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Gluten-free and celiac disease-friendly foods seem to be ubiquitous, and there is actually good reason for that. While skeptics claim gluten-free is just another flash in the pan for foodies and health-minded folks, those struggling with gluten-intolerance are rejoicing at finally being able to have more gluten-free options.

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Gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye, and some oats; hidden gluten can be found in skin care products, and in flavorings in processed foods. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, in which the body treats gluten as an invader (like a virus), launching a full attack on gluten when it reaches the small intestine. Unfortunately, this misguided immune attack on gluten causes collateral damage to the villi of the small intestine, wreaking havoc on the digestive system. Villi are finger-like projections lining the intestines that aid in nutrient absorption. Over time, these villi are flattened, resulting in a vast array of symptoms including nutrient deficiencies and severe GI distress.

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Celiac disease is genetic, but advancements in medical technology have made diagnosing celiac easier—reflected in recent public awareness and apparent increase in the number of people living with the condition. It is estimated that celiac disease affects 1 in 133 people in North America.

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There are also the multitudes of people—about 10 to 30% of the population—who have Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) or Gluten Related Disease (GRD). Symptoms are not always GI related either, as a gluten sensitivity can also produce headaches, joint pain, acne, anxiety, depression, or eczema.

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The only treatment for celiacs—those living with the disease—and those with gluten sensitivities is a gluten-free diet for life. The good news is that following a gluten-free diet can alleviate nearly 100% of symptoms. Once a very hard road to travel, the gluten-free life is easier now than ever, benefiting from increased public awareness, improved product labelling and a growing array of gluten-free options in the natural food and supplement market.

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At Vega, we put a lot of thought into what goes into our products—but we also focus on what doesn’t go in. Not only do Vega products steer clear of artificial ingredients, they are also free from common sensitivity-aggravating ingredients like dairy, gluten and soy. Finding good food on-the-go that’s also gluten-free can be daunting, but with healthy, portable snacks like Vega’s Vibrancy Bars and Whole Food Energy Bars, and supplements like Vega One Nutritional Shakes, Vega Energizing Smoothies, as well as the entire Vega Sport Performance System, gluten-free just got a whole lot easier. Nutritious, delicious, and gluten free? Now that’s a trend that’s here to stay.

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1) Which of the following does NOT cause teeth discoloration

a) Antibiotics taken as a child

b) Cigarette smoking

c) Gum Disease

d) White wine

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2) What is the best teeth whitening method?

a) In-office Whitening

b) Tray whitening from your dentist

c) Over the counter bleaching products

d) Laser Whitening

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3) What is the active ingredient in most whitening products?

a) Hydrogen Peroxide

b) Bleach

c) Carbon Dioxide

d) Mildly abrasive agents

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4) Which of the following is NOT a method of teeth whitening?

a) Brushing and special tooth pastes

b) Grinding off stains

c) Applying sticky strips

d) Using dental trays, filled with gel

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5) Name the most affordable teeth whitening option world wide?

a) Laser Whitening

b) Tray home Whitening

c) Beauty Salon Whitening

d) In-office power Whitening

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For more information please contact our office at 021-557-3427 or visit www.myteeth.co.za

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7 Yummy Mother’s Day Lunches in Cape Town

5) Mother’s Day lunch at Azure Restaurant
Henrico Grobelaar’s special and sumptuous buffet lunch (R315 per person) includes salads, a carvery, curries and cupcakes. Receive a free cocktail or glass of sparkling wine on arrival, and mothers can look forward to a special gift from the chef at the end of their meal. Keyboardist and singer, Jenny, will provide your lunchtime entertainment. Opening hours are Mondays to Sundays, from 7am to 10:30pm. Find out what other special things they have in store, by visiting our Azure event.
12 Apostles Hotel | Camps Bay | Cape   Town | +27 (0)21 437 9052

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Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw).

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Via: apartmenttherapy.com

Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes.

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Via: unplggd.com

Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls).

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Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com

Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.

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Via: marthastewart.com

Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.

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Via: realsimple.com

Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music.

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Via: savvyhousekeeping.com

Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.

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Via: iheartnaptime.net

Add this item to your beach bag. Baby powder gets sand off your skin easily – who knew?!

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Via: realsimple.com

Attach a velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.

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Via: flickr.com

Look up! Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the floor.

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Via: instructables.com

Gotcha! Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose.

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Via: realsimple.com

Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting crosses into a box lid.

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Via: stephmodo.com

For those who can’t stand the scrunching and bunching: how to perfectly fold a fitted sheet.

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Via: sprwmn.blogspot.com

Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use magnetic strips to store bobby pins (and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door

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Via: realsimple.com

A tip for holiday packing. Store shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty soles rubbing on your clothes. And you can find them in just about every hotel!

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Via: familyfun.go.com

A muffin pan becomes a craft caddy. Magnets hold the plastic cups down to make them tip-resistant.

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Via: unplggd.com

Bread tags make the perfect-sized cord labels.

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Via: kiboomu.com

Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones – so much more fun and easier for kids to eat. Definitely doing this!

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Via: squawkfox.com

Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper bag. Much healthier and cheaper than the packet stuff.

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Via: jengrantmorris.blogspot.com

Brilliant space-saver: install a tension rod to hang your spray bottles. Genius!

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Via: 9gag.com

Win friends at breakfast with this heart-shaped egg tutorial. Aww shucks!

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Via: wilton.com

Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough over the top and voila – you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice-cream. Click here for recipe.

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Via: realsimple.com

Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing sunburn relief.

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Via: lifehacker.com.au

Gutter garden: Create a window-box veggie patch using guttering.

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Via: re-nest.com

Use egg cartons to separate and store your Christmas decorations.

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Oral bacteria called Treponema denticola frequently gang up in communities with other pathogenic oral bacteria to produce destructive dental plaque. This plaque, made up of bacteria, saliva and food debris, is a major cause of bleeding gums and gum disease. Later in life this can lead to periodontitis and loss of teeth. It is this interaction between different oral pathogens that is thought to be crucial to the development of periodontal disease.

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Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered that a molecule on the surface of Treponema called CTLP acts as the key pass that grants the bacterium access to the community, by allowing it to latch onto other oral bacteria. Once incorporated, CTLP in conjunction with other bacterial molecules can start to wreak havoc by inhibiting blood clotting (leading to continued bleeding of the gums) and causing tissue destruction.

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Professor Howard Jenkinson, who led the study, said that periodontal disease and bleeding gums are common ailments, affecting many groups of people, including the elderly, pregnant women and diabetics. “Devising new means to control these infections requires deeper understanding of the microbes involved, their interactions, and how they are able to become incorporated into dental plaque,” he said.

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The study shows that CTLP could be a good target from which novel therapies could be developed. “CTLP gives Treponema access to other periodontal communities, allowing the bacteria to grow and survive. Inhibiting CTLP would deny Treponema access to the bacterial communities responsible for dental plaque, which in turn would reduce bleeding gums and slow down the onset of periodontal disease and tooth loss.” The team is now working to find a compound that will inhibit CTLP. “If a drug could be developed to target this factor, it could be used in people who are at higher risk from developing gum disease,” explained Professor Jenkinson.

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The latest study backs up previous work in Professor Jenkinson’s lab on the workings of harmful oral bacteria. “The overarching message from our latest study as well as previous work is that regular tooth brushing and maintaining a healthy mouth is vitally important to keep harmful mouth bacteria at bay,” he stressed.

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