I think every piece of information is tottaly good specially that about soda but 4 the tea info i have heard that may destroy the iron u take in your food but

While most of this info is good, the cheese recommendation is off the mark. Recent studies show that dairy products rob the body of calcium rather than provide it because of the reaction to the proteins in milk and cheese (not to mention dairy is loaded with loaded with saturated fat and cholesterol and is not a health food). That is why osteoporosis is unheard of in places like China where little to no dairy is eaten and diets center around vegetables (soy, bok choy, broccoli, collards, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, okra, grains, beans, ect…). Eat your calcium rich vegetables and exercise regularly to absorb more calcium. Read the book "The China Study" to get up to date on the science.

While most of this info is good, the cheese recommendation is off the mark. Recent studies show that dairy products rob the body of calcium rather than provide it because of the reaction to the proteins in milk and cheese (not to mention dairy is loaded with loaded with saturated fat and cholesterol and is not a health food). That is why osteoporosis is unheard of in places like China where little to no dairy is eaten and diets center around vegetables (soy, bok choy, broccoli, collards, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, okra, grains, beans, ect…). Eat your calcium rich vegetables and exercise regularly to absorb more calcium. Read the book "The China Study" to get up to date on the science.

I do not agree with most of your advice relating to dietary needs. I used to subscribe to partial truths, and that error almost took my life. I now boost my immune system, stay completely free of sugar and fruit. These feed Candidas along with a list of other foods.

There was a time when I would have never believed that I could survive drinking water alone. Not only have I survived--but thrived--for the past 5 years. I have never felt this much energy or joy.

Our bodies naturally heal if we don't inundate them with tons of toxins. That is now unavoidable (we have to breathe). I have found the perfect balance, and it's simple. Much easier than dying of the diseases I had, and the extra 45 pounds I began carrying around.

This article FINALLY addresses some truths about what we are putting in our bodies that should kill us. Somehow our bodies adapt--for a time.

Its a wonderful site everday I learn a lot new from it, as I do a learn a lot about health and diets (lot of learing from the foods of Prhphet) they are many tiems mentioned in your articles some very strong foods mentioned in are (dates, figs, grapes, fish, pomegrinates,watermillon, black seeds(onionseeds) and a soem others) so when i read i feel so good and dot ry and also ask my freinds to try they really feel good and benefitted>

Some interesting posts on vitamin supplements. I have just completed your vitamin survey and noted the apparant shortfalls in my diet. However I am equally concerned about vitamin toxicity. So how about another survey on this subject. I recently stopped my multi vitamin supplements as I read scares on high levels of Vit A.

Some interesting posts on vitamin supplements. I have just completed your vitamin survey and noted the apparant shortfalls in my diet. However I am equally concerned about vitamin toxicity. So how about another survey on this subject. I recently stopped my multi vitamin supplements as I read scares on high levels of Vit A.

I love this site, I believe it's one of the best ones on the net for health tips if not the best!

A response to Gareth Powell and all the others who are having a difficult time understanding English in written form, I strongly disagree with your post on language problems regarding this site. It is not the responsibility of this site, due to the nature of it, to ensure that it's readers are fluent in English and by 'fluent' I mean culturally also. Fluent does not imply reading and writing alone.

I speak four languages and currently live in in France (third continent so far) and fully understand the problems one encounters with misunderstandings or translations. It would be logical for someone who is looking up serious information to look it up in their native language not in a foreign language. Second, I have English friends and the first time they asked me for a "rubber" I deduced that they were asking for an "eraser" not a condom since we were working on some sketches. Erasers are rubber based, right? And at the moment it seemed more logical to erase something than to engase in sexual intercourse. I believe that logic and common sense must kick in at some point. You either ask, if possible, or take the context into account. You could also get yourself a hany dictionary.

Regarding the fanny situation, it can also mean "buttocks", but I find it difficult to imagine that I'm being offered a product which I would be expected to carry in an intimate bodily cavity. Therefore, I would assume that it is not the speaker but myself who is in question.

