Jeanway

Present and accounted for. :wacko: Morning Airies, ::cough:: Or should I say Captain Airies, ::thinks to self, sounds like a 'Series':: :lol:

Well, the Barometric Pressure today is holding at 29.9, a few cumulous clouds out there right now. OOPS, "Here Comes the Sun" Do da do do,{The Beatles} :wacko:

OH yea, :huh: Good discussion :huh: Just when I think I know what your talking about I was right there with ya, then :o :huh: But I know what your talking about, really I do. :blink:

Yes. Lizards. A Monitor named 'Baby Tongue' and 'Kamoto Dragon' named Kes. But they are both very sweet. Trench mouths but still very sweet. Oh and Monkey, lots of monkeys. Right now there is a whole family living with Janeway and Chakotay in a log cabin in the forest on 'New Earth'. Sam, Delilah, Remmy, Rommy, Pip and Tag. Also some sort of Moose/Elk/Caribu thing and some monster preditory birds. OH and my favorite of all of them, the

'Allussia'. They are a cross between an camel a llama and a giraff. Long white fur and silver eyes and they talk and sing. My animals are all very sweet once you get to know them. :huh: :huh:

Whew!!! :huh: Glad that little mess got cleaned up. :huh:

Here is some more information on 'TemporoMandibular' Joint Disease or Injury:

Signs and Symptoms

A variety of symptoms may be linked to TMD. Pain, particularly in the chewing muscles and/or jaw joint, is the most common symptom. Other likely symptoms include:

limited movement or locking of the jaw,

radiating pain in the face, neck or shoulders,

painful clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth.

a sudden, major change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together.

Symptoms such as headaches, earaches, dizziness and hearing problems may sometimes be related to TMD. It is important to keep in mind, however, that occasional discomfort in the jaw joint or chewing muscles is quite common and is generally not a cause for concern. Researchers are working to clarify TMD symptoms, with the goal of developing easier and better methods of diagnosis and improved treatment.

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Diagnosis

Because the exact causes and symptoms of TMD are not clear, diagnosing these disorders can be confusing. At present, there is no widely accepted, standard test to correctly identify TMD. In about 90 percent of cases, however, the patient's description of symptoms, combined with a simple physical examination of the face and jaw, provides information useful for diagnosing these disorders.

The examination includes feeling the jaw joints and chewing muscles for pain or tenderness; listening for clicking, popping or grating sounds during jaw movement; and examining for limited motion or locking of the jaw while opening or closing the mouth. Checking the patient's dental and medical history is very important. In most cases, this evaluation provides enough information to locate the pain or jaw problem, to make a diagnosis, and to start treatment to relieve pain or jaw locking.

Regular dental X-rays and TMJ x-rays (transcranial radiographs) are not generally useful in diagnosing TMD. Other x-ray techniques, such as arthrography (joint x-rays using dye); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which pictures the soft tissues; and tomography (a special type of x-ray), are usually needed only when the practitioner strongly suspects a condition such as arthritis or when significant pain persists over time and symptoms do not improve with treatment. Before undergoing any expensive diagnostic test, it is always wise to get another independent opinion.

One of the most important areas of TMD research is developing clear guidelines for diagnosing these disorders. Once scientists agree on what these guidelines should be, it will be easier for practitioners to correctly identify temporomandibular disorders and to decide what treatment, if any, is needed.

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Treatment

The key words to keep in mind about TMD treatment are "conservative" and "reversible." Conservative treatments are as simple as possible and are used most often because most patients do not have severe, degenerative TMD. Conservative treatments do not invade the tissues of the face, jaw or joint. Reversible treatments do not cause permanent, or irreversible, changes in the structure or position of the jaw or teeth.

Because most TMD problems are temporary and do not get worse, simple treatment is all that is usually needed to relieve discomfort. Self-care practices, for example, eating soft foods, applying heat or ice packs, and avoiding extreme jaw movements (such as wide yawning, loud singing and gum chewing) are useful in easing TMD symptoms. Learning special techniques for relaxing and reducing stress may also help patients deal with pain that often comes with TMD problems.

Other conservative, reversible treatments include physical therapy you can do at home, which focuses on gentle muscle stretching and relaxing exercises, and short-term use of muscle-relaxing and anti-inflammatory drugs.

The health care provider may recommend an oral appliance, also called a splint or bite plate, which is a plastic guard that fits over the upper or lower teeth. The splint can help reduce clenching or grinding, which eases muscle tension. An oral splint should be used only for a short time and should not cause permanent changes in the bite. If a splint causes or increases pain, stop using it and see your practitioner.

The conservative, reversible treatments described are useful for temporary relief of pain and muscle spasm -- they are not "cures" for TMD. If symptoms continue over time or come back often, check with your doctor.

