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Ever wondered why you are advised to drink fluids to keep the body functional and hydrated? Have you ever wondered if the saving tip for people with diarrhea or vomiting is to drink more fluids? Have you ever asked why your nutritionist says to take fresh fruit juices rather than additives-packed juice? Ever wondered why persons who have high sweating rates are advised to drink adequate fluids? If you have ever asked or never wondered why? I got great news for you; In today's Tuesday tips, I will share with you what body electrolytes are? And why you must stay full of it. WHAT ARE BODY ELECTROLYTES? Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals and compounds that help your body do much of its work. We get them from what we eat and drink, including sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, etc. Their balance in the body is controlled mainly by hormones manufactured in the kidney and the adrenal glands. WHY STAY FULL OF BODY ELECTROLYTES 1. The...

This is for somebody, who might be going through the troubled waters of life, and you are tempted to add more pressure to their pain by going through the lonesome cycle of your past to console yourself. Be it your glorious works and awards! Now you need help with relevance. When you can eat a healthy three-square meal! Now is brunch only (0 -1 - 0) You pay your children's school fees in advance! Now you are at the mercy of the proprietor. Take your partner on a love treat! Now you are on the brink of a divorce. Had figure 8 💃 body, and now struggling with an obese body🤦‍♀ When you can walk into any atm and swipe! Now you wait for church welfare. Your monthly business turnover was in 7- figures; now you are at the mercy of bank loans. You could give out freely, even before you are asked! Now you hide your face. Good times you had with your ex-partner! Now you are emotionally broken. Afford the car of your choice; now you enter standing! Or trek! Pay your rent in advance! But now y...

This morning, I posted a picture on my WhatsApp timeline of me craving noodles and eggs, which had locust beans as an escort😜. Surprisingly, I had some people asking how strange it would be to consume such a? I giggled and replied a few, saying that I could add locust beans to most of my meals. WHY? read along! ABOUT THIS NATURAL FOOD SEASONING The African Locust bean is a plant nutrient with a black tasty intense-scent seasoning called "Iru" in the Yoruba language, "ogili" in the Igbo language, and when boiled and fermented, is known as "DawaDawa" in the Hausa language. It is rich in lipids, calcium, carbohydrates, and a good source of protein, as it belongs to the legume plant family and is consumed either in its mashed or free form. Here are its health benefits: 1. It's rich in antioxidants that boost your body's immune system and digestion. 2. It contains lipids that eliminate bad fats and improve your heart hea...

The temptation to not share my authentic self slides through sometimes as some audience think it's too much to be, but again I remind myself that my life is a tool for elevating people's well-being. The experiences, revelations, and knowledge I gain daily aren't meant to be kept in my mind alone; I am to share with you! and the world for "we are made in part to impart into one other." Here are tips to help you do and be impactful : 1. Understand yourself, or you need to catch up on your life purpose! 2. You don't have to be perfect to impact another positively; we are all clay pots in a furnace. 3. Discover the set of people your life walk can illuminate their path and be a light. 4. Criticism will come, but be sure of whom, what, and why you are doing this; you can't be understood or loved by all. 5. Know when to Selfeed and feed others; the great book says to love your neighbor as yourself. 6. Plug into a support system and never stop ...

Months ago, I bore on to be trained by a successful senior colleague. As an oldie, I sometimes am tempted to skip training by telling myself that I know and have done these things before. After a month, I realized newbies were delivering results I had yet to have. I mustered courage and went to meet my trainer! to access me. IToas confident he would give me the needed spanking and motivational alignment, but lo😭, he said_ hosanna be more disciplined. It took me weeks to readjust, humble myself, and start doing what was needed to cause a shift in my mental attitude; the results I got were changing for the better. I am excited to share these transformational life cues with you today : 1. Be OPEN! Be CURIOUS:  You have to become like a child in any learning sphere. Learn to watch, talk less & do more than average. 2. HUMILITY: This will take you to places and help you learn from nobody and everybody to be Somebody. 3. DISCIPLINE: without this, no man can be trul...

Are you aware Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in the world today? These chronic diseases have no respect for your age, background, or religion? ✳️ Research has shown that excess levels of bad fats and cholesterol are built from our high consumption of refined sugar, processed foods, and heavy fatty foods, which in turn leads to an increased level of "Low Densed Lipoprotein LDL (Bad cholesterol carriers) who are linked to being the cause of an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, hypertension, heart attack, heart failure, and other cardiovascular diseases. Here are 5 foods that will improve your heart health: 1. WHOLE GRAINS + LEGUMES 🌽 They include beans, oats, Soybeans, millets, corn, peas, black/brown rice, sorghum, lentils, etc. Whole grains keep all parts of the grain intact, which provides you with more vitamins, minerals, plant compounds, and fiber than refined grains, while legumes are rich in fiber, minerals, and protein. By replac...

