Primer and moisturizer
Great skincare begins with great makeup. The primer and moisturizer will ensure a flawless base that keeps makeup in place all day. A scattered and unblended foundation/powder on a lady’s face is quite unpleasant. A primer is a must have as it helps your makeup last longer.
Concealer and foundation
Yes, foundation accentuates your skin, but it also helps your skin blend in any colour and with the right tone which would rhyme with your exact skin colour, your face would look absolutely flawless and beautiful. Apply in such a way that no one will be able to tell where your skin ends and the makeup begins.
Powder
This is very necessary and recommended . It would not just blend any harsh lines but also make your face bright.
Eye pencil or eye pomade
Either is essential for a makeover as there’s no makeover if the brows are not well concealed. For most makeup kits, there are particular colours/tones for every skin colour. The colour of eye pencil that a black person requires is a little darker than that of a light skinned person’s. So also are the foundation, concealer, powder etc. It’s terrible to tattoo your eye brow.
Mascara and eyeliner
It’s unnecessary to constantly fix your eye lashes as it would make you look weird . Mascara and eyeliner are your best bet as they make your eyes look more natural.
Nude and exotic red lipstick
No kit is complete without these two exotic and cool lipstick colours. They’re flattering and versatile enough to keep you covered from the office to the dance floor.
A brush set
Every brush has its function and with the right application, your makeup would turn out just right. For instance , if you want to shape your brows, you would need an angle brush and a blending brush but not a foundation brush or blush brush. (Sun News)
Primer and moisturizer Great skincare begins with great makeup. The primer and moisturizer will ensure a flawless base that keeps makeup ...
Online newspaper, Sahara Reporters, has reported that the undisclosed medical condition which President Muhammadu Buhari is battling with is cancer related.
According to the online newspaper, sources close to Buhari’s inmost associates had long disclosed that the president was beset by cancer.
The newspaper which made the disclosure in a report dated August 6, 2017, also stated that recent visits to Buhari in London was staged by the cabal around the president to give the impression that the president had miraculously recovered.
Sahara Reporters however stated that such impression is far from the reality that the president’s health is deteriorating.
Citing a source, the medium stated that the highly publicized visits were designed to create the appearance that Buhari was regaining his health and was prepared to resume in office.
It reported that Buhari’s ability to receive visitors was no indication of improved health, but came after his completion of a course of treatment that lasted three months.
According to sources, since the completion of that course of treatment, the president occasionally enjoys momentary relief.
“He can see people and sit for a little bit of time, but that does not mean he is healed as his doctors are yet to conclude that he is free of the disease afflicting him,” one of the sources said.
They added that the President had not regained his health and had lost so much weight that he is “padded” just before his meetings with governors and politicians.
A source also stated that members of the cabal around Buhari had pressurized him to return to Nigeria so they could use the president’s presence as a ruse to manipulate policies and politics to serve their individual interests, but that the idea was discouraged by the president’s doctors.
The newspaper also stated that one of the governors who recently saw Buhari revealed that the ailing president “is only okay a few hours some days. And it takes a lot of work to prepare him for meeting people”.
It reported that Mrs. Buhari had earlier been told her husband would be able to return with her to Nigeria last Wednesday, only to find out he was in no shape for the trip. She quietly left London alone and appeared in Imo state for an event.
Online newspaper, Sahara Reporters, has reported that the undisclosed medical condition which President Muhammadu Buhari is battling with is...
That time of the month is here again, and you’ve been dreading it. Like clockwork, the menstrual cramps rack your whole body with pain, making you wish you could spend every moment curled up in bed. To cope with everyday life, you immediately turn to pain relievers, but what if you could relieve period cramps naturally? Some of these remedies might even help you conquer the cramps once and for all.
1. Fish Oil and Vitamin B-12
Many women in the U.S. are lacking in omega-3s and B vitamins. Besides their benefits for disease prevention and general health, these nutrients can also reduce period pain, according to one Danish study.
