Sjogrens and weight gain, anyone??? - dailystrength.org
Along with mucin and buffers, saliva contains the enzyme salivary amylase, which acts on the starch in food and breaks it down to maltose. Salivary amylase continues for the short duration that the carbohydrates are in the mouth, after which the mixture of the partially digested carbohydrates travels down the esophagus into the stomach.
not sure what to do.... | DailyStrength
Hives is a relatively common form of allergic reaction that causes raised red skin welts. These welts can range in diameter from 5 mm (0.2 inches) or more, itch severely, and often have a pale border. Urticaria is generally caused by direct contact with an allergenic substance, or an immune response to food or some other allergen.
Clobetasol for Pemphigus | DailyStrength
I got a compound of it for the sores in my mouth and it does have a fairly strong numbing effect but it is short acting. My mouth and throat are my areas of most problem. I have very limited tolerance. Can't chew the calcium supplement due to the rawness of my mouth. I sure miss eating normal food but anything with any acid in it is intolerable.
Are my parents emotionally abusing me? | DailyStrength
From the outside I look like I have it all... which is why I can't tell if this is all in my head. I have a very nice house, go to a nice school, always have food and clothes. But it just isn't right. For background purposes, I've had depression for most of my life and some OCD as well. I'm 15 now, and saw my first psychologist when I was in ...
Prof Puri and VegEPA | DailyStrength
I was googling-around today - trying to find out more about VegEPA - a supplement many people have suggested. I came across Prof Puri, who advocates the use of VegEPA for CFS/ME sufferers. Below I've pasted a review of his book, which some may be interested in. If anyone has anything to add,...
ever heard of diatomaceous earth as a supplement?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder.
Levothyroxine vs iodide vs salt? | DailyStrength
Graves' Disease Support Group. Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities).
Toddler not eating at daycare | DailyStrength
I am concerned about my son. He has been in daycare since he was 3 months old he is now 2 1/2. Last week he had a virus that gave him a fever. I stayed home with him one of the days and took him to the doctor. All last week he did not eat or drink anything at daycare. He would however eat when...
sores in nose...what are symptoms of a flare? | DailyStrength
Lupus Support Group. Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue.