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Wellness NewsletterNovember

2018

Stay active w i th US Wel lness through the new Heal thy Path A pp!

Us Wellness is excited to introduce the new mobile app, Healthy Path. With an improved look and feel, the Healthy Path app contains new features and allows for easier tracking on the go. Log in to your CCPS Wellness portal at ccpswellness.org to learn more about how to get started today!

The app is available for Apple and Androids. Download today and use 7069 as your access code.

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All About Gum Disease

What causes gum diseasePlaque ? a sticky, colorless bacteria-filled film that constantly forms on the teeth ? is recognized as the primary cause of gum disease. If plaque isn?t removed each day by brushing and flossing, it hardens into a rough, porous substance called tartar or calculus, which can be difficult to remove. The bacteria in plaque produce toxins that irritate the gums and cause inflammation and gingivitis.

These toxins cause the breakdown of the gum

tissue, causing gums to pull away from the teeth,

and creating pockets that fill with even more

plaque, bacteria and toxins. As the disease

progresses, the pockets grow deeper, and the

plaque and bacteria move further down the tooth

root, destroying supporting bone. The affected

teeth may loosen and eventually fall out or

require extraction.

Ot her cont r ibut ing fact orsGenetics is also a factor in gum disease, as are lifestyle choices. A diet low in nutrients can lessen the body?s ability to fight infection and increase a person?s susceptibility to gum disease. Smokers and smokeless tobacco users have more irritation to gum tissues than non-tobacco users, and this increases the susceptibility to gum disease. Stress

can also affect the ability to ward off disease and may contribute to an increased incidence of gum disease.

Diseases that interfere with the body?s immune

system, such as leukemia and AIDS, may worsen

the condition of the gums. In patients with

uncontrolled diabetes, where the body is more

prone to infection, gum disease can be more

severe or harder to control. Pregnant women

experience elevated levels of hormones that

cause the gums to react differently to the bacteria

found in plaque, and in many cases can cause a

temporary condition known as "pregnancy

gingivitis," which, if left untreated, can progress to

periodontal disease.

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection that causes a chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissue. It is the major cause of about 70% of adult tooth loss, affecting nearly 80% of people at some point in their life. Gum disease includes gingivitis (the early stage of gum disease) and periodontitis (a more advanced stage of gum disease).

Warning Signs

Signs of gum disease include:

- Red, swollen or tender gums.- Bleeding gums while brushing or

flossing.- Gums that seem to be pulling

away from the teeth.- Teeth that are loose or are

separating from each other.- Persistent bad breath or a bad

taste in your mouth.

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New Café Ser ies Webinars t hrough t he EAPBusiness Health Services has introduced improvements to their Café series webinars to allow for more opportunities to access and participate. Visit the "Café Series Info" page in the top right corner of your MyBHS portal or click on the links below for information on upcoming webinars and how to access.

This m ont h's feat ured webinar :

Decem berMindfulness in the Workplace

Mindfulness has been shown to protect us against anxiety, stress and depression. It improves performance and decision making, and it promotes learning, attention and self-control. But how does this all work exactly? How and why should one, in the midst of their extremely busy workday, pause to make time for a touchy-feely fad like mindfulness? Join us in this webinar where we learn the science behind this spiritual practice and discover the very practical mindfulness practices that can increase your overall success in the workplace.

How to Access2018 Café Series Calendar

Next m ont h's feat ured webinar :

Novem berFive Generations in One WorkplaceTraditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z...all with different work styles and expectations! Join us to better understand each generation and learn how to maximize the fabulous advantages of these generations working in tandem.

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Ingredient s

- 2 acorn squash- 2 1/2 cups water- 1 cup brown rice- 1 lb ground pork- 1 medium onion

(chopped)- 3 garlic cloves (minced)- 1 medium sweet apple

(peeled, diced)- 1 tsp. smoked paprika - 4 tsp olive oil- fresh parsley (chopped)

Direct ions

1. Heat oven to 350F. On a large baking sheet, place the squash in the oven for 30 minutes. Then remove from oven, cut in half, and

remove and discard the seeds. Cook for another 20 minutes or until soft.

2. In a large stockpot, bring the water and the rice to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, warm 3 tsp. olive oil over medium heat and add the pork. Once the meat is browned, add onions, garlic, apples, smoked pa-prika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until onion is soft. Add the brown rice.

4. When squash is done,

turn cut side up in the baking dish. Add a tea-spoon of olive oil to the center of each squash half. Divide the meat and rice mixture amongst the four squashes. Return to the oven for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Source: USDA

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