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May 15, 2013

How to Get a Rocking Beach Body in Two Weeks

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: beach body, Detox, health wellness — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 2:21 pm

Summer is coming quickly, which means beach time, fun in the sun and swimsuits. There is still time to get a beach body; these slim down tips will help.

With a little adjustment to your diet, you can have a flat belly, glowing skin and a gorgeous beach body in less than two weeks, these ingredients will help.

Eat More Cucumbers

Summer time can leave your skin feeling flaky, dry and cracked. You can instantly hydrate your skin by drinking more water and adding cucumbers into your diet.

Stay hydrated during the summer for optimal health and vital energy. Cucumbers are 96% water and will keep you full without the calories. Slice them up and eat alone or with dip, juice them, or add to a smoothies. Cucumbers are great for beauty and removing the circles below your eyes. Place two slices on your eyeballs for instant relaxation.

Eat More Dark Leafy Greens

Eating dark leafy greens are great for your health, no matter what the season. But in the summer they can help you stay full longer. They are low in calories and rich in fiber. This helps you shine from the inside out.

Skip the iceberg lettuce, and go for the dark types, like spinach, kale, broccoli, chard, or arugula.

Eat More Pineapple

Pineapple is a tropical summer fruit. It’s loaded with fiber, which will keep you full longer. It can prevent you from eating other less healthy foods as well. It has a lot of vitamin C, which helps produce collagen which will keep your skin firm. It can support your immune system, and it is a great anti-inflammatory. The enzymes in pineapple will aid digestion and help reduce gas.

Add More Mint

Mind is a cooling herb that does more than just refresh your breath. It it on a hot summer day and you will Wisk your troubles away. Mint can reduce bloating and indigestion while soothing the digestive tract.

Mint is used in mouthwash and toothpaste because it helps freshen the breath.

Dr. Marostica a dentist in Tigard says that “Mint is an all around good ingredient to help you live a healthy lifstyle and maintain a clean smile.”

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What Your Dentist Really Thinks

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: dentist advice, oral health — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 12:27 pm

A leading dentist opens up about what he wishes his patients would do.

Many people tend to think that the mouth is separate from the rest of the body. They don’t consider it in their overall health, the mouth seems isolated from the rest of your body but the mouth affects everything and your body can affect your mouth, particularly when it comes to health issues like diabetes, obesity, gum disease and oral cancers.

We decided to interview Dr. Andrew Thompson, a Dentist in Banks, OR at TenderCare Dental to help provide insight into your health.

How often do you personally replace your toothbrush?

I practice good healthy habits, but I am human so I don’t always replace my brush as often as I should. I do brush my teeth gently and properly to ensure removal of bacteria build up.

I tell patients to replace their toothbrush every 3 months because the tips of the bristles become blunted with daily use. A new brush has bristles with rounded ends, which will always minimizes damage to the teeth and gum. If your toothbrush bristles are flaring out, you may be brushing too hard.

What’s the biggest misconception about dentists?

Some people fear us and think we are in business to hurt them. This is just isn’t the reality. In fact some people assume dentists only focus on teeth, but we can find many more serious issues in the mouth.

Some people think we find problems that don’t really exist just to make money. I think it is hard to tell someone they have a mouth full of cavities, but we are there to help: We don’t enjoy telling patients they have a problem.

What advice would you give people to improve their teeth today?

Brush and floss your teeth daily. It is the best way to prevent problems in your mouth.

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May 14, 2013

Clean Up Your Oral Health Routine with These 3 Tips

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: Detox, health, oral health, smile, wellness — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 5:11 pm

Did you know that the majority of the cavities and oral health problems you have can be prevented by taking a few extra precautionary steps at home?

Visiting the dentist is not fun for everyone, in fact many people have dental fear and it ranges from anxiety to being paralyzed. Many of these fears trace back to people having an unpleasant experience as a child.

Whether the dentist probes and picks at you until your gums bleed or they use tools that hurt your mouth, chances are that way you take care of your teeth contribute to the pain.

People who take care of their teeth on a daily basis have less oral health care problems. These tips can help you clean up your routine so going to the dentist will be fun and enjoyable.

Store your toothbrush in a clean dry place

Many people put their toothbrush on top of the bathroom sink, this is the worst place you can store your toothbrush.

This is because your toilet is usually close by and there are over 3.2 million microbes per square inch in the toilet bowl. It’s one of the most germ-infected places in the entire house. Putting your toothbrush in this area is going to affect your brush.

