Quintessence44: A Nigerian woman got to Brazil with nothing, but has built a street business selling Nigerian cuisine, and now sees long lines of people queuing for HOURS to buy her food, in Rio De Janeiro. The narrator is an Afro-American vlogger who was himself searching for the Nigerian joint, and then he found it.......See crowd!
RoiNews2: Story of How Music Legend “OLIVER DE COQUE's” Most Kept Secret led to his Death and Last words before his death...
Highlife music in Nigeria is as old as the country itself and we can recount that we have had many great musicians who are well-renowned for giving the genre its spark and fame. However, when the name Oliver de Coque is mentioned, everyone who knows the “Highlife King of Africa,” knows that he had an amazing way of blending modern music with traditional Igbo harmonies. It is still why he is revered as one of Africa’s most prolific recording artists. The skill and talent with which Oliver de Coque sang and performed his music was exceptional.
And in this video, we bring to you all you need to know about this legend, and how his most kept secret led to his death, including the last words he said before giving up the ghost
Highlife music originally first came into Lagos Nigeria from the then Gold Coast (now Ghana back in the 1920s). Ghanaian highlife musicians such as E.T Mensah, Osibisa, etc, pioneered the modern highlife genre and iconic folks such as Sir Victor Olaiya, Rex Lawson, Orlando Julius-Ekemode, Fela Ransome-Kuti (who later became Fela Anikulapo-Kuti), Bala Miller, Oliver de Coque, etc, localized Nigerian highlife using Nigerian languages and Pidgin English.
SoarNaija: Hey friends! Just wanted to share something incredible that has transformed how my children study.
This Afrilearn app is both incredibly fun and effective, and guess what? It’s free and packed with curriculum-based class notes, video lessons, interactive quizzes, homework help, rewards and real-time progress tracking! My kids are loving it and their test scores are improving fast.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3, 2024, due to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage above N60,000.
Despite the government’s final offer of N60,000, which included a recent increase from an initial N57,000, the labour unions found the proposal insufficient, setting a new proposal at N494,000.
The Evolution of Nigeria’s Minimum Wage
Early Beginnings
The concept of a minimum wage in Nigeria dates back to the 1950s. The late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as Premier of the Western Region, implemented the first minimum wage policy in 1954. Western Nigerian workers received a minimum wage that was double the amount paid to their counterparts in other regions. This initial wage policy set a precedent and sparked ongoing discussions about fair labor compensation in the country.
Post-Independence Struggles
Following Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the push for a national minimum wage continued. In 1959, Awolowo, then the President of the Action Group, campaigned vigorously for a five-pound minimum wage for federal workers. Although he lost the 1959 elections to Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the issue of a national minimum wage remained a significant political agenda.
The First National Minimum Wage Law
The first National Minimum Wage Law was enacted by President Shehu Shagari in September 1981, spurred by the advocacy of the Nigerian Labour Congress led by Hassan Sunmonu. The law set a minimum wage of 125 naira per month, equivalent to approximately US$204 at the time.
Subsequent Revisions
Over the years, the minimum wage has undergone several revisions:
2000: Increased to N5,500.
2011: Under President Goodluck Jonathan, it was raised to N18,000.
2019: The National Minimum Wage Act signed by President Muhammadu Buhari established a new wage of N30,000 per month.
The Current Debate
In January 2024, the federal government formed a 37-member tripartite committee to review the National Minimum Wage. However, the committee has not yet reached an agreement. The NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have set a deadline of May 31 for the government to establish a new wage policy. The unions are demanding a minimum wage of at least N60,000.
Some states have unilaterally announced new minimum wages. For example, Edo State approved a new wage of N70,000 effective May 1, 2024, while Lagos State has been paying a wage award of N35,000 since January 2024.
The discussions about the minimum wage are fraught with tension, particularly between state and federal governments. State governments often argue they cannot afford higher wages, while the federal government usually proposes higher rates. This discord reflects a long-standing issue in Nigeria’s wage policy, where economic realities and political promises often clash.
GBTYO: So in a nutshell, the Israeli govt promoted the Nigerian civil war by supplying weapons to both sides towards ensuring maximum suffering on the biafran side which they then used their international Jewish controlled media to propagate overinflated Biafran sufferings to which they aimed to blame Egypt and to divert from the humanitarian suffering of the displaced Palestinian population.
