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Diamond is the hardest subtance known on Earth. Diamond is formed from 'ordinary' coal that has undergone intense heat and pressure over thousands of years. When it is finally formed, it is worth a fortune. Only the wealthy can afford it. What are you going through today? Intense heat and pressure that won't go away no matter what you do? Watch out, your 'ordinary' carbon is becoming a diamond already. And when you're done, you'll be worth a fortune.  The size of your trials are the prophecies of your tomorrow. Don't despair. 

Pregnancy is an awesome and unique journey that a woman goes through. From that moment when the test reads positive everything changes. Your body begins a journey of several adjustments to accommodate the new life. While the knowledge of a new life within you brings so much joy, it also comes with attendant changes that sometimes could bring discomfort to the mother. So we will explore some of these discomforts and how to manage them. 1. Breast tenderness: Pregnancy hormones will cause breast enlargement and soreness. The remedy for this is to get a more comfortable and fitting bra that will reduce the discomfort. 2. Morning Sickness ( Nausea and Vommitting). This is a very common occurrence among many pregnant women in the early stages of the pregnancy. Sometimes it may just be a feeling of nausea but no vommitting and for others it is accompanied by vommitting. Some of the remedies suggested are as follows; - Eat less spicy or flavored foods. - Invest in pro...

This morning while going through the book of Esther I picked some very interesting lessons on Leadership and Politics I'd like to share below. -- --- --- ---- --- ---- ----- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------ - Esther on a normal day never thought her becoming a queen had anything to do with sabing a nation or group of people. She probably thought she was just lucky to have been chosen by the great King Ahaseurus to become his queen. Until her people got threatened with death, then she woke up through the help of her Uncle. - Haman was a typical political or should I say government official. Full of himself, favored by the ' Oga at the top', the King. The favor got into his head so much that he would go home, gather his friends and wife just to boast of how close he was to the king. It is was never recorded that he used that position to speak for anyone before the king for help or anything kind of favor. He had an enemy, Mordecai. That one wouldn't...

For over a year now, I've experienced some major shake ups in virtually every area of my life. These series of ups and downs really started getting to me at some point, which is a normal human reaction. But thankfully I slowly kept scaling through each one that came. Thanks to God. Yesterday while going back to my work station, I was thinking about some of these things and I found some answers right on that journey. Usually my route to work takes me through the Zaria- Kaduna expressway which recently have been under construction as the roads are being expanded. While looking at the work going on in the following thoughts passed through my mind; - The road under construction, was already an existing road built during the military administration. But because it had to be expanded the existing structure had to go. - Lots of scraping of the old tar with heavy equipment had to be done. As a result the road has become large stretch of red sand and no longer looked ...

While perusing through the book of Esther i stumbled on something quite interesting I'd love to share here.  Esther was of royal blood. She was a grand daughter of King Saul. No wonder she ended up marrying a King.😁 Hamman was a grandson of King Agag. Now Agag was one of the kings God told King Saul to wipe out. Saul spared that King and some of his household. Eventually when he brought him back God was displeased with his disobedience and had Samuel get another king. Samuel was the one who eventually killed Agag. Then many centuries later. Haman son of Agag meets Mordecai son of Saul and the old battle is revived.  Hamman now wants Mordecai and all the Jews wiped out. Divine intervention is what eventually saves them. Lessons. - As a parent what you do or do not do will travel down your generation unborn. Both Esther and Hamman were not born when it started but because Saul didn't deal with the issue headlong, his children ended up having to fight that bat...

Conjuctivitis popularly known as the 'Pink eye' or 'apollo' as it is popularly called in Nigeria is an infection of the white part of the eye ball.  This infection is most times caused by bacteria, viruses and allergies.  The most common type is the viral infection. According to the University College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria, about 1.5 million cases of conjuctivitis are seen yearly.  MODE OF SPREAD. Conjuctivitis can be extremely contagious and can be spread through the following ways; * Through skin to skin contact eg handshake with an infected person. * By touching a surface contaminated with secretions from an infected eye.  *Almost all age groups can be affected by this ailment but the most vulnerable group are children between the age of 3-13years.  * Though contagious it rarely damages the eye especially when treated on time. SYMPTOMS OF 'PINK EYE'. -  Redness. - Thick yellowish discharge t...

