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Endometriosis is a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body. This can lead to pain, irregular bleeding, and problems getting pregnant. Pain is the main symptom of endometriosis. A woman with endometriosis may have: Painful periods Pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation Cramps for a week or two before menstruation and during menstruation; cramps may be steady and range from dull to severe) Pain during or following sexual intercourse Pain with bowel movements Pelvic or low back pain that may occur at any time during the menstrual cycle   If you have mild symptoms and do not ever want children, you may choose to have regular exams every 6 - 12 months so the doctor can make sure the disease isn't getting worse. You can manage your symptoms by using: Exercise and relaxation techniques Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil) and n...

1.One of the benefits of eating papaya is that it helps to prevent cancer. Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants that the body needs to fight against cancer-causing cells. Vitamin C, E and beta-carotenes are antioxidants that prevent all kinds of cancers. So adding a daily serving of papaya to your diet may lessen your risk of developing cancer. 2.Another great benefit of papaya is to boost male virility. Papaya contains an enzyme called arginine which is known in the medically community to boost blood flow around the man-hood. Arginine boosts nitric acid in the body to relax the muscles surrounding the blood vessels tat supply the man-hood. These blood vessels then dilate and increase blood flow 3. Many alternative medical practitioners believe that one of the benefits of papaya is to control premature aging. Papaya helps the body to properly digest food and when the body digests all the nutrients it needs, the body will remain vital for a long time. 4. Papaya i...

"...never get intimidated by what people thinks about you" Life for the physically challenge people in Nigeria has always being something exceptional. It is a life that pulls the break on a bubbling existence; that brings a racing athlete to standstill and  reduces the energetic performer to  a vegetable. Trapped by the inability to speak or hear  what people say, you see the world go around about you but you sit back and look. You curse the day you lost these abilities and leave all else to fate.  But while this is the general lot of the physically challenged persons, John Seyi Shodiya who could neither talk nor hear is reversing his fate. He gripped his predicament firmly in his hand and turned around from helplessness to remarkable success. John Seyi Shodiya who is from Obafemi-Owode Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria, has being sustaining his fate in making a better tomorrow . John who is popularly called Seyi by friends was the first child of t...

Hello everyone and how are you all. It has been over a month that I opened this blog and I want to tell my readers and those that comments thank you very much. Opening a blog was actually not my itenary at all I was just playing around on the net and I saw it and I remember all the pings and texts that I received the day I sent everyone the link to open it,everyone was like subomi what is this? And to everyone that stood by me when I was battling to get the basics I am saying thank u and to everyone that pointed out my mistakes I am saying a bigger thank you cos if you hadn't pointed them out I'll still probably be making them right now. And I am saying the biggest of all thank you to my readers,for their visits even on days I didn't even put up stories I see your efforts and u guys are the ones that make me happy the most. And I am also using this medium to inform you that if you have anything you will like to put on my blog ie stories or if u are a model and you want ...

During this raining season,there are lots of people who will be havin cough but how sure are you that the cough is actually not tuberculosis? A bad or persistent cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer without having a cold Pain in the chest, less sharp and more achy, could be felt inhaling or exhaling. Coughing up blood or sputum (phlegm from deep inside the lungs) There may be tiny blood droplets on pillow in morning, these can appear within drool or from breath during sleep . Check for these symptoms that may indicate TB bacteria are growing somewhere in your body : Weakness or extreme fatigue Weight loss is common Little or total lack of appetite Chills (usually severe and repetitive) Fever (can be low grade) Sweating at night (may come and go) Have a TB skin test taken. A TB skin test will tell you if you have ever had TB germs in your body. Additional tests including a simple chest x-ray will help show if you have a latent TB infection or active TB. Vi

Every woman's breasts are different. Many women have one breast bigger than the other. Get used to how your breasts feel at different times of the month. This can change during your menstrual cycle. For example, some women have tender and lumpy breasts around the time of their period. See a doctor if you notice any of the following changes: a change in the size, outline or shape of your breast, especially when you move your arm or lift your breast a change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling any discomfort or pain in one breast, particularly if it’s a new pain and doesn’t go away a new lump, thickening or bumpy area in one breast or armpit that is different from the same area on the other side nipple discharge that's not milky bleeding from your nipple a moist, red area on your nipple that doesn’t heal easily any change in nipple position, such as your nipple being pulled in or pointing differently a rash on or around your n...

