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This has been baffling my innocent mind.Looking at the rate at which very young secondary school students tread the sex life without knowing anything about it and making heart breaking mistakes in the process which might mar their smooth life. Nairalanders do you think teaching sex education very early as a subject in sec sch could help reduce this?

Marijuana one of the leading drug banned in several countries and it consumption is abused by several people. Even though many countries ban the use of marijuana some countries legalize its use. More than 20 states in the U.S.A legalize the use of marijuana for medical purpose this decision may be due to its importance to health. The benefits availed from medical marijuana are:

Prevents or cures Glaucoma

Marijuana has the ability to prevent glaucoma or even cure patients. Glaucoma causes an increase in fluid pressure on the eyeball that could lead to the damage of the optic nerve and might cause blindness.

According to National Eye institute “Studies were done in the early 1970s to show that when marijuana is smoked it reduces the intraocular pressure of the eyes in normal and those suffering from glaucoma. NEI supported further research beginning in 1978 that showed that marijuana when smoked, administered orally or intravenously reduces intraocular pressure of the eye because the normal medication is more effective than marijuana it is preferable to use the standard therapies for glaucoma treatment because further studies are needed to be done on marijuana”.


Reduces Epileptic seizures

Study from Virginia Commonwealth University showed that cannabinoid one of the active ingredients in marijuana helps in controlling spontaneous seizures in epileptic patients.

Prevents Cancer spread

Cannabinol aids in the turning off of id-1 gene. The gene that helps in continual spread of cancer cells in the body. Turning off the gene could help in reducing the outspread of cancer in the body. It was propounded from a study by researchers in California Pacific Center in San Francisco in 2007.

Retrains Alzheimer's progression

Tetrahydrocannibiol an active ingredient in cannabis inhibits the enzyme that produces the plague that kills brain cells in Alzheimer's patients. This leads to the hindrance in the progression of Alzheimer.

The study was carried out in 2006 and published in journal of Molecular Pharmaceutics. The study was led by Kim Janda of the Scripps Research Institute.


Alleviates pains from Multiple Sclerosis

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in May shows that marijuana could ameliorate the pain in the muscle caused by multiple sclerosis. There are evidences that it could even reduce the muscle spasms.

Lessen side effects of Hepatitis C treatment and boost drug efficacy

The varieties of side effects manifested during hepatitis C treatment ( nausea, fatigue, aches, depression) can be alleviated by marijuana. This assist those that take the medications alongside marijuana to complete the dosage compared to those who do not.
Mariguana can also elevate the efficacy of the drug by reducing the viral load of the body.
A study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that 86% patients using marijuana successful finished their Hapatatis C medication, while 29% of non-smokers completed their treatment.


Treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases

Apart from the positive impact of marijuana active chemical components on the gut and immune functions, cannabidiol and THC can bind with THC like compounds that cause permeability in the bowel. This bound helps in the blockage of the pore and helps the intestinal cells to bind more tightly.
The study was published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

Reduces arthritis pain

When Sativex (a cannabinoid based drug) was given to rheumatoid arthritis patients, it was able to relieve the pain and increases sleep compared to placedo.

Marijuana reduces side effects of chemotherapy

The side effects experienced by those on chemotherapy e.g. cancer patients could be mitigated by giving marijuana. FDA even approves some THC based drugs for this purpose.

Reduces anxiety and promotes sleep

Coupled with its potency to relieve pain and improve relaxation. Research has shown that inhalation of marijuana could help in reduction of anxiety and consumption of marijuana plant extract spray gives better sleep.

Eases tremor in Parkinson’s disease patient

Researchers from Israel claim that marijuana can mitigate tremors, eases pain and promote better sleep for Parkinson’s disease patients.

OTHER BENEFITS ARE

Marijuana can help stop nightmares
It can protect the brain from stroke, concussion and trauma
It helps PTSD patients
Marijuana might cure people suffering from Crohn’s disease
Marijuana reduces the symptoms exhibited by Lupus, an autoimmune disorder.
It helps metabolism and keeps one skinny

Medical marijuana could be a better substitute for some synthetic drugs. Nevertheless, marijuana might have colossal medical uses but when consumed excessively leading to abuse, it generates some nasty side effects like nausea, vomiting, disturbed sleep and being paranoid. If the government of a country or state eventually approves marijuana for medical use .Patients should not abuse the opportunity by abusing the drug usage. Abuse of marijuana usage is at the person's detriment.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND LIVE HEALTHY

culled from..... http://livehealthyng..com/2014/09/medical-marijuana-its-importance-to.html

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is equivalent to that of addict smokers, especially when exposed to regularly. Children are more vulnerable compared to adults. It debilitates children health more rapidly than adult.

Cigarette contains about 4000 chemicals and about 51 are carcinogenic. When smokers smoke not all the chemical constituents are absorbed by the body some are exhaled with the smoke. This exhaled smoke contains about 51 chemicals that are carcinogenic. Those smoking are protected from some of these chemicals due to the presence of filter on the tip of the cigarette which filters off some of these chemicals that mars one's health. Nonsmokers that inhale cigarette smoke absorb it all because they lack the presence of any filter. Second hand smoke has led to early death of many and provocation of some others health leading to disease development.

In pregnant women, second hand smoke causes, low birth weight, still births, babies with impaired lung function, mental retardation, miscarriages. Moreover, research has shown that women who have been exposed to second hand smoke has 69% higher risk of having heart disease and 50% higher risk of stroke than those who haven't been exposed.

Children of parents who smoke have high tendency of having increased frequency of respiratory infections and asthma.

Smoke absorption makes the blood platelet thicker, increases the level of LDL and also destroys the lining of the blood vessels, thus causing cardiovascular diseases and stroke. People who breaths in second hand smoke regularly have their lung synonymous to that of a person that smokes one to ten cigarettes per day.

About 53000 persons dies of second hand smoke yearly and also 37000 nonsmokers dies of heart disease yearly courtesy of inhalation of second hand smoke. Smoking should be curtailed and if the crave is so immense that the habit cannot be restrained the smoker should smoke in a private place to regulate exposure to nonsmokers. Parents that smoke should please isolate themselves when smoking to prevent the smoke from being inhaled by the innocent children.

STOP SMOKING AND LIVE HEALTHY

source: fasinaopeyemi..com/2014/09/why-you-should-stay-away-from-smokers.html?m=1

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Zmapp was tested on a monkey and it was able to remove the virus from it system . Latest report says zmapp was used on a British man in London and it cured him. Maybe this is the drug we have been waiting for.

National Youth Service Corp was propounded by General Yakubu Gowon on 22nd May 1973 after the fatal civil war. In other to unify Nigerians, confluence the ethnicity and cultures of different people and also for the better development of Nigeria. During this 1 year service to the country, there is a 3 weeks orientation camp experienced by corp members, this camp promotes the association of different people from diverse backgrounds, cultures to mingle when undergoing several activities in camp. This camp fosters the development of 2 main habits that is key to health betterment. The two main habits are:
(1) Exercise
(2) Normal sleep


EXERCISE

Every morning corp members undergo exercise which is beneficial to ones health because several advantages could be derived from regular exercise.
(1) Curb diseases
(2) Weight control
(3). Prevent cardiovascular diseases
(4) Mood improvement

If corp members could persist this habit imbibed in them. It would foster improved daily productivity.

NORMAL SLEEP

The orientation camp facilitates adequate sleep and hinders excessive sleep. Light out by 10pm and waking up of corp members by 5am makes sleep a normal and adequate one. 8 hours sleep daily for adult is good for their health.

Adequate sleep promotes:
(1) Improves cardiovascular functions
(2) Prevents some diseases e.g. cancer
(3) Improves brain power
(4) Controls body weight

Waking early is good for the efficient alertness of the body and preparing impeccably for the day ahead. Undergoing this process for 3 weeks with the aid of will power is good enough for a corp member to continue this habit and gain the benefits derived from it.