Today we'll look at a condition that is common to most of us, constipation. ---- ----- ----- ------ ------ -------- ------- ------- --------- --- What is constipation? Constipation is condition of the digestive system where an individual faces infrequent bowel evacuation, or where the faeces are hard and small or where passage of stool is hard and painful. This occurs because the colon has absorbed too much water from the food in the colon ( large intestine). Causes of Constipation. - Lack of dietary fibre in food. - Physical inactivity. - Dehydration. -Medications eg narcotics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants. -Consumption of diary products by others. - Over use of laxatives. - Pregnancy. - Resisting the urge to poop. - An underactive thyroid. - Problems with nerves and muscles of the digestive system. - Ageing. Symptoms. - Few bowel movements of less than three times a week. - Hard or small stools. - Bloating. - A feeling that everything didn'...

Today we are zooming our camera on an important issue that affects a woman's reproductive system.  We are looking at fibroids. There have been so many myths and theories surrounding this condition and our aim on this post is to educate us adequately on what it is and what can be done about it.  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  What are Fibroids? 1. Fibroids are non- cancerous tumors of the uterus that always appear during a woman's childbearing years. 2. A benign tumor of fibrous and muscular tissue, one or more of which may develop within or attached to the uterus. 3. Fibroids are abnormal growths on or in a woman's uterus. The growths are typically benign, non cancerous. Other names for fibroids are myoma, leiomyoma or fibromas. FACTS TO NOTE ABOUT FIBROIDS 1. They are not associated with any risk of cancer and almost never develop into cancers. 2. They are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system. ...

Today on our menu is something for the men and also the women in their lives. The Word erection is nothing new to majority of us.  We all know it is the response of the male sex organ to sexual stimuli in readiness for the sex act but for many that's where it ends. So on this segment today we seek to draw back the curtain and let everyone in on what really goes on behind the scenes in the body that leads to this powerful response. So grab a plate of pop corn and join us on this exciting ride. ------- -------- --------- -------- ------- ------- ------- --  What is Erection? Is simply the hardening, stretching and standing erect of the penis away from the body as a result of increased blood flow to the organ. The internal structure of the Penis. The penis is made up of two major chambers called the CORPORA CAVERNOSA which runs the length of the organ and contains a maze of blood vessels. There's also a third layer that surrounds the urethra( passage for urine and...

Hello friends. How has the week been for you? This new month we will take out sometime to study a very vital organ that plays a key role in our health and well-being. We will be looking at the KIDNEYS. So as a way of introduction I've uploaded this short video to give us in beautiful graphics an overview of the basic structure and functions of the kidneys and the urinary system. As always if you do have questions, ask in the comments section. Thank you. Credit: drugs bank.

Many a times the biggest set back go our progress is FEAR. Fear is that inner voice that tells us things we cannot do. It is that emotion we fell when faced with negative circumstances. That feeling of wanting to give up and run away rather than face the situation. What is it that you planned you were going to do but have not attempted because of fear of failing or losing something? As we keep running this race called LIFE, face that thing, rise up and just do it forgetting how you feel and you'll be surprised how much you would have accomplished by the end of the year. There is something great awaiting you at the other side of fear.

We live in the days of motivational speeches, quotes and talks that encourage us to pursue our goals and achieve something worthwhile in life.  While this is true and also important, we should remember that life is in phases and as such there will be need for patience when what we are hoping to see materialize doesn't at the time we hope it would. Life is a journey. Take your time. Do your best and then learn to rest and let things fall into place. Love yourself enough to be patient with your progress level. You're doing just fine, trust me.

On our table today we have an interesting menu specially prepared for our men. 😀. It's common knowledge that we focus so much on the reproductive well being of the female and this is because of the unique ability of women to get concieve and pregnant with a child. But often times we hardly talk to the men about their own reproductive health as though they are not part of this journey. So today we will start by familiarizing ourselves with the basic structures and functions of the male reproductive system. To help us achieve this I've added a simple five minute video with beautiful and simple animations to help us understand what they are and how they work. Are you a man and you are not necessarily familiar with how your reproductive organs function? Then this is for you. Happy Viewing. Credit:youtube.

