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Ever since man walked the earth there has been a focus on food. The main reason is naturally that humans can not live without food. In the Stone Age people gathered berries and killed animals in the area where they lived. This gave them a natural combination of minerals, vitamins, fats and proteins etc. that was vital for their survival and wellbeing.

If we skip to present time a lot of things has changed (luckily) and naturally so has the food that we eat. Unfortunately most of the changes are not for the better if we look through nutritional glasses. Pollution, massive industrial growth manipulation and alteration of genes have done its part in removing natural ingredients from our food.

On the other hand science has been able to find out that we actually need the different vitamins and minerals that food contains, which they obviously didnt know back in the Stone Age. So at least we now know what were actually eating and what we are not.

All since the late 90s and all through 200X people have become more and more aware of the effects that a healthy diet has on the human body. Unfortunately most of it has been brought to our attention due to illnesses brought on by bad nutritional diets which is caused by a lot of factors.

One of them is the giant boom in the fast food industry when science works intensively on creating low cost food that is manufactured so that the human instincts tells him to eat until he can hold no more. Obviously this is not healthy and it is seen by the massive increase in people being overweight and the many lifestyle illnesses.

Luckily it doesnt take an unreasonable amount of effort to eat a healthier meal that the average human. All you will need to do it pay a little more attention to what you put into your mouth. Most fast food is not healthy and if youre really busy or really not interested in learning how to keep your body (which youll have to life with the rest of your life), then take the shortcut and just avoid all fast food.

Just go to the grocery store and pick a colorful diet from the vegetables and the low fat meat. Most people know this but even so they are not doing it. If you are one of those my suggestion is simple. Try using a nutritional supplement instead. There are many products out there (some better than other) but my guess is that no matter which one you chose it will be better than living from one fast food meal to the next.

Remember that you will only have this one body from the day you are born to the day that you die. If you are not the type of person that wants to live in a dirty home then why would you ever think of living in a dirty and unhealthy body? Stop and think for just a moment. If you do you will be glad that you did the rest of your life.

One in every 14 babies in the United States is born with a low birth weight, under 5 pounds 8 ounces. Most of these babies are either born prematurely or are part of a multiple birth. Of the infants born full term, it is known that there are contributing factors to a low birth weight:

• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Inadequate prenatal care
• Poor nutrition
• Lack of folic acid in the diet

However, studies by the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry revealed in May that women with gum (periodontal) disease may be up to seven times more likely to deliver a pre-term, low birth weight baby. Compare that with the effects of alcohol and smoking, which are said to increase the odds of a low birth weight baby by three times.

Gum disease and Moms-to-be:

How can your gums affect the weight of the fetus? Well, it has to do with the fact that periodontal disease causes bacterial infections. Pregnant women should avoid any situation where they can obtain an infection, knowing that there may be repercussions on their health or that of the unborn baby. It is becoming clear that an infection of gum tissues is no exception.

Women who have experienced problems with their oral health are most likely to experience gingivitis (the earliest form of gum disease) during pregnancy. Even tissues in the mouth undergo changes during pregnancy. Gingivitis usually appears in the second or third month and can last all the way through the eighth month of pregnancy. If your gums bleed when you brush and floss, this could indicate that you have gingivitis.

If a dental professional does not treat these red and swollen gums, the condition can deteriorate to periodontal disease, which can attack the gums and bone surrounding the teeth, eventually leading to tooth loss. The natural space between your teeth and gums become infected. Pockets can form and this is where bacteria thrive. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill believe that toxins are then released into the bloodstream and the body reacts by producing chemicals that cause premature labor.

Will I know if I have gum disease?

You may not normally experience pain with gingivitis or periodontal disease, but there are other symptoms you should watch out for:

• Red, swollen or tender gums;
• Bleeding gums when you brush or floss;
• Gums that seem to have pulled away from the teeth;
• Loose teeth;
• A change in your bite;
• Pus between teeth and gums; and
• Persistent bad breath.

More research will be done to determine how pregnant women with periodontal disease should be treated. For now, we suggest having your oral health checked before you consider pregnancy, or as soon as possible after you know you are pregnant. Because gum disease is not usually painful, it can be easily ignored, especially when you are dealing with all the other physical and emotional effects of pregnancy. Do not ignore the signs. If you have any concerns about gum disease before or during pregnancy, contact our office or your physician.

For information, contact Houston dentist-Minh Nguyen, D.D.S. at drnguyen@softdental.com. SoftDental (http://www.softdental.com) is Houston's Premier Laser, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Minh_Nguyen