Friday, January 27, 2023
Did you know that Ancient Romans used a type of toothpaste made from human urine to brush their teeth?
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Did you know that the human brain can generate enough electricity to power a lightbulb?
The human brain is an incredibly complex and fascinating organ that is responsible for controlling and coordinating all of the body’s functions.
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Women give hilarious updates about 'packing out' of the house Shakara stunt 🤣🤣🤣
We know women are the most beautiful, gorgeous, blessed, naturally endowed, loving and funniest specie that ever liveth. However they are not without their tantrums, especially the 'last borns.'
On the other side, men can be tolerant, loving, understanding and patient, but can equally be totally irrational.
In reaction to a post where women were asked what the outcome was when they tried moving their stuff 'packing out' of the house, a lot of women gave some hilarious updates about how it eventually panned out.
Some got away with while some weren't too lucky and had a rethink.
Kezia was forced to forgive her mum even when the mum pretended not to care...
After Nkem's charm didn't work again she thought her husband was smoking weed. 🤣🤣🤣...
Aunty Happiness chop beating from her parents join...
Hafsat no even get transport fare after doing shakara. 🤣🤣🤣...
Olanike was even shocked after threatening her husband 🤣🤣🤣🤣...
We Die here Fan Club member...
Haleemah made cool money...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bless John's partner weak am 🤣🤣🤣...
Chidimma was too wise...
Welcome home 'once upon a time' prodigal daughter 🤣🤣🤣...
Temitope's hubby said, "na me go use you till old age..."
Blessing had to call her partner after her Shakara don end, " you cannot even stop me from leaving??" 🤣🤣🤣
Maybe Ruth's husband was the wisest Sha...
Faleedh's husband was the smartest briber 🤣🤣🤣🤣...
Tested & Trusted Get-Rich 'cheat' code; A win for your friend is a win for you
Davido said something that made me smile, when he was asked by a Twitter user why he only helped his associates and people around him.
He replied;
You remain rich when your circle is winning; simple math.
It made me remember when I was working for Opera news and made over 1.2 million naira writing for them.
My friend had designed a machine that could produce fuel from polythene bags; what you refer to as nylons.
I had the platform via Opera News to make him blow then, 'cus my articles were doing over 500k clicks each. As at one time, I even got up to a million clicks on one article.
I wrote about his machine and it went viral.
Different blogs carried it and he was getting calls and emails from all over the world.
As I speak to you, he is currently working with one man in the US who has invested so much in getting a bigger prototype of that machine.
This man has done so much for this my friend, and with the way things are going, he might invite him to the US soon enough.
It didn't end there.
Recently, my friend called me and said the man was looking for that person who made that blog post about his machine go viral. That the man wanted me to be on his team.
Did you notice something? I got a writing contract; found a way to make my friend go viral; he got his own platform and he also brings me in.
I no longer write for Opera, but for the fact that I used my platform when I had it to help my "circle", I'm also going to be benefiting.
Simple math; you stay rich when your circle is winning.
Most people see opportunities they can refer their friends to, but they hoard that info because they feel that friend might get bigger than them or something
It doesn't work that way! You need people to climb up the ladder of success.
When you carry your circle along in whatever you're doing, you can never be stranded or broke. Life is in stages; one way or the other, you need people to grow.
Take for example; who is reaping from Mayorkun's success? Is it not that same Davido? What if he had decided not to carry him along after signing him? A win for Mayorkun is a win for Davido.
*A win for your friend is a win for you, so never stop helping your circle whenever you can.*
*Copied*
The Best O-A-P Buga Challenge. E get whyy!!
One of the songs making the waves within the Nigerian music space and on numerous international platforms is the newly released Buga song by songsters, Kizz Daniel & Alhaji Tekno.
The huge acceptability is ably aided by the craftly blended song and the #BugaChallenge that had permeated the social media platforms with Nigerians and different African nationals jumping on the track to post creative and hilarious videos.
One of such and the latest is Opeyemi Gandonu. A newscaster in egun language, a Yoruba programmes presenter, an editor, budding entrepreneur and news producer. However, many people do not know of her dancing skills.
This particular dance session was inspired by a hot bowl of pepper soup. Hahaha!!
Such versatility, such grace and such 'endowments'!!
Did she kill it? Yay or Nay?