This study dove into several options for cramps, researching the effects of seal oil, fish oil, fish oil with vitamin B-12, and a placebo. Researchers assigned each of the women to one of these groups at random and studied the effects for 6 months.
Each woman took 5 capsules per day throughout 3 monthly cycles, rating their pain each month. Then, they stopped taking the vitamins for 3 months to see the effects.
Interestingly, the researchers found that women taking any of the oils had reduced their pain versus the placebo group. However, the fish oil and vitamin B-12 group had the best results with effects that lasted even when they stopped taking the vitamins. For now, the researchers recommend increasing fish intake for general health, but you could run into a few other benefits along the way.
2. More Vegetables, Less Fat
Many Americans today don’t eat the minimum recommended fruits and vegetables every day. The processed foods they do choose are usually high in carbs, fat, and salt, making the perfect combination for painful periods.
For instance, period cramps happen because of mini uterus contractions that also cause blood vessels to constrict around the abdomen. Lots of salt and caffeine in the diet will further restrict these blood vessels, magnifying the pain. Getting more fruits and vegetables, though, will support hydration and nutrient balance while lowering inflammation exacerbated by unhealthy fats.
At the same time, you should make sure that you’re getting plenty of water and hydrating fluids. Water will actually lessen fluid retention, reducing the pain associated with bloating.
In addition, hot liquids can increase the blood flow in your body to ease cramping, but you should choose your hot drinks carefully. A decaffeinated tea might do the trick.
3. Magnesium Balance
Getting enough magnesium in your diet is essential. Magnesium regulates the function of nerves and muscles, both of which are involved in the menstrual cycle. It also helps in preventing water retention, a common complaint for many women during their periods.
Several small studies on magnesium have shown promise, including one performed by the NIH. Researchers studied 50 women, putting half on a regimen of increased magnesium. After 6 months, 21 of the 25 women reported lessened PMS.
To make sure you’re getting enough magnesium, eat foods such as leafy greens, bananas, pumpkin seeds, avocados, and dark chocolate. Consult your doctor before taking magnesium supplements, or any other supplement, for that matter.
4. Heat Therapy
For a more immediate relief of period pain, try applying heat to your abdomen or soaking in a hot bath. While these methods might make you relax and smile, they do actually help the pain.
According to Brian King from the University College London, the heat application triggers heat receptors in your body. These receptors actually block the chemical messages which cause pain. Although short-lived, this method may help relieve your symptoms while other methods take effect.
5. Exercise
Can health experts ever find a reason not to engage in some level of exercise? Regular exercise will simply have many benefits for your health, including pain relief. During a good workout, your body will improve blood flow while relieving stress and releasing endorphins.
One Iranian study in 2006 showed that high school girls were able to reduce medications for PMS through exercise. During your period, opt for gentle exercises like walking or yoga.
Thousands of women go through painful period cramps every month, turning to painkillers or just pushing through it. However, you can make some lifestyle changes to reduce the cramps, including exercising, increasing your vegetables, and taking fish oil with vitamin B-12. These options can help you cope with your monthly cycle better and might just get rid of the pain for good. As always, consult your doctor before changing your diet or exercise regimen.
source: Foxnews
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Nigerian Afro pop star, D’Banj has revealed why he hid his marital status from the public.
The singer who announced one of his companies, Cream Records lately was speaking at BEAT FM 99.9 on Thursday evening and he disclosed that his marital status had been a talking point for years in the media and he decided to keep everything under wraps until the marriage with girlfriend, Lineo Didi Kilgrow was consummated. He added that the pressure to get married was much even from his parents and thanked God every thing worked according to plans.
“I decided to keep my marriage to Didi a secret because based on experience relationships like this get mixed with media hypes and speculations and then it becomes complicated. I want to thank my close friends, parent and families for keeping this secret. You know the pressure to get married was this high and mum told me she wants to see the girl I am dating and would want to marry. I told her that there was this babe and we didn’t want to marry yet but she insisted that I’d she was the one for me that we should have a small ceremony and the rest is history. I’m glad I listened to her,” says the Afro pop star
The koko master who was his jovial self and eclectic, did not tell when the white wedding will hold but he disclosed that it will be held when they are both ready for it.
