While swimming provides good cardiovascular exercise, the chlorine that is added to the water in pools to kill germs isn’t healthy for your skin. The American Academy of Dermatology cautions that swimming in a pool treated with high amounts of chlorine can lead to dry skin, which can flake, itch, and crack. Dry skin increases your risk for infections by giving bacteria a way to enter your body. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take to protect your skin from damage.…
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Brushing and flossing affect the health of your teeth and gums. By keeping periodontal disease at bay, brushing and flossing affect your overall physical well-being. Connections between gum disease and other health conditions may cause you to rethink your dental care. Here are five conditions that can be exacerbated by periodontal disease:
1. Erectile Dysfunction
Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream through pockets that form at the gum line of people who have periodontal disease.…
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Are you constantly finding yourself miserable from heartburn and indigestion? You may suffer from a common disease called GERD.
What is GERD?
In simplified terms, gastroesophageal reflux disease– GERD– can be described as heartburn that occurs at least two times each week. It’s caused by the contents of the stomach going back up, into the esophagus. The stomach is a very acidic place, and when stomach acid goes into the esophagus frequently enough, it can cause lasting damage.…
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