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R. Drysdale
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. To learn more about his work visit http://www.antiaginginfo.net.


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» Symptoms of Fingernail Fungus
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/3/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Fungus grows slowly in fingernails and toenails, so the yellow color may be the only sign of infection you see for quite a while.

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» Fingernail Disorders Overwiev
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/3/2006 | Conditions Disabilities | Rating:

Although most people have healthy, attractive nails, there are various fingernail disorders that can cause considerable distress.

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» Treatments For Fungal Fingernail Infection
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/3/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

There is something quite horrific about a fungal fingernail infection: no one likes to think that there is a fungus growing in, or under, their fingernail.

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» Comparing Your Nails to a Fingernail Fungus Picture
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/3/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Many people try to confirm their fears of nail fungus infection by comparing their nails to a fingernail fungus picture.

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» What Causes Fingernail Discoloration
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Fingernail discoloration is usually the first visible sign of a fungal fingernail infection.

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» Yellow Toenails Are Usually A Sign Of Trouble
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

To determine whether, in your case, a fungal infection is the reason for yellow toenails, you should visit your doctor and get a professional diagnosis.

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» Black Fungus Under Fingernails
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Black fungus under fingernails is about the last thing that anyone would want, yet fungal nail infection is not at all uncommon.

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» Causes of Toenail Abnormalities
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Conditions Disabilities | Unrated

Toenail abnormalities can be caused by a number of things, but they are frequently caused by a fungal infection.

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» Home Treatment for Toenail Fungus
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Home treatment for toenail fungus has probably been around as long as there were homes and shoes.

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» Toenail Fungus Remedies
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Toenail fungus remedies range from surgical removal of infected nails to simple application of an everyday substance thought to have some antifungal properties.

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» Vapor Rub and Toenail Fungus
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

If you've heard of a vapor rub for toenail fungus, you may be envisioning holding your feet over a steaming basin while someone massages your toes, or spending relaxing time in a sauna.

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» Athletes Foot Fungus
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Unrated

The athletes foot fungus is the same fungus that causes onychomycosis, or toenail fungal infections.

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» Foot Fungus Remedy
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Unrated

It's safe to say that virtually all types of foot fungus remedy come with the same caveat: they take a long time and they may not work.

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» Hydrogen Peroxide for Foot Fungus
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Hydrogen peroxide for foot fungus is one of the common home remedies for this affliction.

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» Bleach for Toenail Fungus
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

Perhaps you have heard of people using bleach for toenail fungus(onychomycosis.

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» Toenail Fungus And UV Light
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Fungal Infections | Rating:

As a treatment for toenail fungus uv light is seldom, if ever used. However, it can be useful as a means of ridding the environment of infectious fungal spores.

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» Bad Breath Because of Tonsils
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

Bad breath because of tonsils is a different condition from bad breath caused by bacteria living on the tongue and breaking down cells and proteins naturally present in the mouth.

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» Cats And Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Pets Health | Rating:

Cat bad breath is not so different from human bad breath: it tends to be caused by the activities of bacteria in the mouth that break down proteins and release sulfur compounds into the air.

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» How To Mask Garlic Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

Garlic is notorious for causing garlic breath. You don't even have to eat the stuff - just get it on your fingers and it will be absorbed through the skin and appear on your breath in moments.

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» What Causes Thick Toenails
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Conditions Disabilities | Rating:

Skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema will distort a nail as well if the area around the nails is affected.

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» Halitosis in Children
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

People have all kinds of explanations for halitosis in children ranging from dehydration to a diet that contains too much sugar.

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» Bad Breath in Throat
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

When it seems to be coming from the throat bad breath is generally being caused by something else.

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» Bad Breath Out of Nose
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

Bad breath coming thru the nose is more likely to originate in the nose, sinuses, or throat, or even more unusually, from the lungs, lower airways or stomach.

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» Metallic Smell Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

Most people would not describe the odor of halitosis as metallic; however, the individual suffering from the condition might describe it that way if his or her sense of smell or taste is a little off.

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» Do Breath Mints Work
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

When it comes to bad breath, or halitosis, many people turn to breath mints. These are easy to get, relatively inexpensive, and they tend to taste like candy, so they're very appealing.

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» Bad Breath After Tooth Pulled
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

Halitosis following dental extraction, however, is a sign of a particular problem and you should pay attention to it.

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» Tea Tree Oil for Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

There is a tree native to Australia called the Tea tree, and an essential oil distilled from its leaves and stems appears to have a myriad of healthful uses - one of them is Tea tree oil for bad breath.

