20 THE COURIER SUN • MARCH 16, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM Wellness 4 tips for maintaining fresh breath all day (BPT) – We all know the feeling. to start your morning off with an alkaline-rich green juice, made with ingredients like kale and spinach, which can ease a sour stomach. Follow up with a glass of water to balance the pH of your mouth to keep your teeth strong. Floss on the go “We all know about the importance of flossing,” said DiMarino. “When food and debris aren’t removed, they promote bacteria growth, causing the release of volatile sulfur compounds that lead to bad breath. Flossing doesn’t only have to happen at home; store single-use flossers at your desk at work or your car for use on the go.” Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate A dry mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria. Drinking water helps to prevent bad breath by assisting to clear out unwanted debris and bacteria. It is important to try to drink water with every meal to ensure you get at least 48 ounces a day. Courtesy BPT Attend a seminar and start learning about Medicare Health Plan options For more information on seminar dates and times in a diner in your community, please call: 718.484.5000 (ext. 5251) or [email protected] We’re here for your call. Toll Free 1.866.586.8044 TTY/TDD 1.800.662.1220 agewellnewyork.com [email protected] Starting off the day with fresh breath from a minty brush gives you the confidence to tackle your day. But that feeling starts to dissipate after our first meal, and the fresh feeling from brushing is slowly replaced with the fear of bad breath. So, how can you maintain that deep clean feeling in your mouth throughout the day? We spoke with GSK Consumer Healthcare medical expert and dentist Dr. Jim DiMarino who shared a few handy tricks: Get chewing Bad breath is often caused by food particles and debris that get stuck in and around your teeth. “I recommend that my patients chew sugar-free gum after meals to promote saliva production and free bits of trapped food,” said DiMarino. Look for gum that contains xylitol, an ingredient that inhibits the growth of oral bacteria. Tame your tummy In some cases, bad breath can also arise from excess stomach acid. A good way to fight this is Are you or a loved one turning 65? If you or someone you know is turning 65, there are many options from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan which offers benefits above and beyond Original Medicare. Join us for formal presentations with our licensed Senior Benefits Advisors to discuss enrollment options in AgeWell New York’s Medicare Advantage Plans. Learn about covered benefits including doctor visits, dental, hearing & vision, transportation, fitness program, prescription drugs and more. Attend one of our many seminars at participating diners in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn or Westchester. AgeWell New York, LLC is a HMO plan with a Medicare contract and a Coordination of Benefits Agreement with New York State Department of Health. Enrollment in AgeWell New York, LLC depends on contract renewal. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 866-586-8044 and TTY/TDD 800-662-1220. Visit us at www.agewellnewyork.com AgeWell New York complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of races, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Age-Well New York cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionali-dad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. AgeWell New York 遵守適用的聯邦民權法律規 定，不因種族、膚色、民血統、年齡、殘障或性別而歧視任何人 。 ATTENTION: If you do not speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-866-586-8044 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220). ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1- 866-586-8044 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-866-586-8044 (TTY 1-800-662-1220) H4922_MHPO_4002 Accepted 01142017
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