Mandela’s family ends mourning

Nelson Mandela
| credits: www.telegraph.co.uk

Family of the late South African President Nelson Mandela ended the traditional mourning period for him on Sunday with a cleansing ceremony and burning of their black mourning clothes, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Daludumo Mtirara said on Monday that a cleansing ceremony was performed in Qunu, where Mandela was buried and traditional beet and meat served during the ceremony.

He said since Mandela’s death, his wife Graca Machel and ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had been wearing black and not been allowed to make public appearances as a sign of mourning.

Mtirara said the clan has formally freed the late icon’s two widows from the mourning period, and they are now free to serve the people of South Africa and the continent without any hindrance.

“These elders must go back and start to serve the communities because this is what Madiba was always telling us,” he said.

“They must also start where Madiba left and continue to make sure that they make value to the people of South Africa.

“They must make sure that we make the people of South Africa proud that this icon has left us with vigilant and strong wives,” he added.

One of the elders added that the mourning period and the end of it have significant role in reaffirming the relationship between the wives and the family of the Dlomo clan.

“We also do confirm and accept our grannies Graca and Winnie that they are still wives of the Dlomo clan not necessarily their late husband,” he said.

“We are here to give them as much support as we can as long as they still remain with us till death do them part,” he added.

Mandela came from the Xhosa tribe and according to its tradition; the mourning period takes 12 months as a sign of respect for the dead.

But in Mandela’s case, it was reportedly agreed to shorten the mourning period to six months.

Mandela, an anti-apartheid icon and South Africa’s first black president, died of a lung disease in Johannesburg on December 5.

Mandela’s family ends mourning

Nelson Mandela
| credits: www.telegraph.co.uk

Family of the late South African President Nelson Mandela ended the traditional mourning period for him on Sunday with a cleansing ceremony and burning of their black mourning clothes, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Daludumo Mtirara said on Monday that a cleansing ceremony was performed in Qunu, where Mandela was buried and traditional beet and meat served during the ceremony.

He said since Mandela’s death, his wife Graca Machel and ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had been wearing black and not been allowed to make public appearances as a sign of mourning.

Mtirara said the clan has formally freed the late icon’s two widows from the mourning period, and they are now free to serve the people of South Africa and the continent without any hindrance.

“These elders must go back and start to serve the communities because this is what Madiba was always telling us,” he said.

“They must also start where Madiba left and continue to make sure that they make value to the people of South Africa.

“They must make sure that we make the people of South Africa proud that this icon has left us with vigilant and strong wives,” he added.

One of the elders added that the mourning period and the end of it have significant role in reaffirming the relationship between the wives and the family of the Dlomo clan.

“We also do confirm and accept our grannies Graca and Winnie that they are still wives of the Dlomo clan not necessarily their late husband,” he said.

“We are here to give them as much support as we can as long as they still remain with us till death do them part,” he added.

Mandela came from the Xhosa tribe and according to its tradition; the mourning period takes 12 months as a sign of respect for the dead.

But in Mandela’s case, it was reportedly agreed to shorten the mourning period to six months.

Mandela, an anti-apartheid icon and South Africa’s first black president, died of a lung disease in Johannesburg on December 5.

Are female hormones contributing to obesity?

An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.

In a paper published in the online journal PLOS ONE, researchers from the University’s School of Medical Sciences suggest that obesity among Western men could be linked with exposure to substances containing the female sex hormone estrogen — substances that are more often found in affluent societies, such as soy products and plastics.

The research was conducted by University of Adelaide medical student James Grantham and co-authored by Professor Maciej Henneberg, Wood Jones Professor of Anthropological and Comparative Anatomy.

Mr. Grantham compared obesity rates among men and women from around the world with measures such as Gross Domestic Product to determine the impact of affluence on obesity. He found that while it was normal for women in the developing world to have significantly greater levels of obesity than men, the developed world offers quite a different picture.

“Hormonally driven weight gain occurs more significantly in females than in males, and this is very clear when we look at the rates of obesity in the developing world,” Mr Grantham says.

