Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Just some precautions to keep in mind..

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This was send to me from my friend so I thought it might be good for you to read.


Just some precautions to keep in mind..

Things women should remember to stay safe....Please
take the time to read
this. I did and it made me think!!! I know you are
probably smart enough to
know these pointers but there will be some points
made where you will
think "hmm I must remember that".

After reading this,copy this and send it to someone you care
about. It never hurts to
be careful in this crazy world we live in.


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2. If a robber asks for your handbag, DO NOT HAND IT
TO HIM. Toss it away
from you.... he is probably more
interested in your handbag than you and he will go
for the handbag. RUN
L IKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!


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3. If you are ever thrown into the boot of a car:
Kick out the back tail
lights and stick your arm through
the hole and start waving. The driver won't see you
but everybody else
will. This has saved lives.


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4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars
after shopping, eating,
working, etc., and just sit (doing
their cheque book, or making a list). DON'T DO THIS!
A predator could be
watching you and this is the perfect
opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side,
and attack you. AS
SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND
LEAVE.


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5. A few notes about getting into your car in a car
park:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car,
at the passenger side
floor, and check the back seat.

B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your
car from the passenger
door. Most attackers surprise
their victims by pulling them into their vans while
the women are
attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of
your vehicle, and the
passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the
seat nearest your car,
you may want to walk back into the shop, or work
and get a guard/policeman
to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE
SAFE THAN SORRY. (And
better paranoid than dead.)


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7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under
his control, ALWAYS RUN!
The predator will only hit you (a
running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it
most likely WILL NOT be a
vital organ. RUN!


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8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic:

STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy,
the serial killer, was
a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS
played on the sympathies of
unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a
limp, and often asked "for
help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which
is when he abducted his
next victim.


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9. Another Safety Point:
Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying
baby on her porch the
night before last, and she called the police
because it was late and she
thought it was weird. The police told her "Whatever
you do, DO NOT open
the door." The lady then said that it sounde d like
the baby had crawled
near a window, and she was worried that it would
crawl to the street and
get run over. The policeman said, "We already have
a unit on the way,
whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He told her
that they think a
serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it
to coax women out of
their homes thinking that someone dropped off a
baby. He said they have
not verified it, but have had several calls by
women saying that they hear
babies' cries outside their doors when they're home
alone at night.

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Spicy Orange Pork Chops
Serves 6


6 pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper -- to taste
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 orange -- juiced
1/2 cup brown sugar -- not packed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
In a skillet, heat oil and brown chops on both sides, salt and pepper to taste. In a bowl, mix chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drain fat from chops and pour sauce over them. Cover and simmer on the stove top for 30 minutes or until done, depending on the thickness of your chops.

Per Serving: 336 Calories; 17g Fat (47.1% calories from fat);
25g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 74mg
Cholesterol; 279mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2
Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with baked sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli.

VEGETARIANS: Use veggie burgers instead of the pork. Cooking time will be much less.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with braised chard (to make, derib the chard and roll into a big burrito and slice the chard into thick ribbons. Saute in olive oil and add about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the pan, cover and cook till fork tender) and baked banana squash (to cook squash, wash and bake whole. Watch that it doesn't dry out and cover if necessary. Add a little liquid, salt and pepper and cover to bake so it won't dry out). Add some brown rice, too.

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Jambalaya Pasta
Serves 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound low fat smoked turkey sausage -- cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic --pressed
1 27 1/2-ounce jar spaghetti sauce -- your favorite
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
cayenne pepper -- to taste
12 ounces linguini -- uncooked
In a skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add sausage; cook over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring frequently.

Add the chopped peppers, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until tender.

Stir in pasta sauce and remaining ingredients except pasta. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Spoon sauce over hot pasta.

Per serving: 366 Calories; 7g Total Fat; (16% calories from fat);
17g Protein; 5 Dietary Fiber; 59g Carbohydrate; 32mg
Cholesterol; 683mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1
Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a big green salad.