On a different note, thank you to everybody for their info, comments and personal advice. It makes us all better and HEALTHIER people!!!

I am new member. Have found your articles very informative and useful. These contain excellent information on health and hygiene.However, I have noted that the information is rather US specific. It will be more appropriate if the international surfers can be targeted by using commonly under-standable terminology.Every food we consume has its own merits and demerits. For example spinach is a good source of getting required amount of iron but is fatal for people with high Uric Acid. Simiarly vitamin supplements may not be good for every one. Caution should be exercised while deciding on diet and supplements. The best way is to consult ones doctor but again its not easily available to every one around the globe. Anyway I wish team real age my greetings in contributing in the awareness of various health related topics. Good work and keep it up.

Back to the top. The Vitamin C [Ascorbic acid] in lemon and other citrus juices is not the culprit in attacking tooth enamel. These all contain large amounts of Citric acid which is a complexing agent and can remove calcium and other metals. Simply drinking some water after eating or drinking anything is a good idea

Has anyone thought of the damage that asobic acid does to your teeth? My daughter eats limes and lemins all the time and the gentist said she is destroying her teeth.

OOOOOOOOpppsss-so sorry for typo's & duplication of posts. Not sure what happened.

If you think (soda's or pop) drinks are bad"~~~You've seen anything!!!!~~ "Sour candy," is EXTREMELY damaging to the enamel of your teeth! It the fastest growing rage in this country and--"the more sour the more popular this candy" is, with ALL age groups. "Sour candy" takes on many forms: hard-soft-gels-gummy-chewy-liquid sprays & foams-powders-crystals- adult breath mints & a cotton candy type version. I've been a dental hygienist for over 25 years & see a dramatic increase in cavities, tooth sensitivity & loss of shine across the board in all age groups. Stay away from this destructive candy. Names of some of the enamel stripping ~~ACIDS TO AVOID~~ are:~lactic~acedic~fumaric~tartaric-malic~citric. In my opinion eat chocolate instead of this fad candy & ALWAYS RINSE YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH WATER AFTER EATING ANY CANDY.

Sour acid candy has frightening effect
Lucette Moramarco
Staff Writer

Children of all ages like scary stories. Little do they know that many of them take part in a scary story every time they eat their favorite candy. The popular sour candies that people of all ages love and that fill store shelves this time of year combine sweet and sour ingredients that together have an unsightly effect on children's as well as adults' teeth.
"I call this 'acid blast in a sugar bath,'" dental hygienist Erika Feltham said recently. "The candy I am referring to has a very sour acid coating and the center of the candy is loaded with sugar. This kind of candy comes in a variety of forms including those that are hard and soft, sticky and gummy, spray foams, gels, pastes and powders."
"The effects I have observed in my work are dramatic," she continued. "The kids are getting a double whammy. It is well known professionally that demineralization of enamel occurs at the pH level of 5.5 and below. Not only is the enamel destroyed, but it is then instantly exposed to sugar. That's a double whammy!"
Feltham, who has been a dental hygienist for over 23 years, has a keen interest in tracking the effects this candy has on teeth and is spreading the word to create an awareness of the irreversible damage this candy can cause.
"We are facing a new problem with a particularly destructive type of candy which is widely available under many brand names," she explained. "Check out what many candy eaters like to wash this 'sour candy' down with — you guessed it: sodas, sports drinks, and energy/power drinks. Those contain more phosphoric acid with more acid and sugar. Now it is a triple whammy!"
"I have noted a dramatic increase in the number of cavities and loss of luster [shine] of the teeth, erosion and tooth sensitivity for children and both young and mature adults who consume this 'sour acid sugar candy' regularly," she added. "It does not take a lot of this kind of candy to be destructive."
Adults are also being affected by the use of sour acid ingredients in not only candy but especially in popular adult breath mints. These sour acid mints are causing a remarkable increase in sensitivity and decay in her adult patients' teeth and should be avoided according to Feltham.
To reduce this destructive effect, Feltham recommends children, and adults, gently brush their teeth or rinse out their mouths with water right after eating this candy. However, she remains adamant that parents should carefully monitor the candy their children are consuming especially around Halloween.
"It is my opinion and belief that this newer and more concentrated type of 'sour acid sugar candy' makes chocolate and other old-fashioned candy look 'safe' in comparison," Feltham stated. "I warn my patients to carefully check candy labels for these types of acids. I have yet to find candy companies list on labels the pH level of their candies."
Feltham added that, "Many candies made with sour acids are being imported from overseas possibly under the FDA radar of inspection," adding to the proliferation of U.S. made sour candy already in all the stores.
Common names of various acids found in 'sour acid sugar candy' include: citric, malic, tartaric, fumaric and lactic acid. So, parents should check their children's 'trick or treat' bags for this destructive candy and toss it out!
Erika Feltham is affiliated with the dental office of Dr. Ed Stewart in Fallbrook.

