In addition, the movement of the jaw while chewing gum may stimulate the facial muscles that create the effect becomes more taut skin. To be sure, chewing gum to give a sense of relaxation, reduce stress, and overcome boredom. That is just a little benefit obtained by chewing gum. A series of other benefits are:
Restoring postoperative gastrointestinal tract. A study involving 158 patients who carried St. Mary's Hospital, London, mentions, those who chew gum after intestinal surgery, cernanya channel function more quickly returned to normal. In clinical trials, a group of patients who chewed gum three times daily 5-45 minutes after surgery compared with patients who did not chew gum. As a result, patients who chewed gum or flue gas will issue wind average 0.66 times than that do not chew approximately 1.10 times the gas. As is known, normal postoperative gastrointestinal tract function characterized by wind throw. In other words, those who chew gum heal faster and not have lingered in the hospital.
Clean dirt teeth. Chewing gum regularly can help to lift and clean up feces left in the tooth. Chewing sugar free gum can also protect teeth from damage. In addition, the chewing gum can replace the activities of brushing your teeth after eating because her mouth while chewing gum will produce saliva, which can neutralize acid and prevent tooth decay above 40%.
Reduce sleepiness. Activities will chew blood circulation to the brain so useful to improve performance relating to concentration, alertness, and attention. So, when you are driving and feel sleepy, chew gum because it can reduce sleepiness and increase concentration.
Improve memory. In fact, according to research conducted at the University of Northumbria and the Cognitive Research Unit (Reading) in English, ability to remember the words can be increased to 35 percent. Scientific explanation, chewing increases the heart rate resulting in more oxygen and nutrients are pumped to the brain. Ultimately, this process will stimulate the brain associated with memory.
Reduce tension. As already mentioned, the chewing gum can reduce the tension. Chewing gum is also provided to U.S. soldiers on duty, since World War I until now. The athletes were also seen always chew gum during practice or compete.
Slimming. How is this possible? Probably. According to research conducted at Glasgow Caledonian University in England, those who chew gum after meals will consume fewer calories at subsequent meals. In addition, a chewing gum containing only 50-10 calories, and chewed it for an hour can burn 10 calories.
However, do not mean just by chewing gum and the body to be slim. Settings eating and exercise remain the key to success of your diet.
source: Kompas.com