VEGETARIANS: Skip the sausage and add chopped zucchini and mushrooms to the peppers in the saute step.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006

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Cute and lovable type, You are picky but always in love... and liked to be loved. Fresh and cheerful, but can be "moody" at times. Capable with people nice, soft, and that can love you for the way you are. Likes people that are easy to talk to, and can make you feel. comfortable.



Orange
You are responsible for your own actions, and you know how to treat people.You always have goals to reach and you really work hard to get there, you are competitive. Your friends are really important to you and you appreciate what you have, you sometimes over react that's because you are sensitive. comfortable.



Yellow
You are sweet and innocent. Trusted by many people, and have a strong leadership towards relationships. You make good decision and make the right choice at the right time. And always dreaming of Romantic Relationship.



Blue
You may have low self-esteem, and can be very picky. You are artistic and like to fall in love, but you let your love pass by, by loving with your mind, not your heart. relationship.



Pink
You are always trying your best in everything, and like to help and care for other people. But you are not easily satisfied. You have negative thoughts, and you look for romantic love like in a fairytale. relationship.



Green
You get along well with new people. You are not really a shy person, but sometimes you can hurt people's feelings by your words... You like to be loved and noticed by your lover, but mostly you are single, waiting for the right person.



Brown
You are active and sportive. It's hard for other people to become close with you, but you fall in love easily. But once you find out you can't get something, you give up and let go easily as well.



Aqua
Your feelings change suddenly and easily. You are always lonely, and like traveling. You are truthful, but listen and believe other people too easily. It's hard to find love for you, and get lost in love easily, Sometimes get hurt by love.



Lime
You are calm, but easily stressed out. You get jealous easily, and complain over little things. You can't get stuck into one thing, but you have a capable personality for everyone to trust you and like you.



Black
You are challenging, and have the "guts". But you don't like changes in your life. And once you make a decision, you keep it that way for a long time. Your love life is also challenging, and different.



Purple
You are Mysterious, never selfish and get interested in things easily. Your day can be Sad or Happy depending on your mood.You are popular between friends but you can act stupid at times,and forget things easliy.You go for a person that's trustworthy.



Navy
You are attractive, and love your life.You have a strong feeling towards everything. And very easily distracted.Once you get angry at someone, its hard for you to forgive them.



Olive
You are warm and light hearted.You seem to flow well with friends and family. You don't like Violence and know what's right.You are Kind and cheerful but don't evny other people.



Silver
You are imaginative and fun, You love trying new things.You like to challenge yourself and you learn things easily, you're easy to talk to and give good advice.When comes to friendship, you find it hard to trust someone, but once you find the right friend, you trust them forever.



Gold
You know what's right and what's wrong. You are cheerful and out going. It's hard for you to find the one you want, but once you find the right person, you won't be able to fall in love again for a long time.



Cream
Competitive and sportive. Don't like losing and always cheerful! You are trustworthy, and very out going. You choose love carefully, and don't fall in love easily. But once you find the right one, you don't let go or a long time.



Grey
ou are attractive, and active. You never hide your feelings, and express everything that's inside. But can be selfish at times. You want to be noticed, and don't like to be treated unequally. You can brighten up peoples day. You know what to say at the right time, and you have a good sense of humor.



Maroon
You are intelligent, and know what's right. You like to make things go your way, which can sometimes cause trouble for not thinking about other people's feelings. But you be patient when it comes to love.. Once you get a hold of the right person, it's hard for you to find a better love.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

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Sunday, October 08, 2006

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Answer each question with the answer that most
describes you, then add up
the points that correspond with your answer.
Then send this to all your friends, including the
person who sent it to you
with your cartoon character in the subject line. Keep
track of the question
number and your answer. You'll need both to unlock the
secret code at the
end.