Sour acid candy has frightening effect
Lucette Moramarco
Staff Writer

Children of all ages like scary stories. Little do they know that many of them take part in a scary story every time they eat their favorite candy. The popular sour candies that people of all ages love and that fill store shelves this time of year combine sweet and sour ingredients that together have an unsightly effect on children's as well as adults' teeth.
"I call this 'acid blast in a sugar bath,'" dental hygienist Erika Feltham said recently. "The candy I am referring to has a very sour acid coating and the center of the candy is loaded with sugar. This kind of candy comes in a variety of forms including those that are hard and soft, sticky and gummy, spray foams, gels, pastes and powders."
"The effects I have observed in my work are dramatic," she continued. "The kids are getting a double whammy. It is well known professionally that demineralization of enamel occurs at the pH level of 5.5 and below. Not only is the enamel destroyed, but it is then instantly exposed to sugar. That's a double whammy!"
Feltham, who has been a dental hygienist for over 23 years, has a keen interest in tracking the effects this candy has on teeth and is spreading the word to create an awareness of the irreversible damage this candy can cause.
"We are facing a new problem with a particularly destructive type of candy which is widely available under many brand names," she explained. "Check out what many candy eaters like to wash this 'sour candy' down with — you guessed it: sodas, sports drinks, and energy/power drinks. Those contain more phosphoric acid with more acid and sugar. Now it is a triple whammy!"
"I have noted a dramatic increase in the number of cavities and loss of luster [shine] of the teeth, erosion and tooth sensitivity for children and both young and mature adults who consume this 'sour acid sugar candy' regularly," she added. "It does not take a lot of this kind of candy to be destructive."
Adults are also being affected by the use of sour acid ingredients in not only candy but especially in popular adult breath mints. These sour acid mints are causing a remarkable increase in sensitivity and decay in her adult patients' teeth and should be avoided according to Feltham.
To reduce this destructive effect, Feltham recommends children, and adults, gently brush their teeth or rinse out their mouths with water right after eating this candy. However, she remains adamant that parents should carefully monitor the candy their children are consuming especially around Halloween.
"It is my opinion and belief that this newer and more concentrated type of 'sour acid sugar candy' makes chocolate and other old-fashioned candy look 'safe' in comparison," Feltham stated. "I warn my patients to carefully check candy labels for these types of acids. I have yet to find candy companies list on labels the pH level of their candies."
Feltham added that, "Many candies made with sour acids are being imported from overseas possibly under the FDA radar of inspection," adding to the proliferation of U.S. made sour candy already in all the stores.
Common names of various acids found in 'sour acid sugar candy' include: citric, malic, tartaric, fumaric and lactic acid. So, parents should check their children's 'trick or treat' bags for this destructive candy and toss it out!
Erika Feltham is affiliated with the dental office of Dr. Ed Stewart in Fallbrook.

