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Comment on Skip the hot tap water to avoid lead contamination by Dr. Sandra Cottingham

Dr. Sandra Cottingham — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:27:49 +0000

It’s so important that people understand some key things about lead… an amount as tiny as the equivalent of 3 granules of table sugar can cause permanant damage to the brain of an unborn child… we know this damage as
ADHD, learning disabilities, low IQ.
Hot tap water should absolutely be avoided for consumption, but cold water faucets should always be flushed thoroughly, and water filtered when possible.
Test your water sources – as the article says, don’t rely on terms like “lead-free” to inform you if you are actually free of lead.
Also, don’t make the common assumption that “new” is safe. This is strictly not the case.

Comment on Marijuana use can destroy gum tissue by amaltby

amaltby — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:52:13 +0000

Hi all,

I’ve gotten more responses on this post than any other (and more than I expected), and I thought I’d publicly respond to a couple of the comments and questions I’ve received.

First of all, to Julian — I emailed this to you several months ago but never heard back. Hope this clears some things up:

“Hi Julian!

Thanks for reading. I don’t blog anymore, but it’s nice to know that people are still interested.

As you say, there are many reasons to smoke marijuana, and I’m absolutely not judging anyone who does (no matter what the reason). I hope using the drug is helping with your glaucoma — I understand it can be very effective in treating the symptoms.

If you’ll read it more closely, you’ll note that I didn’t criticize anyone for using the drug (and my use of the words “4:20″ and “pothead” were of course in jest!) — the post was simply looking into new scientific research about potential negative effects that can come from smoking marijuana. You’re obviously someone who is concerned about health, and I’m sure you know it’s important to know the ins and outs of any treatment

Thanks again,
Anna”

To Kris: I’m not a medical professional, so I can’t say for sure whether a significant enough amount of damage was done while you were a marijuana-smoker to put you at a higher risk of periodontal disease. However, I’d think that if you continue refraining from use, as well as keeping up your nutrition and dental health, you shouldn’t have much to worry about. Just make sure you visit your dentist for regular cleanings and checkups.

Finally, Lulu: Until you brought it up, I was not familiar with “hairy tongue” – it sounds scary! I know marijuana can cause some of the same dry mouth feel as cigarettes, though. Anything that causes drying or dehydration can increase your chances of bacteria and yeast growing in your mouth. The best thing you can do is stay hydrated, avoid smoking, and keep up good dental habits with a non-abrasive toothpaste and toothbrush, a gentle tongue scraper, and a non-alcoholic mouth rinse.

Comment on Marijuana use can destroy gum tissue by Lulu

Lulu — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:37:51 +0000

can smoking marijuana cause hairy tongue like cigarettes?

Comment on Marijuana use can destroy gum tissue by nicole

nicole — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:21:06 +0000

my teeth are healthy though my mothers are rotten

Comment on Marijuana use can destroy gum tissue by Nick

Nick — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:17:04 +0000

Julian you can’t even properly spell glaucoma.

Comment on Marijuana use can destroy gum tissue by julian caspedes

julian caspedes — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:54:06 +0000

Ok,
That wont make any one stop smoking marijuana. The reason why many smoke that herb is because they do not care, and a few others smoke because they have glocoma, weed IS perscribed by the Doctor, until I hear other wise than I WILL KEEP ON smoking weed, I have glocoma, And ofcourse you being the person who found this out about weed knows the efects of this matter. Marijuana or Weed has helped with my littel problem.

But ofcourse if you find another cure for glocoma then i will gladly put down the blunt and try your methods, untill then i will, how do u put it, keep being a “4:20, pot head”

Thank you for caring

Julian Savage

and if you would like to reply my yahoo acount is
juliansavage2@yahoo.com

and my myspace is also juliansavage2@yahoo.com screen name julian savage

feel free to teel me other wise
and remember I may be young in years but i,m as smart and educated as any of you have a nice day

Comment on Increasing “good” HDL cholesterol by KatieCholesterol

KatieCholesterol — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:31:27 +0000

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Comment on Marijuana use can destroy gum tissue by Kris

Kris — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:48:54 +0000

I use to smoke marijuana, am i still at higher risk for peridontal disease even though i have good dental hygiene, and have been weed free for over 6 months?

Comment on WE’RE MOVING! by eatknowhow

eatknowhow — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:07:43 +0000

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Comment on Increasing “good” HDL cholesterol by eatknowhow

eatknowhow — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:20:45 +0000

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