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Toothache solutions for those in severe pain

2009 May 2
by dlarmeir

I recently had a toothache caused by a cavity, and I was in horrible pain. I will post some stuff below that will help however these should not be taken as medical advice as I am not a doctor so I am not responsible for anything that may result from these treatments:

Note these treatments below were sent to me by a friend in India via an Ayurvedic Doctor.

Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Toothache

1 Asafetida (Ferula fetida)

Asafetida is an excellent and fast-acting remedy for toothache problems. Its rich mineral and vitamin contents increase the strength of the teeth and enable them to bear the pain.

2 Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Clove has the best astringent and antiseptic properties among all teeth remedies. Clove oil reduces the pain greatly and also fights against the germs in cavities. Clove oil is an important ingredient in many toothpastes. Even dentists apply a material with clove oil as a vital ingredient when filling cavities.

3 Onion (Allium cepa)

Onion may give bad odor temporarily, but in the long run it is very beneficial to dental hygiene. Onion can fight against the germs that accumulate on the teeth and hence prevent future problems with the teeth. People chomping on one raw onion a day are protected from toothache, apart from various other health benefits.

Dietary Treatments for Toothache

Since dental problems are due to imbalances of the kapha dosha, it is necessary to bring the kapha back to normal. To do this, the following points must be obeyed: -

- Sweet foods must be strictly avoided. These will increase kapha in the mouth, which will help the breeding of microorganisms. This causes cavities in the mouth, leading to toothache.

- Do not consume chocolates and sugary foods at night. Their particles will remain in the interspaces of the teeth even if you think you have brushed properly.

- Foods that have bitter, pungent and astringent tastes are good for keeping toothaches in check. These foods can kill the microorganisms settled in the cavities.

- Foods that have good vitamin C content are also good for the teeth. Thus amalaki, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits must be included in the diet.

- Dental hygiene is a must. You must gargle after every meal and also floss before retiring to bed. Use a toothpick to remove any embedded food particles from the cavities.

Ayurvedic Treatments for Toothache

In case of toothache, a paste of several beneficial herbs is prepared. This is used as a tooth powder and used instead of toothpaste.

The Irimedadi taila is also used for application on the teeth. Regular use of this oil solves most dental problems.

In case the toothache is accompanied with gingivitis, then the following medications are prescribed:-
- A decoction of Triphala and Cyprus is used for gargling.

- A mixture of licorice is prepared in ghee and honey. This is applied on the teeth.

- Tablets of guduchi and mauktik kamadugha are prescribed twice a day for fifteen days.

Home Remedies for Toothache

Toothache home remedies and natural cures:

Remedies for Tooth ache using Garlic
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Among the most effective home remedies for toothache is garlic. A clove of garlic with a little rock salt should be placed on the affected tooth. It will relieve the pain and, sometimes, may even cure it. A clove should also be chewed daily in the morning. It will make the cure teeth making it strong and healthy.

Toothache relief using Onion
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Latest research has confirmed the bactericidal properties of onion. If a person consumes one raw onion every day by thorough mastication, he will be protected from host of tooth disorders. Chewing raw onion for three minutes is sufficient to kill all the germs in the mouth. Toothache is often allayed by placing a small piece of onion on the bad tooth or gum.

Remedies for Tooth ache using Lime
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Lime, as a rich source of vitamin C, is useful in maintaining the health of the teeth and other bones of the body. It prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, and bleeding of the gums
Toothache cure using Wheat Grass

The juice of wheat grass acts as an excellent mouthwash for tooth decay and cures toothaches. Wheat grass can be chewed with beneficial results. It draws out toxins from the gums and thus checks bacterial growth.

Toothache cure using Asafoetida
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The use of asafoetida has been found useful in curing toothache. It should be pestled in lemon Juice and slightly heated. A cotton swab should be soaked in this lotion and placed in the cavity of the tooth. It will relieve pain quickly.
Toothache relief using Bay Berry

A paste of the bark of bay berry should be made with vinegar. This paste, applied on the affected tooth, will relieve the toothache. It can also be applied beneficially on the gums for strengthening them.
Toothache home remedy using Clove

Another home remedy for toothache is in the use of clove, which reduces pain. It also helps decrease infection due to its antiseptic properties. Clove oil, applied to a cavity in a decayed tooth, also relieves toothache.
Remedies for Toothache using Pepper

A mixture of a pinch of pepper powder and a quarter teaspoon of common salt is an excellent dentrifice. Its daily use prevents dental cavities, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, and toothaches. It cures the increased sensitiveness of the teeth. A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put on the cavities to alleviate the toothache.

