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Wow..... I am sorry I have not posted regularly. I had some training to attend. It has been hectic. And some of you maybe wondering why am sounding like a pastor today! Praise the Lord!  There's nothing, I just wanted to sound that way. Now strategic to the matter on ground, SOURSOP. It is really common in Africa. Its botanical name is Annona Muricata. Some people call it graviola, custard apple. You can comment in the comment box below on the different names in your country or locality so that our friends in that region could easily detect it too, thanks. It has so many benefits but I will talk about a few. I won't over emphasize on it numerous benefits. I will just list them..... • It impedes the growth of cancer  cells. Some researchers came out of  recent to say that it kills cancer cells. • It is loaded with antiviral  substances. It is some times used  naturally in the treatment of herpes. • It reduces / relieves  inflammation  due to it high contents of

There are literally thousands of different types of Worms in the animal kingdom. Parasitic and intestinal worms are the ones I will focus on, in this discussion. They are behind most health challenges including digestive problems. Some common types of parasitic worms that affect man include flukes, tapeworms, round worms, hookworms, and many others.     Sings and symptoms of worm    infestation. There are so many possible signs but these few could help you detect worm infestation; • Unexplained weight loss due to  anemia • Dysentery/diarrhoea • Itching around the abdomen • Abdominal cramps • Pains and tenderness of stomach • Bloating maybe due to constipation • Rash • Itching around the vulva or rectum • Fatigue • Frequent hunger • Vomiting • Worms seen in stool when passed.   Causes / Risk factors / predisposing    factors; • Eating raw or undercooked    food/meat • Drinking contaminated water • Poor personal / environmental  hygiene • Eating food exp

Sleep is an important part of our lives. We need it to revive our memory, to give us energy, to boost immunity. It also enhances beauty, and regulates our weight. Researchers have suggested that sharing a bed with someone you love has wonderful benefits. Yes it does! Despite the snores, blanket hogging, unintended kicking and series of nocturnal disturbances..... But I suggest that this post, write up is for married couples. If your not married,please just read and absorb. Here are some of the benefits; 1. It helps you sleep faster.  Sleeping with someone you love    gives you  that sense of security. This  helps your body to relax, and in few  minutes your fast asleep. When  you're  alone, its the opposite. Your  brain  becomes active, your mind  begins to  wander and you begins to  over think. 2. It lessens your stress level.   "Cortisol levels drop when you're    sharing a bed with someone you  love". Andrea Petterson ( wall street  journal ). '

Belly fat is a major problem in our society. Belly fat is easily acquired but very hard to loose. And its easy to have accumulated fat cells around that area but hard loose. It hinders our shape and figure from being pronounced. It could also be a sign or cause a major health issue. Here are few tips on how to loose belly fat. - Exercise; it is the most effective way to loose fat around that region. It must be done with some consistency. It yields result faster. There are some other natural things that can boost the desired result. • Ginger: it is a thermogenic agent. This property it has helps to increase the body's temperature mostly around the belly. This increase in temperature causes rapid break down of fat cells. Which helps to loose fat around that area. It also speeds up digestion. It can be added to various diets as desired or made in form of a tea. Garlic: garlic has some anti-obesity properties. This property helps to shed belly fat. It also helps to reduce b

Blindness is simply loss of sight. It occurs when the sense of sight is lost. It could be depressing. It has a way of changing a person's life, dreams, goals. It has so many causes. Some could be congenital, due to intrauterine causes or exposure, hereditary, or due to some job exposure/ hazards. Man made and natural disasters could also play some negative role to the cause of blindness.  But I'll write about just three. • Smoking; for what ever reason people do smoke,it is bad for our health. Tobacco releases chemicals that affect the health. It also affects nerves that are around the eyes, which gradually leads to blindness. • Sun; direct rays from the sun or staring at the sun directly can weaken the lenses and gradually that affects vision in a long run. • Early menopause; menopause is the cessation of menstruation. It is expected around an average age of 45 years. But when it comes earlier than that age,it could lead to glaucoma which gradually leads to blin

You can recall the former BB naija housemates, and how their love life started. They continued after they left the house for some months now. I can recall on Instagram when I saw Teddy A's birthday cake for Bam Bam. But now am not sure if they are together or not or they want to keep their relationship low. Hmmmmmm.... I don't know how true but Teddy A was interviewed some days ago some where and when asked about his relationship with Bam Bam he said " next question ".    Trust Nigerians,the interviewer asked the same question in another way and he gave some shabby answer.