If you have noticed, the Biafran agitation has gotten momentum all of a sudden.
Is this a repeat of the Israeli campaign during the Nigerian civil war to use Ibo suffering to divert from the ongoing Palestinian sufferings following the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland into Jordan and Lebanon refugee camps?
If you have been observing keenly you will see IPOB rats posting their usual vitriol here by desperately making the ongoing genocide in Gaza by the Israeli govt as a needed evil to get rid of Muslim jihadists.
These IPOB grunts are the ones desperately trying to make support or opposition to the ongoing Jewish ochestrated genocide of Palestine a secular issue pitching Christians against Muslims in Nigeria.
Their sole aim is to start a sectarian civil war in Nigeria with the self proclaimed Zionist Jewish IPOB as champions of Christians in Nigeria just as they attempted with their Marxist Obidient movement to claim to be pushing for Christian presence in the federal govt.
The renewed agitation by IPOB and it's timing calls for grace concern just as the Simon Ekpa faction's suspicious attacks on South Africa's govt supporting fake xenophobic attacks in the eve of that country successfully dragging Israel to the ICC for war crimes.
From all indications, IPOB and other Zionist oriented movements like the Obidient are hell bent on instigating sectarian riots on Nigeria over the ongoing conflict in Gaza so as to divert attention from Palestinian suffering.
WannaHowzit: As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, and citizens headed to the polls on Wednesday, there were numerous images of citizens uniting to cast their vote in the elections.
Amidst reports of long queues and inordinate waiting time, one special image emerged from the Durban City Hall voting station.
A picture captured on the day shows two young gentlemen helping an elderly lady up the steps at City Hall, quite literally demonstrating what the ‘new South Africa’ is meant to be all about.
High voter turnout
IEC’s KwaZulu-Natal electoral officer Ntombifuthi Masinga has notably stated that although the Electoral Commission was “sufficiently resourced” it did not anticipate the sudden surge of voter turnout after lunch on Wednesday.
He also touched on the fact that some voters went home after standing in the queues for too long, and who will not be able to vote in the 2024 general elections if they missed out on Wednesday.
“There is only one voting day in South Africa, outside of the special votes.”
In terms of the overall picture at 13:00 on Thursday, only 4,502 of 23,293 voting districts have completed counting (19.33%) with a total of 2,064,033 votes counted.
The ANC leads the way with 877 935 votes (43.10%), followed by the DA (508 529 votes for 24.97%) with the EFF in third (177 868 votes at 8.73%).
As votes continue to be counted around the country, it will certainly be interesting to note that the ruling ANC could lose an outright majority vote.
Raskimonojendor: Atrocities of Ojukwu and his Biafra Rebels against Old Eastern Region’s Ethnic Minorities (Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom & Cross River States). Vol.1
Burning of Churches, concentration camps, Pogrom, Massacres, Mass graves, K!lling for sports, Executions and Win-The-War-Meat.
This is the account of an eyewitness, Dr. Nabo B. Graham-Douglas.
Olamila: No 8 is just saying if a girl doesn’t have good relationship with her dad, you should be careful with her such girls are so difficult and mostly unloveable
I agree with this bullet point #8. A man must ONLY date and eventually get married to a "daddy's girl." Stay away from "drama queens" who find faults with men and insult men relentlessly due to her past and/or present discordant relationship with her biological father. If you proceed with the relationship, then you're flirting with trouble down the road. Period.
Monfeels: I want to share my problem with you guys in the hopes that maybe I'll get some good advice or at least some insight into my problem.
When people first meet me their impression of me is that I'm good looking, cool and intelligent. Most girls usually assume that I have a girlfriend or a legion of side chicks that I Bleep whenever I want to.
The truth about me is that I've never been in a proper relationship with another woman before. All I've had is sexual partners that I stop talking to after I have sex with them, and girls I get intimate with just to control them and get them to fulfil my desire of having a female to own, please me and do my biding, and then I get bored of them and cease contact and move on like I never knew them.