D’Banj got married secretly to his girlfriend, Miss Didi Kilgrow last year, July 2, 2016 and now they have a baby boy named Daniel, months ago. The singer who dropped a video from his recent album, KingdonCome is one of the entertainers of modern era who has shaped pop culture in Nigeria and the African continent.
Nigerian Afro pop star, D’Banj has revealed why he hid his marital status from the public. The singer who announced one of his companies, C...
According to a source, the marriage is over and it may not be redeemable. It was also gathered that her husband, Ifeanyi Igwegbe has allegedly abandoned their matrimonial home.
However, it was said that the couple now live in two different states in the U.S. Constant disagreement was given as the major reason the man fled, leaving behind his wife and their two daughters.
No word has been heard from the actress.
Popular US based Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha-Igwegbe’s marriage has allegedly crashed. According to a source, the marriage is over ...
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe”s estranged hubby, Lanre Gentry has finally responded to the damaging death threat allegation by Nollywood producer Lege Miami.
In a report we made earlier, the producer who said in a video released few days ago that he was threatened with death for allegedly sleeping with Mercy Aigbe.
Lanre Gentry has responded to the allegations made. He said, “The State Criminal Investigation Department picked the young man up and arrested him yesterday. I made a complaint against him for defaming my name and men of the Nigeria police went to pick him up because I do not know him. I have never even seen him before yesterday.”
According to him, he was later released yesterday after a lot of people trooped in to beg on his behalf.
However, before he was released, he was asked to write an undertaking that he would never try such a thing again.
“I don’t know him from Adam. My wife is a very gentle person and she remains my wife. She is not a troublesome person neither is she promiscuous.
I have never accused my wife of cheating on me and we have never had a fight over her faithfulness to our marriage.”
On his marriage with his wife, he said “The only little misunderstanding we had was over the issue that I gave her money to cook for me but she did not do so. That was what caused our misunderstanding.
The guy in question is just looking for cheap popularity and it led to his arrest. He has already written an undertaking to refrain from tarnishing my image.
Initially, they wanted to lock him up and charge him to court for defamation of character but people really pleaded on his behalf so I had to be lenient and asked them to let him go after he wrote the undertaking. I have no quarrels with my wife.”
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe”s estranged hubby, Lanre Gentry has finally responded to the damaging death threat allegation by Nollywood pro...
Harrison Tare Okiri, famously known as Harrysong, no doubt is a gifted musician and songwriter who has proven himself by writing some smash hits for established acts.
When he joined KeeCee’s led Five Star Music and wrote few of KeeCee biggest hits without receiving enough credit, according to the star singer, he was left with no other choice but to depart Five Star Music. But thereafter, law suits and multiple allegations followed and no one really knows the facts but left with two sides of the story.
However, with the release of Harrysong’s latest smash hit single ‘Arabanko’, it seems Harrysong has decided to bear his mind, through the song, on a couple issues that have been raised during his legal tussle with KeeCee and Five Star Music.
The first issue reported as being responsible for Harrysong departure from Five Star bothers on when it was Harrysong’s talent in song writing and production that made their partnership successful? Or whether KeeCee’s voice and financial power made their estranged union click?
Harrysong, in the song Arabanko, seems to have given his opinion that KeeCee should have been grateful to him because before his arrival, there was the money and KeeCee’s talent, but after his arrival, all things clicked.
He summarized this when practically called KeeCee an empty vessel and a back stabber in these lyrics “I cook food say make you come chop you use am against me, put me for cooking pot, empty gallon when I help fill water.”
In his lyrics, Harrysong mocked Five Star Music’s source of wealth too because the lines “since Linda chop chinwe banana and politicians no come dey pay again” suggest Five Star Music may have been involved in pimping girls for politicians and that something went wrong with the alleged pimping business, which forced the backers to withdraw.
Backing this up, Harrysong sang that Five Star was now jealous of his new found richer partner and birth of his twins. “I born twins, dem jealous me… I get another sponsor, dem jealous me oh.”
His arrest by Five Star Music and other reported confrontations were as well spoken about in ‘Arabanko’ with Harrysong accusing Five Star of trying to assassinate him. He even went a step further in the music video to announce to KeeCee that he was ready for war by pulling a gun. “Dem send hired killers to come finish me But Jehovah say my pikin no go die”
He also prophesied to himself and his label Alter Plate, saying it was the new king of the music industry. He even said there were things he would have said, but kept them to himself.
He claimed in the song that he opened the can of worms because he was pushed to the wall. “Everywhere I go grace dey follow me…Alter Plate everybody celebrate…Insult upon insolence I don see…I been no wan talk, dem dey fire me.
The song was not all about accusations of jealousy, assassination and struggle of intellectual property right, as Harrysong did a good job in the delivery of the song.
The upbeat nature of the song will keep million on the dance floor for a long time to come.
The fact that the lyrics can be used as materials to fuel street beef means Harrysong has got the hit that will finally take him to greater height on his hands. (Culled from Nigeria films)
Harrison Tare Okiri, famously known as Harrysong, no doubt is a gifted musician and songwriter who has proven himself by writing some smash...
A special counsel investigating claims of Russian meddling in the US election has reportedly empanelled a grand jury, Today reports.
The US media reports suggest Robert Mueller’s inquiry has taken the first step towards possible criminal charges.
According to Reuters news agency, the jury has issued subpoenas over a June 2016 meeting between President Donald Trump’s son and a Russian lawyer.
The president has poured scorn on any suggestion his team colluded with the Kremlin to beat Hillary Clinton.
In the US, grand juries are set up to consider whether evidence in any case is strong enough to issue indictments for a criminal trial. They do not decide the innocence or guilt of a potential defendant.
The panel of ordinary citizens also allows a prosecutor to issue subpoenas, a legal writ, to obtain documents or compel witness testimony under oath.
At a rally in Huntington, West Virginia, on Thursday evening, Trump said the allegations were a “hoax” that were “demeaning to our country”.
“The Russia story is a total fabrication,” he said. “It’s just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of American politics, that’s all it is.”
The crowd went wild as he continued: “What the prosecutor should be looking at are Hillary Clinton’s 33,000 deleted emails.”
“Most people know there were no Russians in our campaign,” he added. “There never were. We didn’t win because of Russia, we won because of you, that I can tell you.”
Trump’s high-powered legal team fielding questions on the Russia inquiry said there was no reason to believe the president himself is under investigation.
Ty Cobb, a lawyer appointed last month as White House special counsel, said in a statement: “The White House favours anything that accelerates the conclusion of his work fairly.
“The White House is committed to fully co-operating with Mr Mueller.”
Earlier on Thursday, the US Senate introduced two separate cross-party bills designed to limit the Trump administration’s ability to fire Mueller.
The measures were submitted amid concern the president might dismiss Mueller, as he fired former FBI director James Comey in May, citing the Russia inquiry in his decision, reports the BBC.
Thursday’s reports suggest former FBI director Mueller’s investigation is focusing on 39-year-old Donald Trump Jr’s June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with a Russian lawyer.
According to Reuters, the special counsel is examining whether anyone affiliated with the Trump campaign encouraged the Russians to start releasing material about the Clinton campaign.
A source told the news agency the president himself was not currently under investigation.
But the special counsel was seeking to determine whether Trump knew of his son’s meeting before it happened, or if he was briefed on it afterwards, the source said.
The US first son’s emails show that he was told the meeting would yield damaging material on Mrs Clinton, provided by the Kremlin.
Trump and his aides have dismissed the encounter as “opposition research” that happens in any political campaign.
Trump Jr’s initial, misleading statement – that the meeting was about Russian adoptions – was issued with the president’s advice.
The US intelligence community, including the CIA and NSA, has determined that Russia sought to boost Trump’s chances of victory in November 2016 presidential election, which Moscow denies.
Trump has at times expressed doubt about the determination made by his own intelligence agencies.
