Dear Eva, I’m 57 years old and had a lump in my neck for two years. It NEVER bothered me. My wife kept telling me to see a doctor. I had an appointment with a physician for my sciatica. The doc said, “Is there anything else that’s bothering you?” I said, “Oh yea. I have had this lump in my …
Chef’s Dentist Found Oral Cancer
I’m a chef and go to the dentist every 6 months. In October, my hygienist noticed an irritated area. I told her I bit my tongue. She mentioned that my teeth were sharp. In April when I returned, my tongue was still irritated. I told the dentist that I kept irritating the area coughing, sneezing, biting….and it just wasn’t healing. …
Marijuana Mouth Spray may relieve Cancer Pain
The active ingredients in Sativex, known as cannabinoids, are derived from the cannabis plant. It is the first marijuana-based drug to be made by extracting the compounds from the plant, rather than synthesizing them. Because the drug is delivered through ingestion, rather than smoking, it would take much longer to have an effect — at least an hour, compared with …
Overall Health and Oral Health Intertwined
Failing to brush and floss regularly can lead to bleeding gums. When gums bleed, more than 700 types of bacteria and fatty plaque have direct access to the bloodstream. Here are some health problems related to poor dental hygiene that can become life-threatening: HEART DISEASE: Plaque encourages the clotting and blockages that raise your risk of heart disease and even …