Carbonated/energy drinks, fruit juice, bread and honey are consumables that CAN KILL YOU!!
All over the world, there are more than 7.2 million types of food, of which the world’s most popular food is found in the Italian cuisine. It is liked by 84 percent of people all around the world.
However, how would you feel if told there are some certain kind of regular foods that you eat every day but are super deadly to your body system and health?
Let's find out what foods and if you'll be able to stay away from them, since the ultimate goal is to live long and live healthy.
According to research, foods such as;
* Margarine
Margarine has a high percentage of trans-fat, which are often related to heart diseases. The trans-fats present in margarine lowers the quality of milk you’re giving to your newborn, in addition to increasing your insulin levels which increase with even a small amount of this product.
* Soda
Carbonated water, flavoring, drinks and sweeteners are the top 3 ingredients of popular brands all over the world, without having to mention names. Of course they are sweet to the tongue and throat when served chill. However, there are numerous other additives that transform soda from a saintly, satisfactory liquid to one of the deadliest “foods”.
This is because, it is impossible for our brains to be satiated with sugary soda drinks, so we keep on piling up empty calories to our daily total intakes without any positive effect for our health. Whereas, the high-amount of unneeded sugars get converted by your liver into glucose, and then your body stores it as fat...as we all know, fat is not good for the body, it clogs arteries and other passages making it difficult for blood and other fluids to flow properly.
* Energy drinks
Most, if not all energy drinks contain caffeine, taurine, guarana, vitamin B and glucuronolactone in quantities that may not be safe in multiple-drink quantities. The combination of these additives is harmful if taken in high-doses. It's just like getting high on drugs which eventually messes up your system. The effects are similar to the intake of illegal drugs, smoking and alcohol consumption.
* Fruit Juices
This is very weird but seems true. Doctors and dieticians usually emphasize on daily intake of fruits, and most times we clamour for fruit juices rather than original fruits themselves.
Even when labelled as 100% fruit origin, fruit juices aren’t as healthy as advertising lets you think. After squeezing the fruit, food and beverage manufacturers usually store the juice in massive oxygen-depleted holding tanks for up to a year before they package it. This process leaves the juice almost flavor-free. To make up for that, sweeteners or other forms flavours are added in a second step and those might just be detrimental to your health.
So why not go for real fruits and blend yourself??
* White bread
White bread is poorer in fiber and protein than other bread alternatives. Fiber helps our body guage when it has had its fill. Moreover, an insulin spike risk may occur when we consume white bread in unbridled excess. An excess of insulin in the system is countered by the body by releasing hormones which shouldn’t be continuously active in a healthy person.
* Raw honey
Most often that not, honey, though sweet, does not go through a normal pasteurization process as others do to kill harmful toxins existing within its matter. As a result, this “ready-to-eat” product often contains grayanotoxin, which can cause dizziness, weakness, excessive sweating and nausea for the next 24-hours. Why do you think it is highly UNRECOMMENDED for new born babies, toddlers and even adolescents in some cases??
* Tuna fish
You relish the test of tuna fish, right?
However, the challenge of consuming tuna fish is mostly associated with how polluted the ocean bed is with contaminants considered as harmful to the body.
Tuna absorbs large amounts of mercury which, once processed by our body, passes through kidneys or travels to the brain and other soft tissues, which could damage those vital organs.
* Processed meat
Processed meats are a variety of foods, such as canned beef, assorted and spiced meat, hot dogs, bacon, sausages, ham or salami, corned beef, smoked meats, beef jerky and all those meats that have been processed by salting, curing, canning, drying or smoking.
They usually contribute to high-blood pressure and other even more severe health issues. The negative consequences of their consumption derive from the high temperatures used to process these meats which then form nitrosamines which are carcinogenic in nature.
* Breakfast cereals
Breakfast cereals are one of the favorite foods for our first meal of the day, because they’re easy to prepare and simply delicious.
Sadly, these products are loaded with genetically modified organisms which affect our immune system. They need to taste good and appear appealing, but yeah, not all that glitters is gold, and so you might need to find and try out organic breakfast cereals as alternatives, though it might be a bit expensive...but then, isn't health wealth in itself??
* Cheese
No doubt cheese is a valuable source of calcium which strengthens our bones. Protein, phosphorus, riboflavin, zinc and some other vitamins (i.e., vitamin A, B12) can be found in calcium, but it's nice we also know that though it might posses some highly commendable nutrition factors, it also engenders health risks if combined with wrong food partners. So do a research on your own on the kindah consumables cheese can go with before downing it.