The best place to store your toothbrush is in a clean and dry area such as a medicine cabinet or cupboard. You and your smile will thank you for taking the extra step.

Drink more water

People who drink more water usually have fewer cavities than those who do not. Drinking water is an important step in having a healthy smile; water acts as a natural mouthwash and removes food particles and bacteria buildup.

Replace your toothbrush

Ehen the last time you replaced your toothbrush? Many people do not replace the toothbrush enough, therefore they just end up washing and mixing bacteria and plaque around in their mouth. Your toothbrush can hold onto germs that float around in the air for a healthy smile. For improved oral health replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months.

Dr. Andrew Thompson, a dentist in North Plains says that ”If you use an electronic toothbrush, make sure you replaced the head as often as possible this will help prevent cavities and improve your smile.”

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May 13, 2013

How Mindful Eating Can Improve Your Health

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Tags: Detox, eating — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 2:22 pm

Food can be your friend or your foe. Many people have food insecurities or use food as an escape when they feel stressed or overwhelmed. Food doesn’t have to be your enemy. In fact you can enjoy your food and feel great in your body.

Be Present When You Eat

When you are present when you eat you tend to eat only what your body needs instead of what you think you want.

The more present with food you are, the better you will feel. It means tasting it, smelling it, feeling its texture and allowing yourself to be 100% in the moment with your food. When you’re mindful, you feel more connected to your food. Most people who eat mindfully eat much slower. You can also chew your food more which will help aid in the digestive process.

Be Thankful

Being thankful for your food is one sacred practice. It can actually help you lose weight. Just as someone who smells flowers and enjoys the moment and is thankful for the beautiful bouquet. You can apply the same technique to your food. Think of what you are going to eat and be thankful for the food as it enters your body.

Designate an Eating Spot

Only eat at a table. Many people take their food and then go in front of the TV or they eat at their desk. Instead practice being present with your food and eat it at a table. Families that eat food at a table instead of in front of the TV normally weigh less and are more connected. You can tap into your inner voice when you aren’t distracted by TV music or work.

Listen to Your Body

Food has a way of giving you energy; many times people turn to food when they are feeling as if they need a boost of energy. However many people tend to over eat and stop listening to their body. Practice mindfulness when eating by picking healthy food that is good for not only your body but also your teeth. When you feel good and your body you will smile more.

Food such as leafy green vegetables can help improve your oral health and your well-being.

Dr. Andrew Thompson, a Dentist in Forest Grove, OR says that eating food such as leafy green vegetables can help improve your oral health and your well-being.

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May 7, 2013

Easy Ways To Improve Your Digestion

Filed under: Healing Lifestyles Blog — Healing Lifestyles & Spas Team @ 7:51 pm

Many people have digestive issues without even realizing it. Digestive complaints are common for many Doctors and health professionals. Dentists even see patient’s come in and complain about their digestion. What you eat has an impact on many aspects of your health, including your oral health and digestion.

To avoid feeling bloating, or having gas, constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, try focusing on what you eat. There are easy things you can do to improve your digestion.

Dump sugar

Eating too much sugar can cause bloating in the body and encourage the unhealthy bacteria to grow in your gut. Sugar eaten in excess will often lead to weight gain, mood swings and stress.

Stop eating gluten

Many people don’t realize that they have gluten allergies or intolerances. Many health practitioners guide patients to try giving up gluten and see if it will help them feel better.

Eliminating gluten form the diet could improve digestion in people with how have milder digestive problems like gas, bloating, and constipation. Eat more brown rice, quinoa, and corn tortillas as alternatives.

Stop eating when you are not hungry

The most popular digestive complaints from people are after they overeat. Chances are you have eaten when you aren’t hungry before, and stopping before you are full is the key to a healthy digestive system.

People who overeat often get heartburn and the feeling of being uncomfortably full is no fun for anyone. Overeating, can lead to abdominal bloating, as well as diarrhea and constipation — not to mention weight gain among other health problems.

Limit caffeine

Coffee can taste great but it can be harsh on your digestive tract and it may cause or diarrhea. If you love coffee and don’t want to give it up, drink coffee with food instead of on an empty stomach. Also drink more water, lemon water, or green teas.

Relax

Perhaps you are stressed out or over worked. People who are frustrated with life and feel stressed out usual have slower body movements and lethargic digestion.

The Doctors at TenderCare Dental, a Dentist in Gladstone, OR suggest drinking water to improve your oral health ands help relax the body.

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