Waist training is still trendy. Oh! How shapy those waist training corsets make women. Celebrities make the practice more popular because of the tremendous results they give. But could it also be a fad? Just like every new fitness trend, there are pros and cons. Waist training is great! But is it healthy for you? Do the pros outweigh the cons? Before you try it, get the facts right! And in getting your facts right, here are some things to note…

1. Temporary Results.
Waist training corsets will only give the best results when worn under your clothing. They do not alter your waist shape or redistribute fats. Once the corset is off, your waist goes back to normal.

2. They can Decrease Your Core Strength.
While you may want to have the hour-glass shape even after a new birth, you need to be careful. Waist training corsets provide support to a loose skin. They also support the core muscle. But experts say that too much of that support can weaken the muscles. These corsets do not tighten your abs or make the uterus shrink fast. And if your core muscles are not stimulated, they will lose the strength and tone they once had.

3. Work Outs may not Produce Effective Results.
Advocates have made a case for waist training corsets. They defend them as being able to promote sweating and loss of water weight. However, these corsets may restrict some certain movements during exercises. They also affect your ability to take in long, deep breaths as the lung cannot expand to full capacity. These are asides the fact that they do not necessarily help you lose water weight. You can click for more here


What do you think of waist training corsets? Is it still trendy? Or has it become a fad like so many other fashion kits?

Painful orgasms are also called Dysorgasmia. This is a condition that occurs for a variety of reasons that may not be very clear. This is because the pelvic muscles contract during an orgasm and for some women, this is painful. These women develop painful cramps in their lower abdomen during or after orgasms. Apparently, sex isn’t enjoyable for them because of painful orgasms. Sometimes, these painful orgasms are from :

A Muscle Spasm which is an involuntary contraction of the muscle that causes a great deal of pain in the body. In men, muscle spasm is also a cause of painful orgasms. However, men who have gone through prostate cancer surgery also risk having painful orgasms during sex. This pain may create a burning sensation in the perineal and lower abdominal areas of the body.

At other times, painful orgasms in women may be caused by:

Hormonal Changes: which stems from the use of birth control pills. These pills contain lower amounts of estrogen (even less than 20 micrograms). And this explains why some people have painful orgasms.
Menopause: It should be under hormonal changes though. Women who are experiencing menopause sometimes have painful orgasms. This is because at the menopausal age, they have pelvic pain during sex when estrogen production reduces.

How Can it be Treated? See Here

Dumkele1:
Does it help acne and acne scars

Just seeing your message, sorry. Microdermabrasion helps clear acne. In combination with glycolic peels (made from sugar cane), they help unclog pores (that cause acne) and clear acne scars.

lilmax:
EOD

Talking back is almost [if not] a taboo in our society. When a child talks back at his parent, critics be like: “that child is spoilt”; “he has no proper upbringing”; “God forbid that my child talks back at me”. In reality, most parents that have their children talking back at them do not fit into the category of ‘failed parents’. When I’m in a situation where a child is talking back at me, my first reaction and action is to give that child a ‘dirty’ slap. I may have shown superiority and the need for me to be accorded respect by that child. However, spanking a child isn’t always the solution. Here are some ways to handle a child who keeps talking back:

- Don't Respond. When you have made your point clear on why your child may not do something and your child revisits the issue or argues on why it shouldn't be so, maintain your silence. You can give him/her a stern look. If you try to engage your child, it will lead to more arguments and back talks.

- Respond. On a second note, when your child talks back at you, give him/her a reply. A very constructive one to show it is disrespectful to answer an adult rudely, let alone one's parent.

- Discipline. Spanking isn't a sin in our society. I'm an advocate of spanking with great moderation. It's a corrective measure you can use to stop back talks. It's not the only form of discipline though. Whatever style of discipline you want to use, always bear in mind that it should be corrective, not punitive.

- Encourage Good Behaviour. When your child exhibits good behaviour, like doing chores you didn't instruct him/her to do, acknowledge it. Reward good behaviour because you reward bad behaviour. More so, a child can become defiant when his/her parents only emphasize bad behaviour.

You may also need to ask this question: "Why is my child talking back at me?"

While you might feel justified to react to your child’s back talks. It is also important that you find out the reasons for his actions. Could it be peer pressure, media influence or a reaction to previous events? Before taking any actions, let the answers to these questions guide you.

But the main question remains: What will you do if your child talks back at you?

