Dental Implants: Why You May Need To Consider Them In The Future

April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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I think our teeth are one of the parts of the body we can take for granted. They are just there, aren’t they? They do their thing each and every day. We use our teeth when we smile. We use them to eat our food. Some of us use our teeth to cut through sellotape or take labels off clothes. Our mouths go through a lot on a daily basis. But yet we only brush them, perhaps think about a dental check up every now and again, and then that’s it.

Dental implants are a viable solution to some dental problems for many. They can not only enhance cosmetically but there are other reasons to consider them as well. You can Get dental implants in Vail co at PaulCorcoranDDS.com. I thought I would share with you some of the reasons to consider implants in the future should you need them.

There is always the chance of being in front of the camera

As a mom, I always have my camera out ready to capture a moment or memory. However, there is always a chance I am going to be in front of it as well. I want to look back on the memories with my family. Implants could make you feel much more confident in front of the camera. You would be photo ready at any opportunity.

You may struggle with daily life

Before implants, you may be struggling with normal things. Perhaps you have gaps in your teeth. This can cause you problems for your dental health in the future. If top or bottom teeth have nothing to grind on they can end up growing longer than they should. Having implants in place could stop this problem occurring.

Without implants you may struggle to eat different foods. This could be for many reasons. Perhaps the gaps in your teeth make eating certain foods hard work. Or maybe your teeth are sensitive or corroding away for one reason or another. It could make life much easier for you. The last thing you need is problems with your mouth.

It’s not as difficult as you think

It’s not as complicated as you may think. It could be quite a simple procedure, but can offer you amazing results. The best advice is to do some research online and speak to professionals.

It may encourage you to smile more

Knowing that you have corrected any imperfections you may feel that you have. It could encourage you to smile more. It will only be yourself that can make the decision, but it could change your life. Smiling more will always make you feel better. Whether that is for a picture or just smiling at your children. Having confidence in yourself can massively improve your mood and smile.
You may think that your teeth aren’t that important. But when you think about what you put your mouth through each day, why wouldn’t you take care of them more? Smiling can make a huge difference to how you feel, and inner confidence can do wonders for more than just the way you look, but how you feel as well.

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5 Steps to Good Eye Health

March 29, 2016 by 2 Comments

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We often take our eyes for granted. We stare at our phone, computer and TV screens for hours on end. We don’t get enough sleep. It’s easy to forget that our eyes need a lot of care too. Follow our quick guide to ensure your eyes are in tip top condition.

  1. Our eyes need regular check-ups. The time between appointments will vary. This is likely to depend on age, overall health and any pre-existing conditions. It is important that you visit your optometrist regularly and report any concerns you have straight away. Don’t wait until your next appointment to do this.Your optometrist will check your eyes for any signs of illness. He or she will also test to see whether you need glasses or contact lenses or if your prescription has changed.

If you wear contact lenses, make sure you follow your optometrist’s advice. Always use a reputable contact lens supplier like Lens Direct.

  1. Maintaining overall good health will be beneficial to your whole body as well as your eyes. This includes eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. Food containing omega-3 fatty acids may help protect against macular degeneration and cataracts. This includes salmon, tuna and other oily fish. Other foods linked to good eye health are eggs, nuts, beans, citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables.

Drinking enough water each day is also vital to our health and wellbeing. Make sure you keep your body hydrated by consuming the required quantity of fluids. Water is vital for producing tears and ensuring the eyes remain moist.

Lack of sleep leads to numerous health issues, many of which are serious. We need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for our body to replenish and restore itself. Tiredness also affects our eye health leading to many problems including eye spasms and dry eyes. If we’re sleep-deprived, our eyes look puffy and over-tired.

  1. Smoking is bad for your health. Period. The damaging effects are widely publicized. Smoking has an adverse affect on so many areas, including our eyes. I could also decrease your lifespan. So our advice is to quit. Right now.
  1. Protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses. Make sure you purchase a pair that offers 99% to 100% protection against UVA and UVB rays. Too much exposure to harmful rays can make you more prone to conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
  1. If you work at a computer every day, make sure you look away from the screen. Rest your eyes by looking away every twenty minutes. Also, make sure you take regular breaks by getting up out of your chair and walking around.

