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Most people know how dangerous consumption of soda is to their health but still take it anyway. Even when they try to stop , they don't just succeed in their attempt to do that. It's simply because of the craving associated with it that can't just be stopped by mere willpower.

To explain how the craving occurs:
The human brain has a part known as reward system which is responsible for compensating people when they perform a particular action to promote their survival. An example of such action is eating or drinking.

When food is taken, a feel-good chemical known as dopamine is released and same is interpreted by the brain as pleasure.

So, in order to get more pleasure,the brain keep seeking for actions that stimulate this feel-good chemo chemical release like eating or drinking a particular food/drink.

Soda and other high sugar foods provide a much greater dopamine release than whole foods, which is responsible for the craving associated with them.

This can lead to a vicious cycle in which the brain seeks more and more high sugar foods to get the same pleasure response .

This is more like a programmed response from the body system.

A soda free life is a healthy life!
Make each day a soda free day and a water full day!

Water is life, go for it!

"No Soda Challenge 2022" is still on, Join now, to stop those soda cravings.

If you wish to join, indicate your interest.

@hardquy
Exactly!

Unfortunately those sweet things end up giving them bitter health experiences.

It has not been really easy with those participating in this "No Soda Challenge" but they are determined to stop anyway. I am happy they are complying against all odds.

@ originalsy
It's so unfortunate that people tend to take glory in things that are dangerous to them either directly or indirectly.

I only hope they get to know the truth before it's too late.

Thanks @hardquy
Do you wish to join a group for accountability check if you are also on No Soda this year?

@ihart

Soda contains of more fructose than glucose which is poses more danger to the health of people.

And note that the human body isn't designed to process this form of sugar(fructose) at such high levels. Unlike glucose, which serves as fuel for the body, fructose is processed almost entirely in the liver where it is converted to fat,"

So, imagine taking 2 cans or more of Soda per day, it's like putting much stress on the liver.

There is no nutritional value in taking soda. Guess what ? “Just one can of cola contains over 9 teaspoons of sugar — that’s 1½ times more than the American Heart Association recommends a woman have in an entire day.”

And you think you don't need to run away from it to preserve your health and stay healthy?

Water on the other hand has a lot of benefits yet people don't seem to appreciate its intake as expected.

Why then do people invest in what has neither health nor nutritional benefits?

If you know why , kindly drop your answers.

I have heard some people say they don't just like taking fruits and I do wonder within me what could be the cause.
I got to know that some only came up with that mindset because of the assumption that fruits are expensive and they can't afford them.

Y'all will agree with me that it's dangerous to live or act based on assumptions. It's a mere assumption to think fruits are so expensive that you won't be able to afford it thereby depriving yourselves of numerous healthy benefits in those fruits.

Some fruits are seasonal and all you need to do is to take advantage of their seasons as they are often sold at ridiculously cheap prices.

Some of the fruits in season now are: African Cherry ( commonly referred to as "Agbalumo" in Yoruba
Orange
Carrot
Cucumber

You can get oranges for as low as #50/2
Take advantage of the fruits in season as they are just affordable and stop depriving yourselves of its Health benefit based on mere assumption.

Go for what you can afford, you don't have to break the bank before you get good fruits.

You may not be able to afford an apple(#150/1) now but at least you can still afford orange(#50/2).

Health is wealth!
Your fruit health is important!

@livingicon
Wow! I am glad to read that you have not tasted Soda for this long. Do you mind sharing how easy it has been staying off Soda for so long?

Soda also known as soft drink is a type of drink that contains water(usually carbonated), a sweetener and flavoring which could be artificial or natural.
The sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a sugar substitute (in the case of diet drinks), or some combination of these.
Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives, and/or other ingredients.

Do you know that:
There are about 4.2 grams of sugar in a single teaspoon.Scoop 7 to 10 teaspoons full of sugar and add to i your 12-ounce glass of water. You will shocked to know that’s how much added sugar is in the typical can of soda.

With the above information, visualize just how much sugar is in those cans/bottles of Soda you drink per day.

You can't continue in this unhealthy path!
Take the right step now to stop taking soda!

Join "No Soda Challenge 2022"

Dear Naturalistas, Your attention is Needed Here!

Are you one of those who often complain about hair damage? Why complaining when what you do to your hair is the major contributor to its damage. You are surprised right? Don't be, you are just about to read how you have personally contributed to your own hair damage.

Here are some of the things you do wrong that cause damage to your hair:

1. Combing your hair in its dry state.

2. Not moisturizing your hair.

3. Using heat like hand dryer, straightener and flat iron without heat protectant.

4. Leaving your hair out i.e packing of your hair all the time which results to manipulation

5. Pulling or yanking of your hair which results to hair follicle damage and in turn cause traction alopecia.

Natural Hair, Not a Scam!
Guard your natural hair with all carefulness!

It's Day one of "No Soda Challenge" and I must let you know that the participants are not finding it easy at all. It's a difficult decision to make by some of them as they are used to taking at least two cans/bottles of Soda per day.
Though it's a difficult decision but it's the best decision ever to start a healthy life journey.

You too can still join this challenge.
It's never too late to start a healthy life Journey.

Health is Wealth!
Water is life , Go for it!

@Horladipupo

Soda drinks are also known as soft drinks..Most carbonated drinks fall into this category..I don't want to mention any specific brand to avoid crossing boundaries.
Feel free to join the challenge to know what it entails.