* Fat-free Foods
We cannot stress this enough, that fat foods are dangerous to the body's metabols and overall wellbeing.
What is even related to as fat free foods may not be fat-free at all though they look like attractive and convincing for a balanced and satisfying diet.
In reality, fats are essential for many body functions and for its healthy development and a fat-cut is not advisable, particularly when your workouts are regular. However, the joker is, fat-free foods are usually high in processed sugar, so what you think is fat or calorie-free might just be loaded with same just to deceive you and make you part with your hard-earned money.
* French fries
French fries are usually deep-fried in hydrogenated vegetable oils, that are often reheated causing damages to their polyunsaturated fats. Oils used to deep-fry are unequivocally damaging to our health, because they are overly rich in trans-fat. You crave for french fries? Make it homemade instead using fat-free oil.
* Canned foods
Canned foods are always a quick fix when we run out of time to cook. What we should know is that, canning is a process that allows us to preserve foods for a longer period of time - 1 to 5 years, and sometimes even more, in order to preserve certain nutrients. Within this period, the some other nutrients such as water-soluble vitamins can be damaged by the high-heat, chemicals and the large amount of salt and sugar used in canning the foods, making it harmful for consumption.
* Stock Cube
Processed stock cubes contain both artificial ingredients and high-levels of salt. People affected by diabetes are more exposed to high-blood pressure when they eat foods prepared with stock cubes. This makes them more vulnerable to heart and kidney disease. Homemade stocks are quick and easy to do, and they will enrich your recipes with a definite tastier flavour.
* SALT
Foods are mostly tasteless without salt. However a diet high in salt can cause raised blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
At this point it is important we monitor and possibly reduce our salt intake.
Ultimately, our taste buds will get used to less salty but healthier meals.
Don't be exasperated that these regular sources of fiber, energy, nutrients and minerals are detrimental to the human health. The key words are; moderation and homemade.
Draw a timetable for adequate and balanced proportion of foods, while you also ensure you make most of these consumables by yourself, if you can. YouTube videos and google are there for you to learn loads of DO-IT-YOURSELF.
Eat what you love, howbeit moderately, exercise and try to stay healthy.
Feel free to drop your comment.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Ulcer is not caused by fasting or eating late. It's deeper than that and treatable
Stomach ulcer or what can otherwise be known as peptic ulcers, are sores in the lining of your stomach.
The stomach has a layer made of thick mucous created to protect it from food digestion enabling acids. If there's a disruption in the mucous layer and the acid splashes directly on the stomach wall, it can create a painful sore.
The popular belief is ulcer is caused by when you don't eat on time or often as you should, some people even think one can easily develop ulcer when you fast all the time. That is not true. Ulcer is caused by some factors other than that.
Let's find out the truths and facts about ulcer.
* About 75% of people with stomach ulcers don’t experience any symptoms, until maybe after testing for another medical condition i.e. chronic heartburn or acid reflux.
* Ulcers are frequently caused by a bacterial infection with Helicobacter pylori, though its mode of transmission is hard to determine. Antibiotics can be effective in eliminating the bacteria.
* Unknown to many, ulcers MAY also be caused by long-term use of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs gotten over the counter or without doctor's prescription. These include; aspirin (Excedrin), naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Motrin). These drugs interrupt the stomach’s ability to protect itself from acid and can cause an ulcer.
* Contrary to popular belief, stress doesn’t cause stomach ulcers. Spicy foods don’t cause them either. However, stress can make ulcers worse. Reducing stress can be helpful in managing ulcers. Avoiding spicy foods and fatty foods can also help reduce symptoms.
* Spicy foods is yet to be proven as the primary cause of stomach ulcer. However, if you already have ulcers in your stomach linings, consuming an extremely spicy diet can lead to aggravation of the existing disease condition. Therefore, it is important for you to understand that spicy foods are only responsible for making the disease condition worse but are not responsible for triggering ulcer formation.
* Stomach ulcers can sometimes cause severe bleeding. Rarely, ulcers can cause bleeding so much that they need hospitalization or a blood transfusion.
* Some ulcers will bleed slowly over time and lead to anemia.