Make sure that your screen is positioned away from any glare. If necessary, request that your desk is moved and opt for an anti-glare screen. Ensure your glasses or contact lenses are suitable for your job.
Much of this is common sense. Many of these tips are part of living a health-conscious life. If you eat healthily, exercise, get enough sleep and visit your eye doctor regularly you’re already part way there.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD For Your Health #WHYCW #ad

March 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

There is a whole lot of chatter on hemp, CBD, and its possible positive health effects with everything from a source of rich in vitamins and nutrients like Omega(s) 3,6,9, antioxidants and neuroprotectant, to its ability to help with general muscle and joint aches. Then there is its possible ability to increase awareness and brain function.  Lots to think about.

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All of these claims would be great if true, but as well know, how can we really know if something works without trying it? Well that is where I have good news for you all- Charlotte’s Web CBD is available everywhere right now.  We were given a sample to try out, and at the very least it is definitely a tastier alternative to some other vitamin supplements. We have only been using it s few days, so I can’t tell you much about long term effects. I’m hoping it can help out my joints.

Also contrary to the beliefs of some, it is non-euphoric or non-intoxicating, so it is safe to have at the beginning of your day before work. The flavor we tried was chocolate mint and it does have a soothing mint flavor as well as a subtle chocolate flavor which doesn’t overpower your pallet in the slightest. A nice Earthy flavor that is pleasant by itself, or would go well mixed in with a nutritional drink.  That’s from my husband, I don’t like mixing things into things, ha.

Keep in mind CW is for use by anyone, not just those with medical conditions. In fact, as a rich source of vitamins and nutrients, it can be the perfect supplement for people of all ages that are in pursuit of a balanced diet and lifestyle. CW is a hemp extract which is all made in the United States in Colorado in small batches where quality is of the utmost importance.

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Most people don’t know that in 2003, the US Government patented Cannabinoids as Neuro-Protectants and Anti-Oxidents. This is evidence of the potential power in the use of products derived from the Cannabis plant, such as CBD-Rich Hemp.

CW Botanicals is the only hemp oil derived exclusively from the proprietary CBD-Rich Charlotte’s Web™ hemp. CW Botanicals is the exclusive provider of premium Charlotte’s Web™ products made from their own proprietary hemp genetics, grown internationally as well as in Colorado. These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of CW Botanicals. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Rest Rite- Get a Great Night’s Sleep

March 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own and honest. For more, see “I Disclose”.

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As many of you who have been pregnant know, getting a great night sleep after you are to your 2nd or 3rd trimester can be incredibly hard. I can only wish that I would have found this great product with my previous 2 pregnancies. The Rest Rite has been a pretty neat tool to use on my really rough nights.

About Rest Rite:

The Rest Rite Sleep Positioner is an innovative new device that was designed to train your body to sleep in the best position for your needs by repositioning you as you sleep in a comfortable way. It can also be used as an over the counter breathing aid while serving as one of the best home remedies for sleep trouble on the market. It is safe and comfortable.

The product then acts as a “bubble” that gently encourages you to stay off your back throughout the night. It can also be placed on other parts of your body to encourage a different sleeping position.

It can help with:

  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • Pregnancy
  • Injury
  • Heartburn
  • Reflux
  • Back Pain
  • Gerd

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We all know that pregnancy causes havoc on peaceful nights’ sleep. The American Pregnancy Association says that sleeping on the back during pregnancy can cause health issues such as backaches, difficulty in breathing and a decrease in circulation to the heart and the baby. They recommend Sleeping on the Side position for a better, healthier night’s sleep and even better, on the left side to improve circulation and move nutrient-packed blood from a mother’s heart to the placenta to nourish the baby.