There are other types of TMD treatment, such as surgery or injections, that invade the tissues. Some involve injecting pain relieving medications into painful muscle sites, often called "trigger points." Researchers are studying this type of treatment to see if these injections are helpful over time.

Surgical treatments are often irreversible and should be avoided where possible. When such treatment is necessary, be sure to have the doctor explain to you, in words you can understand, the reason for the treatment, the risks involved, and other types of treatment that may be available.

Scientists have learned that certain irreversible treatments, such as surgical replacement of jaw joints with artificial implants, may cause severe pain and permanent jaw damage. Some of these devices may fail to function properly or may break apart in the jaw over time. Before undergoing any surgery on the jaw joint, it is very important to get other independent opinions.

The Food and Drug Administration has recalled artificial jaw joint implants made by Vitek, Inc., which may break down and damage surrounding bone. If you have these implants, see your oral surgeon or dentist. If there are problems with your implants, the devices may need to be removed. Persons who have Vitek implants should call Medic Alert at 1-800-554-5297 for more information.

Other irreversible treatments that are of little value -- and may make the problem worse -- include orthodontics to change the bite; restorative dentistry, which uses crown and bridge work to balance the bite; and occlusal adjustment, grinding down teeth to bring the bite into balance.

Although more studies are needed on the safety and effectiveness of most TMD treatments, scientists strongly recommend using the most conservative, reversible treatments possible before considering invasive treatments. Even when the TMD problem has become chronic, most patients still do not need aggressive types of treatment.

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If You Think You Have TMD...

Keep in mind that for most people, discomfort from TMD will eventually go away whether treated or not. Simple self-care practices are often effective in easing TMD symptoms. If more treatment is needed, it should be conservative and reversible. Avoid, if at all possible, treatments that cause permanent changes in the bite or jaw. If irreversible treatments are recommended, be sure to get a reliable second opinion.

Many practitioners, especially dentists, are familiar with the conservative treatment of TMD. Because TMD is usually painful, pain clinics in hospitals and universities are also a good source of advice and second opinions for these disorders. Specially trained facial pain experts can often be helpful in diagnosing and treating TMD

Doesn't sulfur water smell like Poop??? :huh:

Yea, HUH :huh: SN? or UN?

I beg to differ with you Sman. Your brain NEEDS pure sugar, well, the closest we can come to it with Kool-aid, to work, especially in here. I get VERY creative when I'm flying on Kool-Aid :huh: And it give you fluids ie. 'Water' Which I tend not to drink enough of. So for me it works. :huh:

ILS,we're still waiting for someplace to send Kool-Aid to you, Come on!!! :huh:

AAWWWWW :msn-tongue: :huh: I haven't had a Whopper in at least 2 years. I try not to.

Well, Um, UH, it's not my cup of tea, but it has merit. :huh:

Alterego chased her down

All over Roddenberry Town

Jeanway ran and ran some more

But she still knew what was in store

Chasing her to the final frontier

Alterego loved the taste of her fear

 

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Jeanway ran like SolarWind,

Around the town then back again.

She ran right over Sea Trooper

Who tried to run

From Alterego's smoking gun

"The mans insane" She told the town

As she looked back and saw him falling down :huh:

{Best I could do at a moment's notice}

UHH, UMMM :huh:

///4///4 :huh:

Well, I do declare ::takes flowers:: :huh:

:)  Did you ever think of a user-name that was really great but you already had one and you didn't really want to change It? What was it? :huh:

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God. I'm kidding! My ego isn't that inflated.

 

No Alterego has been it here from the git-go. I am thinking of shortening it to just: AE though. Waddaya think?

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NOO!!! Alterego is YOU. :blink: Besides AE is your nickname, when we refer to you in private converstions, PM's and IM's :huh: If you shortened it to AE then what will we call you A??? :huh: :huh: Don't kill me :o :)

I just steamed a nice head of Caulifower. And am sharing it with the girls :huh: Baby Tongue and Kes, they love it. I put homemade spagetti sauce and grated cheese on mine. They don't like sauce and Iguanas can't eat anything dairy.

Hey, your talking to a Rear Admiral here buddy, salute when you say that! :huh:

"Yea, Airies 'Life's a Beach' No?? :huh: :sadwalk:

~ Why Do We Have 'Half-Moons' on our Fingernails? ~

The half-moon or lunula is the outer part of the fingernail matrix, the formative tissue from which the nail grows. The rest of the matrix is under the skin behind the cuticle.

The formative tissue retains the half-moon shape because it stays in place as the rest of the fingernail grows out from it.

The name lunula, for the visible part of the nail matrix, a scientific nickname, little moon, from the Latin word for moon, luna.