The reason for this behavior is that I don't possess the emotional resources needed to engage in a healthy relationship with another human being. I have no empathy and I usually feel no guilt or remorse for my actions. It's impossible for me to care genuinely for another person. I don't feel people's pain or suffering and I'm not moved by the death of family members or friends. I simply do not care for any other person but myself. I've been this way for a very long time. I lack the ability to maintain relationships with people hence why I lose friends often. Relationships are usually a means to an end for me and when that end is met, I become irritated by the person I've gotten close to.
Despite the fact that I don't see the point in relationships, I still find that I get jealous of couples in healthy relationships. It's not like I want to experience what they experience, just that I am envious of the fact that they are participating in something I can't participate in.
When I find a girl that I want to get close to, I'm usually consumed with jealousy over her previous relationships, and over any current relationship she has with any member of the opposite sex, even if it's merely platonic. All I want is for her to devote all her time to me and shower me with attention and love. The problem with all this is that I don't want to reciprocate this behavior. In fact the idea of devoting attention to, and showering affection on someone else irritates me. It's all pointless, but I enjoy when it's done to me.
Another weird side to all this is that I don't just want to control the girl, I also enjoy making her feel bad, but in a way that makes her crave for me more. I enjoy poking holes in herself esteem, making her second guess the presumably good qualities she thought she possesed, making her not feel wanted by me, and making her do more to please me.
I don't love women, I only become obsessed with them. Obsessed to the point that I'm constantly tortured by thoughts of them being sexual with another guy especially when it's someone she has dated before. I want her all to myself and even if she had sex with someone before I met her or before we became close, I am filled with anger and jealousy whenever the thought crosses my mind, and I want to punish her for that. It's like I want to erase her past and replace it with me. I want to be all she's ever had. I don't want anyone else in her life and I don't want anyone else in her past.
All this must sound crazy to you guys but this is my reality and it's eating me up. I need advice.
aalangel: Ajao Estate Buildings Demolition - Ohaneze Ndigbo Calls For Calm, Says No To Tribalism
Houses And Properties Worth Millions Was Destroyed On I.K Peters Street, Ajao Estate, On Monday 29 April 2023, As Official Of The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) Alongside The Federal Airport Authority Of Nigeria (FAAN) Demolished Illegal Buildings.
A Former Resident On The Street Said The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) Had Given Prior Notice About The Demolitions Of The Buildings As A Result Of It Been Situated On A Federal Pipeline.
However, Some Spokesmen Of Igbo socio-cultural organization in Nigeria, Ohaneze Ndigbo Who Were On A Fact-Finding Mission Disclosed That The Exercise Was Not Carried Out To Target Any Particular Tribe Unlike The Misleading Information Been Spread On Social Media.
That's a deeply insightful video which clearly reaffirms again that those illegal property owners and other dudes encroached on the land owned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Lagos and built their mansions extremely close to the aviation pipelines that had previously been laid there for years.
Land verification before making purchases are clearly important worldwide. Get a good property lawyer while doing these transactions and pay the necessary fees as and when due. Period.
sukkot: Hehe I remember that time for New York one my guys who I grew up with in Tottenham , half caste guy half Igbo and half Greek , moved to New York and was living in the same house with all these guys. I have pics somewhere. It was like 10 guys in the house that time, they never blow. It was my guy Richard , ikechukwu, ikechukwus brother uzikwendu, naeto c, banky Wellington , Richards brother I forget his name now were all living in this apartment hehe.
Gistmedia10: In a recent interview via Instagram video call with Daddy Freeze, rapper Ikechukwu shared that his marriage to Ella is over. The couple, who had their traditional wedding in May 2021, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind the split. Ikechukwu expressed sadness about the situation but emphasized that some issues just couldn't be resolved.
Cousin9999: May 23 (Reuters) - An Exxon Mobil-led oil consortium may need to decide by October whether it will go ahead and develop a large natural gas find off the coast of Guyana, the country's vice president said on Thursday.
The government has been pressing for a bonanza from mostly untapped gas reserves found by the Exxon-led (XOM.N), opens new tab group. The consortium, which includes Hess Corp (HES.N), opens new tab and CNOOC Ltd (0883.HK), opens new tab, is required under its production agreement to return to the government by October about 20% of its massive Stabroek block if that area remains undeveloped.
