Pitiable condition of government run homes - one tooth brush for 49 students

There are innumerable ads appearing in the TV about Swatchh Bhrat Abhiyaan - the visuals promote the concept of cleanliness through messages that mention 'wash your hands with soap before meals'. And - side by side there is the news that 49 children of a government run home have one toothbrush and one tube of toothpaste between them.
This has been reported in zeenews.india.com dated 17 May 2016.

The incident has come to the forefront after National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson Justice H L Dattu described a pitiable sight that he had witnessed two years ago as a judge of the Supreme Court. He was on a visit to a government-aided home for the disabled and it was there that he came across his sight of 49 children using a single toothbrush and had just one tube of toothpaste.
He declined to elaborate on which state he saw this sight and has commented that such is the condition in most government-aided or government-run homes that house disabled children - they are the most neglected lot.He went on to add that while there was no dearth of government funding for homes meant for the elderly and disabled, the basic issue is the pilferage of money meant for those who need it the most.
Ever since he took over as the head of NHRC, he has been trying to set things right. NHRC has written to its special rapporteurs across states to visit homes for senior citizens and disabled children, and submit a report on the basic facilities available there. Let us hope that they can make a difference to the living conditions in homes for senior citizens and the disabled.


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Some food items that can stop bad breath

#badbreath #dentalhygiene Makers of toothpaste, mouthwash and the likes promote the concept of using their products to avoid bad breath that can sour relationships. They will certainly not be happy to know that not just their products but there are some food items that can also play a leading role to prevent bad breath.
On top of the list of foods that can avoid bad breath is plain and simple water. The more you drink water, the less chance is there of bad breath spoiling your show. Drinking enough water at regular intervals can actually blow the bad breath away. Moreover, regular drinking of water at an interval of an hour throughout the day will help to keep the mouth hydrated, and the bacteria at bay.
Next on the list is the common cheese or yoghurt. A tiny piece of cheese in the mouth can be effective to neutralize the dietary acids that remain stuck in the mouth after every meal. These are usually the culprits responsible for bad breath. Therefore, at the end of the meal, pop a small piece of cheese into the mouth or a small serving of unsweetened yogurt.
Another food item that helps to avoid bad breath is raw vegetables like carrots, celery and apples. Usually, crunchy fruits and vegetables are beneficial to wage a war against bad breath. Eating such raw items help to scrape out the plaque which are believed to be the reason for frequent bad breath.
Of course, salt water gargle is another option to combat bad breath because, such gargling helps to tackle the problem of sore throat simultaneously eliminating bacteria from the throat and tonsils.
Most importantly, any food item that can increase the flow of saliva will help in reducing the odor in your mouth. Items in this category are sugarless candies, gums or even mints apart from spices like cinnamon, clove or cardamom. It’s all about good dental hygiene.