For more discourse on this issue, you can visit www.mamagidi.com/is-your-child-talking-back-at-you

ifyalways:
Our children

Kachisbarbie:
There is no one size fits all. Whatever works for you...
Anyone could be extravagant, male or female. Money management is dependent on the couple's history as regards finance. (e.g)My husband is so generous that he could give out his kids school fees gaan _ for me, I would look you in the eye and tell you "I ain't giving".
^^For the above reason, I am in charge of finance.
We have a joint account and personal accounts. My hubby signs my signature, I haven't bothered to learn his.
He knows my pin, but has to remind me of his(reminding me annoys him) and I forget immediately after withdrawing.

...cool

Captainswag225:
The man of course...,,,, women are spendthrift

Isn't that a stereotype? There are some men who are spendthrifts too and not all women are spendthrifts

Being a bedrock in our society, money and its essentiality has made and marred many relationships. When this big question is asked, these are the major responses:

The Woman’s Stand
A woman would most likely say that she should be in charge because she is the one with more of the responsibilities; making the home. And this involves a lot of money. Her man becomes an auditor when she comes to him for money. He begins to give million reasons why he cannot give her the money. But guess who takes the credit when his children are celebrated? Who has the largest appetite in the house? Who feels like a real man when he takes his wife out and she gets adorable looks from many? And then, who gets the blame when things are not going well? Who is at the receiving end in many things? Only a few women would really speak for their men as being benevolent.

The Man’s Position
Men are known for their ego and would therefore use this as their first weapon. They would argue that they are the heads of their homes and that naturally makes them in charge on most issues including finances. They would go further to say that women are very expensive to maintain and spend most of the time buying unnecessary things. More so, isn’t it sad for a man to go about without some change or to say that his wife is in charge of his financial estate in a society like ours? But they forget that some men are more extravagant than women and some women are more meticulous than men on such issues.

Now, we're asking who should be in charge?

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NwabuezeWini:
You are very right. Is not easy at all having a miscarriage. A friend of mine just had a 6month miscarriage and this is her 3rd time of having a miscarriage. I just pray that such will not happen to her again

Awww. That is so sad. It won't happen again by God's grace. Amen

jaymejate:
I'm not planning to have friend having miscarriage. Thanks!

No one prays to have a friend that has a miscarriage. It's just an advice. No one is wishing anyone bad

Miscarriage is not less than losing a loved one. It is so normal to grieve. Whether the time of expectancy [for conception] was short or not. But what happens when you are a friend to the person affected? It’s harder. You might try to find the right words to say. Sometimes, these words fail you or come out wrongly. Then, it becomes worse for your friend. How can you help a heartbroken friend cope with a miscarriage?

- Listen. To support a friend through her loss involves just been quiet. Everyone grieves in a different way. The miscarriage may affect her so differently from others. Just be present and listen with an open heart.

- Watch Your Words of Comfort. Your friend’s miscarriage hurts her deeply. It’s not the time for her to hear words like: ‘Everything happens for a reason.’ ‘Let’s be thankful through every situation.’ ‘Another baby will come.’ She knows that already. Being silent may work better than offering words of comfort that come out wrongly. So, if you don’t know what to say, follow Rule #1.

- Be a Shoulder to Cry On. Apart from being there to listen, be physical support for her. Does she need to be hugged? Does she need you to be just around. Remember, she’s trying to cope with a miscarriage. Be helpful as she goes through the healing process.

- Talk Reality. There has been a miscarriage. Acknowledge it! Don’t dodge the subject. Grieving involves facing the reality and learning to move on. A wound does not heal by simply forgetting about it. Treating the wound aids healing.

- Offer to Help around the House. As earlier said, people grieve differently. While some are strong and can carry on with their duties, some others may be too weak to do a thing. Offer to help with meals or house chores. It just helps your friend remember that she is loved.

- Check on the Significant Other. A good way to show concern is to ask after your friends spouse. Men may pose a strong front. But they are also deeply affected by the miscarriage. That little act of kindness may go very far.

Have you ever been in such situation? Kindly share your views

Source: www.mamagidi.com

jaelz:
nice write-ups

Thank you very much.

Microdermabrasion, ever heard that word before? Probably. But do you even know what it is? It is true that there is a procedure called micro dermabrasion. It is a cosmetic treatment in which the face is sprayed with exfoliant crystals to remove dead epidermal cells. It is a method for improving the nature and texture of the skin on the face. And yes! It is one of the best methods discussed with a dermatologists.

Why Should I Do Microdermabrasion?

- It exfoliates the skin.
As said earlier, it is a procedure that sheds and removes the superficial layer of dry, dead skin cells.

- It polishes the skin.
By using a range of fine crystals, it gives the skin a new glow. Some microdermabrasion systems have suction to vacuum dead epidermal cells from the face.