Exxon has said it hopes to complete an appraisal of the gas findings by early next year and is considering how to best commercialize the natural gas. An October deadline for relinquishing untapped gas areas may require it to make a decision sooner.
That 20% of the undeveloped Stabroek area might include the group's Haimara discovery, where it mostly found natural gas, Guyana Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday during a media briefing in Georgetown.
"We have had some discussions with Exxon and told them that if they are not going to work on it, they have to relinquish. They did some studies and said they might be able to move forward with the project," Jagdeo said.
Exxon is in discussions with Guyana over what areas will be relinquished and has not concluded whether the gassy areas are among them, a company spokesperson said. The consortium’s exploration agreement runs through 2027, the spokesperson added.
Haimara, the group's 12th finding of oil and gas in the country, was announced in 2019. Exxon has said the Haimara-1 well found approximately 207 feet (63 meters) of a high-quality, gas-condensate bearing sandstone reservoir.
There could be up to 16 trillion cubic feet of associated gas in Exxon's areas, Jagdeo said, citing Exxon accounts.
He had said in February that Guyana wanted another international developer to participate in developing the gas project. Guyana is moving ahead to select a company that could develop the project, which it estimates will require between $10 billion and $15 billion in investment.
"We tested the market. We went out for expressions of interest and had some really good, strong firms with good credentials saying, 'We believe there is a viable project and we want to work on it,'" he added, without identifying the firms.
The cabinet must approve the company selected and once approved, that firm would be cleared to initiate talks with Exxon over a project to monetize the gas reserves.
MarbleMate: Mint is a leafy herb that generates a cooling feeling in the mouth, which is why it’s often connected with fresh breath. Toothpaste, mouthwash, breath mints, and chewing gum all include mint.
Mint is used to flavor food and beverages, as well as to freshen the breath. Fresh mint flavor can be found in mint chocolate chip ice cream, mojito cocktails, and lamb dishes.
Mint has been used in traditional medicine to cure a range of ailments for many years. According to Healthline, the following are some of the health benefits of taking mint leave
1. Brain Health
Mint has been shown to help with brain health. In one study, mint extracts were found to have the ability to relieve Alzheimer’s symptoms, although more research is needed. Inhaling peppermint boosts memory and alertness, according to another study, but it’s uncertain whether ingesting it has the same effect.
2. Digestive Health
Mint’s medicinal benefits as a digestive aid are perhaps its most well-known. Peppermint oil relieves stomach pain and helps to cure irritable bowel syndrome without causing any unwanted side effects.
According to animal and in vitro studies, mint leaves may have more medical applications than we now know. In studies like these, mint has been found to kill germs, reduce tension, and fight malignant tumor cells.
3. May Decrease Breastfeeding Pain
Sore and cracked nipples are prevalent among breastfeeding women, making breastfeeding uncomfortable and challenging.
Applying mint to the skin has been demonstrated in studies to help reduce pain associated with nursing.
4. May Improves Cold Symptoms
Menthol, a major ingredient in peppermint oil, is found in many over-the-counter cold and flu remedies.
Many people believe that menthol is a good nasal decongestant that can help them breathe better and clear their sinuses.
Multiple studies, however, reveal that menthol has no decongestant properties. However, studies have shown that menthol can improve nasal breathing subjectively.
MarbleMate: Mint is a leafy herb that generates a cooling feeling in the mouth, which is why it’s often connected with fresh breath. Toothpaste, mouthwash, breath mints, and chewing gum all include mint.
Mint is used to flavor food and beverages, as well as to freshen the breath. Fresh mint flavor can be found in mint chocolate chip ice cream, mojito cocktails, and lamb dishes.
Mint has been used in traditional medicine to cure a range of ailments for many years. According to Healthline, the following are some of the health benefits of taking mint leave
1. Brain Health
Mint has been shown to help with brain health. In one study, mint extracts were found to have the ability to relieve Alzheimer’s symptoms, although more research is needed. Inhaling peppermint boosts memory and alertness, according to another study, but it’s uncertain whether ingesting it has the same effect.
2. Digestive Health
Mint’s medicinal benefits as a digestive aid are perhaps its most well-known. Peppermint oil relieves stomach pain and helps to cure irritable bowel syndrome without causing any unwanted side effects.