Juvenile Diabetes seems like a strange word because that disease is usually associated with adults. But in this article we will look at what that really means.  Sometime last month i was chatting with a friend on issues of diet and she went on to tell me about her observation on how a lot of modern parents in a bid to make their kids feel good or pampered stuff them with all kinds of unhealthy snacks coated with so much sugar and unhealthy preservatives. I remember also reading an article few years back about how exercises were forcefully added to school curriculums in one of these advanced countries in the middle east as they observed lots of their children coming down with obesity and diabetes. These two scenarios prompted me to write this post especially for parents, to mind what their children eat. --------- ------------- ------------ ---------- ------------- What is Juvenile Diabetes? This is a chronic condition in children in which their pancreas produces little o...

What is Amenorrhea? It is the medical term used to describe the absence of the menstrual cycle in a woman either on temporary or permanent basis. Amenorrhea can either be primary or secondary. In Primary amenorrhea, no menstruation has ever occurred in the woman by the age of 16. Most cases of primary amenorrhea have their roots in genetic or anatomical abnormalities especially from birth. Secondary amenorrhea occurs as a cessation of the period after a woman has begun. A woman will be said to have secondary amenorrhea if she goes for three consecutive months without seeing it. Amenorrhea is not necessarily a disease but a symptom that points to something else going on in the reproductive system of the woman. Causes of Amenorrhea. 1. Natural causes During the normal cause of a woman's life she will experience amenorrhea for the following natural reasons. - Pregnancy. - Breast feeding - Menopause. 2.Use of Contraceptives. Some women who are on birth control pill...

I just want to remind you that life was designed to unfold in stages. This is why you had to begin by being conceived then you develop and nine months later you're born.  After birth you began another phase of growth, learning and development way till the day you die. This is the natural course of life. And it applies to every other area of life's endeavor.  The problem with most of us is that we are in a  hurry to get to the next stage without allowing ourselves savor all that the current stage has to offer us. Quit putting yourself under any unnecessary pressure, enjoy the stage you're currently at in life now, celebrate it and be grateful and as time as go you will naturally move to the next. Life is like a staircase just take a step at a time. You will eventually get there.

The wisest man that ever lived said "a merry heart does good like medicine." Life can be tough sometimes and these days a lot of  negative things are happening that can steal our joy. It is up to you to decide if you'll be happy despite the circumstances or not. Happiness is a choice.  When things aren't going well it's difficult to be happy but then we all have to decide to be happy no matter what is happening or not. Humor and laughter help to ease tension and stress sand releases hormones that make us feel good and this helps blood circulate properly in our brains and gives us clarity on how to handle the situation on ground. So choose to laugh a lot, it has no overdose and you'd be surprised at how things will turn out. Photo:ideas.ted.com

Hello dear friends and esteemed followers of this blog. A beautiful new month and new week greetings to you. We pray the month births something beautiful for us all. Okay, so let's get down to business. At one time or the other we must have heard or been told that one of the vital keys to succeeding in life is having a good and workable plan. While this is true and very essential to success, sometimes life in its own way just happens. Sometimes the plans don't work out as you hoped and if you're not careful you begin to lose your zest and focus. At such times just take a chill pill and let things sort themselves out. There's a little  TED talk video I'll share here that has helped me understand this subject matter and I'm sure you will find it helpful too. She says "sometimes its okay not to have a plan." Have a lovely week.

Hello friends, It's another week here again to learn about our bodies. Last week we looked at what the thyroid is and the  role it plays in our body. Today we will see some diseases that affect the normal functioning of the thyroid gland as we wrap up our discussion on the thyroid. -------- ------------ ------------- --------- --------- ------ 1.Grave's Disease. -It is a common cause of hyperthyroidism. -It is an autoimmune disorder. It occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. This can cause the gland to produce the hormones in excess. - The disease is hereditary and may develop at any age in males or females. But more common in females. Risk factors. -stress -pregnancy -smoking. Symptoms -goitre -bulging eyes. -impaired vision. 2. Hashimoto's Disease. - This is another autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. -This disease acts by producing antibodies that slowly destroy the thyroid gland and its...

Yesterday I stumbled on a couple of TED talk videos while taking a stroll on Facebook and a particular one resonated with me so much and I'd like to share it with you just to help fire you up for the week. It's another transitional week and I wish us all a great time. Don't forget to believe that it will be well no matter the challenges.