What it is like living amongst the swine flu ordeal in North Texas

2009 May 2
by dlarmeir

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This swine flu issue has gotten way out of hand, so I will share the experiences of someone living at ground zero of the swine flu (Texas).  The swine flu is a recently discovered form of flu that originated from Mexico and has now made it’s way into the United States. For those of you who are not familiar with it, you can go here http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ and this will tell you everything you ever wanted to know. There are alot of conpiracy theories about this flu ( a google search will provide millions of these) and the media is working to drive all of the world into a panic using terms like pandemic. Yet, I have not seen any indications this is anything more than a strong flu. I understand that many people have died in Mexico and my hearts sincerely go out to their families, however this is mostly a failure of their socialized healthcare and the lack of a government willing to take care of it’s people. In America, a few people have died but so far, almost every case has been of a individual that already had underlying medical conditions ( which could cause a normal flu to kill them) The hysteria is so out of control where I live that my apartment complex put swine flu notices on our doors stating to take care of ourselves with guidelines from the CDC and multiple schools have been closed for a week for disinfecting during the incubation period. My questions is, after 7 days then what? Are we going to close schools everytime a kid gets sick? I think people are grossly overeacting here. Yes, the flu is very serious and not something to toy with, but we must move on!  I am certainly hoping that this will not turn into a pandemic as I do not want to see people harmed. There is one thing that runs in the back of my mind though regarding this, and that borders on conspiracy. This could be a dry run for terrorist testing goverment response in the event a biological agent has been used. That scares me as this flu almost seems to be genetically engineered based on the mix of components. Anyway, I hope none of us has to experience this awful crap.

A simple ftp backup script for webservers

2009 May 1
by dlarmeir

I understand that this script will not meet every server’s needs and is not the most advanced script out there,  however it is a great concept of how to tar and gzip files up for backup to a offsite ftp server. Hope this helps somone!

#!/bin/bash

########################
#Setup script variables#
########################

DATESTAMP=”`date ‘+%d%m%Y’`”
HOST=’yourftpsite’
USER=’yourftpuser’
PASSWD=’yourftppassword’
FILE0=’mysqlbackup.tar.gz’
FILE1=’homebackup.tar.gz’
BACKUP=’/backup’
HOME=’/home’
MYSQL=’/var/lib/mysql’

########################
#Create backup archives#
########################

# Stop mysql
/etc/init.d/mysqld stop
sleep 15

# Load increase warning
wall **High Load – System backup underway for the next few minutes**

# Backup databases
cd $BACKUP
tar cvzf $DATESTAMP.$FILE0 $MYSQL

# Start mysql
/etc/init.d/mysqld start
sleep 10

# Backup web content
cd $BACKUP
tar cvzf $DATESTAMP.$FILE1 $HOME

################################################
#FTP generated backups to offsite backup server#
################################################

# Upload the files
ftp -n $HOST <<END_SCRIPT
quote USER $USER
quote PASS $PASSWD
put $DATESTAMP.$FILE0
put $DATESTAMP.$FILE1
quit

# End

END_SCRIPT
exit 0

Oklahoma city bombing memorial- A very powerful and moving experience

2009 April 12
by dlarmeir

This weekend I went to the Oklahoma city bombing memorial and it has changed my life.  Living in our happy little world everyday it is easy to forget events like the Oklahoma city bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building or the World trade center.  This weekend’s experience will never be something I will never forget, nor will this be something I will take for granted. I went to Oklahoma city this weekend to visit some family, and I and my wife had some downtime and decided to cruise Downtown OKC. We stopped at a little parking lot downtown and decided to take a walk around not realizing we were parked directly in front of the memorial. We decided to go into the corresponding Museum to see what it was like and my wife cried her eyes out and I was nearly moved to tears my self when the walk throgh it was over and mad as hell at the lowlifes in this world that perpatrate such acts. The way the museum is layed out is done in such a way to give visitors a first hand glimpse of life before, during and after this horrible tragedy that befell many innocent people on April 15th, 1995. 168 innocent people total (including men, women and little children in a daycare) were merciless slaughtered by a pair of extremist monsters. Walking into the musem you start in early 1995 before the bombing occurred and it tells you about life in that era, and is very informational. Once through the initial part, you move on to a screening room where you here people talking during a application for a city permit and here the bomb explode in the audio, once this happens all 163 people who died in the buildings pictures display on the wall. You then proceed to the next room which shows you the destructive power of the bomb and the damage it inflicted. After seeing the horrible damage the next section is called the Gallery of honor. This was the most moving experience of the museum, as it shows all of the dead and has belonging along with a picture. You can see virtual tour of this here http://host.newspin360.net/okcnationalmemorial1/ I almost fell apart when I saw the picture of a little boy and his favorite toys in the picture box, it really hit home as being a parent I can only imagine the horror the family must have felt, and how their lives were forever destroyed by these monsters. The museum then moves into the apprehension of the criminals and the a area that promotes peace and remembrance. I signed a digital thoughts book at the museumt o sahr emy feelings to everyone who visits the memorial. I suggest that anyone who gets the chance to go to OKC should visit this, as I gurantee you that when you walk out, you will not be the same. God bless the families who endured this tragedy, and I pray that America will stand strong and fight against terrorism, both foreign and domestic. The site for this important museum can be found here: http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

On another note, the memorial itself is beautiful and you can see what it looks like here: http://host.newspin360.net/okcnationalmemorial2/ The chairs are represenative of each victim and has their names etched into the glass base. You can also see the reflecting pool, and off in the distance the gates and a part of the fedreal building that was left.

Toothaches suck…………

2009 April 3
by dlarmeir

I woke up this morning to a toothache from hell. I tried all of my home remedies including swishing bombay saphire 95 proof liquor, eating crackers and taking 4 ibuprofren. Finally it has died down some but losing sleep sucks.