| THE BEST MEDICINEf- LAUGH! FIRST DOSE There are always two ways to look at everything, I guess. My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion last October, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table. My wife noticed me staring and asked me, "Do you know her?". "Yes", I sighed, "She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since." "My God!" says my wife, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?" Got a Joke? E-mail it to us: frontpage@collectivewizdom .com |
| THE BEST MEDICINE- LAUGH! SECOND DOSE Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug." She got up, unplugged the TV, and threw out my wine |
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How do I get rid of bad breath? What causes bad breath? If
you are having a problem with chronic bad breath --halitosis is
the technical name-- there are usually simple solutions.
The most common cause of bad breath is poor or inadequate
dental hygiene. Most people know that we have to brush our
teeth daily to avoid bad breath. But most people also do an
incomplete job of maintaining dental hygiene. Why? Teeth only
make up about 29% of your mouth. So, even if you are
cleaning your teeth, your mouth is still full of odor-causing
bacteria on the gums, roof, floor and tongue. These areas--
especially the tongue-- make up 71% of the mouth and are
responsible for most of the foul odors from the mouth.
And, even if you are only concerned about bad breath for social
reasons, keeping a hygienic mouth can have serious health
consequences, since gum disease caused by bacteria in the
mouth has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and
stroke. A 2005 study published in the journal Circulation found
that people who have gum disease may be at a greater risk of
developing atherosclerosis and heart disease.
The researchers believe that bacteria can leave people's
infected gums and enter the bloodstream, activating the
immune system (the body's defence mechanism) and making
their artery walls inflamed and narrow.
How to Properly Clean the Teeth, Gums Roof, Floor and Tongue
Teeth. Teeth have to be cleaned on their surfaces (sides and
rough chewing surfaces) and in between the teeth. The best
way to clean in between is by flossing every day. You should
also consider investing in an electronic tooth brush. The
vibrations help to further dislodge the smelly rotten food
particles between the teeth. Article continues below.
Gums, Roof and Floor of the Mouth
To clean the gums, you can use a soft tooth brush to brush the
surfaces of the gums and --this is key-- the point where the
gums meet the teeth. It is in these crevices where food can get
trapped, rot, and stink. The same goes for the roof and floor
of the mouth. Use a soft toothbrush to dislodge the layer of
bacteria. Follow all the brushing with a mouth wash.
The Tongue
The tongue is the chief source of foul odors in the mouth. Use a
soft toothbrush to very gently clean the tongue. Be very careful
because rough brushing of the tongue can damage your taste
buds.
Stomach and Digestive Track
To do their job, the intestines must maintain a balanced
bacterial environment. It is the bacteria that help to break food
down so that it can be absorbed into the blood stream.
Unfortunately, the rotting process which is necessary for
digestion to work is also smelly. Your feces smell because of
the rotting process. However, if the bacterial balance in the
intestines is upset, then both digestion problems (diarrhea,
constipation) and odor through the stomach, esophagus and
out the mouth can result. So, your bad breath could very well
be the result of changes in the bacterial balance in your
intestines.
Try cleansing your bowels with a vegetarian diet. I also can
recommend using a little bit of apple cider vinegar and olive oil
as a salad dressing. Vinegar is a natural anti-septic and was
used for centuries before the invention of antibiotics.
You're just getting started. Learn more tips for controlling bad
breath, gum disease and mouth conditions: Stop Gum Disease
with These Tips / Burning Mouth Syndrome-Causes and Cures
/ Sore Throat-Top Remedies
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