@uthlaw

You have been added to the group.
Stopping Soda Intake is a reality

Intake of Soda has been causing more harm than good to the health of people hence reason for coming up with a challenge tagged :" NO SODA CHALLENGE 2022". This is intended to help those who have been struggling with stopping excessive intake of soda to achieve their goal of stopping with ease.
30 DAYS NO SODA CHALLENGE 2022 kick start officially today 23rd January.
To be part of this great challenge, drop a comment and you will be added to the group for accountability check throughout these 30 Days.

I know it's a difficult decision to take but trust me it will worth the sacrifice at last.

Health is Wealth!

Hello All,
I am Oluwakemi Famakin, a passionate health Volunteer and Health Campaign Organizer.

Should in case you are planning for a health campaign in your church , workplace or community and you need any of my services
Feel free to contact me via: 08169879119

Also available for rent are the following Medical apparatus:
Infrared Thermometer
Sphgmomanometer( BP Apparatus)
Weighing Scale
Stethoscope
Glucometer

The last time I mentioned Pre- Poo as one of the Natural Hair Regimen .
Let me give details on what it entails

Pre-Poo simply means before shampooing. It's the application of Natural Hair oil to your hair overnight to allow maximum saturation.

Steps involved:
Loosen your protective hairstyle
Apply hair oil of choice

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Cover with a cap( shower cap or satin hair bonnet cap) overnight.
Next day, wash off the oil using rec

Benefits of Pre- Pooing
It makes your natural hair more manageable.
It eliminates the dryness after shampooing.
It makes detangling easy.

It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and it's another opportunity to remind women that their cervical health needs attention.

Cervical cancer results from prolonged infection with high-risk types of Human Papillomavirus Which are transmitted through sexual contact. Human Papillomavirus can cause at least six types of cancer, including Cervical Cancer which is the topic of interest.
In 2020, an estimated 604 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer globally and about 342 000 women died from the disease.

What are the risk factors for Cervical Cancer? The following categories of women have high risk for Cervical Cancer:

Age...over 30 with untreated Human Papillomavirus Infection.
Early exposure to sex at an early age
Prolonged use of birth control pills
Multiple Sex partners
No regular cervical screening
Overweight/obesity
Weakened Immune system
Presence of Female relatives with history of Cervical Cancer
History of smoking

What are the symptoms?
Bleeding or pain during or after sex
Blood spots or light bleeding at times other than a normal period
Increased or unusual discharge from the vagina
Menstrual bleeding that lasts longer and is heavier than usual
Bleeding after menopause
Though the above symptoms might not be notices until the late stage .

Is cervical cancer preventable? Yes it is highly preventable with screening test for early detection and vaccination to prevent HPV infection.

What are the available screening test?
The two major ones are:
The Pap Test( Pap Smear ): It helps to detect pre cancerous cells i.e cell changes in the cervix that have tendency to cause cervical cancer if not treated as expected.
The HPV Test: detects virus (HPV) that can cause these unusual cell changes.

Are there available treatments for cervical cancer?
Yes , there are but it depends on the stage of cancer and associated medical conditions.

Here are some of the treatments:
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Surgery

When was the last time you had a screening done?

Remember the two keys to preventing cervical cancer are: Screening and Vaccination.

Get screened!
Get vaccinated!

Visit a nearby center today to do the needful.

This is 2022, your cervical health needs your full attention.

Kindly share , drop your comments and ask questions if need be..

Are you wondering who the real healthy ones are? Wonder no more, you are about to know who they are. The real healthy ones are those who attach importance to their health and are always conscious of what they eat, drink and do.
They don't eat anyhow rather they eat healthy foods in the right proportion with more of vegetables and fruits and they avoid taking junks.
They don't drink just anything, they take more of water and smoothies freshly made at home.
They give themselves adequate rest. Remember all work/stress and no rest makes one sick.
They engage in physical activity and avoid sedentary lifestyles.

Now that you know who the "real healthy ones are", make a decision to be one of them. To chill with the real healthy ones is not just by mere confession, there is need to eat right, drink right and live right.

Never forget these three things:
Eat right!
Drink right!
Live right!

Attention, Dear Naturalists or intending Naturalists!

Are you on Natural hair or you are intending to start a natural hair journey?
Here are some helpful tips for you on how to create a good hair regimen that will enhance your healthy hair growth:

How to create good regimen for your hair

1. Wash your hair once a month or twice a month.
2. Pre poo your hair for your wash day
3. Deep Condition your hair on every of your wash day
4. Detangle your hair after deep conditioning using a wide tooth comb.
5. Moisturize your hair and your scalp after deep conditioning.
6. Install a protective style( hairstyle that can last for a month e.g braids or crotchet)
7. While on your protective style, make sure you moisturize your hair daily.

Feel free to drop your comments/questions.

To be continued...…

According to the saying " nothing good comes easily", it requires a conscious effort and consistency to access those good things you desire. So it is with enjoying a healthy life, it requires your commitment and discipline to doing all what it entails.
The year(2022) is still fresh , so you can still decide to have a healthy life .Just set realistic goals and work towards achieving them. It's time to take the bold step and start doing the good new things that will give you a healthy life.
What bad habit do you need to stop? Note it and work towards overcoming it.
You may need to start taking more of veggies and fruits.Plan towards making this a reality.
You may need to start taking adequate water and having adequate rest. Draw out plans on how these can be achieved without much much stress. Remember nothing change until you take the right step to change it and nothing moves until you take the right steps to move it.

Your desired health goals are
Still achievable!
Don't delay any longer!
Start Now!