* Symptoms of a bleeding ulcer may be black, tarry stool, or stool with dark blood. There may be vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds.
* Good news is, stomach ulcers are often mild and can be treated easily with medications like proton-pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium).
* Thankfully, these 5 herbs that can be locally sourced have proven to heal ulcer. They are; Aloe Vera, Bridelia Micrantha, Lonchocarpus Cyanescens, Bauhinia Variegata Linn and Amaranthus Spinosus.
* Cigarette smoking also causes ulcers, maybe not directly but then it increases the risk of complications from ulcers such as bleeding, obstruction, and perforation. Cigarette smoking also is a leading cause of failure of treatment for ulcers.
* No proven relationship exists between peptic ulcer disease and the intake of coffee and alcohol. However, since coffee stimulates gastric acid secretion, and alcohol can cause gastritis, moderation in alcohol and coffee consumption is recommended.
* Milk can counteract the effects of spices and lessen its effects for people suffering from ulcers. Milk can provide temporary relief from the effects of ulcers but is not a treatment. Milk by nature is alkaline which can neutralize stomach acids.
* While black tea is known to soothe an upset stomach and is effective in treating diarrhea, it can worsen the symptoms of peptic ulcers. It should be on the list of foods and beverages to avoid when you have peptic ulcers. Black tea has been discovered to bring relief to alcohol related stomach ulcers.
* Turmeric has been known to heal a variety of conditions. Research done on whether turmeric does heal stomach ulcers is not definitive. However, it does not seem like it does help to treat ulcers. Some studies have shown that in some cases it actually makes ulcers worse.
* Ginger has been known to bring relief to a variety of stomach issues. It is helpful when it comes to bloating and nausea. It does alleviate some of the symptoms of ulcers. However, it does not treat peptic ulcers.
* People assume they have ulcers and never get the necessary test to confirm a diagnosis. When left untreated, it can cause severe discomfort and other health problems. Ulcers can be treated completely and cured with medication and adherence to restrictions.
The most important thing is to seek medical assistance once it is discovered for easy and proper treatment.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Popular OAP, Grace Akan-Francis advises brides and grooms-to-be to choose friendship over physical beauty
A popular On-Air-Personality with Yes FM, a newly established radio station in Ibadan, Grace Akan-Francis, has advised aspiring brides and grooms to choose friendship over physical beauty or endowments when ready to walk down the aisle.
On her face book page, she says aesthetic beauty is not as important as friendship that leads to marriage.
If you're a bride or groom-to-be, please watch the video: https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid033pRsoY7t3juxpx8CuaZ13vKxZR8PJ7qhq6bUj7SwxrCkakxsRQv2E9qXpAJeAR5Xl&id=100010755488315¬if_t=comment_mention¬if_id=1652280879110832&ref=m_notif
Grace had sometimes in April also encouraged married women to allow their husbands take care of their own family, just as they take care of their wives' family members.
The relationship expert says it is the woman's responsibility to always support and appreciate her husband as he strives to care for everyone.
Can eating ponmo (hide and skin) kill you? Let's find out.
According to Wikipedia, a hide or skin is the first putter layer of an animal skin visible to human eyes and processed for human use and even consumption.
Some say it has no nutritional value, others have said it is proteinous. Let's explore these interesting facts about hide and skin, popularly called "ponmo" in Nigeria to demystify its actual value and use.
* The word "hide" is said to originate form the German word "Haut" which means skin.
* Hides refer to "skins" of large animals like cows and buffalos, while skins refer to those of smaller animals like goats, sheep, pigs, alligators, snakes and the likes.
* Early humans and Native Americans used animal materials gotten from their skin for warmth and as shelters for protection from elements. Some of the earliest boats used leather sails made from animal skins.
* Hides for commercial purposes are leather and other skins for shoes, bags, cloths, belts or fashion and car accessories.
* Countries that produce the most hide and skins include China - 1.63 million metric tons in 2013 increasing from 1.33 million metric tons in 2003, USA - 1.12 million metric tons of hides (predominantly from cattle) in 2013 compared to 1.09 million metric tons in 2003, India - 1.04 million metric tons of hides (predominantly from water buffalo) in 2013 increasing from 0.94 million metric tons in 2003 (FAOStats, 2015).
