One of the most eligible bachelors in Nigeria, Bryan Okwara, is not finding it funny the way women treat him because of his good looks.
The former Mr.Nigeria turned actor says his good looks are now a problem because ladies do not take him seriously because they feel he is a play boy.The dread logs wearing actor however admitted that he feels good at the way ladies desire him but this is coming at higher cost.
“There is something you need to understand about being a lady’s man. Yeah, you are a lady’s man and you can’t run away from it, it is something nature has endowed you with. But there is a flipside and it is that people tend to stereotype you and hardly take you seriously. Any woman that walks into your life will just say ‘oh Bryan, we have seen your type before; are you not a fine boy?’
“And you are like ‘what do you mean by that?’ It is a good thing that you walk into a room and every woman is ogling, but there are people that actually see the other side of life and attach importance and value to relationships, and they will not really like that after a while.
“I want people to like me for who I am and not judge the book by its cover.” When asked whether it has affected his relationship with members of the opposite sex, he said: “I would say I have lost friendships that way. Some people just see me and say ‘Bryan, come on, I know your type’ and I am like ‘oh sorry, you don’t even know me’.© Nigeriafilms.com
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Cosmetics marketed at women of colour contain higher levels of toxins such as mercury, steroids and hormone-disrupting chemicals that are associated with a range of health problems, including cancer, experts have warned.
According to experts from George Washington University and Occidental College in the US.
• Even small amounts of toxins in beauty products could trigger “adverse health consequences” that affect fertility
• They could affect the development of a foetus’ brains.
• They contain environmental chemicals – from skin-lightening creams and other products designed to enable women to conform to European beauty norms.
• Some skin-lighteners contain hidden ingredients such as mercury and steroids.
• Hair relaxers and straighteners can be laced with the hormone oestrogen, which can trigger premature reproductive development in young girls and tumours in the uterus.
• A chemical used in vaginal douching and other beauty products, called DEP, may also cause birth defects in babies and has been linked to health problems in women.
• Skin-lightening creams can contain hydroquinone, topical corticosteroids, or inorganic mercury, which can lead to mercury poisoning, characterised by damage to the kidneys and the central nervous system.
In a comment article in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ami Zota and Dr. Bhavna Shamasunder wrote: “Racial discrimination based on European beauty norms can lead to internalised racism, body shame, and skin tone dissatisfaction, factors that can influence product use to achieve straighter hair or lighter skin.
“Thus, beauty product use may be one way that structural discrimination becomes biologically embedded.”
They said the US limits the amount of mercury in skin products, but unlicensed cosmetics were still available.
As reported by the Telegraph, the academics warned that doctors working in obstetrics and gynaecology “should be aware of the potentially toxic effects of commonly used beauty products, recognise disparities across these demographics, and be prepared to counsel patients who have questions about these and other environmental exposures.” (Punch)
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Nearly a week after Trump gave an off-the-wall press conference, in which he continued to blame “both sides” for Charlottesville violence, the political fallout continues. Some folks wondered how Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin (who is Jewish) could keep a straight face while standing next to Trump as he rambled about “fine people” within the Nazi/white supremacist contingent. The same question has been posed about other members of the administration who, for reasons of their own, were reportedly mortified by Trump’s comments. A new Axios report claims to have the scoop — after speaking with a “half dozen senior administration officials” — on why they choose to stay despite their disgust:
“You have no idea how much crazy stuff we kill”: The most common response centers on the urgent importance of having smart, sane people around Trump to fight his worst impulses. If they weren’t there, they say, we would have a trade war with China, massive deportations, and a government shutdown to force construction of a Southern wall.”
Other reasons given to Axios include “General Mattis needs us,” “Trump’s not as evil as portrayed,” and “we like the power.” That last one feels like the most candid response — and one that arguably applies universally to politics.
As for Mnuchin, he chooses to believe Trump’s very belated denunciation of extremist groups after Charlottesville criticism showed no signs of slowing. Mnuchin strenuously defended the president in a tweeted statement:
“[A]s someone who is Jewish, I believe I understand the long history of violence and hatred against the Jews (and other minorities) … I feel compelled to let you know that the President in no way, shape or form, believes that neo-Nazi and other hate groups who endorse violence are equivalent to groups that demonstrate in peaceful and lawful ways … I don’t believe the allegations against the President are accurate.”