- It is effective for melasma patients.
According to an American dermatologist, Heidi Waldorf, melasma patients do well with microabrasion. Melasma is a form of pigmentation caused by a combination of hormones, ultraviolet light and inflammation, which can also be aggravated by a slight irritation. A combination of microdermabrasion with other treatments can put melasma in check.

Can I Get a Microdermabrasion at Home?

There are majorly three places you can get a micro abrasion: at home, at your dermatologist’s or in the spa.
You can do microdermabrasion at home. It is the cheapest and requires that you do it daily/weekly. However, the devices used at a dermatologist’s have larger motors and more power. They penetrate deeper into the skin to deliver precise exfoliation.

Though, in-office treatments are expensive, the treatments are often scheduled at 1-2 months interval. In-office treatments are also safe because they are carried out by experts.

A spa treatment may be good as well. The only issue is – do they sterilise their instruments? While treatments at the dermatologist’s are carried out with precise care and sterilised instruments; it might not be the same at a spa.
If you must do it at a spa, ensure their instruments are properly sterilised to avoid you getting an infection.

Is Microdermabrasion Painful?

No! Your skin may get red after the procedure for a few hours, a calming moisturizer settles that. If your skin is highly sensitive [dermatographism], an oral antihistamine may help reduce the reaction. Microdermabrasion smoothes the skin, evens skin tone and helps clear whiteheads faster. But it does not clear wrinkles, dark brown spots, growths and redness.

What do you think of microdermabrasion?

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Relaxed hair is not discussed much these days. It seems like every woman is on natural hair. And those that have not moved, are packing their luggage. But in reality, a lot of women have not joined the bandwagon of the natural hair ladies. And you might just be one who is thinking of how to get the thickness in your relaxed hair without you having to go natural. There are 5 simple ways:

- Stretch Relaxers. Give your hair a break [ 10-12 weeks or more]. By stretching out relaxers, you allow your new growth to grow in fully before putting the relaxer on it. When you keep relaxing your hair over again, it can break, cause thinness or even hair damage.

- Try Normal Strength Relaxers. I know we have different hair types and texture. When you use normal strength relaxers, however, they process your hair at a slower rate than extra strength relaxers. This leaves some texture on your hair instead of the completely straight hair. More texture means thicker dense strands. It would be advisable to see your hair specialist for the right relaxer for your hair, though.

- Use Coconut Oil. Before you shampoo your relaxed hair next time, try applying some coconut oil. It protects your relaxed hair from protein loss when used as a pre-shampoo treatment. It prevents of your cuticle as well. When there is a esser damage to your cuticle, it gives you thicker hair.

- Protect Your Previously Relaxed Hair. When you relax your hair, you may not need to relax everything (that is, including the roots]. Relaxing a previously relaxed hair can cause over processing which will lead to hair thinness and breakage.

-Treat Your Relaxed Hair Weekly with Protein. Protein causes the hair to swell in diameter, therefore increasing its thickness. Protein treatments strengthen your relaxed hair and protects it from breakage.

So, no more fears of transiting to natural hair if you love your relaxed hair and desire its thickness. These five tips will help.

Source: www.mamagidi.com

KanwuliaJara:
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!
The most pleasurable and most difficult job in the world!
Remembering a special mom who just passed away and left both husband and children behind.

Gone too soon!

Happy Mother's day even as you rest in the bosom of YOUR lord! Amen!!!!

May her soul rest in peace

ITbomb:
How many times una wan celebrate am in a year

Every day should be mother's day

On Sunday, the tenth of May, 2015, a generous number of the world's population will be celebrating mothers. Even though we agree that Mothers should be celebrated ALWAYS, it is quite fair that a day has been dedicated to celebrate one of the (if not the) greatest gifts of nature. As a count down, we're taking time to salute Mothers, especially those whose pains transcend the agonies of labour.

Our focus here is on Mothers who have lost their children. Have you ever wondered why there is no name to classify such loss? We've heard of Widows, Orphans, but can we find a name to classify a mother's loss of her child? Not Yet (or maybe Not Ever!). The pain, the agony is unclassifiable.

We, being aware of the continuous onslaught of children (be it racist, xenophobic, accidental, genocidal, infanticidal, whatever classifications they be named under), salute mothers who have lost children to any of these. We salute mothers who have watched life slip out of their young ones.

We salute them because;

They are mothers!
They are an exceptional kind of mothers.
Such loss is irreplaceable.
No one can fathom the depths of the sorrow within.
Some of them have managed to smile through the storm.
Some of them have come out as strong pillars and great influencers to generations.
Some of them never gave in to the pressure.
Some of them laboured for their children in a way many may not understand.
The memory lingers forever
They chose to live through it all.

