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Health
TEA AND YOUR TEETH
1. Fire up your sex hormones
Hormone-balancing adaptogens such as shilajit and ho shou wu (fo ti) are two great ways to warm up the sleepiest of sexy-time hor- mones. You and your love bunny can make delicious adaptogenic elixirs to try together!
Bonding + adaptogens = win- ning.
2. Give yourself some extra adaptogenic love
Another adaptogen called mucuna pruriens is rich in L- DOPA , a precursor to the love drug hormone dopamine! I sprinkle a little bit into my tea every day.
3. Reconnect
Increase oxytocin, dopamine, and adrenaline by reconnecting with your partner. As relation- ships mature we can take things we love for granted.
* Hold hands intentionally
* Kiss a little longer
* Be thoughtful
* Speak words of affirmation * Show love in new, creative
ways
Fascinating, isn't it? Whether
you're healing from a broken heart, feeling self-love, friend- love, or romantic love, now you know what hormones you have, which ones you need, and how to nurture them.
Tea is a healthy drink, but it may not be the best choice for keeping your teeth white. Dentists say the brew -- especially the basic black va- riety -- can cause more stains than
coffee. Herbal and white teas can wear away the outer covering of your teeth, called enamel, and cause stains, too.
They may be tasty, but deeply colored sauces -- think soy, tomato, and curry -- also cause stains. Switch to light-colored or creamy sauces, and brush and rinse soon after eating.
Acidic foods and drinks can also affect your teeth. Sports or energy drinks can erode enamel, setting the stage for stains. Drinking water dur- ing workouts is a better choice.
If a food or drink can stain a table- cloth, it can stain your teeth. It’s no surprise that red wine, an acidic drink known for its dark, rich color, will dis- color teeth. But white wine, which has even more acid, also can.
Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, pomegranates, and other vibrant fruits can stain teeth. So can juices and pies made from them. Paler fruits, like white grapes and white cranberries, are less likely to cause
stains. But they do have acid that can soften or weaken your enamel.
SAUCES AND STAINS
SPORTS DRINKS
WINE AND WHITE TEETH
FRUITS AND BERRIES
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