Yogurt is now starting to be seen as a not so healthy option. The problem lies in the food itself. The snacks we give children is high in sugar and not the healthy thing we think it is. Add that into eating habits, as in children who snack more than sit down and eat regular meals, are showing higher amounts of tooth decay. This can be seen as a warning and something to adjust down the road for all families.

Key Takeaways:

• Constant snacking rather than eating full meals can increase tooth decay.
• Supposedly healthy snacks like yogurt can increase the incidence of tooth decay.
• Brushing teeth twice a day is a very important habit to develop at a very young age.

“”Results also showed that those who brush their teeth less than once a day or not at all at two years old are twice more likely to develop tooth decay when they turn five, compared to those who brush their teeth twice a day or more.””

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-21-just-another-sugary-snack-yogurt-increases-risk-of-tooth-decay-in-children.html

Vitamin D can be a problem to maintain. This is especially true as people are cutting back on sun exposure, not only in the winter months, but throughout the year as they put on sunblock. Fortified foods might be the solution, giving people more options for getting the vitamin and solving and malnutrition problems that may be caused by us being “more healthy” with the sun.

Key Takeaways:

• Vitamin D intake is critical to maintaining good health, and it is especially important that we obtain it from outside sources as more and more of us limit sun exposure.
• Indeed, in past years, we have seen an increase in the usage of vitamin D supplements and dietary additions by Americans.
• Rather than using supplements, some professionals suggest striving to obtain the necessary vitamin D through the diet, such as through consumption of fish and eggs.

“The experts also conducted graded intake modelling to predict how habitual diet including fish, fortified foods — such as plain yogurt, cheese, eggs and crispbread — and supplements would help increase vitamin D levels in participants.”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-21-maintaining-adequate-levels-of-vitamin-d-can-be-a-challenge-research-suggests-eating-fortified-foods.html

Flavonoid Morin – a powerful agent in the treatment of ischemic stroke discovered by A study carried out by a team of researchers from Binzhou City Central Hospital and the Harbin Medical University. The flavonoid morin which is found in guava and Osage orange, contained antioxidant properties that can lessen inflammation and improve neurological deficits in cerebral ischemia patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Based on the preclinical results Morin may be a suitable clinical molecule for the amelioration of array of brain ischemic conditions as a result of oxidative damage,” the researchers wrote.
• In conclusion, the researchers found that morin provided beneficial effects on cerebral ischemia assault as it mitigates oxidative stress, prevents apoptosis, and reduces inflammation.
• Its neuroprotective effects may be used as a powerful agent in the treatment of ischemic stroke.

“Morin may be a suitable clinical molecule for the amelioration of array of brain ischemic conditions as a result of oxidative damage”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-21-a-flavonoid-found-in-guava-and-osage-orange-antioxidant-properties.html

Dogs are perfect workout buddies. They love to exercise and will bond with you outside. Start off slowly and see how the animal reacts to what you are doing. Some breeds aren’t designed for long runs, like those with short legs. Short snout dogs fall into that category due to breathing problems. Overall finding a routing for you and your dog should help bond you and help keep both of you healthy for years to come.

Key Takeaways:

• Getting enough exercise can be tough when you go at it alone. For many of us, having a friend with you makes exercising a whole lot easier and way more fun.
• Your dog’s breed should also be factored into this workout. Dogs with shorter legs (e.g. Corgis, Basset Hounds, and Dachshunds) aren’t made for too much running.
• Neither are Brachycephalic breeds or dogs with shortened skulls (e.g. Pugs, Boxers, and English Bulldogs).

“Another way to keep your dog from overheating, according to Prevention.com, is to give them an ounce of water for every pound they weight.”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-17-make-your-dog-your-workout-buddy-fitness-instructor.html

A coach in the Chicago area was recently given the gift of life from one of his runners. The coach’s kidney function had dropped to almost 15% and was failing quickly so a miracle was needed. The runner was inspired since he knew how much running changed his life and he wanted to make sure his coach could enjoy the sport that he loved just as much.

