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Healthy Gums Why it matters Gingivitis Symptoms: red, soft, shiny gums that bleed easily Cause: Plaque (sticky deposit of mucus, food particles and bacteria); vitamin deficiencies; glandular disorders; blood diseases; viral infections; & some medications Risk factors & contributing factors: pregnancy & diabetes, smoking/tobacco use, stress, genetics & poor nutrition Approximately ½ of Americans have some gingivitis. Can progress to periodontitis (Frazier & Drzymkowski, 2009) Complications of Poor Gum Health Evidence suggests that people with periodontal disease are at higher risk for developing : heart disease stroke uncontrolled diabetes preterm births respiratory disease “Periodontal bacteria can enter the blood stream and travel to major organs and begin new infections. “ (Protecting, 2011) What are ways to keep your gums healthy? Routine intake of dairy Tips for Healthy Gums products Physical exercise Brush regularly Recommended intake of Vitamin C Avoid sugar & carbohydrates See a dentist regularly (every 6 months) Floss at least once a day Drink green tea Chrone’s Disease (ileitis) Crohn’s Disease Definition: chronic inflammatory disease of the alimentary tract There is no medical cure for Crohn's disease. Once Crohn’s beings, it tends to fluctuate between periods of inactivity (remission) and activity (relapse). Is not contagious. What are the most common symptoms of Crohn disease? (Frazier & Drzymkowski, 2009) Digestive Distress Signals Hiccup Colic Indigestion Flatulence Heartburn Diarrhea Nausea Constipation Vomiting Fecal incontinence Is the digestive system in distress with Crohn’s disease? What tells you whether or not it is? (Frazier & Drzymkowski, 2009) Possible Complications Obstruction Perforation Abscess Fistulae Intestinal Bleeding Megacolon (Frazier & Drzymkowski, 2009) Goals & Treatment Since there is no cure for Crohn's disease, the goals of treatment are to 1) induce remission 2) maintain remissions 3) minimize side effects of treatment 4) improve the quality of life. Treatment: antiinflammatory agents such as 5–ASA compounds, corticosteroids, topical antibiotics, 2) immuno–modulators, 3) and other medications to control symptoms. (Frazier & Drzymkowski, 2009) The Center of Human Illness “The human respiratory system, like many other systems of the body, comprises several different brain and body functions working together to achieve a common purpose: getting our most vital life force requirement, air.” (How to heal, 2009-2010) What do you think? Is the respiratory system the center of human illness? Why or why not? References Frazier, M.S. & Drzymkowski, J.W. (2009). Essentials of human diseases and conditions (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier. How to Heal Conditions of the Human Respiratory System. (2009-2010). Retrieved from http://www.german-newmedicine-healer.com/human-respiratory-system.html Protecting your oral health. (May 31, 2011). Retrieved from http://www.perio.org/consumer/protect.htm