“However, in the Western world, such as in the United States, Europe and Australia, the rates of obesity between men and women are much closer. In some Western nations, male obesity is greater than female obesity.

“While poor diet is no doubt to blame, we believe there is more to it than simply a high caloric intake,” Mr Grantham says.

Professor Henneberg says: “Exposure to estrogen is known to cause weight gain, primarily through thyroid inhibition and modulation of the hypothalamus. Soy products contain xenoestrogens, and we are concerned that in societies with a high dietary saturation of soy, such as the United States, this could be working to ‘feminize’ the males. This would allow men in those communities to artificially imitate the female pattern of weight gain.

“Another well-established source of xenoestrogen is polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC. This product is in prominent use in most wealthy countries, from plastic medical devices to piping for our water supplies.”

Professor Henneberg says micro-evolutionary changes may be occurring within Western societies that could also be leading to changes in testosterone and estrogen in men. “This would certainly explain the various concerns about sperm count reductions among men in developed nations,” he says.

Professor Henneberg and Mr. Grantham say further research is needed to better understand whether or not environmental factors are leading to a “feminisation” of men in the Western world.

Source: sciencedaily.com

Are female hormones contributing to obesity?

An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.

In a paper published in the online journal PLOS ONE, researchers from the University’s School of Medical Sciences suggest that obesity among Western men could be linked with exposure to substances containing the female sex hormone estrogen — substances that are more often found in affluent societies, such as soy products and plastics.

The research was conducted by University of Adelaide medical student James Grantham and co-authored by Professor Maciej Henneberg, Wood Jones Professor of Anthropological and Comparative Anatomy.

Mr. Grantham compared obesity rates among men and women from around the world with measures such as Gross Domestic Product to determine the impact of affluence on obesity. He found that while it was normal for women in the developing world to have significantly greater levels of obesity than men, the developed world offers quite a different picture.

“Hormonally driven weight gain occurs more significantly in females than in males, and this is very clear when we look at the rates of obesity in the developing world,” Mr Grantham says.

“However, in the Western world, such as in the United States, Europe and Australia, the rates of obesity between men and women are much closer. In some Western nations, male obesity is greater than female obesity.

“While poor diet is no doubt to blame, we believe there is more to it than simply a high caloric intake,” Mr Grantham says.

Professor Henneberg says: “Exposure to estrogen is known to cause weight gain, primarily through thyroid inhibition and modulation of the hypothalamus. Soy products contain xenoestrogens, and we are concerned that in societies with a high dietary saturation of soy, such as the United States, this could be working to ‘feminize’ the males. This would allow men in those communities to artificially imitate the female pattern of weight gain.

“Another well-established source of xenoestrogen is polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC. This product is in prominent use in most wealthy countries, from plastic medical devices to piping for our water supplies.”

Professor Henneberg says micro-evolutionary changes may be occurring within Western societies that could also be leading to changes in testosterone and estrogen in men. “This would certainly explain the various concerns about sperm count reductions among men in developed nations,” he says.

Professor Henneberg and Mr. Grantham say further research is needed to better understand whether or not environmental factors are leading to a “feminisation” of men in the Western world.

Source: sciencedaily.com

Don’t eat fruits without thorough washing!

some fruits

Whether we are healthy or somehow indisposed, we’ve learnt from the kindergarten that to maintain good health, we must eat daily portions of fruits and vegetables. Indeed, “Eat your fruits and vegetables” is one of the nursery rhymes the average child learns once he starts school, and rightly so.

This is because regular consumption of fruits and vegetables leads to superior health.

Nutritionists also say diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancers, stroke and other chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and, perhaps, heart disease.

Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fibre and other substances that are important for good health. Better still, most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling. As such, it is virtually impossible to get fat on a diet of fruits and vegetables.

A specialist in diabetes, Dr. Afokoghene Isiavwe, recommends that half of your plate during each meal should be fruits and vegetables. She also says your age, sex and activity level will determine how many calories you need each day; while your calorie needs determine how many fruits and vegetables you should eat.

The America-based Centre for Disease Control and Prevention recommends eating fruits and vegetables of different colours, which it says gives the body a wide range of valuable nutrients like fibre, foliate, potassium and vitamins A and C.

