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The Very Essence Of Being A Woman Is Her Breast

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:07:18 +0000

Most women agree that the most important part of their body are her breasts. A woman’s breast is perhaps the body part most written about in books, magazines, poems, and other literature. Aside from the obvious physiological importance of the mammary glands, a woman’s breast also symbolizes all that is romantic and sensual in the female figure. Needless to say, these glands are the usual subjects of male desires and fantasies.

But the meaning and significance of having breasts actually go beyond the mere symbolism or actual focus of sensuality. A woman’s breast nurtures the life of an infant, producing the precious milk that can influence the life-long health of a child. Mother’s milk contains a balanced mix of essential nutrients and protects the infant against common childhood illnesses and infections. As the ideal baby food, mother’s milk is considered irreplaceable. Not even the most expensive milk formula can take the place or exceed mother’s milk in terms of nutritional value. Pediatric health research conducted in different parts of the world all point out one incontrovertible fact — mother’s milk is still best for babies.

But there is another side to the volumes of literature about a woman’s breast. There is another story that needs to be told aside from the current advocacy on mother’s milk. This story is about the tragic fact that
millions of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, almost 1.5 million women will be diagnosed with the disease in 2007. At least 10.5 million patients were found to have breast cancer since 2003. For many women, these facts are not just statistics. These are realities that need to face and survive each day. Just imagine the fear and terror of knowing for the first time that have the Big C. What if you were newly married or had just given birth to your first child? A cancer diagnosis, especially related to one’s breasts, is one of the most dreaded news known to women the world over.

What is even more devastating is the fact that the said disease has another variant or a more serious condition known as inflammatory breast cancer. Inflammation of the breasts due to cancer is marked by capillary dilation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain. Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare cancer that gets its name based on the appearance of the skin on the breast. It is considered an aggressive, advanced type of carcinoma.

On a positive note, this type of cancer strikes only a very small percentage of women. It is also true that, on very rare occasions, some men have been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Treatment options are also available including the procedures usually undertaken to treat what may now be termed as the common or usual breast cancer. Patients who are still in the early stages of breast cancer may opt to take anti-inflammatory drugs. These medications help control the inflammation of the breast or may even prevent the growth of cancer cells. In a study released by the Women’s Health Initiative in 2003, it was revealed that the regular use of anti-inflammatory drugs may help lower a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. The anti-inflammatory drugs relieve pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation but do not actually cure the disease that causes these symptoms. Certain anti-inflammatory drugs are doctor-prescribed.

Dealing with cancer is a very serious matter. It is best to seek medical advice as soon as you feel or see any of the signs. Your doctor must make a very careful examination to determine what type of treatment is appropriate for you, including the use of anti-inflammatory medication. One procedure that is commonly advised for patients or those who suspect the presence of cancer is to undergo breast biopsy. Usually, if a suspicious lump is detected, the doctor may ask the patient to use anti-inflammatory drugs to test whether the said growth will respond to a certain dose. Another recommendation for women above 40 to get an annual mammography.

The high mortality rate associated with breast cancer is serious enough to make cancer prevention a priority matter not only among women, but also for men. Through information, proper treatment, or appropriate medication, women around the world can still have hope of beating the Big C.

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Easing Labor Pains and Childbirth