The comfortable Rest-Rite Sleep Positioner attaches directly onto the back with easily-removed, residue-free, medical grade adhesive, and gently helps to remind a pregnant woman to roll back to her side if she accidentally rolls onto her back while sleeping. It won’t shift during the night, making falling and staying asleep easier.

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My Thoughts:

I was incredibly impressed with the Rest-Rite. I am just now at the end of my 2nd trimester and staying asleep at night is starting to become tricky. I typically am a side sleeper, so being pregnant and having to sleep on my side has never really been a problem for me. I will tell you that now this far along into my 3rd pregnancy my body has a hard time some nights staying on  my side thanks to that little thing called gravity. 🙂 . I have been impressed on the nights that I have used the Rest-Rite and would definitely recommend it to any pregnant friend that was having rough nights and having the problem of rolling onto their back.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product, head on over to their website and order a box for yourself to see how great it is!

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March 22nd is American Diabetes Association Alert Day #prediabetes

March 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment

86 million American adults (more than 1 in 3) have prediabetes and are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a serious health condition that can lead to heart attack and stroke. Surprisingly, nearly 90% of those with prediabetes don’t even know that they have it. But prediabetes can be reversed through weight loss, diet changes and increased physical activity, and the first step to reversing the condition is to evaluate one’s personal risk so that they can take action as soon as possible.

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That’s why the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have partnered with the Ad Council to launch the first national public service advertising campaign about prediabetes, encouraging people to learn their risk by taking a short online test at the campaign site, which also features information on prediabetes as well as lifestyle programs and tips to help people reverse their risk.

You can visit DoIHavePrediabetes.org for a short online test that will help you learn your risk for prediabetes.  Learn things like;

  • The answers to these 7 simple questions can tell you if you’re likely to have prediabetes.
  • Already slipping on your resolutions? Here are some tips to stick with healthy change.
  • What you need to know about prediabetes – and how it can be reversed.
  • Telenovela star joins new prediabetes PSA campaign [and others for Hispanic audiences].
  • Have prediabetes? If you do, you probably don’t know it yet. Here’s how you can find out.
  • Think you’re too busy for type 2 diabetes? I thought so too. 

For more information about the campaign visit DoIHavePrediabetes.org or Adcouncil.org. You can find out more about prediabetes and the organizations’ efforts to prevent type 2 diabetes at: ADA, AMA,  CDC.

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The White House Takes on Diapers #DiaperGap

March 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment

I’d like to share some information that was sent to me from Renata Alexis of Covenant House.  Diapers are not something that we think about often, but for struggling women and families, it’s a real problem that needs a solution.  The White House is stepping up and stepping in to help those in need work to find a resolution.

“Diapers are basic necessities for these young women and their children, just like food and housing. We work to provide diapers to them as much as we can. But right now, diapers are a big expense: We pay roughly 33 cents per diaper and wait one week per shipment. When we run out, we need to make a run to the corner store, where we end up paying premium prices.

This isn’t just our problem. Studies show nearly one in three families struggle to afford diapers for their babies.

Policy experts say that low-income families spend twice as much on diapers every year compared to some wealthier families. That’s because low-income families don’t have internet access or credit cards to order diapers in bulk online, or often don’t have transportation to buy in bulk at a big box store.

When families can’t afford a healthy number of diapers for their babies, they’re faced with the choice between buying diapers and paying for food, rent, or utilities like heat. That’s a choice that no family should have to make.

Today, the White House is highlighting a new initiative by private and non-profit entities to help fix this problem and make diapers more affordable for all. Learn more about how it will help millions of families in need.

The initiative has three key parts:

  • First, the private sector and the non-profit community have teamed up to provide a more affordable way to manufacture and distribute diapers to non-profit organizations. This means that organizations like mine can pay less than half the cost of what we normally pay for diapers, and get them faster with free two-day shipping.
  • Second, any 501(c)(3) non-profit can sign up to participate in the Community Diaper Program and begin offering these more affordable diapers to families in their communities. The National Diaper Bank Network estimates that their 280 diaper banks will be able to order more than 14 million diapers this year thanks to this program.
  • Third, even more private sector organizations are helping address the problem through diaper donation campaigns to benefit families in need.