For the ageing brain, fisetin, a unique flavonoid compound found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, is very useful. According to a publication in the journal Neuroscience Letters, fisetin is present in strawberries, blueberries and the skin of cucumbers. A wealth of scientific research says a diet packed with raw fruits and vegetables can help prevent amyloid plaque formation (which contributes to memory loss) in the ageing brain and helps to maintain normal memory processes.

For the beauty conscious, a University of St. Andrews, UK, study reveals that fruit and vegetable intake is also associated with healthy glowing skin. According to the research published in the American Journal of Public Health, carotenoids in the fruits are responsible for the healthy skin glow. Carotenoids are the red, yellow and orange pigments found in fruits and vegetables. They deposit under the skin and provide several health benefits.

Again, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health reveal that individuals who consume antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are also more optimistic about the future.

The study assessed the blood concentrations of nine antioxidants in 1,000 male and female participants between the ages of 25 and 74. During the assessment, the participants completed a questionnaire about their attitudes on life.

The scientists found that the most optimistic participants each had up to a 13 per cent increase in blood concentrations of carotenoids, compared to those who were less optimistic. Moreover, they also found that the participants who consumed fewer than three servings of fruits and vegetables per day were considerably less optimistic than those who consumed more than three servings per day.

Again, a series of studies co-authored by Prof. Sarah Stewart-Brown at the University of Warwick showed that individuals who consumed the most fruits and vegetables were least likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental issues. They also tended to be more satisfied with their lives.

“Wonderful news!” you dare exclaim. And for those who daily load up on fruits and veggies, it’s time to give yourself a thumb-up.

Perhaps not so quickly! This is because nutritionists have also expressed concerns about certain unethical practices that go with planting and harvesting of fruits, especially in the laboratories where all sorts of experiments are carried out in the name of increasing yields. At the end of the day, foods — including fruits — turn out to be what they ought not: dirty. Dirty, not in the sense of soiled with dirt, but because they are unsafe.

These days, it is common to encounter ‘seedless’ fruits on supermarket shelves. They are mostly imported — from the Middle East, the United States and sundry other places. They are engineered in the laboratories and are generally referred to as ‘genetically modified.’

Those that are not genetically modified are saturated with pesticides in the process of planting, tending and harvesting. Worse still are fruits shipped across the continents. They may be infested with different bacteria that can cause serious health risks.

In fact, experts say different types of dangerous bacteria are the single highest cause of food-borne illnesses, as they can cause the spread of salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning and typhoid fever in humans; or shigella, a bacterium that causes dysentery.

Nutritionists give a list of fruits usually called the ‘Dirty Dozen,’ and they include apples (which contain more than 40 different pesticides, as fungus and insect threats prompt farmers to spray various chemicals on their orchards); celery (more than 60 pesticides); strawberry (nearly 60); peaches (nearly 60); spinach (nearly 50); grapes (more than 30); bell peppers (nearly 50); potatoes (more than 35); blueberries (more than 50); and lettuce (more than 50). Cucumber, runner beans, and cabbage also feature in this category.

How to go about it, since you must eat fruits and veggies daily? Nutritionists advise that we eat organic fruits and vegetables. We are also advised to wash them thoroughly before eating.

For clean fruits, vegetables

•Make sure your kitchen sink is clean or place a large mixing bowl in the sink.

Add the produce to the sink and cover with cold water (don’t overcrowd the sink).

•Add 1-2 cups of plain white vinegar and soak for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well

•For washing lettuces and other greens, soak for a minute or two and then rinse very well.

Don’t eat fruits without thorough washing!

some fruits

Whether we are healthy or somehow indisposed, we’ve learnt from the kindergarten that to maintain good health, we must eat daily portions of fruits and vegetables. Indeed, “Eat your fruits and vegetables” is one of the nursery rhymes the average child learns once he starts school, and rightly so.

This is because regular consumption of fruits and vegetables leads to superior health.

Nutritionists also say diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancers, stroke and other chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and, perhaps, heart disease.

Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fibre and other substances that are important for good health. Better still, most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling. As such, it is virtually impossible to get fat on a diet of fruits and vegetables.

A specialist in diabetes, Dr. Afokoghene Isiavwe, recommends that half of your plate during each meal should be fruits and vegetables. She also says your age, sex and activity level will determine how many calories you need each day; while your calorie needs determine how many fruits and vegetables you should eat.

The America-based Centre for Disease Control and Prevention recommends eating fruits and vegetables of different colours, which it says gives the body a wide range of valuable nutrients like fibre, foliate, potassium and vitamins A and C.

For the ageing brain, fisetin, a unique flavonoid compound found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, is very useful. According to a publication in the journal Neuroscience Letters, fisetin is present in strawberries, blueberries and the skin of cucumbers. A wealth of scientific research says a diet packed with raw fruits and vegetables can help prevent amyloid plaque formation (which contributes to memory loss) in the ageing brain and helps to maintain normal memory processes.

For the beauty conscious, a University of St. Andrews, UK, study reveals that fruit and vegetable intake is also associated with healthy glowing skin. According to the research published in the American Journal of Public Health, carotenoids in the fruits are responsible for the healthy skin glow. Carotenoids are the red, yellow and orange pigments found in fruits and vegetables. They deposit under the skin and provide several health benefits.

Again, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health reveal that individuals who consume antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are also more optimistic about the future.

The study assessed the blood concentrations of nine antioxidants in 1,000 male and female participants between the ages of 25 and 74. During the assessment, the participants completed a questionnaire about their attitudes on life.

The scientists found that the most optimistic participants each had up to a 13 per cent increase in blood concentrations of carotenoids, compared to those who were less optimistic. Moreover, they also found that the participants who consumed fewer than three servings of fruits and vegetables per day were considerably less optimistic than those who consumed more than three servings per day.

Again, a series of studies co-authored by Prof. Sarah Stewart-Brown at the University of Warwick showed that individuals who consumed the most fruits and vegetables were least likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental issues. They also tended to be more satisfied with their lives.

“Wonderful news!” you dare exclaim. And for those who daily load up on fruits and veggies, it’s time to give yourself a thumb-up.

Perhaps not so quickly! This is because nutritionists have also expressed concerns about certain unethical practices that go with planting and harvesting of fruits, especially in the laboratories where all sorts of experiments are carried out in the name of increasing yields. At the end of the day, foods — including fruits — turn out to be what they ought not: dirty. Dirty, not in the sense of soiled with dirt, but because they are unsafe.

These days, it is common to encounter ‘seedless’ fruits on supermarket shelves. They are mostly imported — from the Middle East, the United States and sundry other places. They are engineered in the laboratories and are generally referred to as ‘genetically modified.’

Those that are not genetically modified are saturated with pesticides in the process of planting, tending and harvesting. Worse still are fruits shipped across the continents. They may be infested with different bacteria that can cause serious health risks.

In fact, experts say different types of dangerous bacteria are the single highest cause of food-borne illnesses, as they can cause the spread of salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning and typhoid fever in humans; or shigella, a bacterium that causes dysentery.

Nutritionists give a list of fruits usually called the ‘Dirty Dozen,’ and they include apples (which contain more than 40 different pesticides, as fungus and insect threats prompt farmers to spray various chemicals on their orchards); celery (more than 60 pesticides); strawberry (nearly 60); peaches (nearly 60); spinach (nearly 50); grapes (more than 30); bell peppers (nearly 50); potatoes (more than 35); blueberries (more than 50); and lettuce (more than 50). Cucumber, runner beans, and cabbage also feature in this category.

How to go about it, since you must eat fruits and veggies daily? Nutritionists advise that we eat organic fruits and vegetables. We are also advised to wash them thoroughly before eating.

For clean fruits, vegetables

•Make sure your kitchen sink is clean or place a large mixing bowl in the sink.

Add the produce to the sink and cover with cold water (don’t overcrowd the sink).

•Add 1-2 cups of plain white vinegar and soak for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well

•For washing lettuces and other greens, soak for a minute or two and then rinse very well.

