With the heat squeezing off every ounce of water in the body, this often leaves you reaching out for water as well as carbonated drinks. However, if you thirst for something other than carbonated drinks and would love fresh drinks rich in vitamins to keep you refreshed, here are some recipes for refreshing drinks to keep you nourished and hydrated. The ingredient for this is as simple as it gets, you’d need fresh lemons and strawberries. Ingredients To prepare this refreshing drink, put together the quarter cup of lemon juice and the frozen lemon together in a blender. Proceed with…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Both jogging and swimming are excellent forms of exercise that offer a wide range of benefits. The specific benefits and the best form of exercise for an individual will depend on their fitness level, goals, and personal preferences. Jogging is a weight-bearing exercise that is great for building and maintaining bone density, as well as improving cardiovascular fitness. It is also relatively easy to do and doesn’t require any special equipment. Swimming, on the other hand, is a non-weight-bearing exercise that is easy on the joints and is a great option for those with injuries or chronic pain. It is…
For many of us as children, our parents were not necessarily out friends as they played the caregiver role rather over being a chummy pal. As you grow older, the dynamics shift as they seek to have a friendly and healthy relationship with you. Before you begin on that journey of being best of friends with your parents, you might have to set a few boundaries and work through any past grievances that might still be causing trouble, but with a little bit of work, being friends with your parents might be a real possibility. Here are some tips for…
These African-American women changed modern history and the world. Despite that the global recognition of Africans and African-Americans has been relatively slower, their women continue to make history with their achievements. here are five of them: 1. harriet tubman Even before they were able to receive an education, some black women were so instrumental in shaping the modern world. Harriet Tubman is most remembered for her efforts to convey slaves to liberation through the Underground Railroad, a network of antislavery activists. She is known to have made around 13 voyages through the Underground Railroad, guiding dozens of slaves to freedom,…
When gifting someone, it is important to get them something that they will appreciate instead of expecting them to like whatever we give them. Here are some tips on gifting the women in your life. This women’s month, spice up your gifts and surprises with memorable touches for yourself and the recipients. Contribute to their cause It could be a charity, organisation, or a cause they believe in. If a woman in your life is passionate about a certain cause, it is a clue to a perfect gift. Make a donation in her name or show up for her in…
Equality is giving everyone a shoe, equity is making sure the shoe fits”. Susan K. Gardener. Today is another International Women’s Day and this year has a very important message, ‘Embrace Equity’. The symbol is a woman hugging herself. There is a difference between equality and equity and most times women do not require equal treatment but equitable treatment, one that factors out their peculiarities e.g. pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, menopause and even cultural and historical factors. While a man might not be tasked with the challenges of pregnancy, childbirth and even postpartum care, these are challenges women grapple with and…
Loss of smell or taste can have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Try these simple remedies for relief. The two senses work in harmony, and problems with one can affect the other. Smell helps us avoid harmful substances, and detect toxic chemicals, poisonous gases, and fires. There are a number of conditions that cause loss of smell and taste in young people. Some of them include excessive smoking, nutritional deficiencies, certain nervous system diseases, fever, blocked nasal passages, sinusitis, viral or upper respiratory infections, and gum diseases. The interruption can lead to loss of appetite, and poor…
International Women’s Day (IWD), a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th. This a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness to issues affecting women such as gender equality, education, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women, child marriage. Being a lady comes with a great deal of cultural tensions. One mistake and everybody will pass judgment on you. Truth be told, regardless of what you do, society will constantly have a comment. Now and again, but here this, let them say. These ten ways should make you the queen of your life as you live. and…
Friendship can be a different experience from the idea we hold of it. Here are some things about them that we get wrong. This editor consulted the publications of Dr. Nicole LePera, a Psychologist for holistic therapy, to figure out some of the root causes of friendship heartache. Here are four times we get friendships wrong. They are meant to last According to Nicole LePera, a Psychologist, friendships are not immune to change or breakups. Dragging out friendships beyond their health can lead to a lot of unnecessary suffering. “There’s a misconception that friendship should last forever and that if…
Spider veins are thin red or blue lines on the surface of the skin that look like tree branches or spider webs. Here’s what they mean and what you should do. Also known as telangiectasias or angioectasias, they are small, dilated blood vessels that affect the legs, hands, and face (chin, cheeks, and nose). Why do they appear?Spider veins signal weak or damaged valves in the veins. These valves deteriorate due to poor blood circulation, heredity, age, history of blood clots, hormonal changes in the body, taking birth control pills, sitting or standing for extended periods, wearing tight-fitting clothes, constipation,…
A lot of people who work away from home don’t plan ahead of time for their lunch. As a result of a lack of planning for lunch, they usually end up eating foods that deplete their energy and make them sluggish all afternoon. Foods such as fast and processed snacks, or heavy takeaways. Bringing a healthy lunch to work takes a little more time and effort, but the benefits are well worth it. Workplace meal prep is more nutritious, can help you better regulate your blood sugar, and can keep you focused and productive all afternoon. Preparing your lunch at…
According to WHO, one in eight people has a mental disorder that’s why it’s so important to find other means of therapy. Depression is a medical condition that makes people feel hopeless, sad and anxious. There are many ways people try to curb depressive thoughts and feelings. There is talking therapy, where a person rehashes the issue with a licensed therapist or even some drugs like anti-depressants. An article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine did 97 reviews, 1039 trials and had 128,119 participants delved into the best way to curb depression. The result of the research was…