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» Stomach Bacteria That Causes Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

Have you heard or read that there is a stomach bacteria that causes bad breath?

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» Chewing Gum and Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

Many people are frequent consumers of chewing gum and bad breath is one of the reasons why.

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» Using A Tongue Cleaner
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

If you are trying to treat a case of chronic bad breath, you might want to try using a tongue cleaner.

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» Halitosis With Nasal Discharge
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

If you have halitosis with nasal discharge, the two symptoms may be completely unrelated and may need to be dealt with separately.

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» Are Breath Drops Effective
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

Among the many over the counter products available to deal with breath odor, breath drops are probably regarded as one of the most convenient but least effective choices.

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» Morning Breath Is A Transient Thing
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

It would be tough to find a person who has never suffered from morning breath. We wake up in the morning feeling as though our mouths have been immobile all night long.

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» Toenail Not Growing
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Conditions Disabilities | Rating:

There are occasional reports of a toenail not growing; however, in most instances, the nail is growing, it is just doing so so very slowly that it's difficult to tell.

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» Sinus Drainage Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

Have you heard of sinus drainage bad breath? This condition implies that the bad breath is coming from the sinuses; however, that is usually not the case.

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» Dry Mouth Causes
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Unrated

There are billions of bacteria living in our mouths - and before you rush for the antiseptic mouthwash, you should know that they are meant to be there.

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» Bad Breath and Smoking
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

For most of us, there's a clear correlation between bad breath and smoking: if you smoke, you will have an offensive tobacco odor on your breath that all non-smokers will detect if they are close enough.

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» Smell and Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

Have you ever noticed that an acute sense of smell and bad breath don't seem to come together in the same person?

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» Bad Breath and Chewing Tabacco
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

Most people know that smoking causes halitosis but think that bad breath and chewing tabacco aren't a problem.

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» Chlorophyll and Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

In the 1950s, someone noticed the odor absorbing qualities of chlorophyll and bad breath remedies appeared that contained this ingredient.

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» Bad Breath White Lumps
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Halitosis | Rating:

In some instances of bad breath white lumps form in the very back of the throat on the tonsils.

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» Dry Mouth Alternative Remedies
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Unrated

If you suffer from xerostomia, or dry mouth, it seems to make sense to most people look for dry mouth alternative remedies.

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» Sour Taste in Mouth
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Conditions Disabilities | Rating:

Are you taking any drugs regularly? Many drugs have mild to severe side effects including sour taste in mouth.

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» Oral Care Supplies
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/2/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Unrated

There are many sources of oral care supplies, most of them consumer outlets rather than medical establishments.

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» What Is Scope Mouthwash
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

The ingredient that kills bacteria is cetylpyridinium chloride, a chemical that has been shown in scientific studies to fight off the kinds of bacteria that live in the mouth and produce volatile sulfur compounds.

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» Teeth Bleaching Kits
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Tooth Whitening | Unrated

Bleaching teeth is usually accomplished with peroxide - the peroxide is applied to the teeth topically and left on for a period of time.

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» Listerine Mouthwash Benefits
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

Believe it or not, Listerine mouthwash has been around since 1879, although at that time it was used as an antiseptic during surgery.

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» How Can You Tell If You Have Bad Breath?
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Halitosis | Unrated

This article will suggest some ways that you can test yourself for bad breath. They range from very simple to quite complicated and expensive - start with the simple ones first.

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» Natural Cure for Halitosis
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

The simplest and most natural cure for halitosis (bad breath) is just good oral hygiene. Keeping your mouth clean and healthy will go a long way toward improving your breath.

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» White Spots on Toenails
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Conditions Disabilities | Rating:

Everyone occasionally gets white spots on toenails or fingernails and, most of the time, they're nothing to be concerned about.

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» Definition of Halitosis
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Unrated

In producing a definition of halitosis, we also define the major halitosis symptom: awful smelling breath.

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» What Is Chronic Halitosis
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

Bad breath that continues for a long period of time is often referred to as chronic halitosis. It's a condition that has been around for a very long time.

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» Toddler Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Pediatrics | Rating:

Halitosis in adults is relatively common - we all worry about it - but toddler bad breath is much more unusual.

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» Herbs for Bad Breath
By R. Drysdale | Published 10/1/2006 | Medicinal Herbs | Rating:

Long before the first mouthwash came on the market, people were using herbs for bad breath.

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