Sour acid candy has frightening effect
Lucette Moramarco
Staff Writer

Children of all ages like scary stories. Little do they know that many of them take part in a scary story every time they eat their favorite candy. The popular sour candies that people of all ages love and that fill store shelves this time of year combine sweet and sour ingredients that together have an unsightly effect on children's as well as adults' teeth.
"I call this 'acid blast in a sugar bath,'" dental hygienist Erika Feltham said recently. "The candy I am referring to has a very sour acid coating and the center of the candy is loaded with sugar. This kind of candy comes in a variety of forms including those that are hard and soft, sticky and gummy, spray foams, gels, pastes and powders."
"The effects I have observed in my work are dramatic," she continued. "The kids are getting a double whammy. It is well known professionally that demineralization of enamel occurs at the pH level of 5.5 and below. Not only is the enamel destroyed, but it is then instantly exposed to sugar. That's a double whammy!"
Feltham, who has been a dental hygienist for over 23 years, has a keen interest in tracking the effects this candy has on teeth and is spreading the word to create an awareness of the irreversible damage this candy can cause.
"We are facing a new problem with a particularly destructive type of candy which is widely available under many brand names," she explained. "Check out what many candy eaters like to wash this 'sour candy' down with — you guessed it: sodas, sports drinks, and energy/power drinks. Those contain more phosphoric acid with more acid and sugar. Now it is a triple whammy!"
"I have noted a dramatic increase in the number of cavities and loss of luster [shine] of the teeth, erosion and tooth sensitivity for children and both young and mature adults who consume this 'sour acid sugar candy' regularly," she added. "It does not take a lot of this kind of candy to be destructive."
Adults are also being affected by the use of sour acid ingredients in not only candy but especially in popular adult breath mints. These sour acid mints are causing a remarkable increase in sensitivity and decay in her adult patients' teeth and should be avoided according to Feltham.
To reduce this destructive effect, Feltham recommends children, and adults, gently brush their teeth or rinse out their mouths with water right after eating this candy. However, she remains adamant that parents should carefully monitor the candy their children are consuming especially around Halloween.
"It is my opinion and belief that this newer and more concentrated type of 'sour acid sugar candy' makes chocolate and other old-fashioned candy look 'safe' in comparison," Feltham stated. "I warn my patients to carefully check candy labels for these types of acids. I have yet to find candy companies list on labels the pH level of their candies."
Feltham added that, "Many candies made with sour acids are being imported from overseas possibly under the FDA radar of inspection," adding to the proliferation of U.S. made sour candy already in all the stores.
Common names of various acids found in 'sour acid sugar candy' include: citric, malic, tartaric, fumaric and lactic acid. So, parents should check their children's 'trick or treat' bags for this destructive candy and toss it out!
Erika Feltham is affiliated with the dental office of Dr. Ed Stewart in Fallbrook.

Please do be clearer in your choice of wording! How about saying "carbonated sweetened beverages, also known as 'pop' or 'soda' or 'sodapop'". Then at least we'd all know what you meant when you said 'soda' later on in the article. 'Soda' can mean baking soda, or washing soda, or caustic soda too, after all.

Thank you Realage, I find your advice truly helpful. I love tea and I drink it few times a day, in the morning I prefer it with milk or cream but in the afternoon or evening I like it spiced with either ginger cinnamon, lemon or cardamom.
Have a nice day. Sally

I agree that not everyone in America refers to soft drinks, carbonated drinks, cold drinks as soda. Nor do we all refer to them as pop. In the South we call them Cokes regardless of what brand they are. Or we call them by the actual brand if we wish to be specific. But no one is the South will call them sodas of pop. Lets include everyone. Thanks, Debo in Memphis,TN.

I've been with RealAge for a couple of years now, and am a great fan. I read your 'tips' very carefully and often forward appropriate ones to friends and family; unfortunately in your 'new look' the option of "email to a friend" doesn't exist any more. It would be really nice if this can be corrected. Thanks!

