The same sugar-loving bacteria that cause your cuts to heal more slowly can also mess with your gums. That can make them red, swollen, tender, and more likely to bleed when you brush or floss, says Halprin.
Normally, your body fights off infection-causing germs in your mouth. “But the elevated sugars make your mouth a much friendlier place for the bacteria, and decrease your mouth’s natural bacteria-fighting properties,” she says.
READ NEXT
Ask them what they need Sometimes, all you have to do is to ask them what would help. “Don’t assume that what may have worked for you in your grieving
Avoid saturated fats “Saturated fat, like that in desserts and red meat, accumulates as plaque in the arteries, which is a cause of heart attacks and stroke. I use healthy
Sun poisoning is a severe sunburn that brings flu-like side effects alongside standard sunburn symptoms. It doesn’t mean you’ve actually been poisoned by the sun. You might not know that
Ketones Your cells don’t receive the glucose they need to function properly when your body can’t make insulin, so, to compensate your body is burning fat. Making this instead of
Pink eye is the most common type of eye infection, but sometimes it can be difficult to tell if it’s something more. While some infections like pink eye can resolve
9. Weak bones Bone health is affected significantly by a lack of vitamin C. As a matter of fact, low levels of vitamin C are often associated with an increased
Chicken Thighs Dark meat chicken has a bad reputation for being artery-clogging and fatty, but it’s the skin you should avoid. Dark meat, like avocados, is high in healthy monounsaturated
It puts a crimp in your sex life A loss of libido or difficulty having an erection or an orgasm can signal that your blood-sugar levels are out of whack.
Get enough sleep Fatigue is a frequent complaint of people with psoriatic arthritis. In one study, about 50% of patients reported trouble sleeping. The best thing you can do? Try
Tears wash away toxins and foreign invaders, protect the surface of the eye, and provide nutrients to your peepers. Something as simple as laughing or yawning can cause your eyes
A vitamin B12 deficiency, whether because you’re not getting enough B12 or aren’t absorbing it well, can cause symptoms like fatigue, difficulty walking, weakness, and confusion. Find out if you
Beets Beets are nature’s candy. They are sweet and delicious and perfect for salads, but they have another side to them. Beets are also earthy and work well in savory
Choosing The Right Sunblock These days, there are so many sunblock choices, it’s probably pretty difficult for you to choose the perfect one for you. Aside from the well-known SPF
French scientists discovered a physiological difference between the eyes of those who have dyslexia and those who don’t. It’s all about the fovea, the center of a region, which is
You don’t need us to tell you that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. Day after day, behind the scenes, the fist-sized machine pumps
Poor judgment People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may
RELATED POSTS
© 2024 All rights reserved
