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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
In our minds Belladonna has been most often associated with the Italian expression “bella donna” meaning of beautiful lady. The topic here is not about feminine the gender, but, the plant bearing the same name. Most of us are probably more familiar with the term Deadly nightshade, death berries, devil’s cherries, poison black cherries, dwayberry, or Devil’s Berries.
Belladonna has its origins in Europe, its leaves and roots used in medical remedies throughout the ages. Historically, one of the more well-known uses were by Italian women, who used the berry juice to dilate their pupils for increased attractiveness.
Belladonna can be toxic in large doses, especially to the very young. It can be easily purchased at many health food stores or online. Found as an ingredient in some prescriptions, homeopathic and over the counter meds. In other words, you may find it anywhere.
In 2010, the risk of Belladonna in “Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets” became of such great concern that the company voluntarily recalled the product. The problem being that the
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Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Malignant mesothelioma is not lung cancer but is a cancer of the lining of the lungs. Lung cancer is a malignancy occurring in the lung. Some literature about the two cancers make these differences blurred leading to a misconception that they are the same. They are not.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos fibers affecting the:
- Pleural (cancer of tissue surrounding the lungs)
- Pericardial (tissue surrounding the heart)
- Peritoneal (surrounding tissue of the abdomen for example liver, bowel)
- Testicular (thickening of the ducts and glands in the testes)
There is no cure at this time. Doctors hope to prolong life expectancy through cancer treatments and surgery when indicated. Like any fatal disease, life expectancy improves if caught early.
Getting Mesothelioma
Diagnosis is not always easy because there is a long latency period from 10-50 years after asbestos exposure before symptoms appear.
Exposure to asbestos can come from working in high risk professions. Indirect exposure can come from contact with those who work in high risk industries. This can be from family members and friends who carry fibers on their clothing. If you clean clothes that contains fibers. If you live in an area where asbestos industries are located, you are at risk.
The danger comes from unseen fibers that travel through the air. When we inhale, we take these tiny particles into our lungs. The evidence of which may not be known for over a generation because of the long latency period.
Other substances also pose a threat.
- Zeolite (found in the soil from the region of Anatoli Turkey)
- Erionite (a naturally occurring fibrous mineral found in volcanic ash) it is a carcinogen.
Mesothelioma Malignant Or Benign
In the media, we usually hear about Mesothelioma in its malignant form. However, it can be benign and may display many of the same symptoms. Unlike its malignant counterpart, it usually responds to surgery and is not life threatening.
However, it is sometimes is a precursor to a later malignant form.
What Are High Risk Asbestos Industries
There are many professions causing direct contact with asbestos. You may not even realize exposure has occurred.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Dry mouth (Xerostomia) is a common condition especially among women. Its prevalence increases with aging. One of the leading telltale signs is a reduction or foamy (thick) saliva.
The Causes
For some public speaking or social settings can invoke serious bouts with anxiety. The nervous tension can create embarrassing moments where lips become dry; and, stick to gums or the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
Social settings are not the only cause of xerostomia. Dry mouth can be caused by diabetes and other illnesses. Moreover, medications can be another culprit.
What Are The Effects
Dry mouth is no joke because difficulty speaking or swallowing can occur. Low saliva production often precedes bad breath (halitosis) and the dryness creates a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.
We may not normally associate its affects in other areas of our life, like curtailing our ability to taste food. Persistent dry mouth over time can cause dental decay.
Dry Mouth In Sjogren’s syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is a disease of the autoimmune system where the white blood cells
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
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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Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Appearing as creamy white patches/spots on the tongue and inner cheeks, oral thrush is a yeast fungus (candida albicans) infection of the mouth. When occurring in adults oral Candidiasis can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat.
Other Symptoms
One of the first signs may be an increase bad taste in the mouth or a decrease in the ability to taste.
Thrush may cause difficulty/pain swallowing, feeling that something is stuck in the throat or mid chest.
Fever may occur if
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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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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Did you know that acid breath may be an indicator of Asthma
Dr. Benjamin Gaston along with a team of other scientist discovered that the breath of Asthmatics during an attack is highly acidic with a pH of around 5. Non-Asthmatics have a pH around 7. While conducting experiments at the University of Virginia they found that after administering
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Today it is often added as a sweetener in chewing gums, throat lozenges, mouthwashes and candies.
It is also a natural fluoride toothpaste alternative that whitens teeth.
Approved by the FDA since 1993 as a food additive and a natural sugar substitute, it can be found in fruits and vegetables like berries and extracted from birch trees. Containing less than 10 calories per teaspoon, it has been used as an effective agent to kill (more…)
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Breath odor can be caused by disease, personal hygiene, dry mouth from medications and the aging process.
What is Sialorrhea
Sialorrhea is a weakness or difficulty with the swallowing reflex. Drooling occurs when saliva accumulates and begins to overflow. Excess mucus becomes most dangerous when sleeping because of the potential for choking.
The onset of Sialorrhea may occur after a stroke, Parkinson’s disease or Bells Palsy (paralysis or weakness of the facial nerves).
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