Leslie Carpenter Alvarez LCSW-R

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• Tofu: Types, Nutritional Value, Health Benefits and Risks

  What is Tofu?Tofu is known for its nutritional benefits and also for its versatility. Other names for tofu are soya curd and bean curd. Soya milk is curdled with a coagulant, "Nigari", which is a by-product of the salt making process and it is rich in minerals. Basically, after the salt is extracted...

• What is a Tooth Abscess?

  A tooth abscess refers to the accumulation of pus caused by a bacterial infection at the root of the tooth or between the tooth and gum. Abscess at the tip of the root is known as periapical abscess, while those found in the gums are referred to as periodontal abscesses. Tooth abscesses should be...

• Does Diabetes Increase My Risk of Developing Kidney Stones?

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• Moderate Exercise May Increase the Chances of Conception

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• The Many Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

  What is cayenne pepper?Cayenne pepper, more commonly known as red hot chili pepper, is used to spice our dishes and add more taste to the food we eat. Some of other names that are used to refer to it include Guinea spice, cow horn pepper, aleva and bird pepper. The word Cayenne comes from the city...