In response to the question about vitamins - it is far better to obtain your vitamins from actual food - some recent research on particular vitamins in supplement form has shown them to be somewhat or completely ineffective. If you do just a little bit of research you can turn up some pretty amazing information about it if you are interested in learning more.

After reading some of the comments, I would just like o add, that here in Australia, we use the term 'soft drink' for carbonated drinks,so when I read the comment about clarify between baking soda and soda, I'm sure you can tell the difference, one is BAKING SODA and the other SODA, two totally different words.So I think a little common sense here is needed. Even I knew that when they were talking about soda is was based on a carbonated drink NOT a cooking agent.

Only half the USA calls fizzy drinks SODA. The other half calls it POP. And in Canada it is only POP. You might want to clarify that too.

You might want to differentiate between 'soda' and 'baking soda' which is used to brighten your teeth, so I am advised by my dental hygenist. When I read today's remarks on soda bad for our teeth, I thought, Hmmmm. DB

In regards to mood swings, depression, or anxiety, flower essences are safe, effective, completely natural, and without side effects. They are simply the 'essences' of flowers in salt water or alcohol, and can be found at most health food stores (including Whole Foods). The most popular or wide spread brand is Bach Remedies, but there are many others which are just as effective. The relief that these remedies provide is initially rather subtle, but over time they have profound and lasting effects.

Tea, the good stuff would be far more popular in North America if restaurants and most individuals didn't make such a lousy version. Black tea is much better if made with with freshly boiling good (perhaps filtered) water. Many Brits, who know a thing or two about black tea, preheat the teapot and "take the pot to the kettle, not the kettle to the pot" to preserve maximul temperature. For oolong or green or white tea, check the net for best brewing temps. It makes a big difference.

TO EMAIL THIS ----

click on FILE (top left of your screen, then click on SEND, then click on PAGE by email, and enter email address and send as an email. You can do this on any web page!

I am using Niteworks, a multivitamin supplement. And I drunk 1.5 liters of water every day.

Works fantastic and amazing.

What Do you Think fellows?

I like RealAge and read it passionately, but from time to time wonder about the suggested amount of various vitamins and minerals. We all know how powerful pharmaceutical industry is and that advertising brings some money, so I'm never quite sure is it healthier to stick to one multivitamin per day or take a handful of various vitamin-mineral items (it seems that it is more than a handful)? And the risk of not taking is to fail badly on your age test! Hope that you'll help me resolve my dilemma.

I'm a retired pharmacist, but, I did work at a women's health clinic. Many young women seem to have a difficult time with anemia or low blood hematocrits. On inquiry, they most usually were tea drinkers (mainly iced tea) with their meals. The tannins in tea binds with the natural iron in certain foods and this is excreted from the body. Low iron consumption is a usual cause of anemia. We told them to save their tea for at least an hour after eating so their bodies could utilize the iron. This fact is confirmed by nutritionists, and while tea is good, it should be taken at the right time to preserve the iron in food.

Hi, Good Artical. I,m 76 Years old Read all your news love it.I have all but four teeth.Never much of a soda drinker or meat eater.Tons of coffee. and twinkies chewed gum all my life.Brush about ten time a day or more. Everytime i eat anything i brush or chew gum..my teeth are white, use a lot of baking soda and mouth wash. so what helped i dont know but glad it did.???? Thank You for all the NEWS..Dave

If you want to send this tip to someone, all you need to do is copy the address and paste into an email. Address the email and send.

I have to say that I have not read a bad tip on this site.

This is not being anti-American but there is a language problem. Soda in many countries merely means aerated water.
So Pelligrino is soda.
When I ask in a restaurant for a glass of soda, plain water with bubbles is understood.
It is only in the United States (and perhaps Canada) that soda can mean a drink with coloring and other odds and sods which are bad for you.
Yes, this is a US-centric site but it is double dangerous to use terms which have different meanings in parts of the globe -- especially when you are giving serious advice.
I once heard an American tell a lot of journalists that his product could be carried in a fanny pack. He was taken away from the speaker's rostrum and told that fanny, in other parts of the world, is a slang phrase for vagina. And thus suggested his product was not what it was.
If you are using American English -- and I prefer American spelling to English spelling -- please be careful. Or, like a senior English politician said to an American film starlet, 'You look good enough to eat.'