1) What describes your perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner for two
b) Amusement park
c) Rollerblading in the park
d) Rock concert
e) See a movie

2) What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll
b) Alternative
c) Soft Rock
d) Classical
e) Popular

3) What is your favorite type of movie?
a) Comedy
b) Horror
c) Musical
d) Romance
e) Documentary

4) Which of the following jobs wou! ld you c hose if you
were given only these choices?
a) Waiter/Waitress
b) Sports Player
c) Teacher
d) Policeman
e) Bartender

5) Which would you rather do if you had an hour to
waste?
a) Work out
b) Read
c) Watch TV
d) Listen to the radio
e) Sleep

6) Of the following colors, which do you like the
best?
a) yellow
b) white
c) sky blue
d) teal
e) red

7) Which one of the following would you like to eat
right now?
a) ice cream
b) pizza
c) sushi
d) pasta
e) salad

8) What is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween
b) Christmas
c) New Year's
d) Valentine's Day
e) Thanksgiving

9) If you could go to any of the following places,
which would it be?
a) Paris < BR>b) Spain
c) Las Vegas
d) Hawaii
e) Hollywood

10) Of the following, who would you rather spend time
with?
a) Someone who is smart
b) Someone with good looks
c) Someone who is a party animal
d) Someone who has fun all the time
e) Someone who is very emotional

Now total up your points and find your character
below:

Q 1 a=4 pts b=2 pts c=5 pts d=1 pt e=3 pts

Q 2 a=2 pts b=1 pt c=4 pts d=5 pts e=3 pts

Q 3 a=2 pts b=1 pt c=3 pts d=4 pts e=5 pts

Q 4 a=4 pts b=5 pts c=3 pts d=2 pts e=1 pt

Q 5 a=5 pts b=4 pts c=2 pts d=1 pt e=3 pts

Q 6 a=1 pt b=5 pts c=3 pts d=2 pts e=4 pts

Q 7 a=3 pts b=2 pts c=1 pt d=4 pts e=5 pts

Q 8 a=1 pt b=3 pts c=2 pts d=4 pts e=5 pts

Q 9 a=4 pts b=5 pts c=1 pt d=2 pts e=3 pts

Q10 a=5 pts b=2 pts c=1 pt d=3 pts e=4 pts



(10-17 points): You are OSCAR.
You are wild and crazy and you know it. You
know how to have fun, but you may take it to extremes.
You know what you are
doing though, and are much in control of your own
life. People don't always
see things your way, but that doesn't mean that you
should do away with your
beliefs. Try to remember that your wild spirit can
lead to hurting yourself and others.

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(18-26 points) You are ERNIE.

You are fun, friendly, and popular. You are a
real crowd pleaser. You have probably been
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(27-34 points) You are ELMO.

You are cute, and everyone loves you. You are a
best friend that no one takes the chance
of losing. You never hurt feelings and seldom have
your own feelings hurt.
Life is a breeze. You are witty and calm most of the
time. Just keep clear
of backstabbers, and you are worry free.

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(35-42 points) You are ZOK.

You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are
all you need to enjoy yourself. You are
serious about all commitments. A family person. You
call your Mom every
Sunday, and never forget a Birthday. Don't let your
passion for romance get
confused with the real thing.

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(43-50 points) You are BERT.

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is approached with a plan. You are very
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Don't be too good I will miss you.
Don't be too caring, I might like you.
Don't be too Sweet, I might fall for you.
It's hard for me to love you when you Iwon't love me after all...

Bottom-line : A person who makes me love him is actually a person who loves
me more than I love him.
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paths crossed and; somehow he made you happy even for a while.

Bottom-line :Time will tell. If he's yours he will surely come back.
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Don't drive it away from you because if you do, someday you'll think again
why you let love fly away when it was once residing next to you.

Bottom-line : Treasure the one who loves you! It's not easy to find a person
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The greatest regrets in our lives are the risks we did not take.
If you think something will make you. happy, GO FOR IT.
Remember that we pass this way only once.

Bottom-line : Time doesn't wait. If you think you might have found the right
one, treasure the person, don't let that person get away. Don't let fear
hold You back. Give it a try else you might regret later... "No one other
than ourselves know what can truly make us happy."
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"Two tear drops were floating down the river.
One teardrop said to the other, "I'm the teardrop of a girl who loved a man
and lost him. Who are you?"
..."I'm the teardrop of the man who regrets letting a girl go..."

