Red Honey Magazine 2013 Archive Edition | Page 24

Relationships/Beauty/Health Cranberry Juice to the Rescue Cranberry juice is well-known as a weapon to fight urinary tract infections. But how about as cavity-fighter for your teeth? A new study has shown that cranberry juice may reduce the ability of cavity-causing bacteria to stick to your teeth, resulting in less cavities. “Scientists believe that one of the main ways that cranberries prevent urinary tract infections is by inhibiting the adherence of pathogens on the surface of the bladder. Perhaps the same is true in the mouth, where bacteria use adhesion molecules to hold onto teeth,” Hyun (Michel) Koo, D.D.S., Ph.D has said in a press Honey Beauty Recipes release. Koo is an oral biologist at the University of Rochester Medical Center Before you reach for that tall glass of the red miracle liquid, it’s important to keep in mind that cranberry juice, like most other fruit juices, contains a notable amount of sugar. (Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.) Koo recommends the usual methods to battle tooth decay. So brush your teeth after meals, try to avoid sugary foods, and be sure to visit your dentist for regular checkups. For more information: www.urmc.rochester.edu and www.cranberryinstitute.com stores) Approx. 1/4 cup flour Check out these delicious (and simple) recipes for two facials and give your face the pampering it deserves. Honey is a natural Ph-balanced ingredient that won’t overdry your skin. Directions: Whisk together all ingredients and enough flour to form a paste (approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Firming Face Mask Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons honey 2 Teaspoons milk Quiz Results from pg 22 0-7 points - Extremely Jealous My, my, my, you have quite a jealous streak in you. All over-achievers and do-gooders will do well to stay out of your way. You are one who would do whatever it takes to be the best or is it something else? An underlying need for attention, perhaps? Your best bet is to take a moment before acting on your initial reaction to fully take in 24 Recipes provided courtesy of the National Honey Board Moisture Mask Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Egg white 1 Teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. www.redhoneymag.net Directions: Mix honey with the situation and it’s overall effect on you. How important is it that your ex still think of you every second of every waking hour anyway? Chill, sister. 8-15 points - Moderately Jealous You may have the occasional flare up of jealousy here and there, but you keep your head on straight when it really counts. You balance both being humble and a tad naïve with being strong and agressive. It’s a fine mix so Archive Edition 2013 long as you all yourself to feel a little envious now and again but don’t let it affect your own self-esteem. 15 + points - Cool Cat You rarely are attacked by the green-eyed monster. Ultimately, you’re one cool cat who knows what’s really going to matter in the long run, or at least you have a check-yourself system in place to give you time to determine if a situation is worth the energy. Right on!