There are indications that the on-going strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities might be called off next Thursday. Governor of Benue State, Mr Gabriel Suswam who dropped this hint Friday said ASUU and the Federal Government had reached agreements on all the contentious issues that led to the industrial action except two. Suswam who was appointed as Chairman of the Needs Assessment Implementation Committee of the Federal Government said after next Thursday's deliberations between his Committee and the various agencies of government funding tertiary education, all the contentious issues would likely be resolved. Speaking to news men in Abuja after attending a meeting between the Federal Government's delegation and ASUU, Suswam said that agreements had been reached by both parties on all issues except two. Said he: "We reached agreements on all issues except two. These two issues are those of earned allowances of lecturers and intervent...

Well in my rage I made a planned if I wasn't so angry I might actually have known that my plan was crazy but as they say rage blinds all. Now let's talk about Kola Adesanya. Kola was in no way popular,he was just this guy if you get my meaning. He was not too good looking he was just there and to make matters worse he had this ugly round looking glasses now I always though Y. The hell didn't he get contacts?! Kola happens to be the only child in his family. His dad was dead his mum is sponsoring his education and all. We weren't exactly friends not even acquaintance at all. I just knew him nd I do not know if he knows me and I didn't care. Let's talk about Dolapo Ayoola now. Deola is this typical girl that we all know and refer to as a slut. Shez nobody's friend shez flirty she will even flirt with your bf in your presence. To her story,Dolapo happens to be from a polygamous family. Her dad was more interested in boy child than girl child and her mum h...

Former President George H.W. Bush has shaved his head to show support for a 2-year-old who is battling leukemia, the son of a member of his Secret Service detail. Members of the Bush Protective Detail started ditching their hair last week in honor of little Patrick, whose family has been making its seasonal home in Kennebunkport, Maine, for several years while dad Jon has been part of the team guarding the 41st president of the United States. "It was very easy for him to do," Bush spokesman Jim McGrath told CBS News. George and Barbara Bush lost their daughter Robin to leukemia in 1954, when she was 3. According to the website Patrick's Pals, set up to keep family and friends apprised of the child's well-being and to give folks a chance to support a charity motorcycle ride for his treatment, Patrick's prognosis is "very positive" but he has "many years of treatment ahead." "Our little guy received some high-powered supp...

The Lagos State government were said to have deported about 70 people to the commercial city of Onitsha yesterday. Escorted by a police patrol van and heavily armed police men the deportees were described as a mixed range of people from those who showed signs of mental illness to those who said they had been in detention for many years before finally released and put on a one way trailer to Onitsha. Some other reports claim they were beggars and homeless people who had being detained in Ikorodu, Lagos, for over six months for alleged wandering and other minor offences by the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline officials. There were some who couldn’t even speak the native language and reports claim that it was the second time such human cargo was brought into Onitsha. According to reports, the trailer dropped them of at the Upper Iweka flyover at about 3.20am, made a U–turn and returned to Lagos. The Chairman of Nigeria Red Cross Society in the South-East, Peter...

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday named their baby boy George Alexander Louis, sticking firmly to royal tradition with a first name used by six previous monarchs. George was the bookmakers’ clear favourite for the third-in-line to the throne as it pays apparent tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s father King George VI, the infant’s great-great-grandfather, who died in 1952. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis. The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge,” Kensington Palace said in a statement. George Alexander Louis and his parents The baby will not automatically be King George VII whenever he comes to the throne, however, as there have been reports that William’s father Prince Charles may take that title when he becomes king. The announcement came just hours after the queen visited William and Kate at Kensington Palace, their London residen...

The Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Ayo Akinyelure has apologised for voting in support of the child marriage bill. According to SaharaReporters, this happened after the people of Mr Akinyelure’s Senatorial District on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Akure, the State Capital against the voting of the lawmaker representing them in the Senate for supporting the child marriage bill. Summoned by the constituents to a meeting held at the Cultural Centre Auditorium, Akure, which is also the Senatorial headquarters, Mr Akinyelure regretted the act and apologised to the people, explaining that he cast the vote in error. He emphasised that as a true Yoruba man, he wouldn’t have intentionally voted in support of child marriage. He said there is still hope in correcting the situation as the bill will still be passed at the House of Representatives and the States Houses of Assembly.

Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and husband Prince William today welcomed their first child. The baby boy was born at 4:24 p.m, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. The baby is now third in line to the throne. Big congrats to the couple.

Actress Nkiru Sylvanus has been sacked from the cabinet of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State. The actress was relieved of her position as Special Assistant on Lagos Affairs following a cabinet dissolution by the Imo State government which affected all commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants and special assistants in the cabinet. According to the State Government, ‘the dissolution was necessary to give room for more capable hands into the system in order to fully actualize the rescue mission agenda of the State Government.’

AT 79, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, seems not to have lost his zeal for standing up against those he perceives to use their public office to oppress others in Nigeria. And though the afternoon open-door lecture series was supposed to be a commemoration of his birthday, he quickly swapped the garment of a celebrant with that of a political activist as it became necessary. Referring to the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan’s alleged meddling in the affairs of Rivers State and abuse of power, Soyinka asked, “What’s the problem with Madam Shepopotamus?” Fielding questions from a member of the audience at the African Centre in Covent Garden, venue of Saturday’s “WS79 – Memoirs of Our Future: An Audience with Prof. Wole Soyinka,” he said he was not afraid to stand up and call the First Lady to order and also educate her if she cannot take a cue from how other first ladies behave. “People said I call her a domestic appendage, what’s the problem with ...

AT 79, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, seems not to have lost his zeal for standing up against those he perceives to use their public office to oppress others in Nigeria. And though the afternoon open-door lecture series was supposed to be a commemoration of his birthday, he quickly swapped the garment of a celebrant with that of a political activist as it became necessary. Referring to the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan’s alleged meddling in the affairs of Rivers State and abuse of power, Soyinka asked, “What’s the problem with Madam Shepopotamus?” Fielding questions from a member of the audience at the African Centre in Covent Garden, venue of Saturday’s “WS79 – Memoirs of Our Future: An Audience with Prof. Wole Soyinka,” he said he was not afraid to stand up and call the First Lady to order and also educate her if she cannot take a cue from how other first ladies behave. “People said I call her a domestic appendage, what’s the problem with ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities will enter the fourth week of its industrial action over unimplemented terms, and meetings with government officials and federal lawmakers have failed to resolve the issues. The students' body, NANS, last week declared support for ASUU's decision to resume work only after the government implements the entire agreement both sides reached since 2009. Mr. Miaphen expressed fears for his life on Saturday in a press statement, and said unidentified armed men had stormed his resident in Jos, and catered away his valuables. "On the 19th of July 2013, at about 1pm to 2pm, a white color Jeep entered my house at Wamba Road GRA in Jos, with armed men and catered away almost all my properties worth hundreds of thousands, after searching for me tirelessly to no avail; fortunately for me, I had traveled to Ekiti state where I am schooling," he said. Mr. Miaphen said his aide, who escaped being attacked by the suspected assassins, inf...

Nigeria has many uncountable problems and none of them is early marriage. As a matter of fact early marriage is the solution to about half of our problems. For those who wonder if I can give my daughter(s) out in marriage at the age of 9 or 13, I tell you most honestly, I can give her out at the age of 6 if I want to and its not your business. This is because I am a Muslim and I follow the example of the best of mankind, Muhammad ﺻَﻠَّﻰ ﺍﻟﻠَّﻪُ ﻋَﻠَﻴْﻪِ ﻭَﺳَﻠَّﻢَ . In Islam, marriage is not only about sex, it is about family and helping one another in achieving their goals, which is the attainment of Paradise. In Islam, a girl can be given out in marriage as early as 6 years old, but consummation of the marriage can only be done when the girl becomes physically mature and she gives her consent to it because unlike English law, it is not permissible for a man to rape his wife in Shari’ah Law. So what can anybody tell me? ~ I live in a city where young girls at the age of 12 hav...

A Norwegian woman has spoken out about the 16-month prison sentence she received in Dubai after reporting a rape incident to police. Interior designer Marte Deborah Dalelv was on a business trip in Dubai when she says she was raped. The 24-year-old reported the March attack to the police but found herself charged with having extramarital sex, drinking alcohol, and perjury. Convicted earlier this week, she says she is appealing against the verdict, reports the BBC. The appeal hearing is scheduled for early September. Describing the sentence as "very harsh", she told the AFP news agency: "I am very nervous and tense. But I hope for the best and I take one day at a time. I just have to get through this." The case has angered rights groups and the authorities in Norway. Ms Dalelv says she had been on a night out with colleagues on 6 March when the rape took place. She reported it to the police, who proceeded to confiscate her passport and seize her money...