Tackle mouth, body odour without drugs

 

Oladapo Ashiru
| credits: File copy

One of the common conditions found worldwide affecting individuals is halitosis, commonly called bad breath. It is a terrible social nuisance. The sad part is that colleagues, friends and relations are usually embarrassed to tell the person concerned that he/she has such a problem. They are just not able to go that far, thinking that such comments can hurt the person. In such a situation they will hope that one day, the individual will find out, one way or the other. When you summon up courage to tell them, they are usually not aware of the issue.

This condition has been linked to problems with the teeth, gums or throat. However, halitosis has been strongly associated with the body’s ability to eliminate waste. Health experts have identified that improper and poorly functioning digestive system can cause bad mouth odour, which often results from accumulation of toxins in the kidneys or liver.

Chemical toxins that have built up within the body slow down the immune system and alter the natural course of elimination. Detoxification is the core treatment for halitosis, being a great way to get your breath back on track and have a healthy body.

For the purpose of clarity, the fact, as revealed through Modern Mayr medicine, is that when we eat food without proper chewing, for example, such African foods like pounded yam, eba or rice, they are swallowed without proper chewing as if when they get to the stomach there will be further grinding of the food.

The unfortunate thing is that there are no teeth in the stomach. Consequently, there will be no proper digestion of the food content. The stomach, of course, must empty its content into the small intestine within three or four hours. As a result of this, the semi solid swallow is now pushed into the small intestine. Since the small intestine canal is very narrow, the product will find it difficult to pass through with ease. In effect, this content can remain in the intestinal passage for up to three or 20 days; unlike the 18-24 hours if the person has good eating habits. The result of such slow movement of undigested food substance is fermentation and decay, described by Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr as the commonest cause of intestinal auto intoxification that will produce bad gas, flatulence and toxins.

Halitosis is the result of such gas being emitted through the mouth cavity, while body odour is the manifestations of such toxins in the skin. These toxins are the fermentation product of lactose, including alcohol such as methanol, butanol and propanol. The fermentation products of proteins are biogenic amines such as histamine, cadaverin, and skatol.

The long term consequences of continuous accumulation of these products are many, ranging from initial bad breath to pot belly, followed by hypertension, diabetes, ugliness, cancer, premature ageing and death.

Good medical detoxification spas and medical detox clinics are usually equipped with different detoxification therapies that cleanse the body. While bad breath is not a desirable problem to have, it is not the only thing that will benefit from detoxification of the body. When toxins are eliminated from the body, the overall health improves greatly.

Another condition that affects individuals is body odour, which is widely associated with sweating. However, body odour is not caused by sweating and sweat is actually odourless. Sweat only brings out what is already inside the body. Therefore, if there are a lot of toxins in the body, bad odour will be emitted through the surface of the skin.

The body has two different types of sweat gland that help in eliminating toxins through the skin, which are the exocrine and apocrine glands. Toxins enter our body by the food we eat or the environment; therefore, we need to prevent and eliminate toxins in the body.

Elimination of certain types of food like alcohol, coffee, cigarette, dairy products and red meat has helped in preventing body odour. Studies have revealed that sweat produced by the apocrine gland is high in protein. This calls for detoxification and lifestyle modification.

Detoxification has been proved to be the core treatment for body odour and halitosis; therefore, we recommend expertise management and detox therapies which involve health education, nutrition education, hydrotherapy, foot detox, rehydration, colon irrigation, sauna, steam bath for healthy breath and skin.

In addition to the above therapy, good oral and personal hygiene is also beneficial in prevention of halitosis and body odour.

Tackle mouth, body odour without drugs

 

Oladapo Ashiru
| credits: File copy

One of the common conditions found worldwide affecting individuals is halitosis, commonly called bad breath. It is a terrible social nuisance. The sad part is that colleagues, friends and relations are usually embarrassed to tell the person concerned that he/she has such a problem. They are just not able to go that far, thinking that such comments can hurt the person. In such a situation they will hope that one day, the individual will find out, one way or the other. When you summon up courage to tell them, they are usually not aware of the issue.