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:45:09 +0000

The drama of childbirth has been immortalized in media through scenes full of mixed emotions where the mother experiences labor pains as each contraction brings the child closer and closer to a new world outside the womb. Like those movie scenes, many women go through a difficult pregnancy which makes childbirth a complicated procedure.
Each pregnant woman’s labor pains is unique. No one can really tell what triggers it but knowing labor symptoms will help you understand what is to be expected. Having more information about giving birth will help the mother to better prepare herself psychologically and physically. Here are some important phrases and terminology related to labor and childbirth that every woman should know
Lightening when the baby settles deeper into the pelvis
Effacement – softening and thinning of cervix
Dilation – opening of the cervix
Vaginal spotting losing of mucus plug with bloody discharge
Nesting energetic urge to clean and organize baby’s things
Membrane rupture amniotic sac leaks or breaks before labor
Contractions – a sensation that your uterus is tightening and relaxing
Signs and symptoms are the woman’s body’s preparation for labor. But there is no clear-cut boundary between the body’s preparation and the actual labor process. Some women may have painful contractions for days without cervical changes while others feel only a little pressure or a back ache as the cervix gradually dilates.
Pre-term labor may be difficult to detect. Any signs or symptoms of labor before 36 weeks, especially if they’re accompanied by vaginal spotting, needs consultation with a physician. At term, labor will nearly always make itself apparent. However, if you arrive at the hospital in false labor, don’t feel embarrassed or frustrated. Just think of it as a practice run for the real thing is definitely on its way.
Most women consider relaxation exercises, breathing techniques or medication to manage the pains of labor. Some women want to give birth without the aid of drugs and consider complementary and alternative medicine to help them through the labor pain and delivery. Still, there are other choices which are non-traditional methods such as hypnosis, acupuncture, and reflexology.
Hypnosis is considered to be a focused state of concentration that allows the body to relax and helps guide one’s thoughts and control breathing. Hypnosis will not stop the pain of contractions but it will condition your mind to help you ride the wave of each contraction and trust in your body’s ability to give birth.
Learning self-hypnosis techniques, such as repeating positive statements to yourself, concentrating on vivid imagery or listening to a recording of verbal affirmations, may be acquired through private lessons or specialized childbirth classes.
Acupuncture is an ancient chinese practice based on the theory that energy flows through the body in channels known as meridians. Stimulating specific areas close to the skin, also known as acupuncture points, with hair-thin needles is thought to correct imbalances or disruptions in this energy flow. There’s a possibility that it may help treat nausea and vomiting of pregnant women as well as reducing labor pains depending on how the labor is progressing and the type of pain being experienced.
The practice of reflexology can be traced back to Egypt, China and India thousands of years ago. This method applies pressure to specific parts of the body, usually the soles of the feet, for an intended therapeutic effect on other parts of the body. Though scientists haven’t found evidence to support the theories of reflexology, some women find it helpful in relieving muscle tension and promoting relaxation during pregnancy.
It is said that applying pressure or strokes to specific points on the feet during labor somehow stimulates the pituitary gland to release hormones that speed labor and reduce pain.
Hypnosis, acupuncture, and reflexology may be promising methods to relieve pain during labor and delivery, but there is little scientific evidence to prove the effectiveness of these approaches and more research is needed to determine whether these techniques can actually relieve labor pains and provide relief in childbirth.
Working with professional health care provider may help if any of these methods can be right for you. Combining complementary treatments with other methods of pain relief and medication should always be consulted with your doctor.

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When Is BDSM Emotionally Abusive?

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:23:00 +0000

He made them want to shout, Ouch! But this time you better watch out. He kicked her oh and he beat her, and he whipped her. S&M These are the words from the Thin Lizzy song S&M. But how much do you know about S&M? Can you distinguish when the role play ends and the abuse begins?

BDSM
BDSM is a collective term used for the many subdivisions of the sado-masochistic culture. B&D stands for bondage and discipline, D&S stands for domination and submission, and S&M stands for sadism and masochism. These terms are usually related to sexual acts, however, it transcends to more than just kinky sex plays.

BDSM is considered role playing in the sense that couples choose which part they want to play. But aside from choosing and playing roles, BDSM is about an open channel of communication between both parties. This means being able to openly express who you want to be in the role play, and telling your partner your limitations in terms of pain tolerance for the victim role and the extent of what you’re willing to do. BDSM also requires trust and understanding. BDSM requires using devices and accessories that may inflict pain on the partner. One should be able to trust that their partner would know how to control the way pain is inflicted, and also to know when to stop. In this same concern, the dominant partner should understand the other half enough to know how far he wants to go. BDSM is not only about being in control, it will forever be give and take.

When is BDSM emotionally abusive?
Unfortunately, we cannot ignore the fact that to some people, engaging in BDSM role playing is about enjoying the feel of having the power to inflict pain on their partners. It starts getting out of hand and becomes a power trip for the dominant partner. Here are some pointers on how to distinguish BDSM from emotional abuse.
l BDSM is based on safe, sane, and mutually consensual relationship while abuse is not and will never be negotiated.
l BDSM is acted out in a controlled environment, while abuse always appears out of hand.
l BDSM uses safe words to stop the role play if it gets out of hand while abuse doesn’t stop.
l The dominant partner in a BDSM role play looks after the well-being of the submissive partner while an abuser just thinks of himself.
l In BDSM, the relationship is fulfilling for both parties. Abusive relationships are fruitless.
l BDSM is about building trust and understanding, abuse destroys trust and breeds misunderstanding.
l BDSM aims to build self-esteem, while abuse causes the victim to develop inferiority complex.
l In BDSM, the submissive partner voluntarily serves the dominant half, while abusers do not care to ask for consent.

Knowing the signs of an abusive individual may help you avoid getting into emotional abuse in your future relationships. Once your partner goes out of bounds of the scene content for your role play and starts forcing sexual acts that goes beyond your physical limit, stop the role play and leave. If your partner humiliates or insults you often, or isolates you from the people you love, it might be a clear indication that your partner may be more into the power trip than into pleasuring you by acting our your fantasies. You have the right to be treated with respect, you have the right to say no and leave.

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Confusing Retinal Migraine

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:00:51 +0000

Due to the varied types of the disease, most doctors would diagnose migraine based on the universally accepted standards of The International Classification of Headache Disorders ICHD to avoid misdiagnosis. Retinal migraine is a classic example of confusion and misdiagnosis, simply because the term is often poorly understood and widely misused.
When a migraine sufferer is given a diagnosis that lacks accuracy in diagnostic terms but is given more of a descriptive term, a problem may arise. When these descriptive terms are used frequently, they miss out on its real diagnosis. The International Headache Society IHS came up with a standard diagnosis to make communications easier for patients who need to consult other doctors or change doctors.
Retinal Migraine is an actual migraine diagnosis which is often misused to define any migraine that is associated with any visual symptoms, or a migraine with visual symptoms minus the headache. It is characterized by recurrent attacks of unilateral visual disturbances that precedes the headache period of the migraine attacks, starting with monocular affecting one eye visual symptoms such as scintillations, scotoma, and temporary loss of vision.
Symptoms
Scintillation is the perception of lights flashing in different intensity during the migraine aura and can be a symptom of the aura phase of a migraine attack.
The headache period begins during or within sixty minutes of the visual symptoms that are consistent with migraine without aura Headache duration of 4 to 72 hours.
Symptoms should have at least two of the following characteristics
1. unilateral location
2. pulsatile quality
3. moderate or severe pain intensity
4. aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity such as walking or climbing stairs
And at least one of these characteristics
1. nausea andor vomiting
2. photophobia heightened sensitivity to light and phonophobia heightened sensitivity to sound
The main difference between retinal migraine and migraine with aura neurological phenomenon is that the former has monocular visual symptoms as well as total, but temporary, monocular blindness.
Since there are no known causes of migraine disease, diagnosis is done by tracing the personal and family medical history of the patient to rule out other causes of the symptoms.
Treatment and Remedies
There are several over-the-counter and prescription medicines that can provide migraine remedies or aid in relieving symptoms of attacks when they happen. For most people, treatments to relieve stress prove to be equally helpful as migraine remedies.
Retinal migraine is a diagnosis of exclusion, however, and patients will generally require a complete cardiovascular evaluation to rule-out embolic and other vascular disease as a cause of the visual loss. Patients diagnosed with this condition may be treated in the same fashion as patients with migraine.
Patients who are having infrequent episodes are given medications used for other forms of migraine to relieve other symptoms. These medications can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs, anti-nausea medications among others. The choice of medications may depend on the age of the patient’s severity of the condition. For frequent migraine attacks, the same preventive therapies used for other migraines can be explored. But, as always, remember to consult your physicians for proper diagnosis of your condition before taking any medication.

