Are you a side sleeper? Back sleeper? Stomach sleeper? It might be time to train yourself to stick to one of these positions. Studies have shown poor sleep is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. But one particular sleep position makes it easier for the brain to eliminate a compound involved in the formation of the degenerative brain disease. It also opens the airways and improves air flow. Follow the link to find out which sleep position is optimal for brain health.
Here's something you may not know about coconut oil: Swirling it in your mouth will whiten your teeth. Dentist Zack Zaibak of Chicago confirms this is true, adding that swirling coconut oil in your mouth for about fifteen minutes — also known as oil-pulling — can also remove bacteria and help improve conditions like gingivitis. "It's a good addition to dentistry," he said. "There's not much testing on this, but I haven’t seen any negativity, from a dentist’s perspective."
