Chewing Gum Fights Stress?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Chewing Gum Fights Stress?

My favorite candy, chewing gum, not only fights heartburn, but it looks like it may also help conquer stress. Chomping on a piece of gum, and may I add that the gum should definitely be sugar-free, was found to decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol by 17 percent. In recent laboratory tests, chewing gum also increased alertness and improved performance. It sounds like a winning Read more

DrSugar on Fibromyalgia


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 4 comments

Causes, Risks, and Treatments For Fibromyalgia Explained

DrSugar is in the house! Today she's explaining the confusing condition fibromyalgia. I am taking a break from answering your questions to discuss a medical condition that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years, both in the medical field and the public arena: fibromyalgia, a well-publicized but often misunderstood medical condition that affects two to four percent of the population. To Read more