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Quit Smoking using Natural Herbs- 6 Secret Home Remedies

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:38:42 +0000

Smoking is an addiction that is difficult but not impossible to stop. Everyone is aware that it is a pathway to cancer,emphysema and other health problems. Having a desire and determination is one part of the process to stop smoking. To help you with the physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings many people are using natural herbs and home remedies as a successful aid. The costs are lower and are safe and effective.

To quit smoking using natural herbs is becoming very popular among many people and have been around for many years and used for many types of treatments.

Mimosa tea mimosa hostilis an evergreen shrub, native to Brazil and Mexico, uses the bark to make sacramental beverage. A cup of this tea will boost your mood and relieve anxiety and headaches associated with nicotine withdrawals. It is not addictive and is recommended for use of anti-depressant medicines.

The Chinese Cao Su herb diminishes the desire to smoke also.

Lobelia or indian tobacco is popular for smokers, many believe it makes the taste of tobacco repulsive, while others say it calms the nerves and body muscles and eases mild depression.

These stop smoking natural herbs help to quit smoking if you are ready to do so. Some of the major natural herbs that help to quit smoking are

Avena Sativa

Garcinia Cambogia

Gotu Cola

Skullcap

Valerian

Parrot’s Beak

Willow

Oak

Oregon Grape Root

Goldenseal

Home remedies are also used as part of your plan to stop smoking.

Home remedy 1- Honey is the best food source that is rich in vitamins, enzymes, proteins, and Amino acids that helps dealing with Nicotine addiction.

2- Eating high alkaline foods and taking grape seed extract to repair damaged lungs.

3-Mix fresh grated radish with 2 teaspoons of honey and drink it as a juice.This is a good quit smoking herb.

4- Dissolve 2 tablespoons of baking sodasodium bicarbonate in a glass of water and drink it with every meal.

5- O.J. is acidic in nature and the 1st step to stop smoking and eliminates the nicotine from your body. Drink twice a day if possible.

6- Chewing a licorice stick is a good substitute for a cigarrete.

When you are feeling the urge to smoke eat something salty or place a bit of salt on your tongue for immediate relief.

You should also follow a natural detoxification plan to cleanse yourself of as many toxins and chemicals. This gives you a clean slate in your efforts to quit.

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Does a Loved One Need Anger Management Counseling?

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:16:33 +0000

Have you ever blown your stack by over-responding to a situation? Maybe it would be easier to ask if you know someone who hasnt. Virtually everyone has said something in anger that they wish they could take back. After nasty words are spoken or mean actions are taken, they can have a hurtful or escalating effect on others, and it is too late to un-do their impact. That is why anger management counseling can be beneficial for those who have trouble controlling angry responses to irritating situations. There is no shame attached to seeking anger management counseling in fact, true shame comes from the failure to admit there is a problem and trying to take remedial action.

Anger management counseling can be sought for many reasons. In some cases, a doctor, spouse, or supervisor may recommend it. In other cases, a person may be able to contain physical and verbal expressions of anger, but realize that emotionally, his or her rage surpasses what one should expect in a given situation. At the point of this recognition, a wise person will consider anger management classes, training, or counsel to keep their emotions under check and to manage responses in a healthy way.

What Does Anger Management Counseling Involve?

Any type of personal counseling proceeds effectively when the client admits there is a problem or that others believe he or she has a problem. In this case, anger management counseling will focus on exploring the roots of unresolved anger, discovering triggers of current or unexplained anger, and looking at ways to try and bring anger under reasonable control. Working with a trained and possibly licensed therapist, a client will answer many questions about personal history, current conditions, and future expectations. He may even take one or more psychology tests that could provide insight to the patients mindset.

If anger management counseling warrants, a client may be referred to a doctor for a medical work-up that could check the persons hormonal levels, blood levels, and overall condition to see if health problems play a role. Perhaps the prescription of a mood elevator, an anti-anxiety or bi-polar medication, or another type of medicine will have a positive effect on helping someone manage anger difficulties.