We also salute those who could not live to bear the pain because it is unimaginable. As we celebrate mothers around the globe, let's remember these mothers and show them that though, we may not know or understand their pain, our hearts are still very much with them.

What else do you think we should salute them for? Feel free to share your views.

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CHM11:
For me I think both will do depending on what she wants to do at the moment and where she intends going to.

If for example my wife wants to do the dishes, and she also wants to carry the baby the same time, I think the wrapper and backing the baby will do just fine.

If she is going out with me for an outing, if she's ok with the baby strapped to her chest, fine by me.

When she changes occasionally, it doesn't cause strains on one part of her body.

All in all, its her choice and preference.

What if she straps the baby to her back when she goes out with you?

Skillfullulu:
This lazy girls and their lazy attitude, did their mother strap em to their chest? No she tied em on her back. These yeye style, I hate it a lot.

What if it's not laziness and they are just following the trend?

Feranchek:

For me, it's not bout class buh convenience. Buh if my wife prefers a baby carrier, good for her. Buh when she call me to carry baby, "sweeti'm, biko find me wrapper to carry Alvarez for back"

Feranchek:
Even a man enjoys wrapper. It's more convenient for me and other people I know. I remember by niece of 7yrs, carrying her kid bro with a wrapper, twas quite a lovely view and she was quite good with him!!

Isn't it more classy to have a baby strapped to your chest?

Mothers, where would you rather hold your child? Tied to your back, or strapped on your chest? What informs mothers’ choices? Is it just the fact that using a wrapper to tie the kid to the back is old-fashioned, or because it doesn’t appear as sophisticated as the chest strap, with all its buckles and varying designs?

Conservative mothers will tell you that the baby carrier is foreign; wrappers were what our mothers and mothers’ mothers used! I once heard a mother- in a bid to discourage the use of modern baby carriers- quoting how she witnessed another woman’s carrier coming undone as she crossed a road. According to the narrator, the baby fell right out and onto the ground.

Her point: the wrapper is more secure than the baby carrier, especially since you use another smaller wrapper (called oja in Yoruba) to tie securely.

Here’s another scenario: A first-time mom ‘backs’ her baby on a visit to an official (who happens to be a mother too). The official scolds her for not using a baby carrier.

Her reason: A baby carrier is modern and less ‘crude’. It makes for better Mother-Child bonding as mom can talk to the child whenever. The mother is also able to keep an eye on her baby- something that she can’t do if the child were on her back.

Personally too, I don’t like the idea of strangers touching a child on the back of his mother, but some women say the baby carriers give them chest rashes. Others complain that carriers weigh on the hips and causes pains.

So, really, Front or Back, which would you prefer?

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The hair of a woman is said to be her pride and glory. Women are believed to feel more feminine when they have their hairs flowing as the breeze gently blows on it. Little wonder, a woman tries to keep her hair beautiful and is so much attached to it. However, there are some women who do not share this view. They rather prefer the "Low Haircut Clique". If you are also planning to join that clique, you should consider this:

PROS

- Low haircuts are easy to maintain especially for ageing and busy women.
- Less professionalism is needed to get a good haircut.
- It reduces heat and allows air to reach the scalp.
- It is less time consuming.
- It is relatively cheap to maintain.
- It allows for diversity.
- Makes a woman look young, unique and classy.
- Helps revive weak hair.

CONS

- It exposes your scalp to all forms of weather conditions.
- Takes a longer time to grow hair back.
- Some men are less attractive to women on low haircut.
- Makes some women look masculine.
- Some african societies use low haircut to symbolise widowhood.

Having considered this, you can decide what to do with your hair. You might decide to create this as a fashion statement or because of your tight schedule or health conditions. All the same, you are free to do whatever you want. Just remember to stay happy, confident and beautiful always. But, what do you think of women on low haircut?

Music is part of our everyday life. Nature reflects a rhythmic world and that is why " Trees Clap and Birds Sing". Music has been from the beginning . Do beliefs not even say that angels are beautiful singers and we are created to worship the Creator with music? Music affects both the physical and spiritual world. Music is a culture, symbolising language and communication for all living things. Birds communicate with music, a bee makes a rhythmic dance when announcing the availability of food to the rest of the bee workers, humans express feelings, entertain, communicate, teach moral instructions and celebrate through rhymes and songs, drums, pipes, horns etc. But music has a great benefit that should not be ignored- a healing power.

For as many of us that are in the christian faith, we are conversant with the story of Saul who had an evil spirit and was only soothed by music. Is it restricted to the christian faith alone? Is this healing power irrelevant in today's world? Certainly not! Everybody appreciates good music and can testify that music works on our mind and stirs up all kinds of feelings.


