I wrote this for another blog some time ago but decided to share it to my readers.
With all the body detox,bloating and slimming tea in the market,it can get really hard to choose the one you believe is most suitable for you. I understand that not everyone enjoys DIYs,but there are things so simple to make and do,that spending tons of money becomes unnecessary. For example,how to beat the bloat caused mainly by gas and other stomach irregularities,without splurging on that tea.
It should noted that when I say beating the bloat,I do not mean burning those extra fat,these are two different things and although burning those extra fat isn't quite the hercules task,contrary to popular belief,but for the sake of the post,the focus is on how to beat the bloat.
There are some really cheap capsules that works great for bloating but let us stick to natural and/or home-made ones shall we?
First,cut down on all the bottles of soda you drink,those refreshing drinks,loaded with sugar and gas,switch it with water. Talking about water,you should drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily,it helps in controlling the bloat.
Have you ever tasted peppermint tea,taste great and helps in eliminating stomach bloat,if you can't find/make it,then ginger tea to the rescue.
Eat your fruits and vegetables my friends,you will not even get the bloat in the first place.
You should also avoid taking in air,you do that by smoking,chewing gum,eating too fast and drinking through a straw. You should also exercise daily and try to eat small meals frequently and not three big meals.
Now,have you heard of that salt-water flush for bloating? Well if you haven't,then that's about to change. You should take 1-2 tablespoons of uniodized sea salt in a quart of water,gulp it down and lay on your right hand side for a few minutes and let it work its magic. Warning though,you'll be visiting the toilet a few times but there's absolutely nothing to worry about. It can be done a few times a week and is indeed effective. If you have tried it,how did it work out for you? If you haven't then you should.
Friday, 25 December 2015
The Cold Weather
This is probably coming late considering the fact that we are deep in the harmattan season already.
For the purpose of non-Nigerians (or Africans) who may be reading this,Harmattan is the winter we have here,without the snow. It usually starts in November and ends in january except for states like plateau,their hamattan season extends up to February or even march(based on my experience).
Some states have harsher cold than others,states like Lagos(west) do not experience the extreme cold like other states especially the north and the east (again I write from my experience).
This is the season of cracked lips,dry skin,dry hair,that cool nose breath,general cold,some may add apollo eye infection (haven't seen that in a while though).
We need to take care of ourselves during this period,both internally and externally.
First,and most importantly,we should drink a lot of water this period to stay hydrated at all times,take a lot of fruits and vegetables also.
I don't have to say this because its the first thing we do when we feel the cold,cover your skin,wear longer sleeves and wrap yourself up with thick fabrics to keep you warm. Always and always moisturize naturally. By this I mean you should totally avoid all products with alcohol for both your skin(including make-up) and hair. Rub natural butters and oils like shea and cocoa butter(my fave) and coconut,olive and castor oil.
DO NOT shower with hot water,its tempting,I know but avoid it. What it does is take out the moisture in your skin and leave it dry.
For my cracked lips,I use my faithful shea butter,you can also use the famous petroleum jelly.
For those who get the apollo eye infection,first,i'm sorry because that thing hurts,always wash your hands and avoid picking and scratching(this also goes to everyone),wash your face with clean water and topically apply antibiotic like Chloramphenicol,mainly to prevent bacterial infection that would worsen it. You must have heard of using your urine,I don't think its medically approved but I know it does work.
Merry Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year.
For the purpose of non-Nigerians (or Africans) who may be reading this,Harmattan is the winter we have here,without the snow. It usually starts in November and ends in january except for states like plateau,their hamattan season extends up to February or even march(based on my experience).
Some states have harsher cold than others,states like Lagos(west) do not experience the extreme cold like other states especially the north and the east (again I write from my experience).
This is the season of cracked lips,dry skin,dry hair,that cool nose breath,general cold,some may add apollo eye infection (haven't seen that in a while though).
We need to take care of ourselves during this period,both internally and externally.
First,and most importantly,we should drink a lot of water this period to stay hydrated at all times,take a lot of fruits and vegetables also.
I don't have to say this because its the first thing we do when we feel the cold,cover your skin,wear longer sleeves and wrap yourself up with thick fabrics to keep you warm. Always and always moisturize naturally. By this I mean you should totally avoid all products with alcohol for both your skin(including make-up) and hair. Rub natural butters and oils like shea and cocoa butter(my fave) and coconut,olive and castor oil.
DO NOT shower with hot water,its tempting,I know but avoid it. What it does is take out the moisture in your skin and leave it dry.
For my cracked lips,I use my faithful shea butter,you can also use the famous petroleum jelly.
For those who get the apollo eye infection,first,i'm sorry because that thing hurts,always wash your hands and avoid picking and scratching(this also goes to everyone),wash your face with clean water and topically apply antibiotic like Chloramphenicol,mainly to prevent bacterial infection that would worsen it. You must have heard of using your urine,I don't think its medically approved but I know it does work.
Merry Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year.
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