Anger management counseling also may involve the recommendation of self-help techniques that someone can practice at home or on the job. These might include keeping a journal and writing about negative feelings, getting a pet to help reduce irritation and promote a serene home environment, learning to adjust expectations, and being honest about disappointment, hurt, or irritation. Even adopting an exercise routine can help to balance bodily functions and contribute to a greater sense of well being.

Since each therapist uses different techniques, your sessions may be very different from those experienced by other clients. Your counselor may recommend group therapy, for instance, or family therapy if relatives are impacted by the situation. As you explore various techniques of anger management counseling, you will soon get a feel for what works and what doesnt. For more information before, during, or after your counseling sessions, visit online websites like anger-management-information.com site is not complete yet. Then you can go to your counseling sessions armed with information or questions that will positively impact your therapy.

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Staying Away A Little Info On Avoidant Personality Disorder

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:54:24 +0000

Every so often, people can end up feeling more than just a light touch of performance or social anxiety. This is perfectly natural for us, because being put into situations where we feel we have little to no control at all is one of those things that kicks in our fight-or-flight response. However, this is only acceptable to a certain degree, as there are situations where people are expected to behave normally, even when faced with a little apprehension. One of these situations is when people are around others, such as social gatherings and business meetings. For people that avoid all forms of social contact, the problem may be less a case of social anxiety and more a case of avoidant personality disorder.

APD is one of those mental health concerns that are relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, but can wreak tremendous havoc on relationships both personal and professional. They tend to be presented as loners, shunning most forms of social contact with others unless they feel that they have absolutely no other choice. This can potentially lead them into dangerous situations if they do not exercise caution, or if the APD is mixed with some other personality traits. A typical sign of APD is the desire to avoid social contact and being inept or awkward during social situations. They also tend to feel a detachment from society in general, sometimes seeing separation and discrimination that aren’t actually there.

The cause of APD is not entirely clear at the moment, though some have pointed out genetics, trauma during social situations, and a poor relationship with one’s social environment as being possible causes. There are some that theorize that genetics and hereditary personality traits are more likely to cause this particular mental health condition than other factors. It is believed that certain mental health characteristics inherited from one’s parents can make a person more susceptible to APD, or more likely to develop it as a side effect of some other psychological disorder. Trauma, particularly the type that occurs during the formative years and the period when personalities are still developing, can also stunt a person’s ability to adapt to social situations enough to become a problem. However, none of these theories have managed to put forward adequate solid evidence to be seen as the most likely cause.

There are also several signs that could point someone as having APD, or is developing the condition. Among them is investment in a fixed fantasy, a self-delusion made of a consistent set of beliefs and perceptions that cannot be verified in reality. A sense of inferiority to others, even when told and presented with definitive proof otherwise, also manifests as a sign of APD. In connection to this, people with APD do not respond well to criticism and judgment, occasionally taking it all as an attack on their person and not on the merits of their work. An interpersonal relationship with someone with APD is highly unlikely, as these people attempt to avoid them whenever possible.

Having APD, however, is not a problem of apocalyptic proportions. Therapy and counseling, particularly in groups, can often help alleviate the problem and aid people in adjusting. Currently, psychoactive medication is not commonly used except to handle potential complications.

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Proviron-Mesterolone An Estrogen Antagonist

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:32:15 +0000

Proviron-Mesterolone is registered trademark of Scherling AG Germany & Schering Mexicanna. Proviron-Mesterolone is an artificial, orally effective androgen that doesnt have any anabolic properties. Proviron-Mesterolone is used in school medicine to alleviate or heal troubles caused due to the shortage of male sex hormones. For this reason, many jocks often use Proviron-Mesterolone at the end of a steroid treatment to augment the condensed testosterone production.

Proviron-Mesterolone is marketed under different brand names and quantities including Mestoranum 25 mg tab.; Schering DK, S, NO; Pluriviron 25 mg drg.; Asche G; Proviron 10 mg tab.; Schering TK; Proviron 10 mg tab.; Leiras F1; Proviron 20 mg tab.; Leiras F1; Proviron 25 mg tab.; Schering G, A, B, CH, ES, FR, GB, GR, PL, NL, CZ; Proviron 50 mg tab.; Schering I; and Vistimon 25 mg tab.; Jenapharm G.