Well, it's 55 degrees this morning going to be up to 79 pressure at 30.21 and rising and I don't feel good cause I forgot my medication this morning!  :huh:

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Thinks "Medication" :huh: Something you want to talk about Airies?? :huh:

This one's for you Airies: :huh: Please don't consider this a vicious verbal attack. :huh:

Smelly (Malodorous) Feet

Smelly feet can be not only embarrassing but uncomfortable as well. But once you understand the problem, you’ll be able to take steps to reduce the odor.

What causes foot odor?

Feet smell for two reasons: you wear shoes and your feet sweat. The interaction between your perspiration and the bacteria that thrive in your shoes and socks generates the odor. So any attempt to reduce foot odor has to address both your sweating and your footwear. The feet and hands contain more sweat glands than any other part of the body (about 3,000 glands per square inch) and provide a ready supply of perspiration. You’re probably familiar with the phenomenon of sweaty palms, but sweat on your hands doesn’t produce the same strong odor as sweaty feet. That’s because your hands are usually exposed to the air and the sweat has a chance to evaporate.

Feet, however, are trapped inside shoes, where temperatures can easily reach 102 F. The perspiration moisture combines with the dark warmth to create a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria that normally live on our skin. The bacteria produce isovaleric acid, the substance associated with foot odor. The more moisture there is, the more bacteria proliferate, and the greater the odor. Smelly feet can also be caused by an inherited condition called hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, which primarily affects males. Stress, some medications, fluid intake and hormonal changes also can increase the amount of perspiration your body produces.

Preventing foot odor

Fortunately, smelly feet generally can be controlled with a few preventive measures. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society recommends that you:

Practice good foot hygiene to keep bacteria levels at a minimum.

• Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap. Dry thoroughly.

• Change your socks and shoes at least once a day.

• Dust your feet frequently with a nonmedicated baby powder or foot powder. Applying antibacterial ointment also may help.

• Check for fungal infections between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet. If you spot redness or dry, patchy skin, get treatment right away.

Wear thick, soft socks to help draw moisture away from the feet. Cotton and other absorbent materials are best.

Avoid wearing nylon socks or plastic shoes. Instead, wear shoes made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let your feet breathe.

Don’t wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. If you frequently wear athletic shoes, alternate pairs so that the shoes can dry out. Give your shoes at least 24 hours to air out between wearings; if the odor doesn’t go away, discard the shoes.

Always wear socks with closed shoes.

These preventive measures also can help prevent athlete’s foot, which can flourish in the same environment as sweaty feet. However, athlete’s foot won’t respond to an antibacterial agent because it’s caused by a fungus infection. Use an anti-fungal powder and good foot hygiene to treat athlete’s foot.

Treating foot odor

Persistent foot odor can indicate a low-grade infection or a severe case of hereditary sweating. In these cases, your doctor may prescribe a special ointment. You apply it to the feet at bedtime and then wrap your feet with an impermeable covering such as kitchen plastic wrap.

Soaking your feet in strong black tea for 30 minutes a day for a week can help. The tannic acid in the tea kills the bacteria and closes the pores, keeping your feet dry longer. Use two tea bags per pint of water. Boil for 15 minutes, then add two quarts of cool water. Soak your feet in the cool solution. Alternately, you can soak your feet in a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water.

A form of electrolysis called iontophoresis also can reduce excessive sweating of the feet, but requires special equipment and training to administer. In the most severe cases of hyperhidrosis, a surgeon can cut the nerve that controls sweating. Recent advances in technology have made this surgery much safer, but you may notice compensatory sweating in other areas of the body afterwards

Either wash them or hold your breath :huh:

UGH! :huh:

~ Giving New Meaning to the Term "My Grandmother's Ring" ~

A family in Canada will soon be sporting a jewel made from a dead relative. The family had Grandma's cremated remains made into a synthetic diamond through a process using intense heat. The diamond will be placed in a gold ring. "Hey, you got to wear Grandma yesterday! It's my turn today."

In other bizarre Canadian death rituals, a Toronto company will create a painting including the cremated remains of your loved one. If only Andy Warhol had been cremated, one could literally fulfill the words of the David Bowie song "Andy Warhol looks a scream. Hang him on my wall." In a way, I imagine Warhol might have actually appreciated that. He would have been truly immortalized by art.

No, I wasn't giving you or anyone else the finger. :o I only do that while I'm driving in my car. :huh: :huh: :huh: Otherwise it's this one-->>

~ RING OF FIRE ~

Volcanic arcs and oceanic trenches partly encircling the Pacific Basin form the so-called 'Ring of Fire', a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The trenches are shown in blue-green. The volcanic island arcs, although not labelled, are parallel to, and always landward of, the trenches. For example, the island arc associated with the Aleutian Trench is represented by the long chain of volcanoes that make up the Aleutian Islands.