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Bad Breath Problems?

Tonsillolith and Bad Breath
What is tonsillolith?

A tiny stone (calculus) in the tonsils. Such stones are found within little pockets (crypts) in the tonsils. These pockets typically form in chronic recurrent tonsillitis, and they harbor bacteria. Tonsilloliths are foul smelling because they tend to contain high quantities of sulfur compounds. When crushed, they give off a characteristic rotten-egg smell and can cause bad breath. Tonsilloliths may also give a person the sense that something is caught in the back of the throat. Also known as tonsil stone.

Help for Bloodshot Eyes

Bloodshot eyes are easy to see and uncomfortable to boot. The eyelids are puffy and sore and tiny blood vessels on the surface of the eye are a nasty red. They can be caused by different things, wind, smoke, pollen and sometimes crying or drinking alcohol. Whatever the cause, relief is wanted as fast as possible.

“The Versatile Antioxidant Vitamin”

Vitamin C as an antioxidant, helps reduce the activity of free radicals, by products of normal metabolism which nonetheless can damage cells and set the stage for aging, degeneration, and cancer.

Things That Can Irritate Your Sinuses

There are so many things around us that can irritate are sinuses. Having a sever sinus infection can cause lots of damage.

Zoonoses The Inevitable Future

Scientists know that it really is only a matter of time, and there is no way to be prepared for it. You cannot help but shudder, and hope you don’t live to see it.