According to animal and in vitro studies, mint leaves may have more medical applications than we now know. In studies like these, mint has been found to kill germs, reduce tension, and fight malignant tumor cells.
3. May Decrease Breastfeeding Pain
Sore and cracked nipples are prevalent among breastfeeding women, making breastfeeding uncomfortable and challenging.
Applying mint to the skin has been demonstrated in studies to help reduce pain associated with nursing.
4. May Improves Cold Symptoms
Menthol, a major ingredient in peppermint oil, is found in many over-the-counter cold and flu remedies.
Many people believe that menthol is a good nasal decongestant that can help them breathe better and clear their sinuses.
Multiple studies, however, reveal that menthol has no decongestant properties. However, studies have shown that menthol can improve nasal breathing subjectively.
technative: I am highly honored to be here in Lagos to deliver the speech on “Disruptive Technologies and Limits/Challenges of Regulations” before you distinguished audience at the 9th edition of the West Africa Convergence Conference. Developing and Regulating Information and Communication Technology is the primary responsibility of National Information Technology Development Agency and it is a known fact that majority of the disruptive technologies ever created in the world today are enabled by ICT. For instance, disruptive technologies like the semiconductor microchip, Personal Computer (PC) and the Internet are products of the ICT innovation that are transforming the way we live and work, enabling new business models, and providing an opening for new players to upset the established order. Disruptive technologies have the potential to impact growth, employment, and inequality by creating new markets and business practices, needs for new products & infrastructure and different labour skills.
Components found in peppermint leaves may help improve daily energy levels and reduce fatigue. Although the research is still in its early stages, one human study found that peppermint essential oils can reduce mental fatigue and improve daily concentration.
Specifically, the double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that peppermint oil "...beneficially modulated performance on demanding cognitive tasks and attenuated the increase in mental fatigue associated with extended cognitive task performance in healthy adults."
These findings apply to peppermint essential oils with high levels of menthol or menthone, so the effects of peppermint tea or fresh leaves may vary. However, the natural elements of peppermint leaves may reduce daytime drowsiness, which may contribute to its positive energy effects. Peppermint leaf or essential oil extract may work as a suitable alternative to caffeine, but more comprehensive studies are needed.
- Weight Loss Support
Many people use peppermint leaves as a natural sweetener because of the low calories and lack of sugar. Peppermint also has a unique sweet and minty taste, which makes it a great addition to teas, smoothies, or food dishes.
Peppermint oil can reduce appetite and intragastric pressure (IGP), making it a possible complement for weight loss and dieting. It's best to consult with a registered dietitian or health care provider to discuss weight loss programs, but peppermint leaves may assist with some dieting programs.
Practically all weight loss goals start with dieting and exercising. For some people who want to lose weight, portion control and binging can affect their success, and peppermint leaves may help reduce appetite. They don't add calories or fillers, like excessive sugar, which can help people who want something sweet without the nutritional cost.
- Seasonal Allergy Relief
Seasonal allergies affect millions of people, and peppermint may help relieve some symptoms, like runny noses, congestion, and itchy eyes. One animal study found that peppermint extract "...may be clinically effective in alleviating the nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis," also known as hay fever. Additional human testing is needed to solidify this theory, but there's plausible evidence that suggests peppermint may help alleviate allergic symptoms.
Additionally, peppermint contains rosmarinic acid, a component found in rosemary and other types of mint. Rosmarinic acid has been proven to reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (SAR). Although this doesn't prove peppermint leaves will do the same, rosmarinic acid (found in peppermint) may help reduce allergic symptoms.
- Help with Migraines or Headaches
People experience migraines or tension headaches for various reasons and often use medication like acetaminophen to treat the pain. In comparison, peppermint oil extracts may help reduce the pain associated with tension-type headaches just as well as the medicine.
In a controlled human study, researchers found, "There was no significant difference between the efficacy of 1,000 mg of acetaminophen and 10% peppermint oil in ethanol solution." In other words, peppermint oil has the potential to treat some types of headaches or migraines effectively, but more research is needed.
Dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, exposure to chemicals, chronic disease, and other factors can lead to migraines or headaches, and peppermint may help reduce the sensitivity and adverse effects. Peppermint acts as a pain reliever, which may also work for certain headaches and conditions.
- Ease Menstrual Cramps
Components found in peppermint may help reduce the intensity and adverse effects of menstrual cramps. Some will experience dysmenorrhea, or severe menstrual cramps, which may indicate underlying health conditions. Because of its anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing properties, peppermint can help soothe painful cramps, according to a human study.
The study concluded, "While the bleeding amount did not significantly change, pain and its severity and all the clinical signs and symptoms decreased after taking peppermint extract." Although more extensive testing is needed, peppermint may work as an effective alternative to anti-inflammatory medicines.
Moreover, peppermint usually has little to no side effects and may work as a natural option to ease menstrual cramps. Although the study used peppermint extract, it's possible alternatives like peppermint tea or leaves may provide similar effects.
- Antibacterial Properties
Several studies have proven that peppermint has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It's possible that peppermint may work as a natural antibacterial treatment, but this has only been studied using peppermint oil.
Additionally, peppermint oil may fight against harmful bacteria, including E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella, particularly in fruit juices. Peppermint can eliminate bacterial cells and prevent future growth, which makes it a suitable antibacterial additive for certain drinks.
The primary compound in peppermint, menthol, has several medicinal properties which may contribute to peppermint's antibacterial effects. Menthol is commonly used in various products, like medicine, toothpaste, and food additives. Many believe it has antibacterial effects, which may prevent the growth of diseases or cold-like symptoms.
- Promote Healthy Digestion
Many people experience digestive issues or stomach pains, and peppermint may help alleviate certain conditions in adults and children. More comprehensive research is needed to prove peppermint's full effects, but some studies report that peppermint oil might help relieve stomach pains in children.
According to the study, "...evidence was found for peppermint oil in decreasing duration, frequency, and severity of pain in children suffering from undifferentiated functional abdominal pain." This study used nearly 2,000 participants, but the researchers still advocate for further testing.
Moreover, in another study that evaluated over 700 patients, researchers found peppermint oil to have positive effects in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Their findings show peppermint oil improved IBS but also relieved abdominal pain. Although patients were more likely to have adverse effects using peppermint oil, heartburn was the most common side effect, and most patients reported positive results.
- Freshens Bad Breath
It's no secret that mint can freshen bad breath. Peppermint is commonly found in toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, and breath mints. Peppermint can also fight against oral pathogens and germs because of its antibacterial properties and peppermint oil works as an effective intracanal antiseptic solution against oral pathogens.
Peppermint can improve bad breath but also kill off oral bacteria and germs. While studies previously done focus on peppermint essential oils or extracts, it's possible that leaves or peppermint tea may have similar effects on bad breath.
- Promote Healthy Skin
Components found in peppermint may protect the skin from certain harmful chemicals. Peppermint has soothing and relieving properties in essential oil form, and it's possible it can protect the skin and work as an effective topical ointment in small concentrations.
Peppermint shows some promise in protecting the skin in low concentrations, but it can also harm the skin if applied in high amounts. This depends on many factors including each person’s sensitivity to topical products and any allergies they may have.
For the most part, peppermint leaves also contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals which can help the body feel at its best. Similar to aloe, they can potentially reduce redness and promote healthy skin due to their anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
- Improve Focus and Concentration
In addition to improving energy levels, peppermint may help focus and concentration, but more extensive research is needed. One study referenced earlier discussed peppermint oil extract's ability to enhance energy levels, and another proves peppermint may have beneficial psychological effects.
The research suggests peppermint essential oil can "...produce significant and idiosyncratic effects on both subjective and objective assessments of aspects of human behavior," which also applies to cognitive performance. Although this studied essential oils, it's possible for peppermint leaves to have similar effects.
Because of peppermint's invigorating abilities, it can help push off mid-day fatigue and get us through the day. Although more testing is needed, many people have experienced greater concentration abilities later in the day using peppermint.
- Help with Nausea and Vomiting
Motion sickness affects millions of people; some will experience nausea from driving, seeing certain images, or sea sickness. Some researchers have used peppermint aromatherapy to combat postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in test participants.
