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Health Benefits of Chewing Gum by Carolin K. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 12 Aug 2009 10:11pm decay. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, chewing gum containing xylitol for at least five minutes after every meal can reduce... contents, xylitol and sorbitol may cause flatulence and diarrhea, especially to sensitive people. Because of this, it is advised that chewing gum on a daily basis be put Read on »

The Benefits of Chewing Gum. by Lucky V. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 27 Aug 2008 8:28am A new study has proved that chewing gum after abdominal surgery may help in recovery. Researchers have collected information from several different studies and are publishing the final results in the August issue of The Archives of Surgery. Chewing gum reduces the time for the gut to become active, lowering the incidence of obstruction Read on »

Why Chewing Gum Can Be Good for You by Randall LaFrom Posted Tue 15 Feb 2011 3:21pm . Randy LaFrom, a Cupertino and San Jose dentist , and I would like you to encourage you and your kids to chew gum daily – gum containing xylitol, not sugar, aspartame... drinks, making it less likely to cause cavities. Chewing gum with xylitol can help prevent ear infections. The chewing and swallowing promote clearing of earwax, and the xylitol Read on »

Chewing Gum, Good or Bad? by Dr. Dean Brandon Posted Thu 29 Apr 2010 5:20pm Is chewing gum bad for your teeth? Should I let my child chew gum? To get right to the point, chewing gum is ok! In fact, there are studies that indicate chewing gum... would also advise a teenager who has bad TMJ problems to lay off the constant chewing of gum so as not to aggravate the problem. Of course, I would advise surgerless gum Read on »

Chewing Gum: Could it Actually Be Good For You? by Carolyn C. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 14 Mar 2011 10:24pm it really be that gum chewing can make you smarter , thinner , less stressed, less forgetful and more alert ? Whether any of that’s true, I do know that chewing gum after a meal can help digestion because it stimulates the release of enzymes that help to break down the carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Chewing gum also stimulates Read on »

Pumpkin Seed Mylk, and Chewing Gum by Gena Patient Expert

Posted Tue 08 Jun 2010 12:03pm . Before I go, I wanted to share a recent reader question that cannot possibly be unique. Brittany wrote, Hi Gena! I was wondering what your opinion is on chewing gum. Is it a really bad habit because of the artificial sweeteners found in it, or is it the sort of thing where a couple of pieces of chewing gum every day are no big deal? Thank you Read on »

Dear Mark: Phenylketonurics and Chewing Gum by Mark S. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 06 Jul 2009 5:22pm the artificial sweeteners? Would Grok chew gum? If so, what are the healthiest options? Thanks to Esther for this week’s question. First, let’s look at the phenylketonurics issue... sweetener aspartame (a.k.a. Nutrasweet). More on this in a minute…. As to gum itself and potential benefits… If you’re looking to lose weight or quit smoking, chewing gum can Read on »

Chewing Gum on a Raw Food Diet by RAWALICIOUS Posted Thu 02 Dec 2010 4:46pm Read on »

Chewing gum in school should be mandatory. by adhdmomma Patient Expert

Posted Fri 20 Feb 2009 7:24pm

2 Comments Did you realize there is scientific evidence showing that chewing gum improves concentration and reduces stress? The United States military has known this for decades and has regularly supplied soldiers with chewing gum since World War I. When I came across this fact recently, I was first surprised and then a bit upset. This means chewing gum Read on »

Chewing Gum Appears To Decrease Cravings For Sweets by Linda Posted Sun 19 Apr 2009 12:00am Research supported by the Wrigley Science Institute showed that men and women, between the ages of 18 and 54, who chewed Extra® sugar-free gum three times hourly in the afternoon chose and consumed less sweet snacks than they did when they did not chew gum. When they chewed gum, on average, they reported significantly decreased feelings of hunger Read on »