Namast’ay Grinning, Thanks to the Benefits of Yoga

When you’re stressed, your body produces more of the hormone cortisol. Mouth bacteria can cause gum inflammation, but chronic stress can worsen this swelling. This harmful compound also increases your risk for gum disease. Because yoga is a proven stress reliever, researchers believe this reduces inflammation in the body —including in your teeth and gums.

Key Takeaways:

• Yoga has many benefits. Besides being good for your flexibility, focus, strength, and stress relief, a lesser known benefit is oral health advantages.
• Yoga helps fight tooth decay and gum disease. It stimulates saliva production which washes away bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. As a stress relief yoga reduces inflammation.
• Yoga poses perfect posture and leads to a better head alignment, thus taking strain off of your jaw.

“From flexibility and focus to strength and stress relief, yoga’s perks are endless. Among the lengthy list are some lesser-known oral health advantages.”

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