This article was assembled from my recent experience at the orientation camp.After spending 3 weeks at the orientation camp these are the two key health benefits corp members could derive.

Serve Nigeria and live healthy.


NOTE: This is not a fact but a scientifically reasonable opinion

source...
fasinaopeyemi..com.es/2014/08/health-benefits-of-nysc-camp.html?m=1

National Youth Service Corp was propounded by General Yakubu Gowon on 22nd May 1973 after the fatal civil war. In other to unify Nigerians, confluence the ethnicity and cultures of different people and also for the better development of Nigeria. During this 1 year service to the country, there is a 3 weeks orientation camp experienced by corp members, this camp promotes the association of different people from diverse backgrounds, cultures to mingle when undergoing several activities in camp. This camp fosters the development of 2 main habits that is key to health betterment. The two main habits are:
(1) Exercise
(2) Normal sleep


EXERCISE

Every morning corp members undergo exercise which is beneficial to ones health because several advantages could be derived from regular exercise.
(1) Curb diseases
(2) Weight control
(3). Prevent cardiovascular diseases
(4) Mood improvement

If corp members could persist this habit imbibed in them. It would foster improved daily productivity.

NORMAL SLEEP

The orientation camp facilitates adequate sleep and hinders excessive sleep. Light out by 10pm and waking up of corp members by 5am makes sleep a normal and adequate one. 8 hours sleep daily for adult is good for their health.

Adequate sleep promotes:
(1) Improves cardiovascular functions
(2) Prevents some diseases e.g. cancer
(3) Improves brain power
(4) Controls body weight

Waking early is good for the efficient alertness of the body and preparing impeccably for the day ahead. Undergoing this process for 3 weeks with the aid of will power is good enough for a corp members to continue this habit and gain the benefits derived from it.

This article was assembled from my recent experience at the orientation camp.After spending 3 weeks at the orientation camp these are the two key health benefits corp members could derive.

Serve Nigeria and live healthy.


NOTE: This is not a fact but a scientifically reasonable opinion

source...
fasinaopeyemi..com.es/2014/08/health-benefits-of-nysc-camp.html?m=1

Humans wish they could live young forever but aging mars the wish. Humans grow until a certain age when the body metabolic processes start deteriorating accompanied by conspicuous changes in the physical appearance with obvious wrinkling of the skin, several diseases start emerging, and several other changes. No one would escape the aging process. Interestingly, it is possible to better the aging course. This depends on the genetic make-up, lifestyle and nutrition. Knowing what to do in moderating aging is of our own betterment. Researchers have done several work to know how to slow-down the aging process.


Calorie restriction and adequate nutrition is a very good way to ameliorate the production of pro-oxidant and consumption of fibers when calorie is restricted is good for satiety and it can also prevent cancer and type 2 diabetes.

What we consume determines how we age.

Consumption of fruits and vegetables like deep red tomatoes, blueberries, leafy greens, carrots which contain antioxidants that curtail the development of unstable molecules that could damage the cells, Antioxidants in grapes, red wine lower the odds of cancer and heart disease development and premature aging.

Omega-3-fatty acids in fishes offer many anti-aging benefits. Salmon, lake trout or tuna are good sources. Whey protein is very useful; it could imitate the advantages of calorie restriction.

Improved physical activities and exercises which includes aerobic, anaerobic and flexibility training. Even at old age slight exercise e.g walking should be encouraged and dissuasion of sedentary lifestyle. Alzheimer and other forms of dementia could be prevented by keeping the mind engaged. Smoking causes premature wrinkling of the skin and also premature aging.