Proviron-Mesterolone oral 25 mg pills are a useful androgenic steroid with anabolic properties made to be given to men in the early and medopausal lift stages. Proviron-Mesterolone is most unique in the world as it is a non-17 Alpha oral androgen alternate for males. Proviron-Mesterolone provides health, added sex drive, the feeling of well being, vigor and some qualities of youth.

Proviron-Mesterolone may be taken over long time periods. In fact, it does not aromatize thats why muscle-builders take Proviron-Mesterolone instead of Nolvadex, as Proviron-Mesterolone is an Estrogen antagonist. Proviron-Mesterolone is available in 37 countries throughout the world. Proviron-Mesterolone could medically aid 20 to 30 million males who go through male-menopause. Proviron-Mesterolone is taken during a steroid administration or after giving up the consumption of the steroids, to eradicate a possible impotency or a decreased sexual interest.

In men, the side effects of Proviron-Mesterolone are low at a quantity of 2-3 pills a day. It is taken in conjunction with a steroid cycle, and can be used in a relative manner without any risk over several weeks. Since the liver can tolerate Proviron-Mesterolone and liver dysfunctions do not occur in the given amount. The most usual fallout of Proviron-Mesterolone is distinct sexual over-stimulation and in some cases continuous erection in penis. This condition can be aching and cause possible harms. A small quantity or quitting the compound is only the sensible solutions. Female jocks should make use of Proviron-Mesterolone with proper care since possible androgenic side effects cannot be excluded. Women should not take more than one 25 mg tablet a day. Higher doses and intake periods of more than four weeks considerably augment the risk of virilization symptoms.

Proviron-Mesterolone is still adequately available. The brand name Proviron-Mesterolone costs about 35 in German containing fifty 25 mg tablets. Vistimon by Jenapharm costs 14 for each box and is packed in two push-through strips, and each strip contains 10 pills. Proviron by Asche contains 30 tabs and costs 20. The Spanish and Mexican Proviron-Mesterolone is less pricey than the German Proviron.

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The Drought Within Dry Mouth And Its Effects

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:10:06 +0000

It is not a particularly nice feeling to wake up with a dry and sticky feeling in your mouth. Its annoying and can possibly lead to a lot of different complications once left untreated. But what really is dry mouth?

Dry mouth
More commonly called as xerostomia by medical professionals, dry mouth is basically a condition where there is a lack of saliva in the oral cavity. It is colloquially called pasties or cottonmouth. In itself, it is not a disease, but rather a possible symptom of some other condition.

Causes
1. Medications. Some medications may have side effects of dry mouth. Prescription medications for depression, anxiety, pain; and illicit drugs like cannabis and methamphetamines may cause dry mouth.
2. Radiation therapy. This procedure may affect the salivary glands and its functions.
3. Diseases and infections. Dry mouth can be a side effect of underlying medical conditions and infections like Sjgren’s syndrome, HIVAIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, anaemia, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and mumps.
4. Depression and anxiety. Studies have shown that people who are depressed andor have anxiety disorders generally have low rates of salivary flow.
5. Trauma to the salivary glands, or the surrounding nerves and ducts. This causes disruption to the salivary glands functionality and may cause lesser saliva production.
6. Dehydration. Water loss in the body may cause dry mouth.
7. Too much mouth breathing. Air entering through the mouth into the throat dries up the saliva in the oral cavity.
8. Too much physical activity. A lot of elderly people say that they get dry mouth after engaging in physical activity or staying under the sun for quite a while.
9. Aging. The body produces less and less saliva as we grow old.

