The Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, refers to the standard time on the 5th time zone west of the Greenwich Meridian. This time zone is reckoned 75 degrees west of the Greenwich and it encompasses most of the eastern parts of the United States. It is also the timezone used in Canada, the Caribbean, and in a few countries of South America.
What is a Food Bolus? A food bolus is a small, round mass of food that is formed in the mouth during the early phase of digestion. A food bolus is formed when a piece of food is chewed, lubricated with saliva, mixed with enzymes and formed into a soft, lubricated and cohesive mass. The bolus is held in the mouth, or oral cavity, until the process of swallowing begins.
ï· Mercury exposure occurs by breathing low levels of mercury vapors and. swallowing during: ï´ Placement or removal of dental amalgam fillings. Teeth grinding by people who have dental amalgam fillings. Chewing gum and eating by people who have dental amalgam fillings. During pregnancy, mercury can pass to the baby when: The mother has amalgam fillings put in or removed. The mother has amalgam fillings and grinds her teeth. How can I reduce my exposure to mercury in dental amalgam?