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President Buhari and Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi during the commissioning of the $1.457b Abuja-Kaduna rail

Abuja—Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday, disclosed that the Federal Government has concluded plans to award the contract for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan railway project
Amaechi, who said this at the one year memorial lecture in honour of former General Secretary of Alliance for Credible Election, ACE-Nigeria, late Comrade Emma Ezeazu, in Abuja, said contracts for Kano-Kaduna and Calabar-Port Harcourt railway projects would also be signed before the end of this week. The memorial lecture with theme: ‘Advancing the Frontiers of Progressive Governance’, was organised by Emma Ezeazu Mandate Group. The former governor of Rivers State, explained that “the President’s agenda is not just to recover loots. We are recovering as much as we can. But the president is determined to create employment. That is why you can see his focus. In transportation, from Kaduna to Abuja, we have created over 700 workforce. What did I do? I said all the villages or those communities along the route; I said they should give them level six down.” Speaking further, he said “their job is to march on that railway from the beginning to the end to see there was no security breach. The rest of the applicants will go online to apply for the jobs. They said if we publish it, people will die the way it happened during immigration recruitment exercise and they will say Amaechi should resign. “This year, we will start the Lagos-Ibadan, railway project. You know the difference between us and the rest, we will not say ‘go and start’, we will look for counterpart funding.” On how the project will be funded, he said “We will bring our counterpart fund as poor as the country is now and give to the Chinese because their money is already in their bank account. It is for us to bring our own. If we bring our own, they bring their own to make sure there is no delay, we will bring all our own to give them and say ‘go and start work’.” “If that happened in two years, the Lagos-Ibadan will be ready. Tomorrow, I will sign the contracts for Calabar-Port Harcourt railway project. Before the week runs out, I will sign Kano-Kduna. That is what we are doing. This is to show you that we are moving away from the corruption economy to production economy.”

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NIGER Delta Avengers, NDA, have denied reports that they had nominated Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, to head their dialogue team with the Federal Government, describing same as the lie of the century.

The group also accused the Okah brothers, both of whom are serving jail terms in Nigerian and South African prisons, of using disorganised All Progressives Congress, APC, characters from the Niger Delta region to impress the “powers that be at Abuja.” Meanwhile, four Ijaw and Niger Delta rights groups, have said that they would not subscribe to Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, ordering the form and structure of the region’s dialogue team with the Federal Government, adding that the group should not give any condition to Niger Delta leaders. The groups, Niger Delta Security Watch Organisation of Nigeria, led by Dickson Bekederemo, Ijaw Human Rights Monitors, headed by Fred Brisibe, Ijaw People Development Initiative coordinated by Austin Ozobo and Foundation for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, led by Alaowei Cleric, stated this in a joint statement in Warri, Delta State. Also, acting Secretary General of Gbaramatu Traditional Council, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, said: “Niger Delta does not belong to MEND alone. It is unacceptable for MEND alone to have three delegates and three for other groups in the region. “A dialogue team that includes Niger Delta leaders is the team we initiated at Effurun, near Warri, Delta State, not the one dictated by warlords to me. It is an aberration, but our leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has spoken and he has all the best answers to the issues.”

Meanwhile, NDA, in a statement, yesterday, by their spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo, while reiterating their support for the Chief Clark-led Niger Delta Elders and Stakeholders conference committee to lead the pan-Niger Delta negotiations/dialogue team, said that it was ready for talks whenever the Federal Government was ready. He said: “The NDA cannot be teleguided by Charles Okah and Henry Okah from their respective prison cells using disorganised characters of the APC from the Niger Delta to impress Abuja. “We are not unaware of the creations of the Nigerian intelligentsia community and security apparatus to sustain the Niger Delta struggle to bloat their pocket and credibility. “We are amazed that Prof. Wole Soyinka has been taken on the jugular by enemies of the Niger Delta because of his belief that the government of the day should understand the need to restructure the country and listen to the Niger Delta agitation positively. “That, we, the NDA, have named Prof Soyinka and some incredible names to advise and lead any group, is the lie of the century. The handwriting is so clear that our nobel laureate’s name is going the infamous way, as he is being named as an adviser with some unscrupulous characters as NDA dialogue team with the government of Nigeria. “Putting the records straight, the name/names parading as factions of the Niger Delta Avengers are just the figments of the imaginations of some persons protecting their jobs and hell bent on derailing the wheel of progress in the history of Nigeria and the Niger Delta agitation.” However, the four groups commended MEND “for accepting the leadership of Chief Clark.

