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Primusinterpares:
There is this company called British American Tobacco (BAT).
If tobaco is that bad why do we have multinationals in this business?

Because people make money from it.

People make money from human trafficking. Does that make it right?

saladinnoir:
I think it has less to do with Nigeria and more with culture and economy. Conservative, poor countries always feature the highest rate of child abuse.

Humans are often victims of their environment. The brutal treatment the Nigerian society dishes out is circular. People do onto others what has been done to them and hide it under the guise of that's how it is, Children aren't exempt from this.

Nigerian culture is violent and aggressive. Children aren't exempt from it. Physical violence against children is often an extension of corporal punishment. Caning is justification for slapping which is justification for punching and so on.

Nigeria is frustrating and children are easy targets for that frustration. An outlet that can't fight back.

Children are also seen as the Property of their parents instead of individuals and wards of the state. And you can do to your property how you wish.

You have a point.

Are there other people who have evidence that salt and water prevent pregnancy?

There was this my friend that cannot properly pronounce Louis Vuitton. I even drop 1K for him to pronounce it well still yet he couldn't.

Borntosmoke:
He be like say all of unaa won mad. Op he be like say u won chop slap. Be careful. How can you say we should not smoke. Are sure your are normal?? Is just like saying we should not eat. As u see me if I don't smoke I won't eat.

. You better delete this post nw

From your moniker I am not surprised at your comment.

Tobacco products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment when discarded. Roughly 4.5 trillion cigarette filters pollute our oceans, rivers, city sidewalks, parks, soil and beaches every year

Every year on 31st May, World No Tobacco day is organized by World Health Organization to promote the awareness about the risk related to the consumption of tobacco and its product and its ill affect on the family, society and environment.

Tobacco use and its consumption is one of the leading cause of many types of cancer, like lungs, larynx mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas, colon and cervix, as well as acute myeloid leukaemia.

It is estimated that over 10 million people die every year due to the consumption of tobacco.

Tobacco not only affects the health of individuals but also impacts the environment badly in terrible ways.

The Theme for this year, 2023 is “WE NEED FOOD, NOT TOBACCO”.

The theme intends to get tobacco producers to adopt sustainable and nutritious crops by providing awareness concerning marketing options and production alternatives. In addition, the theme focuses on exposing the efforts of the tobacco industry’s sabotage initiatives by replacing tobacco with sustainable crops.

How Smoking and Tobacco Consumption Impacts the Health
Tobacco consumption and smoking affects our health in number of ways, it could be reason for the following fatal diseases:

1. Cancer of digestive system like GERD, Achalasia Cardia (pancreas, stomach, mouth, liver, rectum, colon, and esophagus)

2. Neurovascular complications and neurological disorders along with other neuro related disease like stroke, Small Vessel Ischemic Disease of the Brain (SVID) and vascular dementia
3. Heart disease
4. Lung diseases
5. Diabetes
6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
7. Tuberculosis
8. Certain eye diseases

Tips to abstain from smoking
The following factors can aid in smoking cessation:

A. Using nicotine replacement therapy
B. Avoiding triggering areas such as bars
C. Chewing sugarless gum or hard candy to resist tobacco cravings
D. Distracting oneself and moving to a smoke-free zone to overcome a tobacco craving
E. Daily exercise
F. Trying alternate relaxation techniques to reduce stress, such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, yoga, and music

Say no to Tobacco.

Ashawoman82:
the vaccine is only for babies. Do u think the big pharmaceutical companies of the world will allow a malaria vaccine to be in the market?, Do u know how much these companies get from d sale of antimalaria drugs?

I get your point.

But you also forgot its the same pharmaceutical companies that will still make the vaccine. So the money won't stop going into their pocket.

treesun:
90% of Nigerians are hypertensive, we think too much!

Lol. I won't say so only that we have higher chances of being hypertensive

treesun:
90% of Nigerians are hypertensive, we think too much!

Lol. I won't say so only that we have higher chances of being hypertension.

Great development.

rockcitie:
Dpharmacist kindly correct your write-up. You mistakenly wrote 140/190 instead of 140/90.

Jeez, thanks for the correction.