Signs and Symptoms
Difficulty eating, speaking, and swallowing. This is due to the lack of saliva in the mouth. Our saliva is meant to protect and lubricate the oral cavity. A shortage in saliva may mean loss of lubrication and therefore make it difficult for movement during eating, swallowing and speaking.
Taste disorders. Scientifically called dysgeusia, this occurs when dry mouth is caused by damaged salivary glands, nerves and ducts. Sufferers may describe their food as having either a really strong taste, a wrong taste, or having no taste at all.
Tongue pain. This is characterised by having a burning or tingling sensation on the lips, tongue or
Increased thirst. Since the oral cavity has lost its natural lubricant, the body starts craving for more fluid intake.
Mouth sores. Especially within the corners of the mouth.
A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth and throat.
A dry, red, raw tongue.
Hoarseness, dry nasal passages and sore throat.
Bad breath.

Treatment
At the moment, a final cure for dry mouth is not possible. However, treatment is mainly for keeping the teeth and the oral cavity in good shape and relieving the feeling of dryness in the mouth.
Make constant visits to the dentist for oral check up and prophylaxis.
Pay close attention to your oral hygiene.
If the use of antihistamines or decongestants is required, check for those that dont cause dry mouth.
Increase fluid intake.
Chew on medicated gum.
Use carboxymethyl cellulose saliva substitute as a mouthwash.

Complications
Leaving xerostomia untreated may lead to several other complications, simple and otherwise.
1. Gingivitis. inflammation of the gums
2. Tooth decay.
3. Mouth infections. oral candidiasis or yeast infection
4. Halitosis. bad breath

People may consider dry mouth an ordinary occurrence and put off having it checked for later. This is not a good idea because as it was mentioned earlier in this article, this may already be warning signs of certain diseases. Also, if left untreated, it may start causing you problems. If you start noticing any of the symptoms mentioned above, go have a talk with your doctor. Immediate action may save you from having more trouble in the future.

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Non-Narcotic Pain Relief Alternatives

Health Aspects — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:47:57 +0000

The treatment that comes after surgery can sometimes cause more problems for people than the surgery itself. Most people who undergo surgery require some form of medication to relieve the pain afterwards, which can often be seen as more harrowing and frustrating to deal with than the procedure itself. Medication designed to provide a respite from the pain are in use, of course, but there have been problems with these medications that make post-surgical therapy more frustrating to deal with than it should or could be. It is simply that the drugs being used at the moment tend to have either potent side effects or have the potential to be habit-forming and narcotic in nature. The demand for non-narcotic pain relief is also a relatively new thing in the medical environment, so there hasn’t been much headway made there either.

The primary form of drug used to relieve pain after surgery are known as opioids, which include such substances as opium and morphine, both very addictive, very narcotic substances. The two of them have side effects on practically every part of the body and can easily develop into a chemical and psychological addiction when used. They have also historically been used in large doses during post-surgical treatment, which can sometimes leave patients feeling lethargic and numb after the procedure for a number of days that varies with the dose given. They are effective for dealing with chronic pain, but the body can quickly develop a tolerance to their effects, which prompts a continuous increase in the doses being given. The many dangers of this sort of situation, some experts argue, can be avoided by proliferating the use of non-narcotic pain relief medications.

Some hospitals have already adopted non narcotic pain relief tactics and medications for their post-surgical therapeutic needs. These include inserting small devices that release localized pain killers into target areas, rather than letting morphine drip into the bloodstream and affect the body as a whole. New drugs are also being used, which are on the same general level of potency in the body, but are less likely to produce side effects. Localized administration of the drugs is also considered to be a major component of this new initiative, because using drugs that target only a specific area, even if they have narcotic potential, can greatly reduce the potential damage done. New methods of releasing the drugs, such as small machines inserted into the body, are also being considered to replace the old morphine drips. However, that does not mean that the old methods are going to be replaced by non-narcotic pain relief systems completely or immediately.

The problem stems from the large-scale implementation of such changes and the lack of true equivalents to the use of opioids. The financial costs of this sort of change is generally estimated well beyond the ability of most hospitals to afford to do quickly, especially when training and supply costs are factored in. However, the larger problem appears to be the lack of any alternative drugs that can perform on the same level as an opioid like morphine, but not without having detrimental side effects of its own.

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