history so your whole body can be worked. Acupuncture is called a holistic form of treatment, since your entire body, emotions and stress levels are also seen as having powerful effects on your health. Treating acne with acupuncture is not as far-fetched as it might first sound.
The Finer Details
It is thought that hormone imbalance can cause the body secrete more oils than it really should. Treating acne with acupuncture can help regulate your body's hormone output, and thus make your skin clearer. Treating acne with acupuncture isn't a magic cure-all, though. You still have to eat a balanced diet, wash yourself consistently and avoid heavy makeup or products that might irritate your skin.
Sometimes treating acne with acupuncture can be covered by some health insurance, but often it isn't. Keep the costs in mind, as well as your doctor or dermatologist's advice, when considering treating your acne with acupuncture. Even acupuncturists say that the best way to combat acne is by preventative means. Your doctor or dermatologist might even know of an acupuncturist to recommend to you. You may have to go for as many as twenty or thirty treatments. Acupuncture can also help with other skin diseases like psoriasis, dermatitis and warts.
It Is For Real
At one time, Western medical circles were very skeptical of the Chinese practice of acupuncture (inserting needles into special places on the body called acupuncture pionts). But after decades of study, it is starting to be embraced (albeit carefully) by conventional as well as alternative healers around the world. Although it looks very painful, a trained acupuncturist knows where to insert the needles painlessly. Acupuncture works for animals, even the notoriously skittish Thoroughbred racehorse, often making the animal go into a deep state of relaxation.
Like a lightning rod attracts and directs the immense power of lightning, so an acupuncture needle attracts and re-directs the energy currents of the body. An acupuncture treatment can zone in on one specific area of complaint, but often you are asked about your entire medical history so your whole body can be worked. Acupuncture is called a holistic form of treatment, since your entire body, emotions and stress levels are also seen as having powerful effects on your health. Treating acne with acupuncture is not as far-fetched as it might first sound.
The Finer Details
It is thought that hormone imbalance can cause the body secrete more oils than it really should. Treating acne with acupuncture can help regulate your body's hormone output, and thus make your skin clearer. Treating acne with acupuncture isn't a magic cure-all, though. You still have to eat a balanced diet, wash yourself consistently and avoid heavy makeup or products that might irritate your skin.
Sometimes treating acne with acupuncture can be covered by some health insurance, but often it isn't. Keep the costs in mind, as well as your doctor or dermatologist's advice, when considering treating your acne with acupuncture. Even acupuncturists say that the best way to combat acne is by preventative means. Your doctor or dermatologist might even know of an acupuncturist to recommend to you. You may have to go for as many as twenty or thirty treatments. Acupuncture can also help with other skin diseases like psoriasis, dermatitis and warts.
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