Aging is an irreversible process but slowing down this course would be good in having a better life.

culled from http://fasinaopeyemi..com/2014/06/better-agingbetter-life.html

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Pimples is more pronounced in adolescent and adults, it is caused by the infection on the sebaceous gland leading to the production of pus from the pore subsequently causing inflammation and swelling. The smooth fresh skin gets deteriorated when impacted with pimples making it unpleasant to sight and mars the self-esteem of some people. There are several lotions used to cure this infection due to the several properties they possess. Interestingly, there are natural home remedies that could invoke the suppression and removal of pimples. The natural remedies and how they can be used are:

ICE

Wrap some ice in a piece of cloth and place it on the infected areas for some minutes.
Repeat this process intermittently during the day.
Ice facilitates blood circulation to the pimple, removal of oil and dirt, and reduction in the inflammation and swelling. The pimple gets obscure after this procedure.

LEMON

Swab cotton immersed in fresh lemon on the pimples before bedtime and wash with lukewarm water.
Alternatively, mix one tablespoon of lemon with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and the pasty mixture is put on the pimples before going to bed and wash with lukewarm water in the morning.
NOTE: Fresh lemon should be used and not bottled lemon and those who have sensitive skin should not use this.

TOOTHPASTE

Apply white toothpaste and not gel toothpaste to the affected areas before bedtime or apply for half an hour during the day. The pimples should be minute by morning.

HONEY

Dip a cotton swab into honey and rub it on the pimples, wash after half an hour with slightly warm water.
One could also mix honey with cinnamon powder to form a pasty mixture that is used on the pimples and washed with cold water in the morning.

STEAM

Expose your face to the steam oozing from hot water in a large container and cover your head with a towel. Place it for some minutes and remove.
Rinse your face with lukewarm water, dry and add oil.
Steam triggers the opening and aeration of the pore and removal of dirt and oil from the pore.

GARLIC

Slice a fresh garlic clove into two pieces
Rub the pieces on the pimples and leave for five minutes before washing with warm water.
Repeat this process several times in the day.

CUCUMBER

Cut one or two fresh cucumber into pieces and immerse in water for about an hour.
Decant and retrieve the water drink it or use the water to wash your face.
Alternatively, you can make a face mask by grinding one cucumber apply the mask on your face allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Wash your skin with warm water. This aids to clean the dirt and bacteria from the pore.

TOMATO

Slice a tomato bulb and rub it on the infected areas and leave for about an hour and wash. It is an effective way of treating pimples.

MUSTARD

Add about 1/8 of a teaspoon of mustard powder to 1 teaspoon unfiltered honey and mix well. Use it on the pimples and wash off after 15minutes.

EGG

Wipe the messy inner egg shell with your finger to pick some egg white ( after you have poured out the egg when cooking) and apply that on the affected areas. You can leave it for as long as you like.
You can bolster the treatment by applying lemon first, letting it dry before covering with the egg white.

NUTMEG AND MILK

Grind nutmeg and add little raw milk to it. Apply the mixture to the pimples and leave for about one or two hours then wash off.

BAKING SODA

Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with some water or lemon juice.
Wash your skin, leaving it slightly damp. Apply the mixture on affected areas allow to dry and leave for few minutes.
NOTE: Don’t leave baking soda on your skin for too long than few minutes cause it brings about dryness
Wash your face with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
Repeat this process twice daily for quick result.

PAPAYA

Crush raw papaya into pieces to extract its juice and apply on the pimples.

PEPPERMINT

Crush some peppermint leaves to extract its juice.
Apply the juice on the pimples and leave for 10 minutes
Wash with cold water when the estimated time lapses.
Alternatively, take one or two drops of peppermint oil on the pimples rub it,leave for some minutes and rinse with water.

TURMERIC

Crush neam leaves and turmeric and add water to the mixture. Apply the product to the pimples and leave for half an hour. It removes pimples and left over scars.
Turmeric could also be mixed with lemon juice or yogurt. Apply the mixture to the pimples and leave for 15minutes then wash with water.

Note: If after using one or all of these procedures and the pimples still persist you should go and see a medical doctor for further treatment.
Go natural in eliminating those pimples and live healthy.


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