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Chewing Gum as we all know is not new to us.According to studies and research, it's been proven that people have been chewing gum for thousands of years. Many peoples still think that chewing guns come from tree backs like before but nowadays it's made up of synthetic rubber. Of course as we all know, too much of everything is not good and so is chewing gum.. Studies has shown that excessive chewing of gum can lead to migraines however studies have linked chewing gum to a few health benefits. And they are as follows
1: Improved Concentration And Memory:
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Are you struggling to stay more focused in your daily activities? The answer might be as simple as chewing a gum. Researches has proven that chewing gum is linked to as increase in mental performance, concentration and memory.
2: Improves wakefulness:
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Sometimes we find it hard to stay awake, Especially in adults and this is where chewing gum comes in handy. Just like it helps with the memory, it also increase alertness. The chewing movement of the jaw stimulates the part of the brain that deals with arousal and this helps people feel more awake and stay awake longer. The mint flavored gum is best for this purpose
3: Fights Stress And Anxiety :
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As human beings, we pass through stress. It's part of our lives but when it becomes a daily occurrence, we need to take action against it. There are many proven ways to combat stress but if you are looking for simple ways to implement it, then get yourself a pack of gums.
Chewing guns can substitute for some nervous habits such as shaking our legs and biting our fingers amongst others when we feel stressed. And this is backed up by researches which shows that chewing gum helps reduce the stress hormone and cortisol in many test subjects.
4: Protects Teeth:
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Hardly would dentists propose food that are not healthy for people. The American dental association (ADA) recommends chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after meals as it is proven to reduce cavities, plaque, gingivitis, promote tooth enamel.
So as you can see, it's healthy to chew more gums especially the sugarless ones.
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