* Many people use the two words interchangeably though, but there are actually some differences between cowhide and leather. Essentially, cowhide can be a form of leather if tanned correctly, but not all leather is made of cowhide.
* In Africa, it is mostly consumed than used for inedible productions. In Nigeria it is a common delicacy when spiced well.
* According to dieticians, 100g of boiled, thick cow skin contains about 224.65kcal of energy, 6.80g of carbohydrate, about 43.9g of water, 46.9g of protein, 1.09g of fat, and 0.02g of fibre.
* For micronutrients, it contains small amounts of calcium (61mg), iron (4.3mg), magnesium (12mg), phosphorus (36mg) and Zinc (6.79mg). So it's not true that it has no nutritional benefits.
* Ponmo (hide and skin) may have low nutritional value when compared to other protein sources because it doesn’t contain all essential amino acids, it however contains a lot of collagen which is the most abundant protein in our bodies. As we age and gradually lack the ability to produce the much needed collagen that reduces wrinkles showing up on the body, ponmo serves as a good supplement.
* Ponmo is a good weight loss substitute that is unique with fewer calories.
* Collagen found in hide and skin has also been widely advertised to revitalize the skin, build muscle, improve skin elasticity, improve hair, and reduce the pain caused by arthritis.
* Interestingly, it has been advised that ponmo should not be consumed, because some of the animals killed and used for ponmo actually have skin diseases and boiling them ordinarily may not kill the bacteria. Some of the animals killed had been ill and undergoing injections, leaving the buyers vulnerable to chemicals in the animal skin.
* During the production process of ponmo , the hides and skin are usually subjected to naked flames to enable the hides burn off the skin. During the burning process, a lot of different unhygienic substances such as trash, wood, charcoal, rubber tires and so on, are thrown into the furnace to sustain the blazing heat. As the furnace burns, the combusting wood, gas, or charcoal emits chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which finds its way into the smoked food and contaminates it.
* Exposure to these contaminants is known to cause skin, liver, stomach and several other types of cancers in laboratory animals.
* Based on epidemiological studies, intestinal tract cancer and frequent intake of smoked food are heavily related.
* Boiled or scrapped Cow skin to remove hair is said to be better than those singed by firewood, spent engine or spent tyres.
* The singed Ponmo (that usually has the brown smoked look) is reported to contain more Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), benzene and dioxins which are all culprits in cancer formation.
* However, it is largely advised that the cowhides are properly cooked before consumption.
So will you rather consume ponmo or encourage it's use for production of wearable items, looking at the benefits and otherwise?
Well, the choice is yours *winks*
Friday, May 6, 2022
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Where were you in 1967? This currently active Japanese footballer has been playing way before you were born
Behold the oldest, active footballer in the world!!
Did you know that the first set of footballers that represented Nigeria played football barefooted? What a sacrifice!! Read more
On August 16, 1949 when 18 largely barefooted footballers boarded an Elder Dempster ship, MV Apapa heading to Liverpool in England.
Did you know that children with long fingers are better at maths? Find out more about fingers from this compilation
Usually human beings have 5 fingers on each hand with the first, smallest and fat one called the thumb, after that, it is index, the third is center, the fourth is ring and the fifth is the tiny or pinky.
Monday, January 11, 2021
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk's many failed successful business expeditions
The richest person in the world at $190 billion is Elon Musk.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Kendrick David returns with a club banger "Sonwo" Download and enjoy!!
This is a sponsored post.
After going on a hiatus, Kendrick David returns with a banger!! Sonwo is currently blaring through the airwaves and it is a sure club jam to get you dancing all the way.
Friday, July 3, 2020
Did you know that Zimbabwe pays 1, 111 naira 49 Kobo for a litre of petrol? Check out the list of countries and what they pay
The average price of gasoline around the world is 375.04 Nigerian Naira per liter. However, there is substantial difference in these prices among countries.
Did you know that some flying snakes can glide through the air? Check this out
Chrysopelea paradisi -- the paradise tree snake -- does just that, propelling through the air from trees in South and Southeast Asia.
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Did you know that Ancient Romans used a type of toothpaste made from human urine to brush their teeth?
Toothpaste is an essential product for oral care that helps to remove plaque and prevent cavities. It is a mixture of abrasives, humectants,...
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Toothpaste is an essential product for oral care that helps to remove plaque and prevent cavities. It is a mixture of abrasives, humectants,...