Halitosis, wondering what it is? Its a clinical term for bad breath. It is not an illness but can be a symptom of a illness. It is embarrassing. It can spoil ones look or out fit. It has a lot of causes. But here are some major causes; • Dental cavities. • Gum diseases. • Inflammation of the tongue causing   coating of the tongue. • Poor oral hygiene. • Respiratory infections e.g sore    throat. • Ulcers • Intestinal disorders. Like I wrote earlier there are so many causes and you solve according to the causes. Here are some ways to tackle it. • Brush at least twice a day. Carefully  brush and scrape the tongue to    remove coating. • Floss regularly to remove particles  wedged between the teeth. • Replace tooth brush every two or  three months • Remove dentures every night and  wash them before fixing them back  where required • Chew basil or mint leaves. The have  chlorophyll that neutralizes bad  odours • Go for regular dental check up  regularly. • Use m

Every woman should have six basic type of shoes to compliment their dressing. 1. Ballet flats. It can be paired with anything and its comfortable. 2. Sneakers. It can be paired or chiffon. Nigerians like to pair sneakers with Ankara dress. White is preferable. 3. Flat sandals. They are very good for every day activity. Choose a neutral colour. 4. High heels. Preferably 4 inch. The colour must go with anything. 5. Ankle boots. They make you look classy and very good in Jean. 6.  Brogues. They are great for formal looks and can also replace sneakers. All other shoes are important but these are the basics. You can start with this and add other type of shoes later. Remember to follow your heart,but choose what looks great on you. Don't follow fashion trend. They may look good on others but not on you....

France and Croatia played in the final game of this year's world cup and France won Croatia,4-2 respectively. France had just won the 21st FIFA cup. This is coming for France the second time since 1998. It's 20 years gap. There is a lot of celebration in France.  A lot of  fans  gathered at the Eiffel tower to watch the finals,on massive 140 square meter television screen at the foot of the tower. History has been made again. Kylain Mbappe won the best young player of the tournament. He is the youngest among the 11 golden boys. Luka Modric wins the award of the golden ball. He is the first Croatian to win such award. He is the second to win an award despite the loss of his team after Lionel Messi. Belgium's Thibaut Courtois won the golden glove award England's Harry Kane won the golden boot. He is the first to win that kind of award since 1986 Garry Lineker won such. He scored six goals in the tournament. The 24-year-old is quite influential. Spain won

Perfume is one those things that compliment our look. It varies depending on occasions, or choice. Every one is needs to have it. Except you have a special reason why you shouldn't. We make a lot of mistakes while spraying or putting on a perfume. Most times our mistakes make the perfume seem like they don't last long. Some of our mistakes has cost us our good clothes. Here are a few. Putting on some perfume on one wrist and rubbing it on the other; This is wrong. Its doesn't help the perfume last longer. Spray on both  wrist and allow to dry. Storing perfume in direct sunlight is wrong too. Its helps break down the chemical property of the perfume which changes the colour and scent of the perfume. Wearing too much perfume;A lot of people believe the more the better. It is very wrong. Imagine walking around in an overpowering cloud of perfume. Its as bad as wearing non. Spray on pulse points and it will last. Wearing two or three perfume together; so many pe

Christine Amanpour,an Iranian born popular journalist,has divorced her husband of 20 years, Jamie Rubin. They got married in Italy in 1998 after falling in love. It was a beautiful occasion that had lots of personalities like John F Kennedy Jr and wife Carolyn, Richard Holbroke, James Steinberg and many more people. They both have a 18 year old son. Have agree on support and to remain close friends.

