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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn
R
esearch presented at the annual meeting
of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliv- eries from Northwestern
Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3
percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn compli- cations was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending phy-
sician at Northwestern memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.
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Alternatives to Enhance Oral Health P
eople go to the gym to help improve their overall body health, but what can people do at home to improve oral health? Many easy do-it-yourself methods can be used to significantly improve oral hygiene. Just as some cardiovascular diseases can be pre- vented with regular exercise, many dental problems can be prevented with the right home remedies. Good dental hygiene requires
regular dental check-ups. However, dental hygiene can be adequately maintained and diseases prevented based primarily on how well we care for our oral cavity at home. The first step is regular brushing and flossing of teeth. Furthermore, the use of oral irrigators (water picks) help remove debris and plaque on teeth and below the gingival line. Your diet can also affect both your oral and systemic
health. Sources of refined sugar, such as sodas, cookies and candies, are detrimental to teeth, as their consumption results in the development of tooth decay, arguably the single-most common childhood disease worldwide. Excessive sugar consumption can also lead to diseases, such as liver disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. A healthy diet for holistic oral health includes eating crunchy fruits, fibrous vegetables, milk products and nuts, and drinking plenty of water. One natural remedy for whitening teeth is to perform oil
pulling, which is believed to significantly whiten teeth and improve overall health.
Dental diseases can also be treated with natural rem-
edies. Cloves are known to contain an analgesic effect on the gums and can relieve tooth and gum pain. Rinsing with a homemade warm saline solution or a solution with lemon juice and water is a potent antibacterial and anti-inflamma- tory remedy effective against gingivitis. A paste of turmeric powder or baking soda also has similar effects. Strawberries also effectively remove plaque from teeth. All these remedies also help to prevent bad breath, along with frequent drinking of water and eating of crunchy fruits, which stimulate saliva production.
When it comes to optimal oral health, your at-home ef- forts are vital in keeping teeth healthy and strong.
Source: Linda J. Golden, DDS, of Golden Dental Wellness Center (444 Community Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 516-627-8400. See ad on page 19.
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