Question 1

how can i stop gum chewing?

Accepted Answer

Bad oral habit: Gum chewing is not about the gum or its sweetness.  It is about manifesting a compulsive behaviors through the mouth.  Seek a consultation with a therapist who manages habits that are delirious to your health.  Over the last 38 years, I have seen individuals who require extensive enamel reconstruction from this habit.  Still it is better than smoking or chewing tobacco.  Only slightly.

Question 2

is chewing gum bad for health?

Accepted Answer

Here/there is OK: Sugarless gum is probably not a bad thing..But anything in excess is not a good thing. Sugarless gum contains sorbitol...A laxitive and so excessive use may cause some stomach/intestinal upset etc...
Also, excessive chewing will strain your jaws/tmj, wear-out your teeth etc...So, moderation, rorome!
be sensible, stay healthy...
Good luck.

Question 3

how can i quit my gum chewing habit?

Accepted Answer

Build up willpower: Gum chewing can be a hard habit to quit, because a person is so used to having something in her mouth that she might start eating things. Maybe stopping abruptly and then rewarding oneself with something not related to gum or candy, every 3 days or so, can work. Perhaps one can keep a large bottle of water handy, and take a sip every time she feels the need for something in the mouth.

Question 4

does chewing gum help you concentrate?

Accepted Answer

I don't believe: There is any scientific or medical correlation between chewing gum and concentration.  But if you feel it helps you concentrate better than that's all that matters.

Question 5

could chewing gum keep you from eating?

Accepted Answer

Are you asking if: You can use chewing gum to help mute your appetite. If may help some.  Acupuncture is great for satiety.

Question 6

will chewing gum you make you lose fat?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Dieting and exercise will, however.

Question 7

help please! is chewing gum good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Chewing gum can stimulate saliva and this can be a good thing, especially if your mouth is dry.  It can bring the ph back to a normal level quicker.  Xylitol gums can kill decay causing bacteria.. Gums with sugar is bad and will cause decay.  Chewing can make TMJ pain worse.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

how to take chewing gum away from my child?

Accepted Answer

Set limits!: Set your rules and limits for chewing gum for your child. You may provide opportunities to allow gum chewing in clearly defined guidelines/parameters. Offer an alternative choice when it comes to this consumption. Create self consciousness/inner authority re: choices/decisions made re: gum chewing.

Question 9

chewing gum help you lose baby fat in cheeks?

Accepted Answer

No.: Losing fat all over the body helps you lose fat in the cheeks.

Question 10

chewing gum during jogging can longer your stamina?

Accepted Answer

no: Unless I have missed some impt. Data/research I have never seen an association beween the two.Jogging  a mile longer and maintaining this increase will strengthen your stamina. Good luck!

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