 Our very own,an kind hearted pretty Nollywood actress Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha turns 43 today!!!!!   She has made us all proud. She has won different awards,featured in a lot of movies and is currently among one of the highest paid Nollywood actress.  H

 Urinary tract infections.Its mostly called UTI's. This happens when you have too many bacteria and viral agents in your urinary system. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, urethers, bladder, urethra..... Let's not go deep into anatomy. The affect the health of these organs I named earlier. The symptoms are usually mild but failing this to address can lead to severe symptoms and complications as the case may be because it weakens the immune system.  CAUSES/RISK FACTORS • Poor personal hygiene • Unprotected sexual relations • Resisting the urge to urinate for a    prolonged period • Presence of kidney stones • Illnesses like diabetes • Injury in the urinary tract • Pregnancy • Menopause      It has symptoms but the few known ones is listed below - Cloudy or dark urine - Mild fever - Pain while urinary - Nausea and vomiting - Pain while urinating - Pain and abdominal swelling - Frequent need to urinate - Urinating in small amounts - Strong smelli

           Along with other therapy I listed that one could employ to relive or reduce stress,there are fruits,foods, drinks that can help reduce stress. They can also help to handle the effects of stress on the skin,so that you have a flawless skin.  Now let me tell you this little secret. When you have a flawless skin, even a very simple dressing looks so great. Try it and you will thank me later. You need to eat fruits as often as you can.  There are so many fruits but I picked just a few. Choose the one that is easily available around your environment,and begin to use them.      Here's  the few I selected and they are really good. • Avocado pear • Blue berries • Straw berry • Almonds • Cashews • Chocolate (dark Chocolate) • Milk • Garlic • Grass feed beef • Turkey breast • Green tea • Oat meal • Orange,grape,tangerine,pineapple,      mango,papaya and all fruits rich in      vit c. • Oysters,salmon,fishes rich in omega   3 • Walnuts • Green leafy vege

The other time we stopped at types of stress and I deliberated on Acute Stress. We have two more: Episodic stress; It's a recurrence of acute stress. It occurs when a person has too many commitments but with poor arrangements. There is tendency to be tensed and irritated. Consistent repetition can be harmful. This type of stress could lead to high blood pressure or heart disease. Chronic Stress; It is the most harmful type of stress and lasts for a period of time. It may be caused by prolonged poverty,a broken or dysfunctional home or an unhappy marriage, a traumatic experience of life and the list goes on. It lingers because most of the times the person involved do not see possible ways to resolve it. It may continue in an individual unnoticed. Those with this type of stress are likely to have a final break down that can lead to suicide,violent actions,heart attacks stroke.       EFFECTS OF STRESS - It leads to thinking and memory problems,which could result in addiction

Body odour has a way of depreciating one's cuteness. So in case your wondering why I am handling some of these topics. We have to get some things straight before we hit the road because when we do, we want a smooth ride. Body odour is simply an unpleasant scent from the body. It's usually obvious in teenagers and adult if its not properly taken care of. This could be caused by the body or unhygienic behaviours which we would discuss later. The body produces sweat. Sweat is produced by sweat glands and is often odourless. In some people you find them sweating a lot which is known as hyperhidiosis. Now the unpleasant scent comes when there is rapid multiplication of bacteria in the presence of sweat and their breaking down of sweats into acids. Some sweat glands could be found around the breast and they secret fat droplets into breast milk. They are found in the ear where they help to form ear wax. The skin has the largest sweat glands. We have a gland in the skin k

No wonder  a portion in the Bible says that beauty is deceit but a woman that fears the Lord.  Am a Christian and am not trying to promote my faith here but a non christian can learn from here too.....  A good character makes one more beautiful and handsome. You see a lot of gorgeous women and handsome men on our streets, in our offices, in school,at recreational parks, at the gym,studio, shopping mall, beaches etc but if anything provoke them,you'll see them behave in ways that is shocking. Ranging from throwing tantrums to saying words that hurt,and even fighting and so on. That alone can reduce the beauty people see in you and the faith they had in you. You can imagine,if some one was admiring you from a distance, they admiration will cease. Some times I can understand that there are underlying causes for example stress,frustration, a traumatic experience,hidden pain and the list goes on. But we are fellow humans and may not know what your going through except you ai