Well, this should insulate Mnuchin — who also stresses that all of the “highly talented” people within the Trump administration “should be reassuring” to the American people — from being a Trump target anytime soon. It also feels like he’s telling America that White House officials are doing the best they can right now. This might be a fair point after the firing of Steve Bannon, who has alreadyrejoined Breitbart and is preparing for an all-out media war. And with the far-right battling the White House, those embattled officials will only feel more pressure. The coming weeks will be ones to watch.
(Via Axios)
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Osun State-born Nollywood actress, Biola Ige, who is an Economics graduate of the University of Jos is a stunner that should be the dream of any man. But she’s still single, for reasons best known to her.
When Potpourri sought her view on why there is an increasing number of unmarried mothers or Babymamas in the industry, the fair beauty reasoned that it is sometimes by choice and sometimes by circumstance.
“Majority of children born to lone mothers in the industry could not correctly be deemed “unplanned” rather, many were planned or actively sought. And the majority were somewhere in the middle between planned and unplanned. These women want a way of establishing lasting relationships, to have an extension of their beloved piece while some can be related to their financially and impoverished circumstances,” she said.
Then she expressed her disenchantment with the institution of marriage. “As we all know, marriage doesn’t guarantee anything anymore, because it’s not like it used to be with our parents, as infidelity, domestic violence, drug and alcohol problems is almost a universal problem among men,” she added.
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According to a report by Channels TV, Professor Osinbajo told reporters on Saturday in Abuja shortly after he received the President that he is happy President Buhari came back in good health.
He said, “The message to Nigerians is that the recovery and recuperation of the president in some sense is symbolic of that fact that Nigeria is going to recover.”
“We are on the path to ensure economic recovery and this is a good sign. Our country is on the right path; there is a great hope, there is great excitement and we are going to make it as a nation.”
Osinbajo, who has been holding the fort for the president in an acting capacity, said Nigerians are also happy to see their president return home after spending 103 days in the United Kingdom.
“I am extremely happy that the president is back in good health. Many Nigerians – as we can see while coming out from the airport – are very excited to see the president”.
The presidential jet left London at 10:27 AM and touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 4:38 PM on Saturday.
President Buhari was received at the airport by Professor Osinbajo and members of the Federal Executive Council among other dignitaries.
Earlier, the special adviser on media and publicity to the president, Mr Femi Adeshina, said President Buhari would address Nigerians on Monday, August 21.
Meanwhile, some Nigerians took to the streets of Abuja welcome the president back to the country from his medical vacation.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also joined the people to welcome President Buhari back home.
According to a report by Channels TV , Professor Osinbajo told reporters on Saturday in Abuja shortly after he received the President that h...
Most of us have been taught that body shape and size are simply a matter of calories in versus calories burned.
With this kind of approach, it makes sense that we would think going on a diet to lose weight would be the best thing for us. Culling our calorie consumption will inevitably lead to us shed that body weight we are so desperate to lose – right? Unfortunately for many, this is not the result.
When you look at the biochemistry of the body, all the millions of reactions that are taking place every second of every day, it’s not as simple as calories in versus calories burned. And research has confirmed that not all calories are created equal.
At the most basic and fundamental level, the way that you feed yourself is the way you demonstrate care for yourself. If you’re constantly judging yourself based on how you look, what you ate today, the number on the scales every morning and how you failed to stick to that daily exercise plan, how do you think that translates in terms of self-care?
Aside from the distress that comes if diets we try don’t work, or if we just put all the weight back on after we’ve finished it, here are some other reasons to switch out of that dieting mentality.
1. It Can Communicate To Your Body To Store Body Fat Instead Of Burning It
Your body has an ancient mechanism that wires it for survival. While modern life might have changed significantly compared to our ancestors’, our biochemistry is still much the same. Historically, food scarcity (or a significant calorie reduction) indicated to the body that there was a drought, a war or some other natural disaster that meant food might not be available for a while.
Under these circumstances, do you think your body is going to continue allowing you to burn body fat as a fuel? It’s going to want to store anything it can to prepare for a future where food might not be available for long periods of time and slow our metabolism down so we’re not burning as much energy throughout the day. Our body doesn’t realize that there’s actually an abundance of food available to us and we’re just choosing to minimize our calorie intake.
Many people could do with cutting down on their consumption of highly processed foods that are packed with refined sugars, trans fats and low on nutrients (and consequently often high in calories), but thinking about food solely as calories and limiting our intake of them can increase cortisol (our long-term stress hormone) production and could result in your body storing even more fat than it did before the diet.
2. For Many People, Weight Challenges Aren’t About Food
At the heart of any addiction, whether that is an addiction to food itself or simply an addiction to constantly judging yourself based on the size and shape of your body, regardless of its shape and size, is the belief in your own deficiency and the assumption that it can be fixed with an external substance or regimen.
