Posts tagged systemic inflammation
Canker Sores and What to Do About Them

More commonly known as canker sores, recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) can be quite a nuisance. Because the sores are associated with systemic inflammation, I believe that they can be preventable, and I have seen this first-hand in patients. Today I want to cover three important ways you can help prevent them. I also want to tell you about a surprising at-home treatment that has proven to be more effective than prescriotion medication.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General Health, Oral Health, Pain ReliefScott Solomons, DDSCanker Sores, Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Recurrent Aphthous Ulcerations, RAS, Celiac, Crohn's Disease, AIDS, systemic inflammation, Vitamin D, Orabase, Kenelog, Topical Steroid, Orajel, Sleep, Diet, Low Inflammation Diet, MyFitnessPal, Dietary Inflammatory Index, DDI, C-Reactive Protein, CRP, Interleukin, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Processed Carbs, Seed Oil, nutrients, Stress, HoneyComment
Sun Exposure and Plaque: More Sun and Healthy Plaque Lead to Longer Life Spans

The literature is replete with the adverse health effects of incorrect sun exposure, and I don't dispute them. These include sunburn and increased risk of skin cancer and eye diseases. However, summer is in full swing, and I love the additional sunlight it brings in the northern hemisphere. I crave sun exposure and feel much better when I can get it regularly. Some people have noticed that I am very tan (at least for me) and warned me that I might be jeopardizing my health. My skin type allows me to spend up to two hours in the sun, which is not enough for me to burn, even though I don't use sunscreen. I want to explain why the risks are exaggerated and why it is essential to get regular non-burning sun exposure.

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Scott Solomons, DDSSunburn, sun exposure, UV, cancer, Vitamin D, nitric oxide, life expectancy, mortality, heme-oxygenase, systemic inflammation, obesity, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Diabetes, PlaqueComment