Originally, toothbrushes were "chewing sticks" used by the Babylonians as early as 3500 BC. These chewing sticks would fray and the broom-like frayed edges would scrape plaque off the teeth. As time went on, these sticks became smaller, about the size of a pencil, and were carved from aromatic trees whose bark had the ability to freshen the mouth. There is mention of these carved twig toothbrushes in Chinese literature dating 1600 BC.
The first bristled toothbrushes originated in China around 1600 AD.
In 1780, the first toothbrushes similar to what we use today were made in England. The handles were carved from bone and natural bristles from pigs were wired into the handles. The boar hair bristles were less than perfect since they did not dry well and retained bacteria.
Synthetic bristles began to replace the swine bristles as toothbrushes became more common. By the 1800's, toothbrushes were widely used in Europe and Japan. H. N. Wadsworth held the first patent on a toothbrush made in the U.S. in 1857. At this time, though, many American people did not use toothbrushes on a daily basis.
Americans did not use toothbrushes regularly until the after World War II. During the war, the Army enforced daily toothbrushing along with other hygiene practices. These American soldiers became concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene, maintained their new habits after the war, and pretty soon, everyone started brushing regularly.
Can you imagine brushing with boar bristles? Well, you still can! Wooden toothbrushes with boars bristles exist to this day and actually are experiencing a resurgence due to the "green" public's concern with the extensive use of plastics and how long they take to degrade. There is a toothbrush for those concerned about the environment who might envision garbage dumps full of old toothbrushes. It is called the Brooks Pearwood Boarbristle Toothbrush and it is totally biodegradeable. This brush can be purchased at Whole Foods or online. But alas, I'm told it is sold in a plastic box!
New Chapter LycoPom is a combination of these two powerful antioxidants. The lycopene in LYCOPOM is different from conventional lycopene, it is not chemically extracted but rather is Supercritical Extracted meaning they take nature's finest herbs and vegetables and extract a highly concentrated form of the precious ingredient that is a beneficial carotenoid, preserving the wisdom of nature.
Carotenoids have been found in many studies to help fight free radicals which in turn helps prevent cancer, strengthen the heart and help with overall well being.
One serving of LycoPom contains:
- 100gm of tomatoes
- 13 pomegranates
- Seven other important whole herbs proving lycopene's antioxidant and cell supportive properties, including Turmeric, Sea Buckthorn and Rosehips
New Chapter's LycoPom delivers synergistic compounds into lycopene, such as the phytofluene and phytoene in tomatoes and rubixanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin in rosehips.
New Chapter's whole-fruit pomegranate extract is grown without the use of pesticides and delivers a consistent broad spectrum that contains protective compounds, including ellagic acid (very helpful for hormone imbalance) and the important class of compounds called punicalagins, which has been reported in research to be nearly five times more potent than Vitamin E.
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There is no debate about the benefits of exercise, but people should be aware of the inherent risks, especially if they have health concerns. When developing an exercise program, fitness professionals first assess a client's health status. Proper screening will determine if there is a need for medical supervision or if the client may begin without restrictions.
The following categories have been established by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Low Risk Individuals have no symptoms of disease or illness and have no major coronary risk factors. Major risk factors include high blood pressure, serum cholesterol greater than or equal to 240 mg/dl, family history of heart disease, diabetes, cigarette smoking and a sedentary life-style (couch potato). Minor risk factors include age, gender, weight and stress.
Individuals in this category who are under the age of 45 can most likely start a moderate exercise program without further medical evaluations, other than a physical examination with their personal physician.
Even though the risk is relatively low in this group, people should still be aware of normal versus abnormal responses to exercise. Abnormal responses include (but are not limited to) shortness of breath, pain or palpitations in the chest or surrounding areas, light headed or dizziness or ischemia.
Any abnormal responses should terminate the exercise session and be reported to your physician immediately.
Moderate Risk Individuals are those who have at least two of the major risk factors listed above. This group should consult with their physician prior to the start of exercise and are advised to have a diagnostic stress test.
People in the moderate risk group may still participate in an exercise program, but the help of a qualified fitness professional is also advised so that the exercises and the program meet the health care needs of the individual. Obtaining exercise information from mainstream magazines, books, videos, etc. for this group is not advised because they often do not offer modifications for medical concerns.
High Risk Individuals are those who exhibit symptoms of cardiopulmonary or metabolic disease. They should consult with their physician prior to starting any sort of exercise program. It is likely that they may be referred to a cardiologist for diagnostic stress testing for valuable information concerning the safety of exercise training, functional capabilities and decisions regarding further medical evaluation or intervention.
Exercise provides health benefits to most, but health care concerns must be considered before starting any type of exercise. Consult with your physician for recommendations or restrictions. Consulting with a qualified fitness professional is also recommended to ensure that your program is best suited to your specific needs.