On May 17th, we celebrate World Hypertension Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bringing global awareness to the 1 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide.

The theme for World Hypertension Day 2023 is 'Measure your blood pressure, Control it, Live Longer.'

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is defined as a systolic blood pressure consistently above 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure consistently above 90 mm Hg.

Once your BP is 140/190mmHg then you have hypertension.

Hypertension is the #1 risk factor for heart disease, stroke, renal complications, and premature death. Usually, high blood pressure alone does not cause any symptoms.

Fortunately, hypertension can be prevented and managed, by checking your blood pressure regularly, and through treatment.

Since 2016, CDC and global partners have worked together to create innovative strategies to prevent and control hypertension, and improve people’s overall heart health in countries across the world.


It is paramount that you check your BP regularly especially when you are 40 years above.

Get tested, know your numbers, and live longer.

honestivo:
What are the Solutions to malaria laden environment

First the environment needs to be clean and then fumigated.

Lifewasgood:
Heard Nigeria recently followed Ghana in approving a vaccine.

How do one get vaccinated?

The vaccine will soon be available.

World Malaria Day is held each year on April 25th. This annual event is a worldwide effort, to raise awareness of Malaria and funds for the treatment and prevention of malaria.

The day works to highlight the need for better political intervention in malaria control and prevention. The day also marks the continuing great achievements in the fight against Malaria.

World Malaria Day 2023 will be marked under the theme “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”.

Within this theme, WHO will focus on the third “i” – implement – and notably the critical importance of reaching marginalized populations with the tools and strategies that are available today.

Did you know?

A Malaria Vaccine is out and NAFDAC has approved the R21 malaria vaccine this month.
This makes Nigeria the second country to approve the new malaria vaccine developed at the University of Oxford, after Ghana.
The vaccine is indicated for the prevention of clinical malaria in children from 5 months to 36 months of age.

The combat against malaria seems promising and might result in a brighter future.

We have that in the nearest future we will eventually have zero malaria in Nigeria, Africa and the World at large.

The below are brand names you have been wrongly.


▪️Hyundai : How you're probably saying it: HI-UN-DIE

Correct pronounciation : HUN-DAY

▪️Huawei : How you're probably saying it: HU-AH-WEI

Correct pronunciation : WAH-WAY

▪️Chevrolet : How you're probably saying it: CHEV-RO-LET

Correct pronounciation: SHEV-RO-LAY

▪️Moschino : How you're probably saying it: MOSH-CHEE-NO

Correct pronounciation : MOSS-KEY-NO

▪️Hermès : How you're probably saying it: HER-MEES

Correct pronounciation: AIR-MEZ

▪️Givenchy : How you're probably saying it: GIH-VEN-CHEE

Correct pronounciation: ZHEE-VAHN-SHEE

▪️Versace : How you're probably saying it: VER-SA-CHEE

Correct pronounciation: VER-SA-CHEH

▪️BMW : How you're probably saying it : BEE-EM-DOUBLE U

Correct pronounciation: BEE-EM-VEE

▪️Hublot: How you're probably saying it: HUB-LOT

Correct pronunciation: OO-BLOW

▪️Adobe : How you're probably saying it: AH-DOBE

Correct pronounciation: AH-DOH-BEE

▪️Nike : How you're probably saying it: NYKE

Correct pronounciation: NI-KEY

▪️ Volkswagen: How you're probably saying it: VOLKS-WAGON

Correct pronounciation: FOAKS-VAA-GUN

▪️ Louis Vuitton: How you're probably saying it: LOO-IS VEE-TON

Correct pronounciation: LOO-EE WE-TAAHN

Are there more?

Add yours

Nlfpmod myndd44 Seun

maleekberry:
With all due respect sir, you are very wrong on this
matter.

Me and my babe used to lash raw and after the whole show, she will add salt to water and drink it, and also use salt water to wash her kitten.

This has being going on For the past 5 years. If you say the method isn't working then How come she hasn't gotten pregnant?

Like I said sometimes last year in one of your post when you claimed that amplicox doesn't prevent stds and I challenged you that it's not everything that doctors can prove, and it's not all the functions of these drugs that doctors know.