I second what someone else said in their comments.
I desperately want to email this article about things that hurt your teeth and many of your other superb tips to my 17 yr old son who has some poor health habits.
PLEASE PLEASE CONSIDER ADDING THIS OPTION TO EMAIL TO SOMEONE.
Thank you very graciously.
Also please write more suggestions on specific herbs/vitamins/fd supplements,where to get them,and other remedies for depression and mood disorders.People esp need these suggestions during the Winter and darker-days season when many 'normal'(not mentally ill) people are prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Much thanks for listening.

Same thing happended to me. I used to chew ice all day. Found out that I was anemic. I had to have a blood transfusion.

Apple cider vinegar IS vinegar too....Acetic ACID. It's acidic, not alkaline.
I would think that it's not good for tooth enamel.

Apple cider vinegar IS vinegar too....Acetic ACID. It's acidic, not alkaline.
I would think that it's not good for tooth enamel.

Apple cider vinegar is just another form of vinegar....acetic ACID! So, it's not alkaline...it ACIDIC!
And I would think not very good for enamal.

Apple cider vinegar is just another form of vinegar....acetic ACID! So, it's not alkaline...it ACIDIC!
And I would think not very good for enamal.

Drink water, you'll be glad you did. Soda and all sweet things are bad for you. Sugar Free gum - no such thing.

Dear friends of the Realage.Thank you for your great service. I have been your ardent follower for quite some time now, I find your articles informative and useful. I wish a Prosperous, Healthy and Serene New Year. Sally Q

I used to be almost addicted to chewing ice. My docotor had me tested and discovered that I was extremely anemic. I have since learned this is very common--we chew the ice because our bodies are carving the iron. Have yourself tested before you need a blood transfusion or get some iron pills.

Chewing ice damages the enamel of your teeth by exposing it to extreme cold temperatures, alternating with warm temps. Expansion and contraction of the enamel creates microscopic cracks in the enamel, and over time will finally cause the teeth to break. In addition, the cracks may extend so deep into the tooth that the pulp (vital tissues of the inside of the tooth, including nerves and blood supply), will die. This leads to root canals, and reconstructive crowns to preserve the tooth. Bottom line, your husband is correct.

I want to know if chwuing ice is bad for theeth, I chwu a lot of ice, and my husband keep saying that this is bad for theeth

Water is still one of the best things adults AND children can drink. A major cause of pediatirc obesity is that parents pile on the juices in place of water. Water, excercise, fruits and veggies were the rule in the 50's and 60's. Simple put, marketing has succeeded in making consumers make too many bad choices. Let's hear it for the corn lobby.

Water is still one of the best things adults AND children can drink. A major cause of pediatirc obesity is that parents pile on the juices in place of water. Water, excercise, fruits and veggies were the rule in the 50's and 60's. Simple put, marketing has succeeded in making consumers make too many bad choices. Let's hear it for the corn lobby.

Re: the comment about drinking straws and wrinkles. Not sure where that came from since I've drank soda from a straw all my life (I'm 58) and nary a wrinkle around my mouth. Good genes, good skin care, who knows, but I don't believe straws are the culprit.

The information on caring tooth related issues are helpful, as I am suffering from sensitive tooth and cavity problem .

I am in China, if you can send me comments and information in Chinese, I really appreciate it. I cannot do any test online because I don't know English at all. However, I had bought a book from your company in China, which is in Chinese. I really hope that I can get more information online which is in Chinese. Thanks a lot, and happy new year!

stay away from the straws for drinking unless you like wrinkles around your mouth, like a smoker.