athletes chewing gum during competitions dont they risk biting their tongue


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In the recently aired TV drama 'Ancient Love Song,' some netizens captured scenes showing the lead actress Victoria Song with a white unknown object in her mouth, speculating that she was chewing gum during filming.

 

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Immediately, netizens and media criticized her for being unprofessional, questioning why she was chewing gum while acting?! Later, Victoria Song's studio issued a statement clarifying that the supposed gum was actually part of her teeth, and Victoria also clarified this on Weibo.

 

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Regarding the issue of actors chewing gum while filming, I am not very clear (after all, that's the entertainment industry's business), but I do know that some professional athletes love to chew gum during competitions.



At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, American wrestlerMike Farinawas weighing in before the match. As soon as he stepped on the scale, the warning light came on, indicating he was overweight. He took off his vest, still overweight, removed his sunglasses, still not enough; Farina started to panic, muttering to himself, and spat out the gum he was chewing. The warning light went off. Relieved, Farina happily headed to the competition.

 

This piece of gum was later called the 'heaviest' gum, reflecting that athletes really love chewing gum before and even during competitions, especially in baseball and basketball.


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So why do these athletes love chewing gum so much? There are several main reasons:

 

1. Chewing gum helps them relieve stress and ease pre-game nerves.

2. Chewing gum promotes saliva production, keeping the athlete's mouth moist during the game.

3. Habit, for some players, it's a psychological comfort (Jordan).



4. It helps athletes concentrate and stay focused.

 

However, in our daily lives, it's not recommended to chew gum while exercising. Chewing gum doesn't significantly improve our performance; it's more about psychological and emotional effects.


During exercise, you might accidentally swallow the gum. For regular workouts, we don't need gum to relieve tension. Chewing gum can also affect our breathing rhythm during exercise, potentially causing side stitches.

        


       
 

So, if we set aside exercise, are there any benefits to chewing gum in our daily lives? Or are there things we need to pay special attention to?


Benefits of Chewing Gum

 

1. Enhances memory

 

Chewing gum can indirectly stimulate brain and facial nerves, increasing the transmission of information between brain cells and boosting oxygen delivery to the brain, which helps enhance memory and other cognitive functions.


2. Refreshes the mind

 

Besides memory, chewing also stimulates parts of the brain related to alertness. This can help people stay awake longer, especially with mint-flavored gum.

 


3. Reduces anxiety

 

People often bite their nails or shake their legs when anxious, but chewing gum can perfectly replace these actions. Chewing gum effectively relieves tension and makes people feel calm.

 

4. Dental health

 

Chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after meals can reduce plaque, cavities, and gingivitis. This is because chewing increases saliva flow, but you need to ensure your gum is sugar-free.

 


5. Reduces acid reflux and heartburn

 

Chewing gum after meals helps reduce stomach acid because increased saliva production can clear stomach acid more quickly.

 

6. Helps smokers quit

 

Strictly speaking, gum doesn't contain a 'magic potion' to help you quit smoking, but chewing can help control your cravings to some extent.

 


7. Relieves ear discomfort during flights

 

Chewing gum can help balance the pressure in your ears during takeoff and landing, reducing ear discomfort caused by pressure changes.

 

Chewing Gum Precautions

 

1. Choose sugar-free gum whenever possible.

2. Do not chew gum for too long; each piece should not be chewed for more than 15 minutes.

3. People with stomach issues should avoid chewing gum.

4. It's best to chew gum after meals.

5. The most obvious and important point: Do not swallow! And please do not litter or spit gum indiscriminately.

 





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Created: 2017-07-28 10:24:47