These are not rules but are few tips that can help you to set up your wardrobe. 1.Get rid of old clothes or any clothing you've never worn. You can auction or donate to the needy. 2. Shop with your current wardrobe in mind;after you have gotten rid of the clothes you don't want again,take note of what you need at the moment. 3. Make a budget and stick to it; You can window shop. i.e  check for different prizes of clothes that you need not want and make your budget. When you have made your budget stick to it. Pay attention to each item's value. You can also go for a good second hand if you can't afford a brand new one. 4. Choose a brand and stick to it; check on different brands of clothing and check on the one that suits you better,stick to them except you find the brands quality going down hill. Bear in mind that American brands are boxy and baggy than European brands. 5. Know your measurement for example; - Circumference of your head for hats. - Upper arm

Good evening my lovely people. I greeting based on the time  here in Nigeria. I had an early weekend last week that's why I didn't post.  So..... How was yours? Hope you enjoyed your weekend? Today I am going to handle stress. It sure has an effect on your health and beauty. So what is stress? It is your body's natural way of responding to danger or threat. It may surprise you to know that your body has an automatic defense of responding to danger when it senses one. Whether real or imagined,which is known as the 'stress response' or the the 'fight and flight' reaction. There are so many causes of stress but I will mention few. * Relationship difficulties and family problems. ( which could be due to heart breaks,insecurities, divorce, loss of a love one etc) * Financial problems * Loss of a job * Injury or major illnesses * Imprisonment * Moving home * Retirement * Criticism.             TYPES OF STRESS 1. ACUTE STRESS; it's a mild fo

D'banj losses his son of 13 months old. There are lots of condolence messages coming in from fans around the world, family and friends. And he confirmed the report on his his Twitter handle when he gave out a thank you note to all. Our heart goes out to our very own on the loss of his 13 months old son. We know its a painful time of his life but we pray the Lord strengthens him. The cause of the death is not revealed but reports are gathered that his wife is kept in custody. When the real gist is out you will hear it here first!

Missing Thai boys and other team members The missing Thai boys found alive! These twelve boys and their coach went missing on the 23 of June. And am glad to announce that they have been found alive! After nine days of tireless search. Thank you to those rescuers and divers that didn't relent efforts...

Pastor Kumuyi wants to remove some doctrines The founder and general overseer of the Deeper life bible church says that he wants to remove some doctrines. Let's wait and see which. My ears are itchy to hear.....

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free.  After the match between Argentina and France. Maradona, a retired player offered to coach the team for free,after seeing some areas that needed urgent attention. Here is what he said ' I saw him isolated, far away from the box. I said that if he played as No. 9 and had to go looking for the ball piece the game together,set the goals up and score them. It seemed we were talking more about Patoruzú  than about Lionel Messi'. He really expressed how he felt. And I love his patriotism. 'Yes and would do it for free. I wouldn't ask for anything in return. People think am happy but my heart is heavy. I feel really but that everything we built with so much effort was destroyed so easily'

Buhari says that the support of the Igbo's for his second term may earn them a bonus! Our president is all out for presidential campaign. He was seen in a rally organized by the south east region of Nigeria with a typical Igbo outfit. Nigerian youths what's on your mind?

Let's have a quick health check! Health is a state of wellness,physically,physiologically, psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and so on....... When any of these earlier mentioned is missing, then and individual is not healthy. Let's start with the physical aspect; every healthy individual should have an evenly coloured,shiny hair(with or without ointment). They should have a shinny,glowing skin with a good skin tugour(elasticity). They should have nails with a healthy nail bed,evenly coloured straight and well lined nails. A healthy individual has and maintains a good posture while standing or sitting. A healthy individual should be able to talk fluently with coordination and proper pronunciations. A healthy individual is away from incontinence. A healthy Individual has shinny,sparking teeth with healthy enamels. A healthy individual should have an accurate visual acuity. A healthy individual should be able to hear without hear

Carl Ikeme makes his first public appearance. You remember the super eagles goal keeper that was diagnosed of cancer some time last year? Now after so much battle for about a year. He share this on his Twitter page 'After a year of intense chemotherapy, I would like to share that am in complete Remission'....'I still have hurdles to pass to be cured but hopefully I can move on with some normality. I would like to thank everyone for there support over the past year. Thank you #Grateful.