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Period pains can be alleviated.
Punch. Lagos. Nigeria. 28.10.12
It has been said that women have around 480 to 500 menstrual cycles in their lifetime. These days, the periods are starting earlier. For some women, it is business as usual as they go through their cycle and their whole world is not grounded to a halt.
For others, that time of the month can be described as quite eventful as they experience very painful periods including severe cramps known as dysmenorrhea. Everyone around them will one way or the other, get to know it is a very special time -they are ill, the lower abdominal pains are just too excruciating, they are unable to make it to school or work, accompanied with heavy menstrual flow. They live with the pain, school /work disruption month in, month out.
Fluctuations in the levels of estrogen and progesterone play a major role in the menstrual cycle. It is believed that the decline in hormonal levels triggers menstrual symptoms. Deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals may also be contributing factors.
Some other symptoms that women experience usually referred to as pre menstrual syndrome include:
• Cravings for sweet and salty foods like chocolates, cakes,etc
• Some lose their appetite
• Acne
• Breast swelling and tenderness
• Bloating, water retention
• Mood swings
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Irritability, anger, depression
• Anxiety
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Loss of sex drive
• Fatigue, lack of energy
• Weight gain
The symptoms you experience make you dread your periods. You probably have consistently relied on pain relievers and some other medications ‘recommended’ (not prescribed) by the friend of a friend month after month. Or you are just at some point that you are beginning to feel you are not getting any relief from medication. Here are some natural tips that can be used to alleviate period problems:
• Take Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) Supplements such as evening primrose, udos oil, and krill oil. EFAs are invaluable for reducing pain, balancing hormones and regulating menstrual cycles.
• Ensure your blood sugar levels are well balanced by eating proteins, such as fish, chicken, nuts.
• Apply heating pad or hot water bottle to lower belly area.
• Drink warm beverages.
• Drink plenty of fluids -not caffeine or alcohol
• Avoid sugar, sugary foods and drinks.
• Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
• Exercise regularly.
• Take magnesium citrate supplements. Magnesium is usually referred to as nature’s tranquillizer.
• Massage your lower back and abdomen
Take natural steps suggested above to avoid disruption of your work, and lifestyle every month. You can lessen the severity of your menstrual cramps. Stay ahead of the pain associated with menstrual cramps.
I wish you optimum health and well-being!
Eradicate Bacteria With Groundnut.
Leadership. Abuja. Nigeria. 28.10.12
Groundnut or peanut has high nutritional value. It’s the only nut that grows beneath the earth. Groundnut matures in about two months, when the leaves turn yellowish. It contains more protein than meat, eggs and other vegetable. Daily intake of groundnut keeps the body healthy. Raw groundnut when blended can be used for preparing a native soup popularly called groundnut soup.
When fried, it serves as snacks and can be used for peanut butter. It can be eaten with garden egg, pop corn, and cucumber, among others. Groundnut oil and kuli-kuli can also be gotten from groundnut.
What you should know about groundnut
According to healthdiaries.com, groundnut contains five important nutrients, such as food energy, protein, phosphorous, thiamin and niacin. It has considerable medicinal value. The oil is used as a mild laxative and emollient that softens the skin.
Eating fresh roasted groundnuts with jaggery and goat's milk is a very nutritious food for growing children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
It prevents infections such as hepatitis and tuberculosis.
Ground nuts or groundnut products are useful in the treatment of hemophilia.
It is also useful in nose bleeding and in cases of excessive bleeding during menstruation in women.
Groundnuts are valuable for diabetic patients.
It is useful in the treatment of diarrhea, especially chronic diarrhea. Mix goat milk with lemon and a handful of fresh roasted groundnuts to cure diarrhea.
Chewing fresh groundnuts with a pinch of salt strengthens the gums and kills harmful bacteria.
A teaspoon of refined groundnut oil mixed with equal quantity of limejuice may be applied daily on the face before going to bed. It keeps the face fresh. Its regular use nourishes the skin and prevents acne.
For proper digestion, groundnut requires thorough mastication. Experiments made with groundnut shows that it is quite indigestible unless chewed to smooth paste.
Excessive use of groundnuts causes high acidity and premature ejaculation.
Groundnuts boiled in salted water are less harmful for asthmatic patients.
Fight Wrinkles With Lemonade.
Leadership. Abuja. Nigeria. 28.10.12
Lemon juice is very medicinal and contains lots of Vitamin C. When mixed with warm water, it relieves digestive problems like heartburn, nausea, bloating and belching. Though it has sour taste, its benefits are numerous only if we make use of it adequately.
Regular intake of lemon juice eliminates constipation by clearing the accumulated foods in the bowels. Asthmatic patients are however advised to take lemon juice as it reduces prolonged asthma in the body.
Ingredients
7 lemons
½ cup sugar
2 cups water
Preparation
Wash the lemon and cut into two equal parts.
Put in a blender and add 1 cup of water. Grind until it forms a smooth paste. Strain using a sieve to remove the chaff.
Heat 1 cup of water in a pot and sugar if you want extra sweetness. Boil until the sugar completely dissolves in the water. Mix the sweetened water with the lemon juice.
Allow cooling and refrigerate.
Serve chilled with vegetable yam. (If it’s too bitter, mix with little honey before drinking)
Benefits of lemon juice
According to healthdiaries.com, lemon juice has the ability to fight ageing symptoms like blackheads and wrinkles.
It helps the liver to produce more bile that can speed up the process of digestion.
Lemon juice removes dark patches or scars on the skin.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice can reduce toothache and when massaged on gum, it heals the sores.
It fights throat infections, like sore throat and tonsillitis.
Regular intake of lemon juice and honey mixed with water can aid in weight reduction.
The potassium content in lemon juice reduces high blood pressure.
Warm lemon juice clears the blockage in the chest by loosening the accumulated cough in the respiratory track.
It helps to flush out the toxins from the system.
The Vitamin C content in lemon juice reduces stress.
It contains potassium that reduces dizziness, nausea and high blood pressure in the body that can consequently reduce the risk of heart disease.