Bottom-line : Nobody will sympathize with a person who constantly lets
chances pass by without making any efforts to salvage them. We normally
don't realize how important our loved and close ones are until they leave
us, and then we start regretting, which results in misery. Lost time is
NEVER gained again
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You don't love someone because they're beautiful. They're beautiful
because
you love them.
Its true you don't know what you've got until its gone, but its also
true
you don't know what you've been missing until it arrives!!!



I ran into a stranger as he passed by,

Oh excuse me please" was my reply.

He said, "Please excuse me too;

I wasn't watching for you."

We were very polite, this stranger and I.

We went on our way and we said good-bye.

But at home a different story is told,

How we treat our loved ones, young and old.

Later that day, cooking the evening meal,

My son stood beside me very still.

When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.

"Move out of the way," I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken.

I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.

While I lay awake in bed,

God's still small voice came to me a nd said,

While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use,

But the children you love, you seem to abuse.

Go and look on the kitchen floor,

You'll find some flowers there by the door.

Those are the flowers he brought for you.

He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.

He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,

You never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."

By this time, I felt very small,

And now my tears began to fall.

I quietly went and knelt by his bed;

Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.

Are these the flowers you picked for me?"

He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.

I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.

I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."

I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;

I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."
He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway."

I said, "Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers,

especially the blue."



FAMILY

Are you aware that if we died tomorrow,

The company that we are working for could easily replace us in

a matter of days.

But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of

their lives.

And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than

into our own family,

an unwise investment indeed, don't you think?

So what is behind the story?



Do you know what the word FAMILY means? FAMILY =

F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

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She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone. She
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As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Diane asked "God" to keep her
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Breakfast
Black Coffee/Tea.
1 Grapefruit.
1 Slice Toast.
2 Tsps Peanut Butter.

Lunch
Black Coffee/Tea
4 Ozs Tuna.
1 Slice Toast(plain).

Dinner
1 Piece Cold Meat.
1 Cup String Beans.
4 Ozs Beetroot.
4 Ozs Ice-Cream.
1 Small Apple.


Day 2
Breakfast
Black Coffee/Tea.
1 Egg Boiled/Poached.
1 Slice Toast.(plain)
Half a Banana.

Lunch
Black Coffee/Tea.
4 Ozs Cottage Cheese.
5 Tea/Ritz Biscuits.

Dinner
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2 Ozs Carrots.
Half a Banana.
4 Ozs Ice-Cream.

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1 Slice Toast.

Lunch
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1 Small Apple.

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4 Ozs Beet Root.
4 Ozs Cauliflower.
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What's the big deal about ElimiTaste? Isn't gum all the same?

The simple answer is...No! Gum is like any other product.
There are good and bad gums. We have built our company around manufacturing a premium line of products that is far superior to the competition.

We use expensive, top quality ingredients, and we rely on our growing, and loyal customer base that truly appreciate the ElimiTaste difference.

To understand the difference between ElimiTaste and our competitors (Eclipse, Dentyne Ice, Orbit, Trident White, Ice Breakers, etc.) you may want to understand our company, our strategy, and our philosophy.


These other brands are all owned by 3 major candy companies. They lock up the shelf space at every retailer under the sun. They bombard us with television commercials, famous spokespeople, etc. They then manufacture their gum in the most inexpensive way possible. No one would argue that their strategy is volume. This means a lower quality product. A commodity if you will. While some of the flavors may offer enjoyable taste, the products are simply mass produced to catch a certain percentage of the consumers taste. We don't knock these companies. They do quite well. This just isn't our strategy or goal.

We developed the ElimiTaste line of gum after asking, and listening to you: The Consumer. We realized that even though these companies own aisles and aisles of space, there were, and are, many consumers that wanted more.

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From California Dental Association.

What is xylitol?
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that helps prevents cavities. You may recognize other sugar alcohols used in sugarless products, such as mannitol and sorbitol. Xylitol is the sugar alcohol that shows the greatest promise for cavity prevention. It is equal in sweetness and volume to sugar and the granular form can be used in many of the ways that sugar is used, including to sweeten cereals and hot beverages and for baking (except when sugar is needed for yeast to rise).