This condition has been linked to problems with the teeth, gums or throat. However, halitosis has been strongly associated with the body’s ability to eliminate waste. Health experts have identified that improper and poorly functioning digestive system can cause bad mouth odour, which often results from accumulation of toxins in the kidneys or liver.

Chemical toxins that have built up within the body slow down the immune system and alter the natural course of elimination. Detoxification is the core treatment for halitosis, being a great way to get your breath back on track and have a healthy body.

For the purpose of clarity, the fact, as revealed through Modern Mayr medicine, is that when we eat food without proper chewing, for example, such African foods like pounded yam, eba or rice, they are swallowed without proper chewing as if when they get to the stomach there will be further grinding of the food.

The unfortunate thing is that there are no teeth in the stomach. Consequently, there will be no proper digestion of the food content. The stomach, of course, must empty its content into the small intestine within three or four hours. As a result of this, the semi solid swallow is now pushed into the small intestine. Since the small intestine canal is very narrow, the product will find it difficult to pass through with ease. In effect, this content can remain in the intestinal passage for up to three or 20 days; unlike the 18-24 hours if the person has good eating habits. The result of such slow movement of undigested food substance is fermentation and decay, described by Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr as the commonest cause of intestinal auto intoxification that will produce bad gas, flatulence and toxins.

Halitosis is the result of such gas being emitted through the mouth cavity, while body odour is the manifestations of such toxins in the skin. These toxins are the fermentation product of lactose, including alcohol such as methanol, butanol and propanol. The fermentation products of proteins are biogenic amines such as histamine, cadaverin, and skatol.

The long term consequences of continuous accumulation of these products are many, ranging from initial bad breath to pot belly, followed by hypertension, diabetes, ugliness, cancer, premature ageing and death.

Good medical detoxification spas and medical detox clinics are usually equipped with different detoxification therapies that cleanse the body. While bad breath is not a desirable problem to have, it is not the only thing that will benefit from detoxification of the body. When toxins are eliminated from the body, the overall health improves greatly.

Another condition that affects individuals is body odour, which is widely associated with sweating. However, body odour is not caused by sweating and sweat is actually odourless. Sweat only brings out what is already inside the body. Therefore, if there are a lot of toxins in the body, bad odour will be emitted through the surface of the skin.

The body has two different types of sweat gland that help in eliminating toxins through the skin, which are the exocrine and apocrine glands. Toxins enter our body by the food we eat or the environment; therefore, we need to prevent and eliminate toxins in the body.

Elimination of certain types of food like alcohol, coffee, cigarette, dairy products and red meat has helped in preventing body odour. Studies have revealed that sweat produced by the apocrine gland is high in protein. This calls for detoxification and lifestyle modification.

Detoxification has been proved to be the core treatment for body odour and halitosis; therefore, we recommend expertise management and detox therapies which involve health education, nutrition education, hydrotherapy, foot detox, rehydration, colon irrigation, sauna, steam bath for healthy breath and skin.

In addition to the above therapy, good oral and personal hygiene is also beneficial in prevention of halitosis and body odour.

Watermelon

SOME foods are fun to eat, and watermelon is definitely one of them. One of the most refreshing fruits, it is best eaten at all times. It comes in several appealing colors: red, pink, orange and yellow.
   As it name implies, it contains more water, less sugar and is an excellent source of vitamin A, C, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and folate. Studies have shown that intake of watermelon have so many health benefits such as helping to rid the body of excess ammonia, which, if not eliminated, can cause kidney and liver diseases. It is also an ideal fruit for those that want to prevent kidney diseases due to its diuretic effect (increase the flow of urine).
    Researchers at the Florida State University have also found that watermelon is effective in preventing hypertension and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
   Those that take watermelon have the advantage of protecting themselves against age-related macular degeneration as well as preventing night blindness due to its vitamin A content — Vitamin A helps to maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, and mucus membranes.
   It is an ideal fruit for children, especially in bone formation and development due to its high calcium content. The elderly ones can prevent the occurrence of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles) by consuming watermelon.
   If you are suffering from delayed healing of wounds, lowered resistance to disease and infections increase your intake of vitamin C by consuming watermelon to help quicken the wound healing, boost the immune system and prevent cell damage.
   The obese (those that have excess fat in the body) and diabetic patients could benefit from consuming this fruit to aid in weight reduction and control blood sugar level because of its high water and low sugar content.
   Why not start today to make this fruit a part of your daily diet and then reap amazing benefits that range from improving cardiovascular health to nourishing the eyes and reviving up the immune system.