Having good self-esteem and confidence will help you thrive in these fast-paced times. This asset: Confidence can be built at any time in your life; in the beginning, you become better. Here are some tips to help you boost your confidence level: 1. EXERCISE - You see, this action is power in motion. When exercising, there is the ease of blood circulation, the flexibility of your bones, and the release of hormones which improve your mood and energy levels to take vital actions. 2. MAKE MISTAKES - As humans, we have been blessed with the Gift of the MIND, with which you can learn and unlearn anything. If trying out a new job, skill, business opportunity, or speaking engagement, don't be afraid; but be sure to prepare at your best. No matter how bad or good the outcome may be, there is something you will look back to mend, and this will help you in future engagements. Learn to trust the baby steps, and don't be afraid of falling, for you rise to stand firm in falling...

I HOPE YOU SLEPT WELL? When you wake up in the morning and take a scroll through your social media feeds, you will observe that the basic greetings from almost everyone are: Good morning; how are you? I hope you slept well? Many times, we reply yes, knowing you barely had a 3-hour sleep after having a work, movie, or prayer vigil. ✅ In today's Wellness Wednesday, I share with you cues on how to enjoy your sleep better. 💤SLEEP is the Golden Link that binds our body processes together. Research has shown that there is a specific cell possess that will not function maximally unless your body gets adequate sleep. As an Adult, you need 8 hours of sleep to replenish your body cycle at Maxim. Here are cues that will help you get good sleep 1. SET A SLEEPING TIME Depending on the nature of your work, set a time to shut down all activities and go to bed and a time to wake up. Your time frame could be:  from 10 p.m - 5 a.m or  11pm - 6 a.m) But let it be at least 6 to ...

Your liver is a crucial organ, as it is the body's largest internal organ in your body, with over 300 responsibilities in maintaining your health. Its primary function is to absorb and distribute nutrients around the body, breakdown of toxic substances, and fuel your body's energy. When you are overweight, and tending to be obese, you are at high risk of developing fatty liver disease, which in turn exposes you to other chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, liver failure hepatitis. The social stigmatization that comes with this is emotionally, financially, and mentally draining. My message to you this morning is to take good care of your liver: 1. Maintain your body mass index. 2. Avoid late eating 3. Frequently have a body cleansing(detox) 4. Stop heavy alcohol drinking. 5. Reduce the intake of soft drinks, red meat, refined sugar, and processed foods. 6. Limit intake of high cholesterol and saturated fats foods. ...

If you were born in Nigeria like me, at a point in your childhood, you would have sung the song! agbalumo sweet o! Sweet o sweet o! If you haven't, now is the time. Cherry, the African star apple also know as agbalumo, udara in yoruba, and Igbo dialect respectively. It is both delicious and nutrient-packed fruit offered to us by nature. Here are some of its fantastic health benefits. 1. Rich in vitamin C: Cherry contains high Vitamin C content, an important vitamin need to maintain your body optimal function. A 100g of the fruit gives about 25mg of vitamin C. 2. Bone & Cartilage Health: From the prevention of mouth gum disease to the tackling of toothache as well as sore throat, vitamin C prevents scurvy and arthritis. 3. Anticancer Agent and Immune Booster: a readily available source of anti-oxidants, which help strengthen the immune system and prevent the damages caused by free radicals that can lead to cancer. 4. Good for expecting mothers: The acidic taste...

Over last weekend, while uploading contents to my social media handles, a valuable lesson was gained from trying to upload to my blog. I had successfully published the post and shared the link to my social media handles when I realized the image quality was poor. I was disturbed and went back to re-upload the images. For over an hour and a half, the same quality of images was given even after refreshing the web page repeatedly, switching networks, and sitting positions. I finally succumbed to the thought of leaving the image like that, I had logged out of blogger and as I stood up to go about other activities I felt disappointed with myself. The inner me said why would you settle for that, will you or your audience enjoy content with such image quality? I sat back and decided to log in again and delete and upload the images again! And boom, I had my eureka moment; image resolution was perfectly loaded. I sighed in joy and in retrospective, I understood that t...

In marking the World Cancer Day #february4 ✴️ Cancer is a disease of global spread, it affects all socioeconomic groups and according to WHO, 70% of all cancer-related deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. ✴️ Generally speaking, cancer can affect anyone the young and old, the rich and poor, men, women, and children. ❇️ I trust you no longer have the mindset that Cancer is a disease of the rich does not affect the poor. It has been assumed that some set of diseases are for the elites while some are for the lower class. ⛑  The main constant in cancers is their alteration of DNA. The cells are by definition abnormal. The commonality is that on top of being abnormal they are also able to be masked from the immune system's ability to kill them off. 🆘 Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. Most people don't have a real concept of cancer as a set of diseases that can be diagnosed and treated, some assume it is a death...

Is your workplace supportive of your mental health? and are you making efforts to improve your mental wellbeing? Here are 7 Wellness Cues you and your employer need use respectively to improve your mental well being, and Productivity. ✴️ Your EMPLOYER: 1. Support a healthy work-life balance 💻 2. Promote open communication 3. Encourage growth 👩‍🎓▶️👩‍💼 4. Establish mentoring among staff 👩‍🏫↔️👨‍🏫 5. Set up a feedback system to take employee complaints👩‍⚖️ 6. Include mental health into occupational policy 📜 7. A recovery center or therapist to provide support to mentally drained workers. ✴️ YOU: 1. Get moving, exercise and practice deep breathing 🏃🏾‍♂️ 2. Be aware of signs of stress in your coworkers 3. Lend a listening ear without judgment. 4. Be ready to offer some options of support ❤️ 5. Talk! and ask for help when needed. 6. Get adequate rest and be an early riser 7. Eat rightly to feed your body, for a nourished body begets a produ...