They discovered that when combined with controlled breathing, peppermint aromatherapy can help relieve symptoms of nausea. More testing is needed, but some believe the smell of peppermint can deter the body from experiencing nausea or vomiting. This may come in handy on public transit or the water, and peppermint may help prevent PONV.
On the other hand, peppermint may also cause nausea as a side effect, depending on the person. Peppermint can react with stomach acid and cause abdominal pains or nausea if consumed on an empty stomach or if there are preexisting intolerances or allergies.
- Fights Cold and Infections
Many people use aromatic herbs like peppermint leaves as herbal medicine to fight colds and infections. Peppermint has several antibacterial and antifungal properties, which means it can fight against certain germs and illnesses, like the common cold.
Additionally, further research shows peppermint can affect the respiratory tract, coughing reflex and the airflow in the nasal tract, which may improve cold-like symptoms and illnesses. Although more testing needs to solidify these claims, many use peppermint for its healing properties.
Warm vapors from soup or teas also can help ease sore throats, and peppermint and menthol may provide additional health benefits to fight against the sickness directly. Menthol can open nasal airways, which is a major component found in peppermint. Thus, peppermint can accelerate recovery time or at least ease the symptoms associated with colds.
- Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Everyone experiences some degree of stress and anxiety, and peppermint can provide a calming effect due to its natural properties. Its pleasant aroma has been found to reduce feelings of mental fatigue. Research suggests the scent can impact the brain’s theta waves, which govern subconscious fears and memory, helping to lift your mood and promote relaxation.
Similar to aromatherapy, peppermint can help you experience a natural feeling of relief and tranquility. To reap the benefits, enjoy a cup of peppermint tea, diffuse peppermint essential oil in your living space, or apply diluted peppermint oil to your temples and wrists. You can also try combining peppermint with other soothing scents, like lavender or chamomile, to create a more relaxing and stress relieving environment.
- Natural Pain Relief
Menthol, one of the primary components found in peppermint, has analgesic properties that can help alleviate various types of pain, including muscle, joint, and nerve discomfort. Several factors influence chronic pain, such as injury, weight, and physical activity, but the best natural remedies aren't always available. However, peppermint has been shown to effectively relieve pain, decrease blood lactate levels, and increase oxygen in the brains of young athletes.
While more research is needed, the early studies of pepmmerint’s pain-relieving effects are encouraging and suggest the plant can reduce the need for over-the-counter medications. To use peppermint for pain relief, try making a cup of tea or massaging essential oil on the affected areas.
- Antioxidant Properties
Antioxidants are crucial components that protect your body from oxidative stress and free radical cell damage, which can lead to several chronic diseases and premature aging. However, peppermint contains compounds like rosmarinic acid and flavonoids with rich antioxidant contents, supporting overall health and disease prevention.
The versatility of peppermint makes it an easy and delicious way to support your body’s natural defenses. Additionally, combining peppermint with other antioxidant-rich foods, like dandelion or ginger, can further enhance its protective effects. By including ample antioxidants in your diet, you help your body eliminate toxins and maintain liver health, among other health benefits.
- Supports Hair Growth
Over time, our bodies naturally slow hair production, but peppermint may have the elements needed to promote hair growth. Studies have shown that peppermint oil can stimulate blood flow to the scalp and increase follicle depth, which are essential for hair growth.
Peppermint oil has also been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a helpful ingredient for addressing scalp issues like dandruff. While it can’t magically make hair grow as it used to, studies show that peppermint oil can “...be used [as] a practical agent for hair growth without change of body weight gain and food efficiency.” Whether used as an ingredient in your shampoo or applied as a topical treatment, peppermint’s nourishing effects make it a natural alternative to support healthy hair growth.
- Easy Addition to Your Diet
One of the greatest benefits of peppermint is its ease of use and versatility. Whether you prefer fresh leaves or essential oil, you can incorporate peppermint into numerous recipes to boost flavor and health benefits.
Simply add fresh peppermint leaves to salads, smoothies, or desserts, or use a few drops of essential oil to elevate your favorite dishes or add a pleasant aroma to your living space. You can also create a peppermint-infused beverage, such as water or lemonade, to stay hydrated and refreshed while reaping the health benefits of this powerful herb.
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