You’ve been to Central Park as millions of others have but did you know there are secrets within the park. Let’s take the Southern part of the park adjacent to Fifth Avenue and 59th Streets. Hidden here is a part within a park which park goers cannot access called Hallett’s Sanctuary. What’s different here is nature rules and in this four acres there is no park maintenance so if a tree falls its left where it lies. It’s a protective haven for plants and animals and off limits to humans leaving an area of the park in the wild. HIDDEN CENTRAL PARK EATING HEALTHY FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SMILE
Now traveling to the Northern edge of the park there is a structure which is the oldest structure in the park. It’s Blockhouse #1 the only remaining fortification built to repel the British during the War of 1812. New Yorker’s feared the British would attack Manhattan by boats on the East River. Several of these blockhouses were built for cannon placement to defend the island. Alas the British never attacked but one remains today to confirm their existence. Water in streams, lakes and waterfalls are in Central Park but are they really mirages. You see them; you can get wet in them and even row a boat in them. However, they are not really there. They have all been designed and are man-made structures which are supplied with water some through your typical garden hose. Makes the park seem a whole lot better but the whole park is manmade. It’s a needed oasis in our hectic city.
When you get up in the morning and before going to bed you need to brush your teeth. Brushing gets the top, front and back of your teeth but don’t forget in between your teeth. These surfaces also need to be cleaned. Here is where dental floss comes in. This thin tiny waxed strand can move into the spaces between your teeth and keep these areas clean. If you are a gum chewer make sure to avoid gums that contain sugar. There are plenty of sugarless gums now available. A dry mouth is conducive to dental decay so if your mouth is continually dry, chewing gum helps to produce saliva thereby keeping your mouth wet. Be careful in consuming sticky foods like caramel and taffy. These substances have a tendency to stick to your teeth and generally contain large amounts of sugar. Even dried fruit which seems to be healthy can be loaded with sugar and readily stick to your teeth. You want to consume nutritious foods such as raw fruits and vegetables which help to support your immune system. Do you like cheese – good for you! Cheese contains calcium that breaks down acids in your mouth which can attack your teeth. Cheese is tasty and enlivens your meals, but don’t go overboard since cheese is high in fat. Moderate your intake of acidic foods. No sucking on lemons here when having an ice tea or too many carbonated drinks. Direct and constant exposure to these substances will wear down the enamel or outer protective coating of your teeth. If you are routinely coming in for your exam and cleaning appointments I always check the condition of your teeth, gums and mouth and will inform you of any situations you should be concerned about.
Today pre diabetes is becoming rampant in the population. You do not have full blown diabetes where you need Insulin to survive but your sugar level in your bloodstream is dangerously high. Why is this? Well, it’s because most of us eat way too much sugar. There is sugar in everything but some of our eating choices cause us to ingest way too much. A good thing is that when you go to the supermarket, food labels now tell you how many grams of sugar are in the product you are buying. Even healthy foods such as yogurt can contain added sugar. The worst culprits are sodas. Looking at the label it’s like pouring a sugar bowl down your throat. Over time these increased levels of sugar intake cause havoc in your body in addition to enlarging your waist thereby putting increased pressure on your joints and your heart. As far as your teeth are concerned increased sugar intake can lead to dental cavities and gum disease. So if you want to watch the amount of sugar you are ingesting and to help your teeth remain healthy here are six things you should make as habits.
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