JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
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7 Tips for a Healthier Heart
In Honor of American Heart Month
moments to find a reason to smile. Even spending 20 seconds laughing at a silly video on social media can make a difference. 6. Drink More Water Proper hydration is essential for a well-functioning heart. Ditch those sugary beverages, which are just empty calories, and replaced themwith water. Zero-calorie sparkling waters are also good alternatives to standard sodas. 7. Keep Your Mouth Healthy Studies are continuing to demonstrate the link between oral and overall health. Make sure you’re brushing, flossing, and attending all your regularly scheduled cleanings and exams. If you find flossing uncomfortable, try a Waterpik or other water flosser.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for American adults. To help raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease, we celebrate American Heart Month every February. In honor of American Heart Month, I want to use this space to share some tips for preventing heart disease and keeping your circulatory system in great shape. You may be wondering why a dentist is so concerned about heart health, but I promise you there’s a reason for it. All too often, we regard our bodies as a series of distinct parts and systems. But they’re not separate; everything works together. Working on one area of your health is beneficial for others. At Gardens Dental Care, we believe that dentistry is part of a multifaceted program for overall wellness. With that in mind, here This piece of advice comes from a patient of ours, Jes Royston, who also happens to be a holistic health coach. She reminds us that the food we put in our bodies affects every aspect of our health. The better your fuel, the better you’ll feel. To learn more about Jes, visit GreenMamaTribe.com. 2. You Gotta Move The American Heart Association recommends that adults get “150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.” Remember that your heart is a muscle and needs exercise to work best. 3. Dump Tobacco I don’t need to lecture you on how bad tobacco is for you. The good news is that many of its adverse effects can be reversed soon after you quit. 4. Don’t Skimp on Quality Sleep Not sleeping enough is a great way to throw your system out of whack. Sleep is the body’s way of recovering and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Keep in mind the amount of time you sleep is just as important as the quality of that sleep. If you’re suffering from snoring or poor sleep, we offer sleep apnea screening that can put you on the path to better rest. 5. Laugh as Often as Possible The old adage goes that laughter is the best medicine, and there’s some truth to it. All of our days are hectic, but don’t forget to take a few are our top seven ways to improve your heart health in 2019. 1. Mind What You Put in Your Body
Happy American Heart Month, everyone.
–Dr. David Yates
Our friend and Certified Holistic Health Coach Jes Royston has some tips for great gut health: What does your gut microbiome have to do with your oral health and heart disease? Plenty! Your mouth and gut are closely bonded. The “gut-brain axis” is the bidirectional communication between the brain and the gut. Our guts have what’s called the enteric nervous system, which has more neurons than the brain and the spinal cord put together. Oral health problems can be linked to poor digestive absorption and immune response, in turn causing more inflammation. You’re not really what you eat ; you are what you absorb . And instead of just concentrating on what you eat, I challenge you to focus on how, when, and where you eat, as well as who you eat with. You need to pay attention to how you feel as well as how you eat . In addition to eating mindfully, my top six tips for gut health are: limit the use of NSAIDS, reduce the use of antibiotics, discontinue using harsh antibacterial soaps and cleaning products, choose a high- quality probiotic supplement tailored to your specific health issues, avoid artificial sweeteners, and reduce processed food — especially anything with added sugar.
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WHY JANUARY? The Origin of New Year’s Day
This choice carried spiritual significance, since January was named for Janus, god of doors and gates. What better month to celebrate new beginnings? Under Caesar and subsequent rulers, the Roman Empire expanded its reach, carrying its calendar with it. While much of Europe adopted Caesar’s calendar, New Year’s Day remained a hot-button issue for centuries. Thanks in part to the spread of Christianity and to the colder conditions in Northern Europe, there was a lot of resistance to the January start date. Religious leaders saw it as a pagan holiday, and much of Europe chose to restart the calendar on March 25, during the Feast of Annunciation. Much of Catholic Europe officially recognized Jan. 1 as the start of the new year after Pope Gregory reformed the solar calendar again, correcting certain mathematical errors made in Caesar’s day. There were still holdouts, however. In fact, England and its American colonies continued to celebrate New Year’s Day in March until 1752. So there you have it —we were very close to having our fireworks celebrations in lovely spring weather. Ultimately, the ubiquity of the Gregorian calendar won out, as the demands of our increasingly interconnected worldmade a shared calendar a necessity. So if you struggle to start your NewYear’s resolutions this winter, blame Julius Caesar.
The month of January kicks off by welcoming the new year — there are countdowns, fireworks, and of course, the ball drop in a freezing-cold Times Square. But why? Why do we start our calendars when much of the U.S. is in the dead of winter? Why January? The short answer is Julius Caesar and Roman politics.
The calendar had long been a political tool in Rome. Depending on who was in power, Roman pontifices would add or subtract entire weeks from the year, manually adjusting the term limits of elected officials. As you could imagine, this caused a lot of chaos, because months frequently slipped out of time with the changing seasons. After becoming emperor, Julius Caesar brought about some much-needed reforms. Inspired by the Egyptian solar calendar, Caesar fixed the Roman year at 365 days and instituted the leap year to keep months aligned with the solstices. He moved the new year from the spring to the day that elected officials traditionally began their year-long terms, Jan. 1.
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Citrus & Avocado Salad
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded
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“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom .”
1 bunch arugula
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
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1 avocado, cut into wedges
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
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DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 425 F.
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2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
Psalm 90:12
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inside this issue
Celebrate American Heart Month PAGE 1 Why Start the New Year in Winter? PAGE 2
Citrus and Avocado Salad PAGE 3 The Good News PAGE 3 Get the Word Out! PAGE 3
Welcome, New Patients PAGE 2
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