People eat unresourcefully for many reasons. It can be a biochemical reason, such as low blood glucose, that leads someone to polish off too many sweet foods for afternoon tea. It could be emotional, such as when someone feels rejected when a colleague gives them constructive feedback, and they try to block the pain of this perceived rejection by eating. Or it can be both. Often it is both.
With any system that addresses weight, unless it also explores what is literally at the heart of someone’s situation, rather than the size of their thighs, it won’t work.
3. You Have To Be Healthy To Lose Weight
We all assume that in order to be healthy we have to lose weight when in actual fact, the opposite is true. If our body is not healthy, all of our biochemical processes suffer, one of which is our body’s ability to burn body fat as a fuel. When we switch our focus to eating more real foods, avoiding processed and packaged foods, and focusing on our health rather than our weight, our body and our health benefits and weight loss is a natural byproduct of good health.
It is time to stop dieting and start nourishing. It’s time to stop counting calories if you do this. If you need to count anything, count nutrients and amp them up, and count synthetic substances and omit them.
Source: Foodmatters
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Let’s talk Agriculture!
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Feeding the body with some foods will keep your body and immune system strong – the body will be resistant to some diseases (of course not all).
There are also foods out there that are capable of healing flu or a mild form of cold. It is not difficult- when keeping the body healthy becomes a top priority, going to the grocery should not be a big deal.
Citrus Fruits
Many people find themselves in the succor of Vitamin C especially the whites when they catch a cold. This is because it helps to build up the immune system. Vitamin C is believed to increase the number of white blood cells. Daily Vitamin C is essential for good health. It is easy to add a squeeze of this Vitamin to any meal plan. Citrus is the key to fighting infections and diseases. Examples of citrus fruits include grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes.
Red Bell peppers
Commonly known to Nigerians as tatase, gram red bell peppers contain two times vitamin C as citrus. They are also a rich source of beta carotene. Besides improving the immune system, vitamin C helps to maintain healthy skin. Beta carotene is good for the eyes and skin also.
Garlic
Garlic is used in almost every part of the world. It adds a little zest to foods. It is a must-have for the health. Early civilizations around the globe especially in Egypt and Greece discovered its use in fighting infections. Garlic also helps to lower blood pressure and halts hardening of the arteries. Garlic’s immune-boosting properties are evident in sulphur-containing compounds such as allicin.
Ginger
Ginger is another ingredient we should turn to after falling ill. Ginger may help decrease inflammation, sore throat and nausea. Ginger also helps to decrease chronic pain and possess cholesterol-lowering properties.
Yoghurt
Active cultures in some yogurts stimulate the immune system to help fight diseases. Once in a while, it is okay to get plain yoghurts rather than the ones flavoured with sugar. One can sweeten plain yoghurts with healthy fruits instead. Yoghurt is a great source of Vitamin D. So, when picking yoghurts, it is advisable to get for the ones fortified with Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system and boosts the body’s natural defenses against diseases.
Green Tea
Green tea is fast becoming a Nigerian family’s top consumption at breakfast. Both green and black teas are stuffed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. Green tea contains epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, a powerful antioxidant. It enhances immune function.
Pawpaw
Papaya is another fruit loaded with Vitamin C. Do you know one can find 224% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single papaya? Pawpaw has a digestive enzyme called papain that has anti-inflammatory qualities. Pawpaw also has a little amount of potassium, B vitamins and folate. All these mentioned are important to health.
Chicken
Chicken peppersoup is good for eating when cold appears. It will stop further complications that ensue. Chicken and turkey are high in vitamin B-6. It is also vital to the production of red blood cells. Boiled chicken bones contain gelatin, chondroitin and other nutrients that help abdominal healing and increases immunity.
Source : TushMagazine
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After 104 days in London where he has been receiving medial attention, President Muhammadu Buhari will return to the country later today, the Presidency has said, Sun News reports.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a four paragraphs statement, President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017.
Buhari according to Adesina thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge.
Buhari left the country on May 7, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then.
The President had on Friday received the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, at the Abuja House, London.
Adeboye is the first Nigerian cleric and the second to visit Buhari since he has been receiving medical attention in London.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, had penultimate Friday, paid a similar visit to the ailing.
Adeboye visited the President about 24 hours after the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, paid him a similar visit.
President Buhari had earlier received delegation from the All Progressive Congress (APC) and that of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), as well as his media team led by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, assuring them that he was merely awaiting his doctors green light to return to the country.