Music is applied as a therapy for ailments and a natural balm to soothe hurting and disturbed minds. Some of these include; Alzheimer, Cancer, Joint Problems, Anxiety, Depression, Dementia, Autism and Personality Disorders. Research shows that hela cancer cells exploded at the sound of musical intervals while healthy cells got stronger and reacted positively and differently to every musical note. And have you not used music at times to get sleep or meditate? Do we not try to connect to the spiritual or metaphysical world through music?

When we make or move to music, energy is created in us. Music is also a good companion when doing exercise. But asides this, listening to music has a great impact on the human body because it monitors the stress hormones, blood levels and the heartbeat. Also, every cell in the body has its own resonant frequency. When combined with other cells they make up a composition like the instruments of an orchestra. Have you ever tried to make a rhythm with your footsteps before or tried listening to your heartbeat? You would realise that even our body organs make sounds too.

Are you a good dancer? What influences your rhythmic moves, is it not music? What happens when you go off beat? Music affects every part of human life. Sounds give atmospheric balance, from car horns to the almost inaudible drop of a pin. I've never come across someone allergic to music. We all love music even though we may have a preferred genre. So, if you are a lover of good music, keep it up. You have a treasure that you should not let go.

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That yellow milk that comes out of the breasts during the first few days after a child's birth has many sentiments about it. It's no news to us, especially in these parts of the world, that the yellow, orange or gold liquid that come out of the breast is evil! It is a pus, dirty, a waste product from the days of pregnancy, can cause major disease for the newborn and so on... But are these stories real? Does that liquid actually have a negative effect on my baby?

No! That yellow milk called COLOSTRUM has more benefits than you can imagine. Even if you've heard that it has benefits, it has a lot more than you may know. The amazing facts about Colostrum include these;

-Colostrum is produced by the breasts during the pregnancy period and continues for the first few days of breastfeeding.

-It is low in fat, rich in carbohydrates, protein and antibodies that helps your baby stay healthy.

-Even though it is for a few days, it is the best first food for your baby and very easy to digest.

- It has a laxative effect, aids your baby to easily pass out stools.

- It helps in the excretion of excessive bilirubin (an orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of haemoglobin and is found in every one's stool).

- Colostrum prevents jaundice (excessive bilirubin can cause jaundice).

- Works as a natural and perfect vaccine, which has a higher concentration of immune factors than mature milk.

- It produces an antibody called IMMUNOGLOBULIN A (IgA) that protects the baby from germs especially in his lungs, throat and intestines.

- Provides a large amount of living cells that defends your baby against harmful agents.

- Foreign substances can easily penetrate into a newborn's intestines, it is the role of the colostrum to provide a barrier that prevents these substances from affecting the baby.

-Colostrum produces leukocytes, protective white blood cells that help fight disease-causing bacteria and viruses.

- It also stimulates and helps the increase of mature milk as it gradually disappears.

Therefore, those myths about the evil of Colostrum are not true. Giving your baby this natural goodness is very important as well as frequent breastfeeding generally. Breast milk prevents engorgement and increases your child's immunity against bacteria and viruses. So Mum, give your baby the best!

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...NOW, WE CONSIDER THE 'FREE-RANGE'. I think the name says much of what it’s about, don’t you? Still, let’s see what the experts have to tell us…

4. FREE-RANGE PARENTING

Free-range parenting is in direct opposition to helicopter parenting. Proponents of this parenting style want to preserve the traditional approach–allowing kids to have some freedom without constantly worrying something bad will happen. Free-range parents let their children walk to school alone and ride their bikes outside without supervision. In extreme cases, some parents have even reported allowing their very young children to grocery shop and ride public transportation alone.

THE GOOD PART

This style is based on the theory that children learn from experience, and that failure can be fruitful. Proponents look at it simply as preparing their child for the real world, instead of preparing the world for their child. It promotes self-reliance and confidence.

Have you heard of the HELICOPTER parenting style?

THE NOT-SO-GOOD PART

Opponents look at it as dangerous and neglectful. Kids are just that-kids. They should not be treated as adults.

Just as I did, you may have noticed that some parents are actually a mix of more than one of these styles. And frankly, I happen to believe that too much of ANYTHING is bad. So, the ideal situation will be most likely to know when you should be an attached parent, when you should fly the helicopter, be the tiger (lol) or go free-range.

You won’t be a perfect parent, but at least you can try to be a good one. All the best!

SOURCE: http://www.mamagidi.com/kind-parent-pt-4/