Below is the list of the Nigeria Senators who voted for underage marriage in Nigeria...             1. Sen. Abdulmumin M. Hassan (Jigawa South West, PDP) 2. Sen. Abdullahi Danladi (Jigawa North West, PDP) 3. Sen. Adamu Abdullahi (Nasarawa West, PDP) 4. Sen. Ahmed Barata (Adamawa South, PDP) 5. Sen. Akinyelure Ayo (Ondo Central, Labour Party) 6. Sen. Alkali Saidu A. (Gombe North, PDP) 7. Sen. Bagudu Abubakar A. (Kebbi Central, PDP) 8. Sen. Dahiru Umaru (Sokoto South, PDP) 9. Sen. Galaudu Isa (Kebbi North, PDP) 10. Sen. Garba Gamawa (Bauchi North, PDP) 12. Sen. Gobir Ibrahim (Sokoto East, PDP) 13. Sen. Gumba Adamu Ibrahim (Bauchi South, PDP) 14. Sen. Hadi Sirika (Katsina North, CPC) 15. Sen. Ibrahim Bukar Abba (Yobe East, ANPP) 16. Sen. Jajere Alkali (Yobe South, ANPP) 17. Sen. Jibrilla Mohammed (Adamawa North, PDP) 18. Sen. Kabiru Gaya (Kano South, ANPP) 19. Sen. Lafiagi Mohammed (Kwara North, PDP) 20. Sen. Lawan Ahmad (Yobe North, ANPP) 21. Sen. Maccido Mohammed (...

Below is the list of the Nigeria Senators who voted for underage marriage in Nigeria...             1. Sen. Abdulmumin M. Hassan (Jigawa South West, PDP) 2. Sen. Abdullahi Danladi (Jigawa North West, PDP) 3. Sen. Adamu Abdullahi (Nasarawa West, PDP) 4. Sen. Ahmed Barata (Adamawa South, PDP) 5. Sen. Akinyelure Ayo (Ondo Central, Labour Party) 6. Sen. Alkali Saidu A. (Gombe North, PDP) 7. Sen. Bagudu Abubakar A. (Kebbi Central, PDP) 8. Sen. Dahiru Umaru (Sokoto South, PDP) 9. Sen. Galaudu Isa (Kebbi North, PDP) 10. Sen. Garba Gamawa (Bauchi North, PDP) 12. Sen. Gobir Ibrahim (Sokoto East, PDP) 13. Sen. Gumba Adamu Ibrahim (Bauchi South, PDP) 14. Sen. Hadi Sirika (Katsina North, CPC) 15. Sen. Ibrahim Bukar Abba (Yobe East, ANPP) 16. Sen. Jajere Alkali (Yobe South, ANPP) 17. Sen. Jibrilla Mohammed (Adamawa North, PDP) 18. Sen. Kabiru Gaya (Kano South, ANPP) 19. Sen. Lafiagi Mohammed (Kwara North, PDP) 20. Sen. Lawan Ahmad (Yobe North, ANPP) 21. Sen. Maccido Mohammed (...

Following an official statement released a few hours ago by Funke Akindele's camp confirming the end of her one year marriage, the star actress has removed her estranged husband's name, Oloyede, from all her social media accounts. She's also spoken for the first time about the end of her marriage. She told Stella Dimoko Korkus: First of all let me clarify that I have not replied any SMS or spoken to anyone on this development before now and neither have I threatened to sue anyone. I do not know who sent out that SMS denying that my marriage is over. That was what necessitated me sending out a press release so as not to confuse the public, especially my fans whom I'm so passionate about. Yes my marriage has crashed. Let the people who are laughing at me continue laughing.  My job afterall is to make people laugh. Let those who are without sins or mistake cast the first stone. Let them continue judging me. God is the overall judge. He is the one I look up to.

Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the airways in the lungs and by the spasm of muscles surrounding these airways. Inflammation occurs when irritated tissues swell and produce extra mucus, creating a condition known as bronchoconstriction. The combination of the two can cause constriction of or complete blockage of the airways and can initiate symptoms of an asthma attack. Allergy plays a key role in about half of all asthma cases. After exposure to an allergen, the body releases chemicals that produce conditions associated with an attack. Common allergens in the environment are pollen, dust mites, cockroaches, bacteria, molds, animal hair and animal dander. Allergens also may originate from food and food additives. Exposure to cold, dry air is a common asthma trigger and can quickly cause severe symptoms. People with exercise-induced asthma who participate in winter sports are especially susceptible. Dry, windy weather can stir up poll...

