Prevent Acid Reflux

Have you experienced heartburn? Most of us experienced heartburn at one time or another. Researchers at King's College London have found chewing gum is an easy way to help prevent this uncomfortable condition. By popping a piece of gum after a meal you increase your production of saliva. The alkaline in the saliva helps to neutralize stomach acid. More saliva also means more swallowing, an act that stimulates the muscle contractions that help to digest food. Keep a pack of sugarless gum in your bag or car for an easy solution to that nasty feeling so that you can get on with your life.

More Benefits of Green Tea

Brush, floss, rinse are simple things we do to take care our teeth. Now you can add "sip green tea" to the list of ways you can protect your smile. A study from Japan's Kyushu University found that people who had a cup or more a day showed fewer signs of gum disease, such as bleeding gums, than those who consumed less. Catechins and other antioxidants in tea may inhibit the growth of infection-causing bacteria, say researchers. So start brewing up some benefits today.