Block Ear Infections with Sweets!
August 28, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Easy Health Tips, Food and Drink, Health, How To, Junk Food That Isn't
You might think ear infections are reserved only for children, but I assure you that’s not the case. A little water left in your ear from the shower or a trip to the beach is all it takes to spawn one nasty infection. But good news awaits: chewing gum sweetened with xylitol can help reduce your risk of developing an inner ear infection by 40%!
I’ve reported on the merits of xylitol before, and now it seems you can add yet another reason to incorporate this sugar substitute made from the fiber of fruits and veggies into your life. Sounds good …read more
Who Knew Lip-Smackin’ Was Good For You?
March 24, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Children, Diets and Dieting, Easy Health Tips, Junk Food That Isn't, Prevention, WOO hoo!, Weight Loss, Your Body
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More good news on the nasty habit/I-thought-this-was-junk front. Turns out all the gum-smackers of the world (myself included) have got a good thing going. Jeez, between this and the news from last week, could life get any better?!?
Here, a few reasons why sugarless (operative word) gum is great for you:
* Alert! Alert! Yes, chewing gum can help boost alertness. In fact, one study showed that students and shift workers who chewed gum during the wee hours felt less tired than those in the same situation who didn’t chew gum. The …read more