When determining your BMI, the only two pieces of information you need are a person's weight and height measurements. Because BMI can be calculated so simply and inexpensively, it is a popular method for healthcare professionals and the general public to use as a way of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.   To calculate BMI, take the weight (kg) and divide it by height (m). Then divide that number once again by height (m). Round to the second decimal place.   An example of calculating BMI using the body mass index formula : Height = 165 cm (1.65 m), Weight = 68 kg   BMI Calculation: 68 ÷ (1.65) 2 = 24.98r adults 20 years old and older, the BMI results are interpreted using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown below:   BMI ...

It's better to use natural products to stop hairfall than to go in for expensive parlour treatments, that may not help the problem. Try the following easy tips at home and see how effective they are in reducing hair loss! 1. Hot oil treatments: Take any natural oil - olive, coconut, canola - and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage it gently into your scalp. Put on a shower cap and leave it on for an hour, then shampoo your hair. 2. Natural juices: You can rub your scalp with either garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice. Leave it on overnight and wash it thoroughly in the morning. 3. Get a head massage: Massaging your scalp for a few minutes daily will help stimulate circulation. Good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Circulation may be improved through massage by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base. 4. Antioxidants: Apply warm green tea (two bags brewed in one cup of wate...

That fruits are the best medicine is a wellknown fact. We also know that a cup of fruit juice a day is sure to guarantee a clear complexion. How about a massage with a fruit pulp or a fruit facial? Fruit facials have been there for at least a decade now. But with people getting more wary of effect of chemicals on the skin, a majority of them are now resorting to using something from their own kitchen. What better way to pamper your skin than with pure stuff which is free of toxins and not harmful to your skin? Besides the fact that they hydrate and rejuvenate your skin, the very smell of a fruit on your face is quite de-stressing. Unlike the chemical beauty treatments, fruits are cost-effective, natural and also bring a visible difference. Here are a few fruits and their properties, choose what suits you best! Banana: This is one fruit that's abundantly available in India all through the year. We know it's a good source of iron, magnesium and potassium and...

This fruit belongs to the citrus family and is best know for its astringent and toning properties. Oranges are a good source of Vitamin C which is known to improve the skin texture and color. They help restoring collagen in our body which is responsible for skin firming and preventing early aging of skin. So, daily serving of citrus fruits helps our body fight aging. After eating orange, instead of throwing away the peels, dry them in sun and grind them. Store the mixture. And, use it as a body scrub. Mix the above made scrub and milk or milk cream and apply on face. It gives an instant glow to your face. And, reduces the dark spots and blemishes on your skin. If you do not want to go through the tedious step of grinding the peels, you can make a refreshing face spray using the peels. If you do not use a face spray, simply pour boiling water on the peels and leave for a day. Next day, filter the liquid and store it in fridge. Apply the liquid on your face using...

. Red, juicy watermelon is high in the super antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene can be found in few other red and pink foods, including tomatoes and pink grapefruit, and it looks like it might play a significant role in preventing certain kinds of cancer. Watermelon is beneficial to the skin and aids in the regenerative process. Eating the melon has benefits, but you can make a toner with it too This red melon is a low calorie food and one cup of melon balls contains just under 50 calories. It is also high in vitamin C. To see if watermelon is nature's Viagra, just read more. It lives up to its name: watermelon is 92 percent water, which makes it a cooling food during the dog days of Summer. Surprising new research indicates that watermelon has an effect on the human body similar to Viagra. The big red fruit cannot completely replace the little blue pill, but it does contain citrulline, which jump starts production of a chemical compound that helps relax the body...

Ideally, every woman should be happy and comfortable with the body she has. Unfortunately, many women are not. If you're unhappy with your breasts and want to make them appear larger and firmer, read on for tips and tricks on how to achieve that without surgery, pills or the Boob Pop product. Practice good posture. This is by far the least expensive and fastest way to make your breasts look bigger. Hold your head up, shoulders rolled back and down, chest forward and spine straight. This alone can make your breasts look bigger and perkier, as well as making you look slimmer and taller. Build up your upper pectoral muscles (working out lower pecs will actually decrease your bust size) . Increasing the bulk of the muscles beneath your breasts will make them appear firmer and more rounded. Regular push-ups are one way to achieve this; build up slowly until you can manage to drop and do 15 push-ups all at once. There are also many weight training exercises you c...

