Lowering Your Cholesterol Through Diet

Written by Ken MacKenzie


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Some examples of foods rich in soluble fiber are apples, oranges, pears, prunes, apricots, oats, berries, carrots, dried peas, beans (like lima, black and kidney), cabbage, dates, figs, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes.

Soy has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and can be eaten in many forms, including soy nuts, tofu, soy beans and soy milk. It is believed that isoflavones arerepparttar chemicals that produce this reduction.

Avoid Cholesterol Raising Food

The only foods that contain cholesterol directly and can raise your blood cholesterol numbers are those derived from animals including meats, poultry, fish, egg yolks, cheese, butter and other dairy items made from whole milk.

However, eating saturated fats and trans-fats causes your body to create more cholesterol, thus also raising your levels. Most ofrepparttar 140265 meats and dairy products listed above are also high in saturated fats. In addition, saturated fats can be found in tropical oils like coconut oil, palm oil and cocoa butter. Stick margarines and anything made with partially hydrogenated oils contain trans-fats and should be avoided when you are trying to lower your cholesterol.

Make sure to check with your physician before starting any new diet or exercise regimen.

Copyright 2005, K. MacKenzie http://www.lower-your-cholesterol.net

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Knowing Tooth Decay and Its Modern Treatments

Written by Charlene J. Nuble


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The American Association for Dental Research and International Association for Dental Research have long been collaborating to disseminate ways of preventing tooth decay. They educate people of how proper oral hygiene methods of brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, regular dental checkup, sealant treatment, flossing, eating nutritious meals, and limiting in-between meals will always be indispensable.

Dental researchers have recently discovered howrepparttar bacteria which attack teeth, stick themselves torepparttar 140264 enamel. This new information could bring significant benefits to increaserepparttar 140265 public's knowledge on eliminatingrepparttar 140266 harmful effects ofrepparttar 140267 tooth decay-causing bacteria (Streptococcus mutans). Aside from this, they are also inrepparttar 140268 process of developing vaccines against tooth decay and discovering other new methods on targeting and killingrepparttar 140269 decay-causing bacteria.

Other tooth decay treatments, i.e., dental implants, Healozone gas blast (blast that triggersrepparttar 140270 saliva to fixrepparttar 140271 teeth naturally), and squirting genetically modified bacteria that will not producerepparttar 140272 decay acid, are also being developed. The use of fiber optics and fluorescence methodologies is also being considered to possibly detect tooth decay much sooner than x-rays and visual inspections can.

These advancements in treating dental cavities are evidences ofrepparttar 140273 increasing attention to oral care. But relying mainly on these discoveries does not guaranteerepparttar 140274 complete disappearance of tooth decay fromrepparttar 140275 list ofrepparttar 140276 most common global health problems. Further improvements on tooth decay treatment entails expanded dental care education, early interception of poor oral hygiene habits, greater parental involvement in children's dental health and appreciating how priceless a confident smile is.

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Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information about dental care, please go to: http://dental.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links and information on all health related topics, go to: http://www.besthealthlink.net/


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