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Sabtu, 14 Julai 2012

Health benefits of kissing


Kissing is good for your teeth. There's a reason a kiss is called a "wet one" -- smooching stimulates saliva production, which can actually wash harmful bacteria off the teeth, Mathew Messina, D.D.S., told WebMD and reduce plaque buildup, according to Glamour.com.


Kissing burns calories. Okay, so we're not talking the equivalent of a trip to the gym, but hey, every little bit counts, right? Locking lips can burn anywhere from two to six calories a minute, according to Self.com. You're also putting a whole slew of facial muscles to work when you pucker up, and just a few minutes of extra attention to those muscles can make a big difference when it comes to the appearance of frown lines or less-than-perky cheeks, according to the Daily Mail. less Photo by: flicker Kissing Boosts Immunity There's no denying the fact that when you lock lips, there are bound to be some germs, uh, exchanged. One specific bug can be particularly hazardous to pregnant women, but researchers believe kissing is a way to introduce the virus to a woman in small doses before she conceives, triggering her body to build up a resistance to it before she could ever pass it on to a child, according to Popular Science. · 7 Heart Disease Facts For You However, if your partner in crime is visibly ill, it's still a good idea to hold off on that kiss, as it's still an easy way to catch mono, strep throat and herpes, among other things. less Photo by: flicker Kissing Eases Stress That feeling of relaxation post-kiss isn't all in your head. A small 2009 study measured levels of the bonding hormone oxytocin and the stress hormone cortisol in pairs of kissing college students, the AP reported.


Kissing boosts immunity. There's no denying the fact that when you lock lips, there are bound to be some germs, uh, exchanged. One specific bug can be particularly hazardous to pregnant women, but researchers believe kissing is a way to introduce the virus to a woman in small doses before she conceives, triggering her body to build up a resistance to it before she could ever pass it on to a child, according to Popular Science. However, if your partner in crime is visibly ill, it's still a good idea to hold off on that kiss, as it's still an easy way to catch mono, strep throat and herpes, among other things.


Kissing eases stress. That feeling of relaxation post-kiss isn't all in your head. A small 2009 study measured levels of the bonding hormone oxytocin and the stress hormone cortisol in pairs of kissing college students, the AP reported. Both men and women experienced a decline in cortisol, a sign of relaxation, that was much greater than when they just held hands.


Kissing could ease allergy symptoms. If those sniffles are due to seasonal allergies and not something contagious, it may be a good idea to go through with the smooch after all. A small Japanese study found that couples who kissed for 30 minutes had lower levels of allergen-specific IgE, the proteins that trigger pesky symptoms like sneezing and wheezing.


***source: yahoo


so let's kiss your love ones today....opppsss only with your legal partner 

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