Archive for September, 2009
Monday, September 28th, 2009
Straining to eliminate dry hard stools (feces) from the rectum or incomplete bowel movements can be both frustrating and painful. There are many factors that can interfere with regular bowel movements. Some of which include the lack of fiber in the diet (fruits and vegetables, grains), medications, hormones and illness.
Normally the colon absorbs just the right amount of water from food to make waste products and muscle contractions will send the stool to the rectum for excretion. If the colon absorbs to much water then stools will be hard and difficult to expel.
It is not necessary to have bowel movements daily to be considered within the normal range. But if they are occurring
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Tags: bad breath, bowel movements, causes of constipation, constipation, dr. atkins diet, dr. atkins induction, hard stools, irregularity, ketones, ketosis, low carbohydrate diet, painful stools, poor breath, symptoms of constipation, testing
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Bad breath can come from deep in the back of the throat when tonsilloliths become trapped in the crevices of the tonsils. These small smelly white balls (can also be yellow, beige or large) are clusters of food particles, sulfur producing bacteria, dead cells and mucus secretions that build up and become trapped.
What are the Symptoms Of Tonsil Stones
- The first symptoms of Tonsilloliths are a feeling of something being stuck in the back of the throat.
- A chronic cough or sneezing which may loosen and reveal the presence of calcified stones for the very first time.
- These clusters of white bumps create a need to constantly clear the throat.
Getting Rid Of Tonsil Stones
Healthcare professionals recommend removing these pesky white bumps with
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Tags: allergies, allergies and tonsil stones, allergy attacks, allergy symptoms, allergy triggers, anaphylactic shock, asthma, bad breath, bad breath from throat, causes of tonsil stones, chronic cough, excess mucus in throat, food additives, food allergies, getting rid of tonsil stones, hay fever, medications for allergies, post nasal drip, smelly white balls in throat, symptoms of tonsil stones, tonsil stones, tonsilloliths, tonsilloliths in tonsils, treatment for tonsil stones
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Not all breath sprays are created equal. If you are experiencing chronic breath odor and have tried many solutions with limited or no success then you are not getting to the root of the problem. There are several questions you should ask yourself.
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Tags: bad breath, breath odor, breath spray, dry mouth, halitosis, oxygenating formula, situational breath, types of bad breath
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009
The tongue is a breeding ground for bacteria and germs. No where is this more evident than in what is commonly called white or geographic tongue. One of the first noticeable signs is a thin biofilm or coating on the surface of the tongue usually appearing white, yellow or sometimes black in coloration. It is often accompanied by cracks, grooves or fissures within the tongue allowing bacteria and germs to hide and flourish leading to bad breath (halitosis).
Keeping the tongue clean is
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Tags: bad breath, breath odor, breath sprays, cracks in tongue, dirty tongue, geographic tongue, halitosis, lichen planus, mouth rinse, mouthwash, oral candidiasis, oxygenating mouthwash, thrush, tongue scraper, volatile sulfur compounds, vsc, white tongue, yeast infection of the mouth
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Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Lactose intolerance occurs when the level of lactase (a stomach enzyme) are to low or non-existent at birth (Congenital Lactose Deficiency). It is this enzyme that helps us digest dairy products like milk which contain lactose. If left undigested lactose becomes fermented in the large intestine. Hydrogen one of the gases produced during this process can be carried to the lungs where it is exhaled. It is for this reason that one of the first indicators used for measuring lactose intolerance is the hydrogen breath test. This test will measure the levels of hydrogen in the breath.
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Dairy products may not be your only worry when it comes to lactose, because
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Tags: bad breath, breastfeeding lactose intolerance, congenital lactose deficiency, hydrogen breath test, lactaid, lactase deficiency, lactase replacement, lactose intolerance, milk breath, milk intolerance, mother's milk
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Straining to eliminate dry hard stools (feces) from the rectum or incomplete bowel movements can be both frustrating and painful. There are many factors that can interfere with regular bowel movements. Some of which include the lack of fiber in the diet (fruits and vegetables, grains), medications, hormones and illness.
