Is it true that tic-tacs make your breath worse over time?
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tic tacs that contain sugar can magnify bad breath by feeding the natural bacteria in your mouth. shoot for sugar free breath mints.
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Oh please to some of the answers you recd.\nTwitches can be caused by a habit of movement. She may have a nervous tic/twitch which is caused by misfiring of a nerve.  \nIf she had tourette's she'd do more than have a twitching mouth, and if she were on drugs she'd be more obvious.\nProbably a tic. Try not to stare.
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You burp a lot.  If you've got braces and if you follow the hoax emails about Coke, they will rust, you will get poisoned and die.
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Yes it can cause respiratory failure which would result in passing out.I had it happen to me but did get warning signs before it became serious to the point that I passed out. If you get dizzy sit down immediately and begin pursed lip breathing, count to 2 while breathing in and 4 as you exhale and try to think of nothing else but this, if your alone immediately dial 911 if not have someone call for you. Best to err on the safe side if this appears a possibility given how your feeling.  The success rates are pretty high when you reach emergency care. Its quite uneasy but try not to panic , remember the pursed lip breathing and do it .But the overall best thing is know your limitations , an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure regarding this. Don't overexert yourself to the point of dizzyness and see your doctor regarding this.
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Yes!  Yes!  Yes!  I used to have DEBILITATING panic attacks and after 3 hypnosis sessions, I can now do things that used to have me hyperventilating and sobbing!
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i dont know that much about tourettes but people said i had it once so ive done a little research on it and watched a true life documentary on it. i didnt know that it was different between boys and girls. i just thought there were different symptoms on everyone like some people have motion tourettes and some verbal. i dont know if this helped at all but i know its not just different between boys and girls. good luck with getting your real question answered.
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I do not know if this is relevant to you, since you said it was a project...but, my friend along time ago in college had it. I had to sit with her during our off periods in the rec room because if she had a seizure she would eat her cigarettes. I know that sounds weird, but  when she had a seizure she would just start sticking things in her mouth. Also I do know they can swallow thier tongue, not sure why or how, but that is one thing her mom told me.
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Not very effective.  It is like smoking a very low tar and nicotine cigarette.  I smoked it so hard my jaws actually began to ache.  (Seriously).I am also trying to put an end to this ugly and unhealthy habit.  I am trying to find a hypmotist in my area.  Good Luck to you!
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I'm kinda ticked off.  Apparently, I've reached my daily limit of questions on here.  See here's my problem... my breath really stinks.  I was thinking about going and brushing my teeth or at least swishing some Scope around, but I'm pretty lazy and the bathroom is like 40 feet away.  Plus, I'll probably have dinner within the hour and I don't want the toothpaste taste mixin' w/ my chicken and/or asparagus.  I was gonna ask for insight into my predicament but lo and behold Yahoo Answers provides no answer.  Jerks.  What's this question about?  Marijuana?  Well, I guess if I was smokin' weed right now I wouldn't be so worried about my bad breath.
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i had a severe panic attack 3 yrs back\nsince then i am on meds.\nvisit the following site\nwww.freedomfromfear.org
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I agree that spasms in the diaphragm are to blame but I have found an unbeatable cure (at least for me)...Peanut Butter! As soon as it touches my tongue the hiccoughs are gone!
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Hi there,\nMy name is Alison, 21 (22 this Thursday) and have been suffering with Panic disorder/agoraphobia/health anxiety/OCD for four years and have had my fair share of panic attacks!\n\nYou've probably heard about the paper bag technique, breathing in and out slowly until the attack has subsided, I find breathing into my hands as useful too. The idea behind this is that  when you panic you overbreatheas you take in way too much oxygen and your carbon dioxide levels decrease rapidly, casuing you to feel faint, dizzy, insane etc. The idea is to regualte the your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels agin.\n\nWhen you breath into your paper bag it is important that you breath out slowly, so that your carbon dioxide levels increase. Breathe evenly and try not to hyperventilate too much.\n\nThe way you think can make your panic attack worse too. My therapist gave me some information that says that it only takes three minutes for your body to recover from the effects of panic, but when we think wrongly and catastrophise the cycle of panic is allowed to continue needlessley.\n\nDr Claire Weeks advises in her book 'Essential help for your nerves' that overcome you panic attacks and anxiety you have to accept you symptoms and don't add any secondary fear. By that I mean, when your attack first strikes, (primary fear) don't keep adding the classic 'not again!', 'what if' and 'i'm going to die'  thoughts, (secondary fear) and instead think, 'Ok this is a panic attack, i'm going to take control and allow this to pass.' Actually let your body do it's worse to you, don't tense up and think the worst, just tell yourself that the moment will pass.\n\nAccording to Weekes the key to overcomming anxiety is acceptance.\nShe advocates a four step programme to overcomming panic:\n\n1.FACING: When faced with a situation you feel uncomfortable with don't run away, stick with it!\n\n2.ACCEPT: Accept that you feel panicky, by telling yourself you don't want to feel this you makes yourself more tense. Accept all of your symptoms, let your panic 'do it's worse'.\n\n3.FLOAT: Rise above the situation. No matter how bad it gets, tell youself that your going to get through this. Carry on with what you are doing.\n\n4.LET TIME PASS: Of course you want your panic attack to go away immediately, but you can't rush it. If it takes a couple of hours for calm to return again, then that's the way it has to be. Just tell yourself you are going to gain control and get better. \n\nThis technique does take practice, but it does work. I was terrified of choking and so ate alone, since beginning thearpy, and using this technique, I've begun to eat downstairs again. Even when I feel panicky and tight chested, I never run away, I take my time to eat my meal and allow panic to be overcome by confidence.\n\nI've gone on for too long I hope it helps. The Claire Weeke's book is brilliant. Maybe you should get a copy.
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Yes, I have a 16-yr old male friend who has that, he has facial twitches, although there are different symptoms of Tourettes.
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everyone has little "tics".  Tics such as these usually provide some kind of comfort.  Now, I have to say, that is an interesting one, but everyone has them.  I put my arms behind my head, which for me is usually a sure sign that I am tired or stressed out.  Honestly, to try and break that habit, you would have to develop a behavior plan.  if you want to know more about how to do that, please email me at this name on yahoo.
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Many rumors circulate from time to time about the cause of chronic bad breath, or halitosis. Does it emanate from the mouth or actually from somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract? You can almost rule out the theory of bad breath(BB) coming from places other than the mouth. The esophagus is collapsed normally and air can only escape in the form of the occasional burp! If your mouth and teeth are healthy (unhealthy or infected gums and teeth would be an immediate cause of bad breath) you should first check the dorsum, or that area on the back of the tongue. \n\n\nWhere does that discharge come from? Postnasal drip. Although the postnasal drip doesn’t have an odor when it first reaches the tongue, it develops one as it sits there. To combat this source of bad breath, gargle with an effective mouthwash (your dentist could recommend a good one) and then actually clean the tongue thoroughly with a tongue scraper or a toothbrush without toothpaste on it. You may find this procedure uncomfortable due to the fact that it triggers the gag reflex, but in time this subsides. \n\n\n \nAfter ruling out the mouth, the tongue and infected teeth, the next area to investigate is the nose and the nasal passages. If a person is suffering from sinusitis or another bacterial infection, a blockage of the airway or dry nasal mucous it can lead to bad breath. To discern whether the odor is coming from the mouth or the nose will take the efforts of a dentist or a very good friend. If the patient breathes our through their nose and the odor is similar to that exiting the mouth, the nose is most likely the culprit. In this case an ear, nose and throat doctor should be contacted for further investigation of the problem. A child may have a foreign object lodged in the nasal passages and that can result in a very bad odor. \n\n\nA dry mouth which can be caused by medications or stress, can cause bad breath. If this is the cause some chewing gum to get the juices flowing again should remedy the situation. \n\n\nFlossing is a very important habit to develop. It has been shown that people who make a habit of flossing have cleaner, more pleasant smelling mouths. The floss removes the buildup of bacteria from between the teeth. Bacteria lodged in the mouth is a very common source of mouth odor. \n\n\nIs there a way to check yourself to see if you have bad breath? Unfortunately most of the techniques, like the most popular blowing into your own cupped hands, are not effective. The human body becomes so accustomed to its own smell that it doesn't perceive it as being objectionable. Some dentists have a piece of equipment called a halimeter. It measures the amount of sulfur compounds that exist in your breath which translates into bad breath to one degree or another. \n\n\nWithout making a trip to the dentist here are a few simple tricks to try to test your own breath. \n\n1. Run a piece of unflavored white dental floss between your upper and lower back molars. Is the floss red or brown? Smell the floss in about 45 seconds. Does it have an objectionable odor? \n\n2. Next - hold the tip of your tongue with a clean washcloth, while rubbing the back portion of your tongue with another white washcloth. Wait 45 seconds and then smell the portion of the cloth that you used on the back of your tongue (dorsum). Does it smell? \n\n3. Lick your tongue on your clean wrist and wait 45 seconds again. Sniff. This is just a quick test, and really doesn’t get back to the dorsum where the real trouble may be lurking. \n\n\nIn short, there are many products out there to help control chronic bad breath. If you find you cannot solve the problem with the first line of action you will want to visit your physician and talk to him about it. Chronic bad breath could be a symptom of lung infections, bronchial infections, metabolic disorders, carcinomas or biochemical disorders, however, the mouth and the nose are usually where the problem originates
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Yes its possible, especially if you eat potent foods such as onions or garlic, which causes odor to actually come from your stomach and give you bad breath, there are some mints that are meant to be swallowed for that purpose, however, or try gargling.
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Bad Breath is caused by bad breath bacteria that live in a sticky coating called a biofilm. This biofilm coats our teeth, gums, tongue, throat and nasal passages every day. The bad bacteria live in this biofilm and digest proteins that are also present. From these proteins the bacteria are able to make smelly Volatile Sulphur Compounds that are then exhaled when we talk or breathe through our nose. It is these smelly compounds that people recognise as bad smells coming from our breath.\n\nWhen brushing your teeth, amek sure you brush your tounge as wel, because this is where most of the bacteria form. \n\nLook for special mouth washes to help with this- mouth washes that are for gingivites, plaque, and periodontis. \n\nBad breath isnt always caused by poor dental hygiene. It could be caused by other things such as:\n\n-Gum disease (e.g. gum boils, abscesses, spongy gums, gingivitis) \n-Candidiasis\n-Poor digestion and sluggish liver \n-Multiplication of odor-causing bacteria in the mouth and digestive tract \n-Chronic sinus infection \n-Certain medications (especially those that cause dry mouth as a side effect) \n\n\nOther things that you can try to help with the bad breath are:\n\n-Gargle with a peppermint and fennel flavored mouth wash\n-Chewing raw celery sticks helps to freshen breath \n-Make sure that your toothbrush is kept clean and sterilized \n-Dry mouth is a frequent cause of bad breath. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day \n-Do not go on starvation diets. Regular chewing and swallowing helps with saliva production and can help to prevent dry mouth \n-Use Detox Drops to cleanse your system \n-Take a course of Candidate if you suspect that you have Candida overgrowth (Candidiasis). Symptoms include fatigue, frequent yeast infections, digestive disorders, excessive gas and odor problems. \n-Clearing underlying and chronic sinus infections can help to prevent bad breath \n\nIf all else fails, ask your dentist. He may have to give you a prescription to help fight off some of the bacteria, which is normal for some people. \n\nGood luck!