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With 92% of US adults aged 20 to 64 experiencing cavities in their permanent teeth, it’s no surprise that many people are seeking alternatives to the traditional and costly ‘drill and fill’ route.

There are plenty of anecdotal stories which claim that tooth decay has been stopped or reversed by natural methods. But do these approaches work? Is it even possible to heal cavities?

Keep reading to find out.

What is Tooth Decay?

Also known as dental caries or cavities, tooth decay occurs when certain types of bacteria, found in the plaque coating teeth, produce a harmful acid which erodes and destroys the tooth structure.

These bacteria feed on sugar and carbohydrates in order to thrive and produce plaque acids. If left untreated, this tooth erosion causes pain, infection and tooth loss.

Dentists blame factors like poor oral hygiene, junk food, and acidic foods and drinks for tooth decay.

Types of Decay

Tooth decay can occur in three distinct ways:

Root decay – occurs on the surface of the roots. It is most common among older adults who have receding gum lines.
Pit and fissure decay – occurs on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
Smooth-surface decay – occurs on the outside flat surface of the teeth when plaque builds up.

Can Tooth Decay Be Reversed?

For every person that claims dental cavities can be healed, someone else claims it’s not possible. Let’s look at what the experts and the research say.

Early Research Says Cavities Can Be Healed

A 1932 study, published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that cavities and tooth decay can potentially be reversed with diet.

Sixty-two school children with cavities were divided into three groups and assigned different diets. It was found that the group who ate lots of grains had an increase in cavities, while the children who ate a grain-free diet and supplemented with vitamin D saw the greatest improvements, with many of their cavities healing.

In the 1900s, the renowned Dr. Weston A. Price – a dentist in Cleveland, Ohio – studied many indigenous tribes from around the world. He believed they experienced little tooth decay because of their healthy diets, free from processed foods and phytic acids (an anti-nutrient found in grains), and rich in nutrients, including the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

These discoveries have inspired many people today to clean up their diets with the hopes of healing their teeth.

Dentists Say Significant Decay Cannot Be Repaired

However, Dr. Paul Rubin, a pioneer in ‘mercury-free’ dentistry and with over 40 years’ experience, says that the mechanism for healing cavities just isn’t there. Rubin also claims that the stories of cavity healing found online are misleading, or just plain fraudulent.

Most other dentists also state that cavities cannot be repaired because enamel is the only tissue in the body that has no living cells – which means it cannot regenerate itself.

However, as with many arguments, the truth likely lies somewhere in the middle…

**The Truth: Some Cavities Can Be Reversed**

It’s true that certain types of cavities are reversible – a fact all dentists will attest to.

This is the case only when the decay affects the surface enamel of the tooth. If a low sugar and low acid diet is followed, and the right minerals can be applied and absorbed by the tooth, then these surface cavities can technically be healed.

But once decay progresses to the dentin – the layer beneath the enamel – it is irreversible.

What’s interesting is that enamel is dead tissue, but can be repaired in some circumstances, while the dentin is a sensitive layer of living tissue – yet decay at this level is said to be irreparable.

Dr. Charles Payet explains that there is usually too much food matter embedded in deeper cavities to allow the necessary minerals to penetrate. It’s simply not possible to force any kind of substance that deep into the tooth to kill the acid-producing bacteria and to rebuild the mineral matrix.

Remineralizing Doesn’t Mean Regrowing

Healing a cavity is known as ‘remineralizing’ (a process that is also referred to as ‘arrested decay’). When a tooth is remineralized, it doesn’t mean that the missing part of the tooth simply grows back. The tooth can, however, return to its normal function as further decay is avoided.

Author of ‘How to Stop Cavities: A Natural Approach to Prevention and Remineralization’, Dr. Judene Benoit likens healing a cavity to cutting off a fingertip. The tip will never grow back, but the skin grows over the missing part, preventing infections and functioning as normal.

How to Remineralize Naturally and Prevent Decay

Follow these steps to remineralize your teeth and arrest the early signs of decay, remembering that prevention isalways better than cure:

1. Ditch Sugar and Sodas

The American Dental Association explains that decay occurs when starchy or sugary foods – like milk, sodas, dried fruits, cakes or candy – are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria thrive and multiply with these foods, producing the acid that destroys tooth enamel.

Reducing your intake of starchy foods, and avoiding sugary treats and sodas, can go a long way toward protecting the health of your teeth and gums.