Let me give you an example sir.
The manufacturers of coca cola made the drink for human consumption, but coke still works for other purposes such as cleaning ceramic ( tiles, toilet etc) same thing applies for lacasera ( mechanics use it to wash bolts and nuts)

Another example is hydraulic fluid that scientists made for moving the various components of your vehicle's braking system. Am sure you are aware that people use it to cure ezcema and it works.

You didn't read my post well where I said
" It will only be feasible if it is said that salt and water prevent implantation or killing the embryo. Still yet it remains unproven."

Unproven is not same with disproven.

There is possibility that there is a mechanism by which it works but it remains unproven.
So you use a single case scenario to prove that what I said is wrong. Do you know if there are other factors that contribute to her not taking in.

We can't rely on only your story as an evidence.

If you are to choose between a case of 5 evidence or 200 evidence won't you support the higher one.

Next time cross check who you are arguing with. When did you discussed with me that ampiclox can be used to treat STD and I told you no. Ampiclox is an antibiotics so it should have an effect to do that. Moreover, ampiclox is now no longer a drug of choice to treat STD because there are:
1. Better drugs
2. Development of bacterial resistance to ampiclox

About your last point , do you also know that some use paracetamol in some raw food preparation.

You are arguing with me and claiming what I didn't say.

Check the below image.

saladinnoir:
This is the best time to talk about it, else we'll never be ready for it.

It runs deep even in Nigerian constitution. It will require a revolution.

TheboyGhost:
Hmmmm, it's a terrible situation.

Such is life.

TheboyGhost:
How do you think Animals are treated in a zoo?

Our kids here get's treated worst than animals in the zoo....


It's crazy to think that the only way to correct a child is by hitting that child...

Children make mistakes just like Adults too but who is there to hit the Adult always and often?

I will tell people, the day anybody will hit my child because he/she is correcting my child then he/she should be ready to get into a boxing ring with me!!!

A child gets molested emotionally and mentally at home and still in the school and we call that discipline. 😡😡😡😡

From the comments on this thread. It shows that most people are guilty of it here hence the few comments.

This is a topic we are not ready for.

Still pondering on definition of youth as age 16 to 24.

dyera:
The cure for cancer has been discovered long ago, it's being hidden by the powers that be. The availability of the cure for cancer will break current balance. The number of people that die yearly will fall drastically which will lead to overpopulation.

Almost every strong disease is lased with conspiracy theory. Same was said of HIV, TB, Diabetes etc.

Ibrahimcoomasie:
May the Good Lord completely heal everyone with Cancer in the world. Amen..

Amen

BreakingNews21:
An alkaline body is very popular in the holistic healing community. I've read good things about ppl using simple and inexpensive sodium bicarbonate and lemon water to help the diseased body. Also check out using diluted Hydrogen Peroxide to oxygenate the body to fight cancer cells.

Adding a couple of links for those interested in researching the info. Also the established western medical organizations dissuade natural healing. Don't forget there are powerful healing plants in the bush!

HOW TO CURE CANCER & DISEASES? By Alkalinize Your Body ( NO DISEASE CAN EXIST IN AN ALKALINE ENVIRONMENT)
https://www.mydailyinformer.com/how-to-cure-cancer-diseases-by-alkalinize-your-body-no-disease-can-exist-in-an-alkaline-environment/


CANCER TREATMENT
What Is Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy?
Exploring the grey area of oxidative therapy for cancer

https://www.verywellhealth.com/hydrogen-peroxide-therapy-5198732

Alot of theoretical assertions here with promises of cures. If they are really what they claimed to be . We could have seen them, the western medical organization cannot stop it.

Stop believing in conspiracy theories.

Cricketman:
The cure for cancer is bitter kola, concain and TM

Thank me later

You must be joking. You know nothing about cancer

Originalsly:
The thing with all these cancer awareness programmes .... they always ... always emphasize that you be tested for cancer ... which is a good thing.... and always tell you about treatments .... pharmaceutical treatments. Do we ever notice for every other disease they always say what we should do to prevent it ... but cancer they never do? Cholera... malaria ... you name it ... they say how to avoid it .... why not cancer?.. why not? ... think about it.. you'll figure it out.

