Know About Marijuana's Harmful Effects on Mouth

Marijuana is an illegal drug. THC is one of the main psychoactive ingredient in Marijuana. It causes a high feeling or sense of pleasantness in user's mind. The strength and harmful effects are based on the amount of the THC in Marijuana.

After taking Marijuana, there are some immediate effects such as dry mouth and throat. Users may experience thirst because of dryness of mouth and throat. Immune system will be affected by the long term use of Marijuana. Immune system protects body from infections and diseases. This is vital to maintain a healthy mouth and teeth. Calcium is an essential ingredient for teeth. THC affects the transfer of calcium through the body. Teeth get affected by long term use of Marijuana and it makes them more susceptible to tooth decay.

Long term usage of Marijuana causes risk of mouth cancer. Marijuana has many carcinogens than cigarettes. When a user smokes Marijuana, smoke will stay in lungs and it causes many diseases and it affects the working of lungs.

A person becomes sick when he smokes Marijuana, because of lower immune system. Low immune system capability and, chemical poisons are released by THC, linger in the mouth. Mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifarijuana causes personality changes, so it leads to poor hygiene and the user pays less attention to personal care. Depletion in energy and lack of interest in activities in daily life such as brushing their teeth, flossing and rinsing. Lack of mouth care and marijuana smoking causes many teeth problems.

These are the harmful effects on mouth and they may lead to mouth cancer and also other cancers.

More Food Allergies for US Kids

From past few years the allergies in American children is increasing, according to first federal study now about 3 millions kids are affected by allergies. Parents are becoming more aware and reacts quickly to the problem of kids and takes them to doctor.

In 2007, 1 in every 26 children had food allergies and this was 1 in every 29 children in 1997. 18 percent increase in kids affected by different allergies when compared to last year; there is 10 percent overall increase from last decade. In last year, kids had one or two sensitivities but now kids are allergic to more than six foods.

No study revealed the exact reasons for increase in allergies in kids. But some studies have an opinion that kids are becoming allergic towards milk and egg. The children who spend more time indoor may not have a chance to develop their immune systems based on other theories. With increase in globalized food supply makes the kids to eat more variety of foods, by this they may become allergic to some foods.

All about Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. Carl Arnold Ruge is credited with having first defined varicose veins as “any dilated, elongated and tortuous vein irrespective of size”. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde). Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart. When veins become enlarged, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves don’t work. One cause of valve failure is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can cause permanent damage to the valves. The blood collects in the veins and they enlarge even more. Varicose veins are common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them can cause ulcers. Serious complications are rare. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs, and exercise. The traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins. Newer surgical treatments are less invasive and are slowly replacing traditional surgical treatments. Since most of the blood in the legs is returned by the deep veins, and the superficial veins only return about 10%, they can be removed or ablated without serious harm. Varicose veins are distinguished from reticular veins (blue veins) and telangiectasias (spider veins) which also involve valvular insufficiency, by the size and location of the veins.