Posts tagged Blindness
The Five Most Common Micronutrient Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

Micronutrients are the smaller building blocks, such as minerals and vitamins, we need to sustain life and have optimal function. Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are quite common worldwide. Iron, iodine, folate, vitamin A, and zinc deficiencies are the most common MNDs. They are responsible for perinatal complications, poor growth in children, and increased mortality and morbidity. 1 They can be just as devastating to adults. This post will describe the deficiencies, their symptoms, and how to correct them.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSMicronutrient, MND, Nutrient Deficiency, Iron, Iodine, Vitamin A, Retinol, Zinc, Iron Deficiency, Weakness, Pale Skin, Chest Pain, Headache, Cold Hands, Brittle Nails, Iodine Deficiency, Thyroid Hormone, Folate, Folic Acid, Spina Bifida, Anencephaly, Fatigue, Gray Hair, Mouth Sores, Neuropathy, Acne, Eczema, Blindness, Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite, Unexplained Weight Loss, Plant-based, Animal-basedComment
A New Warning For Cigarette Smokers

I spend so much time talking about the dangers of processed carbohydrate consumption, I have neglected to talk much about the elephant in the room, cigarette smoking. I think I just assumed that people understand the perils of smoking. Perhaps I was mistaken. Keep in mind that cigarette smoking is different from vaping. But if you are a smoker, are you aware of how bad it is for your body? Your Mouth? Read on if you are curious.

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Scott Solomons, DDSSmoking, Vaping, Covid-19, cancer, respiratory Disease, cardiovascular disease, Stroke, Fertility, Blindness, Deafness, Pain, osteoporosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Amputation, Disability, Stained Teeth, Bad Breath, Immunity, gum disease, tooth decay, Abscessed Teeth, Periapical Abscess, Gum Recession, Oral Cancer, Nicotine, Tar, Toxin, Addiction, cravings, Quitting, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Chewing Gum, Chantix, CDCComment