Oral Thrush
by
Sandy
I recently received an e-mail from a patient in regards to an infection she developed in her mouth due to her (MDI) Metered dose inhaler. I think this is an important topic to talk about so all of us using MDI's can be extra careful. This infection is called "Thrush". It is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth, effectin ...
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Side Effect: Oral Thrush
by
Lauren B.
Candida albicans is the Latin term for thrush. Thrush is a yeast-like naturally occurring fungus found in the body's mouth and digestive system. A healthy body with a good balance of beneficial bacteria is able to keep thrush from becoming overly productive and causing infection. When the body's chemistry is changed from illness or infection, the f ...
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The tongue,
by
Sandi W.
said the endodontist this morning, is a very curious animal. This is true. It has its own obsessions and compulsions. The tooth (number 13, third from the left, on top, next to the molars), had broken off after phase one of his root canal. Part of the remaining tooth had formed a point, which my tongue kept touching and feeling until I had a sore ...
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The Purple Tongue
by
meredith
Yes, it's from Gentian Violet because Lynae has thrush. So far it worked pretty good but not all the way gone and I left it off a day and now it's coming back more, so we're back to purple a few more days. Unfortunately, when she gets a little around her lips and on her sweet pink lips... she then looks... blue in the mouth. AKA: dead. Not a go ...
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Imaging the Speaking of Tongues
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Linda MacDonald Glenn
The cat has my tongue this morning, so I'll let the NY Times say it: A Neuroscientific Look at Speaking in Tongues By BENEDICT CAREYNovember 7, 2006, NY Times The passionate, sometimes rhythmic, language-like patter that pours forth from religious people who “speak in tongues” reflects a state of mental possession, many of them say. Now they have ...
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Tongue On Cheek
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Vanessa R.
Mr. Nash has created this one of a kind tongue chair. I’m pretty sure it’s intended to be a dentist’s chair although, I could definitely see myself lounging in one of these pool side.The Lick n Sit Tongue chair is available for $2,800 at Etsy.com
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Cleaning the tongue
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Julia J.
The mouth is the most important of all the gateways to the body, and should be the first part of your body you tend to every morning. Whilst in Australia we usually brush our teeth after breakfast, Ayurveda encourages us to clean our mouths before eating. This allows our body to taste food properly, without being clouded by ama (toxins, undigested ...
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the tongue...Proverbs 13
by
Lori
“Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.” Proverbs 13:3 This message is repeated in Proverbs over and over… Words have the potential to cut and destroy. If you don’t control what you say, you have not mastered self-control. This truth is recognized by James when he s ...
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Speaking in Tongues
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Ashley's Mom
A 10-year-old boy has woken up with a posh English accent after undergoing life-saving brain surgery. Check it out! Maybe Ashley will wake up after her upcoming brain surgery signing in Spanish!
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