I solemn hate to hear the news that a family loses their loved one to these kinds of diseases, not because I am a health coach, but because I have had personal experience of losing one dear to me, to this preventable monster called CHRONIC DISEASES aka Silent Killer. Firstly, a disease is a deviation from the normal body state if health. There are two main categories: Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases. Communicable diseases are gotten via contact with the infectious organism, infected host, and vector, via their body fluids, air, food, water, microorganisms, etc. Examples include HIV, Malaria, Lassa Fever, Staplococuss, etc. My Focus is to enlighten you about Non-Communicable Diseases also known as Chronic Diseases or Silent   Killers . These diseases are inbuilt in the affected organism and are not gotten via contact. They develop slowly and have long-lasting effects on affected person health; they include Cardiovascular diseases( High blood pressure, Stro...

Almost everyone knows the importance of good nutrition and a clean environment. However, with so many products out there, you may need to put your mind to actively work to make the right choice for your body, family, home, and garden. NeoLife 60 years of commitment to making the World Healthier and Happier 💯 , providing you with: * Our wide range of whole food supplements to meet your body energy, vitality health needs, and helping you avoid the risk of chronic diseases. * Biodegradable, non-caustics home care products to keep your environment clean and safe. * Moisturizing nutriance products that keep your skin aglow, and slowing aging effects. * SUPERGRO~ Neolife Organic Fertilizer that nourishes the soil. and gives you organic Farm produce, which in turn nurtures a healthy you. I know that you and your family need fruits and vegetables every day, and you also know whether you are getting what you need? Are you going to leave things ...

1~ Go for a Walk or a Run: This is healthy and will help anneal the bones and cartilages. 2~ Cycling: the adventure of riding on or off-road, is a refueller your muscle and bones need to be strong and healthy. 3~ Volunteer for Community Services: An hour sanitation of your street in a group, will surely lift your spirit of oneness. 4~ Go Dancing: Yes! I recently made this part of my exercise routine and weekend groove, its body, and soul-refreshing. 5~ Go Mountaineering or Hiking: if you reside in a mountainous or hilly area, climbing the mountain is a good way to have pleasure. 6~ For Plant lovers_ Tend your Garden: With the ease of getting indoor bags for growing gardens! you can nurture and enjoy the beautiful green company of life. 7~ Family moments: Spend more time interacting with your kids, wife, husband; play games, cooking competitions, write poems, and be sure to create indelible memories. So, who is ready to join me at doing no 4, this weeke...

Two days ago, I went to get a bag of satchet water and as I sat down waiting for my change and water from the seller, I observed he was agitated. Upon collecting both items, I throw in a big smile and asked Oga Viko, as we call him, why you dey vex na? He answered saying, 'na one of my friend dey vex me jor! wetin dey pain me say I go still forgive her', by this, he meant that he is pissed with her but just have to bring himself to forgive her. I asked him, what her offense was? He replied I have known imabong for over 18years, and the only time she calls me is when she needs a favor, and I will agree to help most times because I know if I don't help her, God will surely raise another person to meet the need; so why not do it. I sighed and walked back to my abode while digesting how my day panned out, these insights were opened to me and I thought to share with you: 1. Yes, we are to Treasure people no matter how close or far in strengths they are to you. 2.  Why?...

Either as an employer, employee, student, self-employed, or stay at home worker, daily you are in contact with harmful organisms, and toxins that pose a threat to your wellbeing. Detoxification is the cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out, by removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients. Our body has a natural detoxification system that functions to clear these toxins, but you can increase its efficiency by timely nutritional and lifestyle changes. These toxins are in your water, food, and the air you breathe; it’s tough trying to get away from them, but you can have a defense against them. They include metals, chemicals, pollutants, artificial food additives, pesticides, and herbicides. SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS SCREAMING FOR A DETOX §    You frequently feel tired and stressed. §    You experience unexplained headaches, mental confusion, and lack of enthusiasm. §    You repetitively ...

This occurs when the loss of body fluid especially water is higher than the amount taken in. Water is 75% of our weight, the basal solvent, and carrier of minerals, vitamins, proteins, fats, hormones, etc. in our body. We lose water daily via sweat, urine, stools, and the air we breathe out; and are at high risk to lose more during the dry season, especially the little ones. Dehydration can occur at a mild and moderate level, both of which can be stabilized by the intake of fluid; but at a severe level, immediate medical care is needed as it can lead to death. Causes / Risk Factors of Dehydration Diarrhea and vomiting No access to safe drinkable water Heat exposure and excessive exercise High blood sugar / Diabetes. Signs / Symptoms include Increased thirst and Dry Mouth Decreased release and darkened color of urine Headaches and Fatigue Dryness of Skin and Sunken eyes Rapid heartbeat and mental distortion. Constipation and Muscle cramps Wellness Cues ...