I cannot say how much seemingly small efforts like these can impact organizations like Covenant House. When we have cheaper, more reliable access to diapers, we can invest any savings into job training programs to help these young mothers find full-time jobs to support their families.

But more important than saving money, this initiative shows these women that people care about them. They are working so hard to change their lives and provide their children with a good future, and this is the kind of support that they’ll remember for a lifetime.”

Take a minute to find out what’s being done to help families get the diapers they need at wh.gov/DiaperGap.

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Colgate “My Bright Smile” app for kids

February 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

“My Bright Smile” helps parents and kids age 4-6 learn the importance of oral health. Not only does it teach children why they need to develop good brushing habits, but with five interactive games, plus word challenges and puzzles, the app makes learning fun. There is even a two-minute “Brushing Song” that helps children learn how long they should brush.

The app has been picking up awards, including a Mom’s Choice Award. And best of all, as part of the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program, it is 100% free to download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

What’s more, Colgate produced a series of videos to help spread the word. These videos show actual kids discovering the games, sharing what they’ve learned, and how we make brushing fun, and mornings easier.

All of which continues Colgate’s commitment to oral health education. The Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program has been running for 25 years, reaching half a billion kids around the world. http://www.colgatebsbf.com

About Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®

The “My Bright Smile” app extends and builds upon the success of the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program. In the United States, the classroom curriculum reaches nearly 9 out of every 10 kindergarten students each year, 3.5 million children in all 50 states, and more than 750,000 kids through our partnership with the Office of Head Start.

Globally, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® is among the most far-reaching, successful children’s oral health initiatives in the world, reaching children in 80 countries with free dental screenings and oral health education. Colgate’s commitment to building a lifetime of healthy habits provides children with burgeoning self-esteem and a foundation for success – that’s the Power of a Bright Smile.

In all, thanks to long-standing partnerships with governments, schools, and communities, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® has reached more than half a billion children and is available in 30 languages.

Award Winning Curriculum

The cornerstone of Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® is its award-winning dental health education curriculum. Developed by global experts, Colgate’s multi-cultural materials help illustrate how to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Today, the educational curriculum has become a part of the permanent school curriculum.

Reaching Communities

In some countries, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® is mobile. In the United States, Colgate’s fleet of mobile dental vans travel to rural and urban communities to provide free dental screenings and oral health education to children in need.

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Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures

February 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own

The importance of healthy kids goes without saying. Of course we want our kids to be healthy and happy. But something that often gets over looked? Dental health. And it is something that is just as important as a child’s overall health.
Knowledge and understanding is of course the first crucial step, but then what? Not everyone has kiddos who jump for joy when it is time to brush their teeth. Plus, if you have more than one, like we do, it can be either more of a challenge or possibly even easier if you can get them to do it together!
But if you are still finding it challenging to get those little ones to brush – there is help! We recently tried out the My Bright Smile App from Colgate! The app is designed for kids age 4-6, with games like “Visit the Dentist,” “Swipe the Sweets” and “Brush the Teeth.” There’s even a two-minute song that will help keep your kids brushing until every tooth is clean.

I must say, my kids really enjoyed the app. And as a mom, so did I. It was something new and exciting for them to do while brushing, which makes getting them in there and getting down to business much less of a hassle! Plus, you get the added benefit of not only learning together but playing together too!

Some of the things we learned while using the app:

  • Brush with fluoride toothpaste after breakfast and before bedtime

  • Floss every day

  • Visit your dentist regularly

  • Limit the number of times you eat sweet and sticky snacks

Aside from the obvious help this app gives us as parents, as part of the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program, it is 100% free to download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

So, what are you waiting for? If you need a little boost when it comes to getting your kids to brush, give it a try!

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