Saturday, January 17, 2015

Voltaire - Je Suis Charlie - I Am Charlie - أنا تشارلي

Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to death your right to say it." said Voltaire in the 18th century. This credo is still held in high esteem by numerous writers, satirists, cartoonists, artists and people in many parts of our world. Charles Hebdo journalists believed in this noble principle of freedom of expression and they did it in a humorous way. Nobody deserves to die for this. Humor is one way of making daily problems easier to bear. Improve your sense of humor with the foods described in my video- "Foods that De-Stress and Make You Happy!"

وكان فولتير والتنوير الفرنسي الكاتب والمؤرخ، والفيلسوف الشهير لذاكرته، ودفاعه عن حرية الدين، وحرية التعبير، والفصل بين الكنيسة والدولة. "أنا لا أتفق مع ما لديك لتقوله، ولكنني سوف تدافع حتى الموت حقك أن أقول ذلك." قال فولتير في القرن ال18. لا يزال عقد هذه العقيدة في تقدير عال من قبل العديد من الكتاب والنقاد الساخرين ورسامي الكاريكاتير والفنانين والناس في أجزاء كثيرة من عالمنا. الصحفيين تشارلز ابدو يعتقد في هذا المبدأ النبيل لحرية التعبير وفعلوا ذلك بطريقة فكاهية. لا أحد يستحق أن يموت من أجل هذا. الفكاهة هي طريقة واحدة لجعل المشاكل اليومية أكثر سهولة لتحمل.
تحسين تتحلون به من روح الدعابة مع الأطعمة وصفها في بلدي باستخدام أشرطة الفيديو "الأطعمة التي كنت تجعل من التخلص من التوتر وسعيدة!"
كاريكاتير هو رسم بسيط تبين خصائص مواطنيها في الفكاهة مبالغ فيها، وخاصة في صحيفة أو مجلة ساخرة.
  المرادفات: الرسوم المتحركة، محاكاة ساخرة، هجاء
Caricature is a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine.
Synonyms:  cartoon, parody, lampoon, satire
القدرة على إدراك النكتة، لنقدر نكتة، هجاء أو رسم كاريكاتوري، لتضحك على تجارب الحياة والمحن أو على نفسك يتطلب ذكاء وحكمة. لأنه يأتي مع الثقافة والتعليم.
The ability to perceive humor, to appreciate a joke, a satire or a cartoon, to laugh at life's trials and tribulations or at yourself requires intelligence and wisdom. It comes with culture and education.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Best Foords to Prevent Gum Disease

Healthy gums mean healthy teeth and a healthy body.
Gum or periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues and bones that surround and support your teeth. It causes gum swelling, bleeding, pain, and redness. Healthy gums are pink and  firm. They do not bleed easily.
There are two types of gum disease:
  • Gingivitis is a mild infection that affects only your gums, the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth. Your gums become red, swollen and bleed easily. It can be reversed with daily brushing, flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist. It  does not cause any tooth loss and usually is not painful.
  • Periodontitis is a severe infection which spreads below the gums to damage the tissues and bone that support your teeth. The gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called “pockets”) that become infected. It causes progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth. If neglected it ultimately leads to the loosening and  loss of teeth. See my video for more details.
Gum disease is caused bacteria (germs) that grow on your teeth and gums and are found in plaque, a clear, sticky substance produced by your mouth. Plaque feeds on sugars in the foods you eat and drink. Bacteria produce toxins and other chemicals. These toxins irritate your gums and cause them to swell and bleed easily when brushed. Plaque hardens into calculus or tartar under the gum-line which doubly irritates them and makes them pull away from your teeth. While brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque, tartar needs to be removed by a dental professional.
Risk factors for gum disease:

  • Poor nutrition: diets low in vitamins and minerals weakens your immune systems; sticky diets high in sugary foods and bad (refined) carbohydrates help plaque grow. High sugar intakes lead to more bacteria which metabolize sugars into lactic. This  eventually causes decay of teeth through demineralization
  • Tobacco use is dangerous for your general health and a huge risk for oral diseases be  it smoked, sucked, chewed or snuffed
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Lack of oral hygiene
  • Stress
  • Family members with gum disease
  • Medical conditions that undermine your immune system, such as diabetes, AIDS, or leukemia
Symptoms

Gingivitis:
  • Red, swollen, and tender gums.
  • Gums bleed easily during brushing or flossing
Periodontitis:
  • Receding gums and bad breath
  • Pus coming from the gums
  • Change in biting teeth position and loose teeth
You can reduce the risk of gum disease by eating the foods in this video clip and  by refraining from damaging life styles.
Remember to:
  • Eat the foods I mention in this video clip daily
  • Brush at least twice a day in gentle, circular motions that massage and clean your teeth and gums NOT back-and-forth motions that actually irritate and damage your gums by making them tender, bleed or recede
  • Brush after eating or drinking sugary, sticky foods
  • Floss daily
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Avoid very cold or very hot food and drinks
  • Relax and avoid stress which can raise your hormone levels and increase inflammation throughout the body
  • Do NOT smoke
  • Drink in moderation