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[Information on boosting immunity] Kamikami's fun oral studies ④
[Immune power up information] Recently, the new coronavirus has taken the world by storm. In this corner, you can find information on how to build a body that can withstand corona, We will introduce excerpts from past musubi magazines and books published by Seishoku Publishing. The 20th installment introduces a lecture by Mr. Yoshihide Okazaki from the "Musubi Magazine April 6 issue" special feature "Medicine and Food Health Forum". (all XNUMX times). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Saliva should be swallowed without vomiting" Ekken also explains how to make a certain medicine. After waking up in the morning, rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and rub salt on your upper and lower gums.After rinsing your mouth with hot water XNUMX to XNUMX times, spit it out, strain it and put it in a bowl.It turns out that it is an eye drop. “Thanks to this practice, Ekiken Kaibara writes that I can see well even at the age of eighty-three, and I haven’t pulled out a single tooth. Okazaki grinned. There is also a regimen saying, ``Swallow saliva without vomiting.'' Ekiken must have paid attention to the power of saliva, as it has long been said that ``a baby with a lot of saliva will grow up strong'' and ``an elderly person with a lot of saliva will live a long life''.
saliva restores dissolved teeth What are the functions of saliva?Mr. Okazaki explained the main effects in plain language from a scientific point of view.
[Antibacterial action]Lysozyme, an enzyme found in saliva, has an antibacterial effect.Lysozyme also helps prevent wounds in the mouth from becoming suppurated and heals quickly.
[Detoxification of carcinogenic effects]Saliva also contains an enzyme called peroxidase, which helps detoxify carcinogens. Chewing well can prevent cancer. Chewing itself does not prevent cancer. By enhancing the function of peroxidase, detoxification of carcinogenic effects can be expected.
[Cavity prevention]Streptococcus mutans, a tooth decay bacterium, feeds on sweets (sucrose) and creates acid. The acid increases the acidity in plaquepHIf it becomes XNUMX or less, the surface of the tooth melts, and if it progresses, it will become a carious tooth. Saliva has the function of neutralizing acidified dental plaque. "If you drink juice (soft drink), your teeth will melt instantly, but saliva will restore them."
[Feel the taste]The taste of food can be detected only when the taste substance contained in the food dissolves into the saliva and is sensed by the tongue.In other words, if saliva is not secreted, taste cannot be felt.
[Adjust dentures]Complete dentures are attached to the gums by the surface tension of saliva.If there is not enough saliva, the dentures rub against the gums and cause pain.
[Protect the mouth and esophagus]Without saliva, food can damage the mouth and esophagus
Saliva has such a wonderful effect on the body, but Mr. Okazaki says, "Children these days can't get saliva out even when they open their mouths. There are many children who can't eat without water or tea." lament. How did that happen?
[Immune power up information]Go to Kamikami Fun Kenguchi Studies ⑤ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yoshihide Okazaki Born in Osaka Prefecture in XNUMX.Specializes in pediatric dentistry, dentistry for disabled children, and health education. He has a deep knowledge of animal teeth and even makes house calls to zoos.He is currently a visiting professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Mongolian University of Health Sciences.