Key Takeaways:

• The longtime track and training coach needed a kidney transplant
• Now, one of his runners has given him a healthy new life
• His failing kidney was due to a disease since birth, and he had no way to know when or even if he would be able to get a new one

“I am getting definitely something out of this because I feel blessed to be able to help him out,”

http://abc7chicago.com/health/homewood-coach-gets-new-kidney-from-one-of-his-runners-/2960138/

Essential oil that is from the bark of Mexico’s paradise tree has been found to have antimicrobial as well as antibacterial properties that help wound healing. There are many different medical discoveries that are reported all of the time and there are still some individuals who rely on the wonder of folk medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• Essential oil from the bark of Mexico’s “paradise tree” found to have antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that support wound healing
• The antifungal activity of the essential oil is caused by the alteration of the cell membrane, and terpenes, in particular, “inhibit the respiration and ion transport processes
• Based on the results of the study, the essential oil of B. morelensis contains compounds that can help heal wounds and treat infections

“The genus Bursera is made up of at least 100 species distributed from the south of the U.S. to Peru. Aside from their aromatic properties, Bursera is used to treat “diarrhea, fever, gingivitis, cough, and measles.””

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-17-essential-oil-from-the-bark-of-mexicos-paradise-tree-found-to-have-antimicrobial-and-antibacterial-properties.html

Mushrooms are not only delicious in a risotto, but can also be used as building blocks for a house. The cellulose within mushrooms, that indigestible portion of the cap and stem, are the new components of these bricks. They are light weight and once dried and sanitized, they work very similarly to wood, which is also made of cellulose. This is part of a larger movement to make sustainable home goods from easily accessed materials that won’t required you to mine, cut down trees or destroy nature.

Key Takeaways:

• Mushrooms may become an material solution for wood
• bacteria was used to make cement and brick building materials
• dirt, straw and grass are being turned into building materials

“While some people are worried that we might one day run out of building materials, a group of experts has revealed that they have successfully created wood-like blocks out of mushrooms.”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-08-a-new-kind-of-magic-mushroom-new-sustainable-material-made-of-mushrooms-can-provide-housing-food-security-water-filtration.html

Bug repellent clothing is something that many people are interested in. Insect bites impact thousands of people across America every single year. Insect repellent clothing may help out a lot of people that deal with insect bites a lot. This kind of clothing is made for people that are outdoors a lot.

Key Takeaways:

• Insect bites and stings affect thousand of people across the United States each year
• a moderate reaction is classified through signs or symptoms that were pronounced or systemic, while a major reaction are life-threatening conditions or known to result in significant residual disability
• The growing incidence of insect exposure across the country further highlighted the importance of wearing protective clothing that may repel potentially fatal insects.

“Insect repellent clothing may help keep insects at bay”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-21-no-fly-zone-a-look-at-bug-repellant-clothing.html

A five year old boy within the past year was diagnosed with neuroblastoma which effects children under age five. After developing TMA from chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants, he had to receive red blood cell and platelet transfusions. Without this blood and platelet transfusions he would have died. This is why it is very crucial to donate blood.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s important for people to donate, and you don’t really know until you’re in that situation sometimes how important it really is to give blood
• The blood that is coming in is disappearing so quickly, and we don’t have enough blood for surgeries, for accidents, to treat the people who need it
• To help ease the blood shortage, Local 4 has teamed up with Gardner-White and the Red Cross for blood drives

“To help ease the blood shortage, Local 4 has teamed up with Gardner-White and the Red Cross for blood drives”

https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/good-health/donated-blood-keeping-5-year-old-rochester-hills-boy-stephen-strong-

There is research that shows acupuncture can be a lot better for you and a lot more effective for indigestion than medication is. Acupuncture has been around for many thousands of years. It originated in Ancient China. Western medicine was not always inclusive of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a well known form of treatment around the world.

Key Takeaways:

• These days, acupuncture is a well-known form of alternative medicine that’s being used all around the world
• And not only that, but manual acupuncture also showed a higher excellence rate than GI tract regulator medications.
• The researchers also covered side effects, and mentioned that no serious side effects were observed on any of the participants in both the GI tract regulator medications group and the manual acupuncture group

“Research shows acupuncture can be more effective than medication for indigestion”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-01-17-research-shows-acupuncture-can-be-more-effective-than-medication-for-indigestion.html