This is because cancer is caused by alot of things. Cancer is the most complicated among all diseases. It is not a single disease but a name for a body of related diseases. Scientist are yet to fully unraveled the mysteries.

Except you are ignorant there are some things that have been linked to cancer which calls for prevention like radiation, cigarettes smoke , some synthetic products and chemicals etc.

One of the most ridiculous unproven ways of preventing pregnancy is douching in salt and water or drinking it. This is as a result of years of searching for cheaper and better means of preventing pregnancy.

Another reason why it is gaining popularity is it's use raise no eyebrow unlike going to a shop to get contraceptive pills or condom. There are so many others like alabukun and ampiclox but this prove to be very funny as well as dangerous.

Myth 1 : Taking Salt And Water To Prevent Pregnancy

To understand how this method is so dumb, lets us go back to our elementary secondary school biology or what is known in higher institution as anatomy.

Fluid in the mouth goes through the oesophagus and into the stomach. It gets to the intestines where it is absorbed and filtered into the blood stream.
It then goes to the liver it goes where a lot of breakdown is done. Final destination is in the kidney after which the waste or excess is deposited in the kidney. The useful nutrients are send to the storage organs or organs needing them. From the kidney, it goes to the urethra .
The urethra is close to the female reproductive organs e.g vagina but do not share any common link. They are separate.

There is no way any of the waste product gets to the vagina. If the urinary product gets there, it will expose the vagina to infection. Besides, this process takes hours before it can get to the urethra.

That is enough time for the sperm to get through the cervix to the womb. So drinking water mixed with salt will arrive late even if it will be effective in killing the sperm.

It will only be feasible if it is said that salt and water prevent implantation or killing the embryo. Still yet it remains unproven.

Myth 2: Washing Vagina With Salt Water

Salt kills microbes. It absorb moisture from microbes.

Thinking of the powerful antimicrobial properties of salt can seem a good theory to back up the claims that salt water can kill sperm in the vagina.
Lets understand something.

Semen is a thick fluid. It dries up when exposed to air. It gets light when it goes into the vagina within some few minutes. This is due to the environment of the vagina. The light Semen encourage the sperm to move into the cervix in search of a fertile ovum at the speed of about 40 km/h.

It becomes almost impossible to wash it out after some few minutes. Even if it was done immediately, it will not work.
Let's see the reason.
Semen contains salt. That shows that sperm survive more in salt. To explain, semen are even stored in salty water in hospitals. So the salt will not even harm the sperm.

Side Effect Of Salt Water

Drinking salt water is dangerous to health. It is one of the cause of hypertension. It also cause dehydration. This is because the body will be needing enough water to remove the excess salt from the body to prevent complication.

This is the cause of some avoidable deaths when there was a hoax message to bath and drink salt water to prevent Ebola.
Washing the vagina with salt water can also lead to dehydration of that vagina. This can causing itching and dryness. This leads to the loss's of normal vagina flora and Increase the chances of infection.

Beware of common myths spreading around.
Mods help take it to a larger audience so we can dispel this myth

#DrugXpert

Seun myndd44 Nlfpmod dominique

TODAY IS WORLD CANCER DAY

World Cancer Day aims to prevent millions of deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.

The theme for World Cancer Day 2022-2024 is ”CLOSE THE CARE GAP”

The global cancer epidemic is huge and is set to rise.

Currently, 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year, out of which 4 million are premature deaths (aged 30 to 69 years).

Urgent action needs to be taken to raise awareness about the disease and to develop practical strategies to address the cancer burden. Global disparities in access to prevention, treatment and palliative care are growing exponentially.

World Cancer Day is the ideal opportunity to spread the word and raise the profile of cancer in people's minds, in the world's media, and on the global health and development agenda.

Every single person has the ability to make a difference, large or small, but together the health community can make real progress in reducing the global impact of cancer.

Whatever you do never reach a point where you get addicted.

I commend NDLEA for their tireless efforts to combat this menàce.

P.S

Today is world pharmacist day. Let's join hands and celebrate pharmacists contribution to health care.

https://www.nairaland.com/7350685/wpd-pharmacy-united-action-healthier#116990245