Please note that these references are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or scientific advice. Always consult with qualified experts or reputable sources for specific disinfection needs and guidelines. Additionally, make sure to verify the credibility and reliability of the sources before using them in your article. It’s always best practice to use peer-reviewed and reputable sources.
Childhood Obesity
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Free Sugar
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- American Heart Association. (2018). Added sugars. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars
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- World Health Organization. (2017). Sugar and dental caries. https://www.who.int/oral_health/publications/sugars-dental-caries-keyfacts/en/
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2019). The sweet danger of sugar. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2019/06/17/sugar-danger-health-effects/
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
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- Mayo Clinic. (2020). Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/in-depth/seasonal-allergies/art-20048343
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). (n.d.). Natural remedies for allergy relief. Retrieved from https://www.aafa.org/natural-remedies-for-allergy-relief/
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). (2016). Butterbur. Retrieved from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/butterbur
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). (2016). Vitamin C. Retrieved from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamin-c-antioxidant-for-the-immune-system-and-more
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Oral Health and Overall Health
- American Heart Association. (2018). Gum Disease, Gingivitis & Periodontitis. Retrieved from https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/understand-your-risks-to-prevent-a-heart-attack/gum-disease-gingivitis-periodontitis
- National Cancer Institute. (2018). Oral Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/types/oral/hp/oral-prevention-pdq
- Harvard Health Publishing. (2018). Gum Disease and the Connection to Heart Disease. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/gum-disease-and-the-connection-to-heart-disease
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Smoking and Tobacco Use. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/index.htm
- American Dental Association. (2022). Oral Health Topics: Oral Cancer. Retrieved from https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/oral-cancer
- American Dental Association. (2022). Oral Health Topics: Diabetes. Retrieved from https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/diabetes
- American Dental Association. (2022). Oral Health Topics: Gum Disease. Retrieved from https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/gum-disease
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. (2018). Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General. Retrieved from https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-10/hck1ocv.%40www.surgeon.fullrpt.pdf
Sunlight as Disinfectant
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- “Effectiveness of sunlight for disinfection of air streams containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis.” Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2003; 69(1):6058-6067. doi:10.1128/AEM.69.10.6058-6067.2003
Water for Hydration
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