How does xylitol prevent cavities?
Xylitol inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause cavities. It does this because these bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) cannot utilize xylitol to grow. Over time with xylitol use, the quality of the bacteria in the mouth changes and fewer and fewer decay-causing bacteria survive on tooth surfaces. Less plaque forms and the level of acids attacking the tooth surface is lowered.
Studies show that Streptococcus mutans is passed from parents to their newborn children, thus beginning the growth of these decay-producing bacteria in the child. Regular use of xylitol by mothers has been demonstrated to significantly reduce this bacterial transmission, resulting in fewer cavities for the child.

What products contain xylitol and how do I find them?
Xylitol is found most often in chewing gum and mints. You must look at the list of ingredients to know if a product contains xylitol. Generally, for the amount of xylitol to be at decay-preventing levels, it must be listed as the first ingredient. Health food stores can be a good resource for xylitol containing products. Additionally, several companies provide xylitol products for distribution over the Internet.

How often must I use xylitol for it to be effective?
Xylitol gum or mints used 3-5 times daily, for a total intake of 5 grams, is considered optimal. Because frequency and duration of exposure is important, gum should be chewed for approximately 5 minutes and mints should be allowed to dissolve. As xylitol is digested slowly in the large intestine, it acts much like fiber and large amounts can lead to soft stools or have a laxative effect. However, the amounts suggested for cavity reduction are far lower than those typically producing unwelcome results.

Has xylitol been evaluated for safety?
Xylitol has been approved for safety by a number of agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives and the European Union's Scientific Committee for Food.

Xylitol has been shown to have decay-preventive qualities, especially for people at moderate to high risk for decay, when used as part of an overall strategy for decay reduction that also includes a healthy diet and good home care. Consult your CDA dentist to help you determine if xylitol use would be beneficial for you.


Here is what many other respected sources have to say about Xylitol:

Xylitol has the same sweetness and bulk as sucrose with 40% less calories and no aftertaste. In fact, Xylitol is the sweetest of all bulk sugar substitutes. Plus, it has a very pleasant cooling sensation when it dissolves in the mouth making Xylitol a great partner in applications with mint and citrus flavors.

Clinically Proven

In scientific studies over more than 30 years, dental researchers have pointed to a naturally occurring sweetener, Xylitol, as a key ingredient in the fight against tooth decay. Found in natural sources, such as fruits and vegetables, Xylitol is a familiar sweetener in sugar-free products such as chewing gum. Xylitol not only adds a pleasant taste, but also reduces the incidence of tooth decay. Xylitol is a low-glycaemic sweetener and is metabolized independently of insulin. Xylitol does not cause the sharp increase in blood sugar level or the associated serum insulin response, which is usually seen following consumption of other carbohydrates. Thus, Xylitol can be recommended as a sugar-free sweetener suitable for diabetics as well as for the general population seeking a healthier lifestyle.

How Xylitol Fights Tooth Decay

Clinical studies conducted in populations with both high and low cavity incidence show that supplementing a normal diet with regular consumption of xylitol (e.g. sweetened chewing gum > 2 times/day) is of clear benefit to the teeth.

When carbohydrate or sugars are consumed acid is produced in the mouth and the pH drops rapidly below pH 5.7, causing demineralization of tooth enamel and potential cavities. Since xylitol is a five-carbon polyol, oral bacteria do not metabolize it and therefore no acid is produced. When xylitol products are used the pH balance in the oral cavity is quickly returned to a safe level above pH 5.7, minimizing the erosion of enamel and enhancing the remineralization process. The pleasant sweetness also stimulates saliva flow, which helps to rinse away excess sugar residues and neutralize any acids that have been formed.

When xylitol is consumed habitually for several months, the mutans streptococci are shed from plaque to the saliva. Although high numbers may still be found in saliva, they are less virulent and do not adhere as tightly to the teeth, and this means acid attack is not occurring at the tooth surface.

