Archive for February, 2010
A big part of any first impression is a person’s smile. If a person has a nice, open smile, he is perceived as friendly, open and trustworthy. If he has dark, stained and discolored teeth, he is perceived as unkempt and irresponsible. Discolored teeth are also turnoffs for many people when they are seeking a mate. If you want to have bright white teeth, there are some foods and habits you can avoid to maintain a nice smile. First of all, the habitual consumption of red wine, coffee, tea, soda, carrots, oranges and other deeply colored foods and beverages can cause staining over the years. And nicotine from tobacco use leaves brownish deposits that slowly soak into the tooth structure and cause discoloration of the interior of teeth.
While there are some things you can avoid to prevent teeth discoloration, other factors are unavoidable. These include age and genetics. Over the years, teeth darken as a result of wear and tear and stain accumulation. As you get older, teeth whitening requires more effort for it to be effective, but teeth whitening gel can be effective when used properly. If you apply teeth whitening gel to a custom tray and wear it for the prescribed amount of time on a regular basis, you can see noticeable whitening results. Once your teeth are whiter, however, you’ll want to perform maintenance whitening every once in a while, avoid dark colored food and beverages for at least a week, and use a teeth whitening toothpaste.
Get Rid of Cough
There are many medications that are available for treating and getting rid of cough. It is not surprising because the ailment is one of the most common, especially when there are sudden changes in weather and climate. You surely are confused about which cough medication to take. There are many over-the-counter treatments as well as doctor-prescribed medications. Mucinex is one of those cough treatments that you should check out and try.
To begin with, Mucinex is a medication usually sold over-the-counter to help relieve chest congestion. It combines guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine. As an expectrorant, guaifenesin loosens congestions in the chest and throat so that coughing out through the mouth could be easier. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, which shrinks blood vessels along the nasal passages. It is a common knowledge that dilation of blood vessels is the main cause of stuffy nose or nasal congestion.
Aside from common cough, Mucinex could take other uses. It could specifically treat and relieve sinus and nasal congestion. It could also lower or eliminate chest congestion that is brought about by allergies, infections, and common colds. In the medical world, the medication could take many other health uses, but there should be doctor assistance and guidance in using the drug for such purposes.
It is always advisable to seek a doctor’s assistance before taking in Mucinex or other cough treatments. This is because there could be other pre-existing conditions that may be triggered and worsened upon introduction of substances found in the drug. While over-the-counter medications do not need doctors’ prescriptions to be purchased, it is still recommended that you get a guidance from your doctor before taking Mucinex and other cough and cold medications. Aside from taking the heed from your doctor, it is also wise to carefully read the label of the medicine to know more about proper dosage and time interval of administration.
Just like any other type of medications, Mucinex could bring about inevitable side effects no matter how effective and helpful it could be in treating cough. The most common side effect is dizziness, which makes taking the drug before or while driving not very likely. There could also be mild or severe headache, while some people report experiencing upset stomach. Such side effects are just normal and should not be a cause for further alarm. Some substances in the medication react with the body to bring about such effects.
Always be watchful when experiencing adverse and unlikely side effects when taking Mucinex or any other cough treatment for the same matter. There could be rare but very serious side effects that you should immediately report to your doctor. If there are signs of unlikely allergic reactions like hives, itching, and skin rash; if there is swelling in the face, tongue, or lips; or if you experience difficulty in breathing, you need to rush to the nearest hospital and get the timely and necessary counter treatment. Pregnant and breastfeeding moms are advised not to take in Mucinex. This cough treatment could be the most effective, but proper care and cautiousness in taking it should not be set aside.
Defining the ‘B’
The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as vitamin B (much as people refer to vitamin C or vitamin D). Later research showed that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. Supplements containing all eight are generally referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g. B1, B2, B3 etc).
~ Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
~ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
~ Vitamin B3 (niacin and nicotinamide)
~ Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
~ Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine)
~ Vitamin B7 (biotin), also known as vitamin H
~ Vitamin B9 (folic acid), also, vitamin M
~ Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements)