Mucus is a slippery secretion of the lining of various membranes in the body (mucous membranes). Mucus aids in the protection of the lungs by trapping foreign particles that enter the nose during normal breathing. Additionally, it prevents tissues from drying out. Mucus is made by goblet cells in the mucous membranes that cover the surfaces of the membranes. It is made up of mucins and inorganic salts suspended in water. In the digestive system, mucus is used as a lubricant for materials which must pass over membranes, e ...

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• Mucus - Dried nasal mucus
• Mucus - Booger Bogey

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Definition and meaning of mucus:

mucus - a gelatinous material secreted by specialized mucous cells. In corals, it functions in protection from bacterial invasion, food capture, and removal of sediment particles. Mucus is usually moved by cilia (motile hair-like extensions of the cell membrane)

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Definition and meaning of mucus cell:

mucus cell - a cell which secretes mucin, which, when mixed with water forms mucus

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Slugs produce two types of mucus: one which is thin and watery, and another which is thick and sticky. Both are hygroscopic. The thin mucus is spread out from the centre of the foot to the edges. The thick mucus spreads out from front to back. Mucus is very important to slugs as it helps them move around, and contains fibres which prevent the slug from sliding down vertical surfaces. Mucus also provides protection against predators and helps retain moisture. Some species use slime cords to lower themselves on to the ground, or suspen ...

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Slug, Slug - Mucus, Slug - Reproduction and life cycle, Slug - Predation defense and pest control

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Bentonite Clay and its spiritual properties: Intestinal cleanse of the colon is strongly recommended by Kalki and The Golden Age Foundation in order to be fully receptive for pranic energy. It is so vital that it should be the mandatory preparation before all deeper spiritual processes and as a continous maintenance of the body as an antenna of cosmic energies. Bentonite (also available at many pharmacies under alternative substance names to bentonite: bentonitum, montmorillonite) is believed to have exceptionally properties. This article from www.alternativemedicine.com desribes the genereal properties and use of bentonite.

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Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word derived from two roots: ayur, which means life; and veda, which means knowledge. It has its roots in ancient vedic literature. Ayurveda, a system of diet, healing and health maintenance, is probably the oldest science of life, just like the science of Yoga.

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The cervix (from Latin "neck") is actually the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall. Approximately half its length is visible with appropriate medical equipment; the remainder lies above the vagina beyond view. It is occasionally called "cervix uteri", or "neck of the uterus". Cervix - Anatomy. Cervix - Ectocervix. The portion projecting into ...

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• Cervix - Anatomy
• Cervix - Ectocervix
• Cervix - Endocervical Canal
• Cervix - Internal Os
• Cervix - Cervical Mucus
• Cervix - Functionality
• Cervix - Cervical cancer
• Cervix - Lymphatic Drainage

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Anatomically, a nose is a protuberance in vertebrates that houses the nostrils, or nares, which admit and expel air for respiration. Nose - Function. Nose - In mammals. In most mammals, it also houses the nosehairs, which catch airborne particles and prevent them from reaching the lungs. Within and behind the nose is the olfactory mucosa and the sinuses. Behind the nasal cavity, air next passes through the pharynx, shared with the digestive system, and then into the rest of the ...

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• Nose - Function
• Nose - In mammals
• Nose - Associated health risks
• Nose - Direction finding
• Nose - External link

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An ointment is a viscous semisolid preparation used topically on a variety of body surfaces. These include the skin and the mucus membranes of the eye (an eye ointment), vagina, glans and nose. An oinment may or may not be medicated. See also. List of ointments ...

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In Egyptian mythology, Tefnut is a goddess of water and fertility, indeed her name means moist waters (i.e. rain). She was created by Atum (who later was thought to be the same as Ra) from the semen which resulted from his primordial act of masturbation or autofellatio, or from his mucus, a mythology that may be related to the alternative translation of her name - spat waters. With her brot

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Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma. Available as a tablet, it blocks the action of leukotriene C4 on its receptors, thus reducing constriction of the airways, build-up of mucus in the lungs and inflammation of the breathing passages. Zafirlukast is marketed by AstraZeneca with the brand names Accolate, Accoleit, and Vanticon. It was the first LTRA to be marketed in the USA and is now approved in over 60 countries, including the UK, Japan, It

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A cough medicine is a drug used to treat coughing and related conditions. Dry coughs are treated with cough suppressants (antitussives) that suppress the body's urge to cough, while productive coughs (coughs that produce phlegm) are treated with expectorants that loosen mucus from the respiratory tract. Cough medicine - Cough suppressants. Cough suppressants may act centrally (on the brain) or locally (on the respiratory tract) to suppress the cough reflex. Centrally acting suppr ...

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• Cough medicine - Cough suppressants
• Cough medicine - Expectorants
• Cough medicine - Cough drops
• Cough medicine - Controversy
• Cough medicine - Colloquial term usage

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The Bartholin's glands (also called Bartholin glands or greater vestibular glands) are two glands located slightly below and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina in women. They secrete mucus to provide lubrication, especially when the woman is sexually aroused, thus facilitating sexual activity. They were first described in the 17th century, by the Danish anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Younger (1655-1738). Some sources mistakenly ascribe their discovery to his grandfather, theologian and anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Elder (1585 - 1629). Bartho ...

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• Bartholin's gland - Reference

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Vasomotor rhinitis is a form of rhinitis that is not related to allergic reactions, but which is characterized by many of the same symptoms, such as a chronic running nose with intermittent sneezing, rhinorrhea and blood-vessel congestion of the nasal mucus membranes. Vasomotor rhinitis is to be distinguished from sinus infection or other forms of allergy. Vasomotor rhinitis - Causes. Vasomotor rhinitis is also known as non-allergenic rhinitis, because it often has the same symptoms as allergies, but has di ...

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• Vasomotor rhinitis - Causes
• Vasomotor rhinitis - Symptoms
• Vasomotor rhinitis - Treatment

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The conjunctiva is a membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids. It helps lubricate the eye by producing mucus and tears, although not as much tears as the lacrimal gland. (London Place Eye Center, 2003). Conjunctiva - Histology. The conjunctiva is typically divided into three parts: Palpebral or tarsal conjunctiva - the conjunctiva lining the eyelids Fornix conjunctiva - the conjunctiva where the inner part of the ...

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• Conjunctiva - Histology
• Conjunctiva - Diseases and disorders

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A cream is a topical preparation usually for application to the skin. Creams for application to mucus membranes such as those of the rectum or vagina are also used. Creams may be considered pharmaceutical products as even cosmetic creams are based on techniques developed by pharmacy and unmedicated creams are highly used in a variety of skin conditions (dermatoses). Creams are semi-solid emulsions, that is mixtures of oil and water. They are divided into two types: oil-in-water (O/W) creams which are composed of s ...

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Cystic fibrosis (CF), also called mucoviscidosis, is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease of the exocrine glands. It affects the lungs, sweat glands and the digestive system. It causes chronic respiratory and digestive problems. Cystic fibrosis - Symptoms. The first manifestation of CF is sometimes meconium ileus, occuring in 16% of infants who develop CF. [1] Other symptoms of CF usually develop during early childhood. Both lungs and pancreas produce abnormally viscous mucus. This ...

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• Cystic fibrosis - Symptoms
• Cystic fibrosis - History and statistics
• Cystic fibrosis - Biological causes
• Cystic fibrosis - Complications
• Cystic fibrosis - Cross-infection
• Cystic fibrosis - Digestion
• Cystic fibrosis - Diabetes
• Cystic fibrosis - Fertility
• Cystic fibrosis - Other complications
• Cystic fibrosis - Treatment
• Cystic fibrosis - Notable people with cystic fibrosis

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mucusless diet: Centerpiece of Ehretism. The mucusless diet consists of all green vegetables and all fruit. In an essay titled My Mucusless Diet and Naturopathy, Ehret held that internal impurity (mucus) was the only disease, and that unusable food elements, mainly from mucus-forming foods, caused it.

Mucus-forming foods, according to one of Ehret's articles, include dairy products, eggs, fats, meat, and all starchy foods. In one of the 25 lessons that constitute the text of Mucusless Diet Healing System, Ehret, citing Genesis, called fruits and starchless greenleaf vegetables the natural food of man (see: Bentonite Clay)

(See also: Mucusless diet, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Mucusless Diet Healing System: Subject of Prof. Arnold Ehret's book of the same name. The Mucusless Diet Healing System encompasses the mucusless diet, fasting, enemas, eugenics, nude sunbathing, and sex psychology.

Ehret's formula of Life is V = P - O, where

• V stands for vitality,
• P for the power that keeps one alive, and
• for obstruction: all internal impurities.

(see: Bentonite Clay)

(See also: Mucusless Diet Healing System, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Frogs, toads, snakes, hedgehogs, and some birds and beetles are natural slug predators. Slugs, when attacked, can contract their body, making themselves harder and more compact and thus more difficult for many animals to get a hold. The unpleasant taste of the mucus is also a deterrent. Some slugs are notable garden pests and there are various methods of controlling them (see Pest control of slugs), such as slug pellets, beer traps, salt, physical barriers and biological pest controls. Care should be taken when consuming slugs. In certain cases humans have contra ...

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Slug, Slug - Mucus, Slug - Reproduction and life cycle, Slug - Predation defense and pest control

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