Pepper Eating chilli pepper in your food definitely helps you lose weight by raising your metabolism and burning away fat, according to scientists. Pepper consumption slower the speed of eating and increases water consumption that also helps feel fuller quicker. Pounded Yam Yams are powerful carbohydrate that can be added to a regular healthy diet in order to experience increase fat-burning benefits. Yams are similar in appearance to sweet potato and it’s a good source of energy. Yam provides around 110 calories per 100 grams. It is high in Vitamin C and B6 , potassium and dietary fiber while low in saturated fat. Beans Beans are one of the best sources of plant protein. Most common cooked beans have 215 calories per cup. Beans can suppress your appetite for junk food and keep your body running smoothly with clean fuel and efficient energy. Green vegetables and fruits Any fruit or vegetable contains fiber. Fiber can ease constipation. How does it work? Soluble a...

Many women notice changes in their vagina and genital area after the menopause. These changes may include dryness and discomfort during sex. There may also be bladder symptoms. These can all usually be improved with treatment. Treatment options include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), oestrogen cream or pessaries and lubricating gels. What is atrophic vaginitis and what causes it? Before the menopause (often called the change of life) the skin and tissues around your vagina are kept supple and moist by fluids and mucus. These are made by glands at the neck of your womb. Oestrogen (the female hormone) affects these glands. Oestrogen also affects your tissues in and around your vagina, causing the lining of your vagina to be thicker and more elastic. Oestrogen also stimulates the cells that line your vagina to produce glycogen, a compound which encourages the presence of helpful germs (bacteria) which protect your vagina from infections. After the menopause your ...

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Non-melanoma skin cancer refers to a group of cancers that slowly develop in the upper layers of the skin. The term 'non-melanoma' distinguishes these more common kinds of skin cancer from the less common skin cancer known as melanoma, which spreads faster in the body. The first sign of non-melanoma skin cancer is usually the appearance of a lump or patch on the skin that doesn't heal after a few weeks. In most cases, cancerous lumps are red and firm, while cancerous patches are often flat and scaly. See your GP if you have any skin abnormality that hasn't healed after four weeks. Although it is unlikely to be skin cancer, it is best to be sure. Read more about the symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer. Types of non-melanoma skin cancer Non-melanoma skin cancers usually develop in the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) and are often named after the type of skin cell from which they develo...

Looking great in public is hard. Whether you are trying to look your best for job interviews or just get attention, this is the way. This guide will help you maintain a healthy complexion that will have you looking glowing. The first thing you should do when caring for your face is to get into a routine of cleansing it . Twice a day with your optimal product will fight many of the most common skin problems and leave your face feeling healthy and looking great. Blemishes on your face can be combated by either the use of a product or an organic solution. Deciding which to use really depends on your skin type and acne severity. More sensitive skin may need a gentler product, while less sensitive skin may require a harsher product to see results. Clearasil and Proactive are popular choices for use on acne, though there are countless to choose from at your local drugstore. For those who prefer an organic method, lemon juice, dandelion sap, honey, and other materia...

Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture. It usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin. Avoid the use of tap water when cleansing dry skin . The deposits are too drying on the skin. Use mineral water to freshen your face. Cleanse your dry skin regularly. Make sure your skin gets extra careful protection. Washing dry skin with soap and water not only removes grime but also the natural oils protecting the skin. A moisturizer increases the water content of the outer layers of the skin and gives it a soft, moist look. Use non detergent, neutral-pH products to cleanse your skin . Avoid using any commercial soap. And always touch your face gently. Double-cleanse with a cream, leaving a light, thin trace of it on the skin after th...

Every 100 grams of watermelon contains 30 calories, one g fiber, food, ten g sugar, one g protein, free fat and cholesterol, contains vitamins such as A, C, E, D, niacin, thiamine, B6, B12, acid Pantothenic. Also contains minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, fluoride, selenium. Free sodium. in addition to its nutritional value has lit the other health benefits, including: 1. Heart To maintain a healthy heart needs to follow a diet lows in fat, cholesterol, and rich in antioxidants such as (lycopene), which works to fight free radical compounds. Thereby protecting the vessels and arteries from hardening. And watermelon red rich in antioxidants, citrulline compound. Which helps to maintain good levels of histidine-arginine. Necessary for the production of nitric oxide. Which plays an important role in maintaining the elasticity of the arteries and blood vessels by helping to curb the interactions of oxidative stress. ...

