Losing your teeth could be linked to heart disease!

Stand in front of a mirror. Open your mouth and take a look inside. Do you have any teeth missing? Researchers are now saying that losing your teeth could signal a higher risk of heart disease. A study of nearly 16,000 people in 39 countries found a link between missing teeth and a range of cardiovascular problems. Read more….

If you’ve got one or two missing teeth, you don’t have too much to worry about.

But more than that and the chances are you have higher levels of the enzyme linked to inflammation and hardened arteries.

The study also says the more teeth you’re missing, the higher that risk and not only for heart disease. People with missing teeth also tend to have higher blood pressure, higher blood sugar and higher levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol.

Bleeding gums have also been shown to increase the risk of heart disease. And linked to higher levels of bad cholesterol and high blood pressure.

The common link to tooth decay and heart problems is bacteria

Many of the same germs responsible for gum diseases and tooth decay can also cause heart problems. And if you’ve got bleeding gums, those bacteria have direct access to your bloodstream, where they can do serious damage.

That why good heart health starts with good oral hygiene. And good oral hygiene is as simple as:

• Brushing after meals and flossing every day. And try stick with all-natural toothpastes.
• Skip sugar: Bacteria responsible for oral diseases and heart problems love refined grains and sugars. To satisfy your sweet tooth without risking a cavity or a heart attack, try Xylitol – a natural no-calorie sweetener that can actually kill oral bacteria such as Streptococcus.

This enzyme is so powerful it sends patients with congestive heart failure into remission...

This enzyme is one of the top 10 remedies sold in Japan. It's also widely used in part of Europe. And no wonder! It has been used as a treatment for the early stages of congestive heart failure when used in high enough dosages.

It actually improves the function of the healthy part of the heart and it also slows the damaging effects of high LDL cholesterol. And although some health-care providers are finally acknowledging its benefits, many people still haven't even heard of it.

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