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VOL. 48 NOVEMBER 2019

InHEALTH
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
INTRODUCTION M
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OF MOUTH U
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WHY A KISS IS H
NOT JUST A KISS?
KEEP ON
HAPPY TEETH TALKING
AND GUMS

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Introduction of Mouth

In human anatomy, the mouth is the
first portion of the alimentary canal that re-
ceives food and produces saliva.The oral mucosa is
the mucous membrane epithelium lining the inside of
the mouth. In addition to its primary role as the begin-
ning of the digestive system, in humans the mouth also
plays a significant role in communication. While prima-
ry aspects of the voice are produced in the throat, the

tongue, lips, and jaw are also needed to produce
the range of sounds included in human language.

The mouth consists of two regions, the vestibule
and the oral cavity proper. The mouth, normally

moist, is lined with a mucous membrane, and
contains the teeth. The lips mark the transition
from mucous membrane to skin, which cov-
ers most of the body. The mouth plays an

important role in eating, kissing, sing-
ing and speaking.

Why a kiss is Some kisses are spurred by your sex drive

not just a kiss ? It’s no secret that some kisses are to-
tally sex-driven and far from platonic.
Some kisses are rooted in romantic Open mouth and tongue kissing are especial-
ly effective in upping the level of sexual arous-
You know that high you feel when you’re al, because they increase the amount of sa-
head over heels for a new love and spend- liva produced. Female participants said they
ing time with them? That’s the effector the were less likely to have sex with someone with-
dopamine in your brain’s reward pathway. out kissing first. They also reported that how
Dopamine is released when you do something well someone kisses can make or break their
that feels good, like kissing and spending time partner’s chances of getting to third base.
with someone you’re attracted to. This and other It’s also been shown that men kiss to in-
“happy hormones” make you feel giddy and eu- troduce sex hormoneshat make their fe-
phoric. The more you get of these hormones, the male partner more sexually receptive.
more your body wants them. For some, this may
be more apparent at the start of a relationship —
especially if most of your time is spent in a lip lock.
If you can keep up a steady pace of kissing af-
ter that initial spark fizzles, you can continue to
enjoy the benefits of those happy hormones.
You may even have a more satisfying re-
lationship. In a 2013 study, couples in long-
term relationships who frequently kissed re-
ported increased relationship satisfaction.

Some kisses are rooted in attachment

Kissing causes a chemical reaction in your “If young lovers exploring each other’s
brain, including a burst of the hormone oxyto- mouths with their tongues feel the ancient
cin. It’s often referred to as the “love hormone,” comfort of parental mouth feeding, this may
because it stirs up feelings of affection and help them to increase their mutual trust and
attachment. According to a 2013 study, oxy- thereby their pair-bonding,” -Desmond Morris
tocin is particularly important in helping men
bond with a partner and stay monogamous.
Women experience a flood of oxyto-
cin during childbirth and breastfeed-
ing, strengthening the mother-child bond.

Does kissing burns calorie?

There’s no doubt that kissing, especially a steamy
make-out session, is a physical activity that in-
creases your heart rate, releases hormones, and
burns calories. It’s also one of the main ways
we show affection and love to another person.
While casually kissing on the couch can burn
about 2 calories per minute, using your hands,
making out, or even engaging in some romantic
dancing while kissing can also add an element
of friskiness and possibly up your calorie burn.

“Eating healthy food fills YOU ARE
your body with energy and WHAT YOU
nutrients. Imagine your cells
smiling back at you and EAT
saying: “Thank you!”.”

– Karen Salmansohn –

What is a healthy diet? Add more fruit and

Eating a healthy diet is not about strict vegetables to your diet

limitations, staying unrealistically Fruit and vegetables are low in calories,
thin, or depriving yourself of the foods which means they are packed with vita-
you love. Rather, it’s about feeling mins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
great, having more energy, improving Focus on eating the recommended daily
your health, and boosting your mood. amount of at least five servings of fruit and

vegetables and it will naturally fill you
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be overly up and help you cut back on unhealthy
complicated. If you feel overwhelmed by foods. A serving is half a cup of raw veg
all the conflicting nutrition and diet ad- or a small apple (for example). Most of us
vice out there, you’re not alone. It seems need to double the amount we current-
that for every expert who tells you a cer- ly eat. While plain salads and steamed
tain food is good for you, you’ll find an- veggies can quickly become bland, there
other saying exactly the opposite. The are plenty of ways to add
truth is that while some specific foods to your vegeta- taste

or nutrients have been shown to have a ble dishes.
beneficial effect on mood, it’s your over-

all dietary pattern that is most import-

ant. The cornerstone of a healthy diet

should be to replace processed food with

real food whenever possible. Eating food

that is as close as possible to the way

nature made it can make a huge differ-

ence to the way you think, look, and feel.

