Health
How Salt, Garlic Check Tooth Decay
One of the most common oral health problems is tooth decay and cavities, as they occur in adults and young alike. Many factors can increase the risk of getting cavities, such as dry mouth, not getting enough fluoride, poor oral hygiene, frequent snacking, foods that cling to your teeth for a long time, and so on.
Although it is highly important to see a dentist when oral issues arise, these home remedies will help. According to an article written by Jacquelyn Cafasso on healthline.com, these are some simple home remedies for tooth decay and cavities.
Cut out sugary foods
Eating sugar is the most important risk factor for cavities. This is the cavity remedy that people do not want to hear. As much as possible, avoid consuming so much sugar. You should reduce your sugar intake to less than 10 percent of your total caloric intake for the day.
Try not to snack on sugary foods throughout the day, if you are going to eat sugar because once the sugar is gone, your enamel has a chance to remineralize. But, constantly eating sugar won’t give your teeth the chance to remineralize.
Salt
Due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, salt can be used to treat cavities. It draws out any infection, eases pain, reduces inflammation, and prevents the growth of bacteria in the mouth.
It involves dissolving 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Then, swish a mouthful of this solution in your mouth for 1 minute, concentrating on the affected tooth. Do this 3 times a day until the symptoms subside.
Another way you can use salt is by mixing ½ teaspoon of salt with a little mustard oil or lemon juice to make a paste. Then, massage the gums gently with this paste for a few minutes and gargle with warm water. Repeat this twice daily for a few days to kill bacteria.
Oil pulling
This is an age-old practice that reduces cavities, bleeding gums, and breath. It cleans the mouth of harmful bacteria that are responsible for different types of oral issues.
It involves putting one tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth. Then, gently swish it around for 20 minutes. After this, you spit it out and rinse your mouth with warm water.
It is advisable to use salt water for antimicrobial benefits. Avoid gargling or swallowing the oil. It is preferable to do this in the morning on an empty stomach.
Garlic
Eating raw garlic regularly provides effective results. Garlic is rich in antibacterial and antibiotic properties. It is often recommended for tooth decay and cavities. It provides respite from pain and promotes healthier gums and teeth.
It involves preparing a paste from three to four crushed garlic cloves and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Then, apply it to the infected tooth. Leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing with mouthwash. You should do this twice daily for a few weeks to reduce cavities. You can also rub garlic oil on the affected tooth to get quick relief from pain due to a cavity.
In this article, we have listed simple home remedies for tooth decay and cavities. If symptoms do not improve, see your dentist.
Culled from Tribune online.
Health
‘How Micro RNA Research Won Nobel Prize’
Two United States scientists who unraveled the human micro RNA have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024.
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the coveted prize for their work on microRNA as their discoveries help explain how complex life emerged on earth and how the human body is made up of a wide variety of different tissues.
MicroRNAs influence how genes – the instructions for life – are controlled inside organisms, including humans.
Every cell in the human body contains the same raw genetic information, locked in our DNA.
However, despite starting with the identical genetic information, the cells of the human body are wildly different in form and function.
The electrical impulses of nerve cells are distinct from the rhythmic beating of heart cells. The metabolic powerhouse that is a liver cell is distinct to a kidney cell, which filters urea out of the blood.
The light-sensing abilities of cells in the retina are different in skillset to white blood cells that produce antibodies to fight infection.
So much variety can arise from the same starting material because of gene expression.
The US scientists were the first to discover microRNAs and how they exerted control on how genes are expressed differently in different tissues.
The medicine and physiology prize winners are selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute.
They said: “Their groundbreaking discovery revealed a completely new principle of gene regulation that turned out to be essential for multicellular organisms, including humans.
“It is now known that the human genome codes for over 1,000 microRNAs.”
Health
WHO Begins Regulation On Antibiotic Waste
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has begun acting to curb effects of antibiotic pollution.
The new guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for antibiotic manufacturing sheds light on this important but neglected challenge ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) taking place on 26 September 2024.
The emergence and spread of AMR caused by antibiotic pollution could undermine the effectiveness of antibiotics globally, including the medicines produced at the manufacturing sites responsible for the pollution.
Despite high antibiotic pollution levels being widely documented, the issue is largely unregulated and quality assurance criteria typically do not address environmental emissions. In addition, once distributed, there is a lack of information provided to consumers on how to dispose of antibiotics when they are not used, for example, when they expire or when a course is finished but there is still antibiotic left over.
“Pharmaceutical waste from antibiotic manufacturing can facilitate the emergence of new drug-resistant bacteria, which can spread globally and threaten our health. Controlling pollution from antibiotic production contributes to keeping these life-saving medicines effective for everyone,” said Dr Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General for AMR ad interim.
Globally, there is a lack of accessible information on the environmental damage caused by manufacturing of medicines.
“The guidance provides an independent and impartial scientific basis for regulators, procurers, inspectors, and industry themselves to include robust antibiotic pollution control in their standards,” said Dr Maria Neira, Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, WHO. “Critically, the strong focus on transparency will equip buyers, investors and the general public to make decisions that account for manufacturers’ efforts to control antibiotic pollution.”
Health
Kebbi Harmonises Doctors’ Salaries To Curb Brain Drain
In a concerted effort to curb brain drain, the Kebbi State Government has harmonised medical doctors’ salaries to be at par with their colleagues in the federal government’s tertiary health facilities.
Kebbi State Commissioner for Health, Musa Inusa-Isma’il, disclosed this at the handing over of ambulances to the state-owned health facilities at the Ministry of Health in Birnin Kebbi yesterday.
Inusa Isma’il, according to a statement by Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said the essence of the harmonisation was to retain the existing medical doctors and attract more to the services of the state.
According to him, the doctors across the state had already started enjoying the new salaries from August 2024.
He said the release of the vehicles was in fulfilment of Governor Nasir Idris’ promise to uplift health care services in the state.
“His Excellency said I should inform you, the beneficiaries of this gesture, that the vehicle should be strictly used for the intended purpose. It should not be used for anything else.
“If there is no referral case, each of the vehicles must be parked at the hospital by 6 pm. The governor said you should warn your drivers against reckless driving as well as violating the instructions.
“We should also do everything possible to reciprocate the gesture by working according to the terms and conditions attached,” he advised.
The benefiting health facilities included Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi; State Teaching Hospital, Kalgo; General Hospital, Argungu; General Hospital, Yauri; General Hospital, Zuru; and General Hospital, Bunza.
In his speech, the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr Shehu Koko, recalled that the ambulances were handed over to the ministry last Friday by the governor for the onward handover to the benefiting hospitals.
He observed that the ambulances would go a long way in improving the referral system in the state, adding that delays in reaching the secondary and tertiary facilities would be eliminated.
The permanent secretary attributed the high rate of maternal mortality in the country to delays in getting to the health facilities for proper medical care.
“We believe with the provision of these ambulances, part of the gaps we have in our referral system will be addressed, whereby patients who require secondary healthcare could be easily transported to secondary and tertiary health centres, where they can get such help,” he said.
In a goodwill message, Commissioner for Information and Culture Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed expressed gratitude to the governor for the support he has given to the ministry to excel.
While advising the beneficiaries to use the vehicles judiciously, the commissioner advised that services and maintenance of the vehicles must be prompt to derive the maximum benefits from the vehicles.
The commissioner also highlighted some achievements recorded by the government in the last year, including beautification of the state capital, completion of a multimillion-naira ultramodern state secretariat, road construction, construction and renovation of classrooms and upgrading of some health facilities, among others.
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