Posts tagged Topical Anesthetic
A Primer on Dental Local Anesthetics

I use local anesthetics every single day at work without fail. Even most of my ardent holistic patients who shun "chemicals" don't object to its use. The reasons are clear. Their use is generally very safe, and most people don't want to risk feeling dental pain, which can be intense. This post will cover what local anesthetics are, what they do, the side effects, and the risks of their use.

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The Truth About Cold Sores and Their Treatment

I suffered from cold sores for my entire life. The things I noticed that brought them on for me were:

Sudden weather changes.

Too much sun exposure.

Lack of sleep.

Co-occurring illnesses like colds.

Nothing worked to prevent or treat them for me. Trust me; I tried everything.

Lifestyle Is the Best Prevention

Almost two decades ago, I changed just about everything in my life in an attempt to regain my health. I do not get Herpes Labialis cold sores anymore. I will talk about how I did it in this post. I will also talk about more conventional treatments as well.

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