Watermelon

SOME foods are fun to eat, and watermelon is definitely one of them. One of the most refreshing fruits, it is best eaten at all times. It comes in several appealing colors: red, pink, orange and yellow.
   As it name implies, it contains more water, less sugar and is an excellent source of vitamin A, C, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and folate. Studies have shown that intake of watermelon have so many health benefits such as helping to rid the body of excess ammonia, which, if not eliminated, can cause kidney and liver diseases. It is also an ideal fruit for those that want to prevent kidney diseases due to its diuretic effect (increase the flow of urine).
    Researchers at the Florida State University have also found that watermelon is effective in preventing hypertension and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
   Those that take watermelon have the advantage of protecting themselves against age-related macular degeneration as well as preventing night blindness due to its vitamin A content — Vitamin A helps to maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, and mucus membranes.
   It is an ideal fruit for children, especially in bone formation and development due to its high calcium content. The elderly ones can prevent the occurrence of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles) by consuming watermelon.
   If you are suffering from delayed healing of wounds, lowered resistance to disease and infections increase your intake of vitamin C by consuming watermelon to help quicken the wound healing, boost the immune system and prevent cell damage.
   The obese (those that have excess fat in the body) and diabetic patients could benefit from consuming this fruit to aid in weight reduction and control blood sugar level because of its high water and low sugar content.
   Why not start today to make this fruit a part of your daily diet and then reap amazing benefits that range from improving cardiovascular health to nourishing the eyes and reviving up the immune system.

Pampering the face

 
CARING for the face is very important for ladies who want to look beautiful. This is because the face is the firs part of the body people, especially when talking. 
 Do you want to have that face that people would want to look at repeatedly? Then follow these tips:
• Wash your face regularly with soap and water to remove dirt. • You can even go for facial wash to keep the face clean day and night.
• Exfoliate the face once or twice a week to smoothen it.
• Always moisturise your face to keep it smooth and shining.
• Use facial astringent to remove dead skin cells.
• Avoid soaps with harsh ingredients like with sodium lauryl sulfate that can irritate and dry the skin. Instead, look for moisturising soaps with ingredients such as glycerin and plant-based oils.
• Apply coconut oil on the face to keep it shiny and supple. 
• If you have oily skin or acne, use a cleanser containing salicylic acid, which removes dead cells from skin, or benzoyl peroxide, which helps unclog pores. This may prevent further breakouts too.
• Eat fruits and vegetables to improve skin appearance.
• Drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated.

Pampering the face

 
CARING for the face is very important for ladies who want to look beautiful. This is because the face is the firs part of the body people, especially when talking. 
 Do you want to have that face that people would want to look at repeatedly? Then follow these tips:
• Wash your face regularly with soap and water to remove dirt. • You can even go for facial wash to keep the face clean day and night.
• Exfoliate the face once or twice a week to smoothen it.
• Always moisturise your face to keep it smooth and shining.
• Use facial astringent to remove dead skin cells.
• Avoid soaps with harsh ingredients like with sodium lauryl sulfate that can irritate and dry the skin. Instead, look for moisturising soaps with ingredients such as glycerin and plant-based oils.
• Apply coconut oil on the face to keep it shiny and supple. 
• If you have oily skin or acne, use a cleanser containing salicylic acid, which removes dead cells from skin, or benzoyl peroxide, which helps unclog pores. This may prevent further breakouts too.
• Eat fruits and vegetables to improve skin appearance.
• Drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated.

