Arthritis-Fighting Drugs: The Ulcer Connection

Written by JR Rogers


If you read these chronicles, you know that I have constantly warned aboutrepparttar dangers of using NSAID's to tackle arthritis pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause serious problems and ulcers are one of them.

When we talk about NSAID's, we can include products like aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin and many more. The newer group of NSAID's is also implicated. I am talking about Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra.

The risk factor for ulcer complications is lower withrepparttar 141602 last group of prescription drugs but as most of you know, Vioxx was recently pulled fromrepparttar 141603 market because of possible cardiac implications. Of course,repparttar 141604 drug companies andrepparttar 141605 government are taking a closer look atrepparttar 141606 other two drugs in that category.

Ulcers: No Fun and They can be Yours Our stomachs have natural bicarbonate that protects us from ulcers. However,repparttar 141607 amount of bicarbonate is controlled by prostaglandins and in some parts of your body, they can cause inflammatory responses. When you listen to television commercials, they talk about Cox-I and Cox-II inhibitors. I am referring to ads for products like Celebrex and Bextra. Now, these two enzymes are in charge of manufacturing prostaglandins. The one that protect your stomach is ofrepparttar 141608 Cox-I type. They controlrepparttar 141609 amount of bicarbonate released into your stomach. The Cox-II type deals with inflammation through prostaglandin production.

The Bextra and Celebrex Connection This is what I call "high-end" NSAID's. They are prescription drugs and very expensive. Supposedly, these drugs control inflammation with less stomach irritation or complications. Of course if they followrepparttar 141610 course of Vioxx, they will not be onrepparttar 141611 market much longer either. The point is, these drugs were touted for their ability to control inflammation from arthritis with less stomach complications.

Can I Get Affordable Dental Care?

Written by Vickie J. Scanlon


Inrepparttar United States most companies offer their employees dental insurance, but yet many do not. They slip throughrepparttar 141601 holes ofrepparttar 141602 system –repparttar 141603 in-betweeners – that have to pay, but struggle to payrepparttar 141604 out-of-pocket expenses.

The in-betweeners have two choices, go without any insurance, go torepparttar 141605 dentist and takerepparttar 141606 full attack on their pocketbook, or don’t go to a dentist at all and just wait tillrepparttar 141607 ax to fall. And it will – there is a 50-50 chance that a toothache will hit you, or if you’re married – your family.

HOW IMPORTANT IS DENTAL HEALTH

There is more to Dental Health than a winning smile or avoiding that terrible toothache – it is important to your overall health. Let me give you one example.

Joe Smith has just learned that he has diabetes – how can diabetes affect his teeth. If you do not maintain dental health you can be at risk for:

·tooth decay ·gum disease ·salivary gland dysfunction ·fungal diseases ·infections and delayed healing

These problems can be kept in check with preventive oral health care, 6 month or yearly cleanings.

It is easy to forget our teeth, gums and mouth, but they are definitely part of our physical health and well being. And withrepparttar 141608 help of a good dental health plan – you can prevent bone disease, gum disease and infections.

DISCOUNT DENTAL PLAN

A discount dental plan can help you save money and keep your dental health in check. Dental Plans have 17+ National Plans that you can choose from—that will fit your budget and needs, and which is also offered within your state or area. For example:

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