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Continue reading →: Five More Dental Hygiene Tips I Received From Dentists & Hygienists1. Wait After Brushing Brush your teeth and wait 30 minutes before eating. The age-old question of whether to brush your teeth before or after you eat has been up for debate, but really before is the best. While you sleep, bacteria in your mouth have been replicating and generating…
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Continue reading →: Five Dental Hygiene Tips I Received From Dentists & Hygienists1. Brushing Technique Brush at a 45 degree angle to the gum line. This only applies for manual toothbrushes. Electric toothbrushes require a different technique and it is best to consult the user manual on best practices. 2. Choose the Right Mouthwash Use an alcohol-free mouthwash that contains Fluoride. Do…
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Continue reading →: I Spy a Stye! How to Quickly Prevent & Treat ThemPrevention Styes are formed when an oil gland in the eye area becomes clogged or infected by bacteria. These infected spots then become a sensory nightmare with pain accompanying every blink along with your vision becoming impaired by having to carefully blink and move your eye. Not to mention the…
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Continue reading →: PSA: Kidney Beans Are Poisonous Unless You Cook Them the Right Way!I read a post about this and wanted to share in case you didn’t know. When cooking kidney beans, you must boil them for at least 10 minutes to neutralize the natural toxin phytohaemagglutinin. If you don’t do this, you may suffer food poisoning experiencing nausea, dizziness, vomiting, or diarrhea!…
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Continue reading →: More Affordable MedicationsCost Plus Drugs offers medications at a lower markup compared to traditional options. The pricing breaks down to the following: manufacturer’s price of the drug + 15% markup + $3 pharmacy labor fee + $5 shipping fee. It may even be more cost-effective than purchasing your medications with insurance based…
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Continue reading →: Visit Your Library, it’s free!When was the last time you visited your local library? Libraries are not just a collection of books; they are vibrant community centers that offer a wealth of resources, programs, and activities for people of all ages. They can also provide a quiet place for study and reflection while offering…
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Continue reading →: My Acne Journey: Lessons Learned and InsightsIf you have ever had acne at any point in your life, you may resonate with me saying that it is one of the most debilitating, soul-crushing, self-esteem and confidence incinerators of all time. I first got acne right around the start of puberty when I was in middle school.…
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Continue reading →: My Slugging NightmareA few years back, slugging was the latest skincare trend. It involved slathering petroleum jelly on your face after applying your other skincare products to lock in the moisture and skincare ingredients. You would go to bed looking like a greasy slime ball and then wake up in the morning…
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Continue reading →: Essential Tips for Better Eye Health in a Digital AgeProtecting your eyes is essential in our increasingly digital world, where screen time is often at an all-time high. Here are some useful strategies to help you preserve your vision and reduce eye strain: 1. Adjust Your Display Settings Both Mac and Windows operating systems now offer features like Night…
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Continue reading →: How to Easily Extend the Life of Your Clothes with Simple Laundry Hacks1. Buy Clothes Made From Natural Materials Choose clothes made from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or wool. These materials are more comfortable to wear and provide natural warmth or breathability. Their synthetic counterparts will shed microplastics and be more prone to pilling and tears, requiring more time and…
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