Traditional (analog cigarettes) are a great health threat because of the carcinogenic fumes/chemicals inhaled during smoking. Millions have died from lung disease (cancer, emphysema, heart attack, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Researchers have identified at least 4000 chemicals in cigarettes at least 43 are carcinogens. The only tools in the past to reduce the risk have been:

1. Never start smoking
2. Cut down
3. Use a nicotine substitute such as the patch or gum
4. Stop smoking medications (zyban, chantix, wellbutrin etc…)
5. Cold turkey (sudden total withdrawal)

Method number one having a 100% success rate: the other 4 lagging far behind.

Anyone who has ever smoked long-term knows how difficult it is to eliminate or get the habit under control. Often any attempts have been met with repeated failures and retries some ending in success and some not.

E cigarettes, cigars and pipes may be a safer alternative to the real thing. Sometimes referred to as electronic cigarettes, they do not contain the tar and many cancerous by products of traditional smoking tobacco. Instead, smoke is comprised of water vapor which is inhaled. Flavoring may or may not contain nicotine depending on the cartridge solution. Nicotine strength for refill cartridges come in low 6mg, med 11mg and high 16mg. If you choose to refill your own cartridges nicotine strength can be as high as 48mg depending on where you purchase. E liquid used to refill cartridges come in a variety of flavors for example:

• Apple
• Plum
• Banana
• Marlboro
• Peach
• Strawberry
• Melon

The atomizer heats up the solution to form a virtually odorless vapor.

Electric cigarettes will help rid you of tobacco bad breath odor and smell.

The initial cost of a starter kit can range from $26-$200 depending on brand, model, quality of taste and any additional accessories bought at the time of purchase.  The average starter kit contains:

• 1 or 2 ecigarettes which contain a rechargeable battery
• Charger
• 4 or 5 cartridges
• USB adapter
• Instruction manual

Rechargeable cigarettes eliminate smoke odor from your clothes, carpet, furniture, home and car; they are fire safe because there is no flame.

FDA Tests And Controversy

At this time E cigarettes are not FDA approved. In spite of this, they continue to grow in popularity;especially among those using it as an alternative quit smoking or cut down device.

The FDA has stated that upon testing 2 brands of e cigarettes that it found traces

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Dealing with bad breath from a stranger, friend or casual acquaintance is difficult enough, but when you have to live eat and sleep with that person every day it can really become a challenge. Confronting your husband or spouse can lead to hurt feelings and arguments. Bad breath is a sensitive topic for most people but when the criticism is coming from the one you love it can really hit a raw nerve.

Whether you realize or not your husband may be aware he has foul breath odor and has

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If you have dental braces then you know it’s a constant battle to control bacteria and keep down breath odor (halitosis). Not to mention the fact that many find them unsightly and often embarrassing. Teens hate braces.

Unfortunately sometimes they are a necessity. Teeth that are not aligned properly can get worse and drift cause bite and problems eating.

Braces on your teeth will require extra work to keep down bacteria because food particles can become trapped in the brackets and wires. The longer the particles remain chances increase that not only will your breath smell bad but dental disease can occur. Brushing and flossing is no easy task either. Many find that it is almost impossible to remove trapped food with a regular toothbrush.

The Proxy Brush (Christmas tree brush) was specifically designed clean teeth in between dental braces, under the wire and removes stubborn food particles. Xmas tree brushes can be found over the counter or at drug stores.

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Dentures are an artificial prosthesis that can become filled with bacteria that cause breath odor. Like natural teeth dentures have spaces where food particles can become trapped. Not only is this a problem, but the acrylic material has many microscopic pores where bacteria can hide and cause bad breath (halitosis).

Effective Ways To Clean Dentures And Kill Odor

Killing germs and bacteria is of primary importance in avoiding oral disease. One of the most effective ways to rid dentures of bacteria is to

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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What Is Plaque

It is a sticky mixture of food particles, bacteria and mucus.

What Is Gingivitis

It is a mild form of gum disease.

If caught and treated in its early stages brushing and flossing may remove much of the tartar and plaque but dental visits still may be required for a full assessment.

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