In conclusion, xylitol is both non-cariogenic in that it does not contribute to caries formation and is cariostatic because it prevents or reduces the incidence of new caries. Xylitol actually reduces the amount of plaque and the number of mutans streptococci in plaque. No other sugar substitute has been shown to function in this way.

Xylitol is right here, inside, already. Our bodies produce up to 15 grams of xylitol from other food sources using established energy pathways. Xylitol is not a strange or artificial substance, but a normal part of everyday metabolism. Xylitol is widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts. Some of the best sources are fruits, berries, mushrooms lettuce, hardwoods, and corn cobs. One cup of raspberries contains less than one gram of xylitol. Chewing is a natural process and chewing gums provide some exercise lacking in a refined diet. If chewing is uncomfortable, xylitol mints or candies can also stimulate saliva, the natural tooth protector.

Because xylitol naturally keeps bacteria from settling on sensitive tissue in the ears, nose, mouth, and throat, it is ideal for prevention of common problems experienced by children and adults alike. Often bacteria really begins working in our mouths shortly after we eat, consuming sugars and producing acids which create dental caries and tooth decay, leaving a cavity close to the gums in the enamel of the tooth. Simply using chewing gum not only with xylitol, but with xylitol as the leading ingredient prevents bacteria from eating at the teeth, keeping your teeth safe between brushes and flosses.

We may not know how much sugar is in everything we eat. Think about breakfast cereal, which is one of the most common breakfast foods for both children and adults. In the rare circumstance a cereal does not contain sugar, we may add it or have sugar in our coffee and tea instead. For the entire day that sugar in our mouths is preyed upon acid-producing bacteria. Even a xylitol natural sweetener will provide the preventative power your mouth needs throughout the day.

XYLITOL and Ear Infections
Since the major cause of ear infections is Strep pneumo, a species of bacteria closely related to Strep mutans, perhaps xylitol would prove effective in preventing ear infections. Researchers from Finland tested this hypothesis and published the results of their investigation in the British Medical Journal (November 1996).

The study included 306 children in day care nurseries, most of whom had a history of repeated ear infections. Half of the children chewed xylitol-sweetened gum (2 pieces, 5 times a day -- after all meals and snacks); the other half chewed ordinary gum at the same frequency. During the 2 months of the study, 21% of the regular gum chewers, but only 12% of the xylitol group, had one or more ear infections. Gum chewing by itself, by promoting swallowing and thus clearance of the middle ear, probably prevents some ear infections. The sugar in the regular-sugar-sweetened gum may have offset this effect by promoting bacterial growth in the children who chewed this ordinary gum. By contrast, in this study, xylitol dropped the incidence of ear infections by almost half!

Here is an abstract from M. Uhari et al., "Xylitol in Preventing Acute Otitis Media," Vaccine, 2000 Dec 8;19 Suppl 1:S144-7

Xylitol is a polyol sugar alcohol and is referred to as birch sugar, because it can be produced from birch. Natural sources of xylitol include plums, strawberries, raspberries and rowan berries. Xylitol inhibits the growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae and it inhibits the attachment of both pneumococci and Haemophilus influenzae on the nasopharyngeal cells. In two clinical trials xylitol was found efficient to prevent the development of acute otitis media with a daily dose of 8.4-10 g of xylitol given in five divided doses. The efficacy in these 2-3 months follow-up trials was approximately 40% when chewing gum was used and approximately 30% with xylitol syrup. The need to use antimicrobials reduced markedly when using xylitol. In a high-risk group of children with tympanostomy tubes xylitol was ineffective in preventing otitis. Xylitol appears to be an attractive alternative to prevent acute otitis media. A more practical frequency of doses should be found before its use can be widely recommended.

Many more links and studies can be found online, or can be provided by our staff.

The excerpts referenced above are the opinions and findings of individuals, companies, and organizations with no affiliation to ElimiTaste gum and Inhale Solutions, Inc. This is simply a sampling of public information on the merits of Xylitol. Many more resources are available on the topic of Xylitol on the world wide web, and from your medical and dental professionals.