Mueller was appointed in May by the deputy attorney general of the Department of Justice.
Several congressional inquiries are examining the same allegations.
A special counsel investigating claims of Russian meddling in the US election has reportedly empanelled a grand jury, Today reports. The ...
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said the likely refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari or his Vice, Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, cannot stop the final process of amendment of the Constitution, Post-Nigeria reports.
The Senate President, revealed that it was with conviction on that, that the 8th National Assembly approved the removal of Presidential assent to an amended the Constitution.
Recall, that the 7th Assembly had in 2015, while reviewing the 1999 Constitution, approved the removal of Presidential assent from the process of the amendment.
However, Saraki said going by the process of amending the Constitution, the final decision of Federal and State Legislatures, should be seen as the decision of the people.
“Well, to me, if two-thirds of the National Assembly agree to something, and two-thirds of the State Assemblies also agree, in my view, the President should accept that as the wish of the people.
“Does he really need to assent? Personally, I don’t think so; that is my personal view, because with two-third of National Assembly, two-third of State Assemblies, the people have spoken”, he said.
Saraki added that, the Senate would follow up on the amendment process in the States, to ensure that there was wide consultation and sensitisation.
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said the likely refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari or his Vice, Acting President, Yemi Osinbaj...
Thanks to dairy marketing bureaus and their massive marketing budgets, most people think of dairy products to build strong bones. But eating more of these foods may not be the best way to boost your bone health and ward off osteoporosis. When it comes to building strong bones and preventing bone diseases, herbs really shine. Here are my top 4 herbs that build healthy and resilient bones:
Dandelion
Dandelion shoots (the stems, leaves, and flowers) are not only rich in the essential bone-building nutrient, calcium, they also contain plentiful amounts of boron, which is critical to strong bones. Dandelion shoots have one of the highest amounts of the mineral boron of almost any food.
Dried dandelion stems, flowers and leaves can be dried (or obtained already dried from your local health food store) and made into tea. Add one teaspoon of dried dandelion per cup of boiled water. Let steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and drink three times daily for best results. Drink for three weeks then take a break for one week. Repeat.
Horsetail
Horsetail (no, not the tail from horses) is a uniquely thin herb with long, thin leaves whose shape resembles horse hair. Not only does the herb build strong bones, researchers found that it can prevent infections linked to fractures and osteoporosis. Published in the medical journal Cell Proliferation, the study found that horsetail improves the bone-building ability of osteoblasts. Osteoblasts are cells that create bone by laying down a matrix to which minerals bind to form bone. The scientists concluded that ingesting horsetail extract may be a good bone-building strategy.
Another study in the same journal only a few months afterward found that horsetail also prevented cells from breaking down bone, a process that can contribute to bone diseases like osteoporosis. Horsetail is also high in the mineral silica, which plays an essential role in strengthening bones. Add one teaspoon of dried horsetail per cup of boiled water. Let steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and drink three times daily for best results.
Nettles
Also known as stinging nettles due to the little, hair-fine stingers on the stalks of the plant, nettles are a nutritional powerhouse, containing an abundance of calcium in a form that is readily absorbed. Dried nettles do not exert a stinging action. Add one teaspoon of dried nettles per cup of boiled water. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink three times daily for best results. You can also add dried nettles to soups or stews to give these foods a nutritional boost.
Red clover
Yes, those purple-colored flowers that pop up in your lawn are good for much more than mowing over. Research published in the medical journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that the compound called formononetin found in red clover helped prevent the development of osteoporosis in animals. And, fortunately, you don’t have to be able to pronounce this compound to benefit from it.
You can make a tea from dried red clover flowers by adding 1 teaspoon of dried flowers per cup of boiled water. Let steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and drink 3 cups daily for best results. You can also add fresh red clover flowers to salads, or use red clover sprouts on salads, sandwiches, or wraps. Avoid picking red clover on lawns that have been sprayed or are close to high-traffic areas.
Thanks to dairy marketing bureaus and their massive marketing budgets, most people think of dairy products to build strong bones. But eati...