After 104 days in London where he has been receiving medial attention, President Muhammadu Buhari will return to the country later today, t...
Apollo eye, pink eye or just conjunctivitis – you know this infection by many names! Still, the question is simple – what is the cure for Apollo eye infection? To answer this question, Naij.com presents you top 11 home remedies for Apollo eye infection! Continue reading to know all of them!
What is Apollo eye infection?
Apollo eye infection is an inflammation of the white part of your eye. It can also damage and inflame your inner eyelid. It makes the white part of your eye reddish or pink. You may experience constant urge to scratch your eye. Your sufferings will not end with just the itchy eye. Due to the swelling of the pink eye – you may experience the inability to open your eye after sleeping for a while. Do not forget that Apollo eye infection can affect both your eyes.
Who has the greatest chances to get an Apollo eye infection?
– People who are in a close proximity with a person who suffers from conjunctivitis! Therefore, take some precautions when you have a person with this infection in your house. Do not share the same towel with this person and wash your hands regularly!
– Old People can suffer from Apollo eye as their immune system is not as strong to fight it!
– Children! They can be in a close contact with other persons who have conjunctivitis. Therefore, teach your children to wash their hands regularly!
– People who suffer from respiratory diseases may also get this infection;
– People who suffer from diabetes;
– People who take steroids;
– People who suffer from different transmitted diseases.
Top 11 home remedy for Apollo eye
1. Honey
Honey can be the perfect solution to almost any disease. Just mix three tablespoons of honey with half a liter of boiling water. Let the mixture cool down until it becomes warm. After that, you can wash your infected eye with this mixture 2-3 times a day to get results.
2. Milk and Honey mixture
The recipe is the same as with boiling water, but you just need to mix milk and honey with the same proportions (0.5 liters of milk to 3 tablespoons of honey). Use cotton pads to clean your eyes with this mixture.
3. Potato
One raw potato per day can help you with Apollo eye infection. Just cut one potato into halves and place the slices on your infected eyes. Keep the slices on your eyes for twenty minutes. Repeat this procedure every day, and you will see the results!
4. Aloe Vera
You won’t believe it but fresh Aloe Vera gel can be your cure for Apollo eye infection. Just soak a clean cotton pad or handkerchief on a mixture of Aloe Vera. Place them on the infected eye. Aloe Vera medical properties can be your best treatment for Apollo eye!
5. Baking Soda
Adults prefer really effective methods to get rid of the infections quickly! Therefore, baking soda can be your perfect solution. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with boiling water. Cold down the water until it becomes lukewarm. After that, wash your infected eyes with this mixture at least two times a day to get quick results.
6. Compresses
A cold or warm compress can be a simple and effortless solution for your pink eye. Nevertheless, do not forget that you need to use clean water! Take a clean cloth and soak it in lukewarm/cold water. Apply the compress for ten minutes on your eyes! Repeat the procedure twice per day!
7. Black tea compress
If you have prepared a cup of black tea, then do not get rid of the leaves. Add some water and soak a cotton pad in the black tea. Apply this cotton pad on your eye for ten minutes. Repeat the procedure at least two times per day!
8. Boric Acid
It`s another good solution for your Apollo eye. Take 100 ml of boiling water and dilute a tablespoon of Boric acid in it. Cool down the water until it becomes lukewarm. Use this mixture to wash your eyes. For best results, repeat the procedure every day for at least one week.
9. Lemon Juice
Mix some lemon juice with lukewarm water. Soak a cotton pad or a piece of cloth in the mixture and apply on the infected eye. Repeat the procedure at least two times a day during one week to get the best results!
10. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a perfect remedy to ease itchiness in your red eyes. Just soak a cotton pad in coconut oil. Apply the pad over the infected eye. Repeat the procedure every time you feel itchiness in your eye.
11. Salt Water
It`s possible to make your own natural eye drops with salt water. Just mix a teaspoon of table salt with a cup of lukewarm water. Pour few drops of this mixture in your eye! Repeat the procedure at least two times per day.
How to treat Apollo eye infection?
If home remedies do not help with Apollo eye infection, then it`s time to see a doctor! Do not forget that conjunctivitis can lead to a more serious infection. Therefore, the doctor may prescribe you eye drops or even antibiotics if you have a serious case of the infection. Do not underestimate Apollo eye infection! In the worst case scenario, you can even lose your vision! (Naij)
Apollo eye, pink eye or just conjunctivitis – you know this infection by many names! Still, the question is simple – what is the cure for Ap...