Be sure to check out these surprising sources of hidden sugar.

2. Reduce Phytate Intake

Phytates, or phytic acid, are substances found in grains, beans, lentils, soy, nuts, and seeds.

A diet high in phytic acid can cause mineral deficiencies, particularly of phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc – all nutrients important for healthy teeth.

Going grain-free is an option for some, but remember that these foods can be an important part of a well-balanced diet. Once properly prepared, they can help to improve satiety, and provide protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Maximize the benefits of these foods while minimizing the risks by soaking, sprouting and/or fermenting them – a common practice in many traditional cultures.

3. Increase Vitamin and Mineral Intake

A healthy diet benefits all parts of the body – including the teeth. In particular, your oral health depends on a number of key nutrients:

Calcium – keeps the enamel strong, and reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Sources of calcium include dairy, canned sardines, kale, collard greens, broccoli, tahini, and fortified drinks like orange juice and plant-based milks.
Magnesium – works with calcium to build strong enamel and prevent cavities. Sources include green leafy vegetables such as spinach, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
Vitamin A – helps maintain a healthy saliva flow to manage bacteria levels. Sources include liver and fish oils, leafy green vegetables, orange and yellow vegetables, cantaloupe melon and mango.
Zinc – prevents the growth of bacteria and the build-up of plaque. Sources of zinc include seafood, toasted wheat, cashews, beef, pork, chickpeas and kidney beans, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.
Iron – vital for transporting oxygen through the body, too little iron can contribute to infections and bacteria build-up in the mouth. Sources include liver, seafood, beans, tofu, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds, canned sardines in oil, baked potato and broccoli.
Vitamin D – this incredibly important vitamin helps the body utilize calcium. Sources of vitamin D include egg yolk, beef, seafood, cod liver oil, fortified foods and, most importantly, sun exposure!
Phosphorous – protects tooth enamel and helps replace minerals in teeth. Sources include sunflower seeds, beans, tuna, turkey, beef, almonds, brown rice, potatoes and broccoli.

4. Eat Teeth Friendly Foods

In addition to the nutrient-rich foods listed above, some other tooth-friendly choices include crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, celery, raw carrots and cucumber.

These foods have a high water content, which dilutes the effects of the sugars they contain. They also stimulate the production of saliva, which helps guard against decay.

5. Kill Cavity-Causing Bacteria

By practicing good oral hygiene – and brushing at least twice daily and flossing regularly – you will remove the plaque that feeds acid-producing bacteria.

You can also practice oil pulling, learn how to make your own toothpaste, and try this antibacterial homemade mouth rinse.

6. Use a Remineralizing Toothpaste

Apply important tooth minerals directly onto the surface of your teeth with a remineralizing toothpaste.

While there are several varieties on the market, it’s cheaper and healthier to make your own. This recipe uses calcium powder, diatomaceous earth, baking soda, xylitol, coconut oil and essential oils.

7. Address Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Acid reflux can be more damaging to teeth than sodas, energy drinks and other foods. Surprisingly, most people with heartburn have low levels of stomach acid, rather than too much!

Learn to address your stomach acid issues for the health of your teeth.

8. Fix a Dry Mouth

Saliva is vital for a healthy mouth and digestion. Proper saliva flow helps kill bacteria and contains proteins and minerals to protect tooth enamel and prevent decay, gum disease and bad breath.

Dehydration, certain medications, illness, stress, smoking and advancing age are all risk factors for dry mouth – which can increase the incidence of cavities and other oral health issues.

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How To Reverse Tooth Decay Naturally & Remineralize Teeth At Home

With 92% of US adults aged 20 to 64 experiencing cavities in their permanent teeth, it’s no surprise that many people are seeking alternati...

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What is Tooth Decay?

Types of Decay

Can Tooth Decay Be Reversed?

Early Research Says Cavities Can Be Healed

Dentists Say Significant Decay Cannot Be Repaired

The Truth: Some Cavities Can Be Reversed

Remineralizing Doesn’t Mean Regrowing

How to Remineralize Naturally and Prevent Decay

1. Ditch Sugar and Sodas

2. Reduce Phytate Intake

3. Increase Vitamin and Mineral Intake

4. Eat Teeth Friendly Foods

5. Kill Cavity-Causing Bacteria

6. Use a Remineralizing Toothpaste

7. Address Heartburn and Acid Reflux

8. Fix a Dry Mouth

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