Many people are frequent consumers of chewing gum and bad breath is one of the reasons why. There are innumerable variations on mint flavored chewing gum, all designed to make your breath smell minty and fresh, not to mention cinnamon flavor, and fruit flavors. There are some brands of popular chewing gum specifically marketed for halitoisis, but any gum will do in a pinch. North Americans spend millions of dollars on gum every year because we prefer its taste to the taste of our mouths.

Based on the results that are gained from scientific research, it indicates that chewing gum may cause good impact for several things such as stress reduction, improve memory, increase focus, concentration and alertness, and so forth. Current research has revealed that the rhythmic motion while consuming this gum can give an effect to reduce stress because it creates relaxed and satisfied feelings. So, when the relaxed and satisfied feelings have come to you, then it will lower the levels of anxiety.

If you chew anything, including gum, your pancreas gets the message that food is coming down the chute. It will start producing enzymes to digest it. Scientific studies done by the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia suggest that chemical irritations that produce the sensation of taste on the tongue, signal the digestive system which enzymes to produce and release. If those enzymes are not available when they are needed, then swallowed food can go rancid or rotten in the gut and cause digestive discomfort, gas, bloating, belching and gastric reflux.

Have you ever been stuck in heavy traffic? Have you ever experienced being in a ridiculously long line in a grocery store? Sometimes, in these situations, people get stressed simply because they are not doing anything except to wait for their turn. They begin to worry about the time they are wasting; they become very edgy and unable to keep still.

When you find yourself in a similar situation, chew a piece of gum and you will realize that you are chewing your worries away. This is because chewing is a physical activity where you are able to channel your frustrations.

Additional benefits of chewing gum might include:

- A simple way to increase focus or relieve tension

- Chewing may help relieve daily stresses associated with driving in traffic or waiting in long lines, waiting at doctors or dentists offices.

- Many athletes and coaches chew gum to help them "stay in the game."

- Some teachers have reversed their school policies and encouraged students to chew gum during tests to help increase alertness and concentration. Remember when you had to stand in the corner for chewing gum? I dutifully obeyed, but somehow secretly knew, there was something very good about chewing gum! Now the truth finally comes out......

- Some psychiatrists and psychologists believe two reasons why people chew gum are to relieve boredom and reduce tension. I fully agree I was probably bored and tense every time I was caught chewing gum during class time.

- Chewing gum may also help release nervous energy and provide an outlet for frustration and irritation.

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