By using these simple tips, you can cut
through the confusion and learn how to
createa tasty and nutritious diet that is as
good for your mind as it is for your body.

Sing Your Way To

Health

Singing brings joy to many
people – but did you know
that your passion for sing-
ing can lead to incredible
benefits in your physical,
emotional, and social health?

1. Singing is a workout DO YOU KNOW?

For the elderly, disabled, and injured, singing can Singing daily for at
be an excellent form of exercise. Even if you’re least ten minutes re-
healthy, your lungs will get a workout as you employ duces stress, clears si-
proper singing techniques and vocal projections. nuses, improve pos-
Other related health benefits of singing include a ture, and can even
stronger diaphragm and stimulated overall circu- help you live longer!
lation. Since you pull in a greater amount of ox-
ygen while singing than when doing many other

2. Singing improves your posture

Standing up straight is part of correct technique as
you’re singing, so with time, good posture will become a
habit! As your chest cavity expands and your shoulders
and back align, you’re improving your posture overall.

3. Singing helps with sleep

According to a health article in Daily Mail Online, ex-
perts believe singing can help strengthen throat and
palate muscles, which helps stop snoring and sleep
apnea. If you’re familiar with these ailments, you know
how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep!

KEEP ON TALKING Ever notice how good you feel after venting – to a friend,
Why Oversharing Is Actually Good for You? to a therapist, even a stranger who was willing to listen?

The health benefits of self-disclosure should come
as no surprise. Interestingly, we devote 30-40% of our
speech to informing others about our own experienc-
es: What we did over the weekend; how that date
went the other night; or the delectable dinner your hon-
ey made last Tuesday. However, I’m sure we all know
someone who shares – or overshares – much more
than that. Therapists call this “self-disclosure catharsis.”

According to a May 2012 study, disclosing information
about the self has been found to activate our brain’s
intrinsic “reward” pathway, which may improve our
mood and lighten our stress. This pathway produces
feelings of reward, desire, and satisfaction. It has also
been linked to addiction and depression. Oversharing
is so addicting that the same study found that many
were willing to forego money to disclose about the self.

Experts also suggest that self-disclosure procures adaptive
advantages in a number of ways: By strengthening social
bonds with others; by eliciting feedback from others to at-
tain self-knowledge; by showing others that you want to
know what they know (“I got this on my exam. What did
you get?”). Our need to self-disclose to the point of over-
sharing is mere proof of how social we are as a species.

Even though your doctor may not be able to ad-
dress every issue during your appointment, he or
she will at least be aware of important issues to ad-
dress – including issues that may save your life.

Happy
Teeth &

Gum

Take care of your teeth

Achieving healthy teeth takes a lifetime of 3. Brush properly
care. Even if you’ve been told that you have
nice teeth, it’s crucial to take the right steps The way you brush is equally important — in
every day to take care of them and prevent fact, doing a poor job of brushing your teeth
problems. This involves getting the right oral is almost as bad as not brushing at all. Take
care products, as well as being mindful of your time, moving the toothbrush in gentle,
your daily habits. circular motions to remove plaque. Unre-
moved plaque can harden, leading to cal-
1. Don’t go to bed without culus buildup and gingivitis (early gum dis-
brushing your teeth ease).

It’s no secret that the general recommen- 4. Drink more water
dation is to brush at least twice a day. Still,
many of us continue to neglect brushing our Water continues to be the best beverage for
teeth at night. But brushing before bed gets your overall health — including oral health.
rid of the germs and plaque that accumu- Also, as a rule of thumb, Schwartz recom-
late throughout the day. mends drinking water after every meal. This
can help wash out some of the negative ef-
2. Use a fluoride toothpaste fects of sticky and acidic foods and bever-
ages in between brushes.
When it comes to toothpaste, there are more
important elements to look for than whiten- 5. See your dentist at least twice
ing power and flavors. No matter which ver- a year
sion you choose, make sure it contains flu-
Your own everyday habits are crucial to your
oride.While fluoride has overall oral health. Still, even the most dutiful
come under scruti- brushers and flossers need to see a dentist
ny by those wor- regularly. At minimum, you should see your
ried about how dentist for cleanings and checkups twice a
it impacts year. Not only can a dentist remove calcu-
other areas lus and look for cavities, but they will also be
of health. able to spot potential issues.
fluoride is
a leading

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