Healthy Tips

NEVER think it’s too late to start exercise: Some people make the mistake of thinking that they are too old to exercise or too fat or unfit. But this is not true. In the case of unfit or elderly, it is only a matter of consulting the doctor before embarking on rigorous activities. Appropriate and regular exercises help relieve the elders of such pains as arthritis, joint and muscular pains among others.
Define goals: It is expedient to have a guideline of what is to be achieved. Included in this are the areas needing attention. While many people exercise the whole body, sometimes there is need for focus on particular parts. So, knowing the specific workouts to be used helps a great deal.
Time counts: The time for exercising needs to be scheduled from the very beginning. Most exercisers usually settle for morning or evening times but studies have shown that morning exercisers record more success. This is aside the fact there is more benefits in exercising in the morning— it sets the pace for the rate of metabolism and how much calories are burned throughout the day.
Exercise gear: Acquiring necessary and proper exercise kit goes a long way in achieving results. Although not all activities demand wearing particular clothes, it is better to have specific workout gear for activities requiring it. It enhances performance and makes for comfort.
Plan ahead: Think what and how to go about the exercise schedule of the next day; lay out the gear where it is possible to see it and serves as reminder. Plan with friends to exercise together, it motivates and shores up confidence and determination.
Review progress: Constantly check realistically the progress you make as you go along. This helps to motivate and keeps the exerciser on track. Reward yourself if you are meeting the mark and put in more effort where you are flagging. What matters, however, is to constantly put in focus the goal so as not to deviate from it.

Healthy Tips

NEVER think it’s too late to start exercise: Some people make the mistake of thinking that they are too old to exercise or too fat or unfit. But this is not true. In the case of unfit or elderly, it is only a matter of consulting the doctor before embarking on rigorous activities. Appropriate and regular exercises help relieve the elders of such pains as arthritis, joint and muscular pains among others.
Define goals: It is expedient to have a guideline of what is to be achieved. Included in this are the areas needing attention. While many people exercise the whole body, sometimes there is need for focus on particular parts. So, knowing the specific workouts to be used helps a great deal.
Time counts: The time for exercising needs to be scheduled from the very beginning. Most exercisers usually settle for morning or evening times but studies have shown that morning exercisers record more success. This is aside the fact there is more benefits in exercising in the morning— it sets the pace for the rate of metabolism and how much calories are burned throughout the day.
Exercise gear: Acquiring necessary and proper exercise kit goes a long way in achieving results. Although not all activities demand wearing particular clothes, it is better to have specific workout gear for activities requiring it. It enhances performance and makes for comfort.
Plan ahead: Think what and how to go about the exercise schedule of the next day; lay out the gear where it is possible to see it and serves as reminder. Plan with friends to exercise together, it motivates and shores up confidence and determination.
Review progress: Constantly check realistically the progress you make as you go along. This helps to motivate and keeps the exerciser on track. Reward yourself if you are meeting the mark and put in more effort where you are flagging. What matters, however, is to constantly put in focus the goal so as not to deviate from it.

Exercise benefits

EXERCISING regularly and appropriately are guaranteed to give the following:
Firm muscular mass. A regular exerciser, whether male or female, is assured of a firm body and in this case, it doesn’t really matter the weight. Constant exercise ensures that all unnecessary flab is burnt bringing about a smarter and more youthful look. It is possible though for a not-so-slim person to be flabby while a bigger person who exercises regularly spots a firmer look.
For relaxation. Appropriate exercises relax and also calm down. The body, after exercise, is usually aided to function in top gear. This, in turn, brings about the condition whereby all the tensed areas in the body are relaxed. 
As an elixir. Mild workout before going to bed has been proved to aid digestion and deeper sleeper. Such exercises relax and soothe the body generally. Care should be taken, however, that the chosen activity is not too vigorous or undertaken too close to bedtime.
Healthy organs. With regular exercise, the heart and lungs are helped to be in top shape and function optimally. Some exercises impact directly on these organs and are thus beneficial to them.
For stamina. Some exercises help to build stamina. Stamina is the ability to do a particular activity for a long time. It is the staying power to do an energetic chore for long before giving up. Stamina is needed to carry out many chores daily. 
Improved blood circulation. When the heart is functioning in top gear, blood circulation is also improved. Aerobic exercises, particularly, enable organs in the body access more oxygen.
Mobile joints. Appropriate exercises help the joints become more mobile.