Fruits are an excellent source of energy and nutrition and diets rich in fruits provide the required nutrients to the body and keep the body hydrated. Fruits improve blood circulation, boost immune system, improve digestive system, give glow to the skin, and add shine to the hair, promoting overall health. A fruit diet is a good detoxification medium and, if one is looking for natural weight loss remedies, fruit diet or diets rich in fruits may ensure weight loss without causing any harm to the body. The five categories of fruits considered best for losing weight are: --High-carbohydrate fruits. Diets rich in high- carbohydrate fruits--such as banana, plum, pear, kiwifruit, pineapple, mango, grape, and fig--should be eaten for breakfast. These fruits give the required energy to jump start digestion and provide the required sugar content after the night’s fasting. These fruits should be included in diets on a regular basis and should be consumed with dry fruits, su...

Coconut water is the liquid inside an immature green coconut. It is the juice or endosperm of the young coconut. This water is now popular all over the world for its refreshing taste along with nutritious and health-benefitting properties. Tender coconuts are one of the richest sources of electrolytes, chlorides, potassium and magnesium, with some amount of sugar, sodium and protein. The potassium content benefits blood pressure and heart function. Coconut water is also found to have dietary fiber, manganese, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin C. Coconut water has only 50 calories Coconut water is very refreshing and rich in sugar, electrolytes and minerals – available in the natural form in most sterile conditions. It is a natural isotonic drink where the electrolyte levels are similar to those found in the human body. Some research has shown coconuts to have cytokinins which have significant anti aging, anti carcinogenic and anti thrombotic effects. The water of fr...

National President of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Dr. Nasir Isa-Fagge, has warned that Nigerian universities will no longer continue to churn out unemployable graduates as a result of lack of training facilities in the institutions. Dr. Fagge, who is a senior lecturer at the Bayero University Kano, (BUK), spoke to Saturday Vanguard in Abuja. He lamented the effect of the strike action on both parents and students, but said there was the need for sacrifice by all the stakeholders in order to ensure that graduates of Nigerian universities competed with their peers in other parts of the world. He noted that the agreement which the union entered into with the federal government in 2009 was due for review in June 20th, 2012, just as he regretted that many years after the pact was signed, it had not been substantially implemented. Declaring the indefinite strike as total, the ASUU President said that though it had affected the academic calendar, the universities cannot...

CITING lack of due process, the Appeal Court sitting in Calabar yesterday removed Etubom Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu as the Obong of Calabar. The judgment read by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba and confirmed by Justice Uzo Ndukwe-Anyawu and Onyekachi Otisi upheld the earlier verdict of a lower court that due process was not followed and the selection of the incumbent was null and void. The Calabar High Court presided over by Justice Obgojor Ogar had in a judgment on January 30, 2012, brought by one of the contestants to the Obong stool, Etubom Anthony Ani, declared the process that brought the Obong to the throne as null and void and restrained Otu from participating in any selection for that purpose. Justice Ogar restrained the Obong from parading himself as the Obong of Calabar until proper election has been held and also restrained the Etubom Traditional Council, from excluding Etubom Anthony Ani and Mbiabo Ikoneto from any election or selection of an Obong. In an abridged 94 page judgm...

A FEUD rages within the Mandela family as its patriarch nears his end. Doctors treating the former South African President, Nelson Mandela, said yesterday that he was in a “permanent vegetative state’’ and advised his family to turn off his life support machine. “He is in a permanent vegetative state and is assisted in breathing by a life support machine,’’ said a legal filing related to a family dispute over reburying the remains of Mandela’s three children. “The Mandela family has been advised by the medical practitioners that his life support machine should be switched off.’’ The news came as a family feud exploded into the public domain, with Mandela’s grandson accusing his own brother of impregnating his wife. In an extraordinary press conference, Mandla Mandela said he did not want to air the family’s dirty linen, but then proceeded to talk about adultery within the family and lashed out at fellow Mandela family members for taking him to court. The claims came as the Mande...