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CC: lalasticlala, Ishilove

I'm Olabajo Oluwatobi David, I blog at http://tbthealth..com, While researching I came across this topic and felt it would be useful for Nairalanders.
10 most powerful military around the world.
1. America
Power Index: 0.2475
Defense Budget: $689,591,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,477,896
Labor Force: 153,600,000
Total Aircraft: 15,293
Total Naval Strength: 290.
2. Russia.
Power Index: 0.2618
Defense Budget: $64,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,200,000
Labor Force: 75,330,000
Total Aircraft: 4,498
Total Naval Strength: 224
3. China.
Power Index: 0.3351
Defense Budget: $129,272,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 2,285,000
Labor Force: 795,500,000
Total Aircraft:5,048
Total Naval Strength: 972
4. India.
Power Index: 0.4346
Defense Budget: $44,282,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,325,000
Labor Force: 487,600,000
Total Aircraft: 1,962
Total Naval Strength: 170
5. The United Kingdom.
Power Index: 0.5185
Defense Budget: $57,875,170,000
Active Military Personnel: 224,500
Labor Force: 31,720,000
Total Aircraft:1,412
Total Naval Strength: 77
6. France.
Power Index: 0.6163
Defense Budget: $58,244,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 362,485
Labor Force: 29,610,000
Total Aircraft: 544
Total Naval Strength: 180
7. Germany.
Power Index: 0.6491
Defense Budget: $43,478,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 148,996
Labor Force: 43,620,000
Total Aircraft: 925
Total Naval Strength: 67
8. South Korea.
Power Index: 0.6547
Defense Budget: $28,280,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 653,000
Labor Force: 25,100,000
Total Aircraft: 871
Total Naval Strength: 190
9. Italy.
Power Index: 0.6838
Defense Budget: $31,946,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 293,202
Labor Force: 25,080,000
Total Aircraft: 770
Total Naval Strength: 179
10. Brazil.
Power Index: 0.6912
Defense Budget: $31,576,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 371,199
Labor Force: 104,700,000
Total Aircraft: 822
Total Naval Strength: 106

Lol, are you thinking of what am thinking?
If any of this countries attack Nigeria, a country that doesn't have up to 300 aircrafts. What do you think would happen?

shikshark:
very informative post but we will appreciate with pictures as some foods from the write up are not so common e.g logan, peslar ...

noted. you can check http://tbthealth..com for more health tips.

lovemko:
food and brain? nothing one wont hear frm science...

so were do our garri, amala, fufu, egusi, beans nd dodo etc leave our brain? dey should be sumwhere on dis list....

see garri diseases http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/highlighted-but-essential-dseases.html?m=1

Abdominal Pain
Stomach pain is like nothing. When it grips
you. You can't stand nor do anything.
Attimes it may look like hunger and attimes
some other diseases.
When this unpleasant situation happens, You
just grab your stomach and look like you
about to die.
So you would be informed, that's why we are
orientating you. ..
The Most Common Causes of
Abdominal Pain and what they could lead to.
Whether it's a mild stomach ache, sharp pain,
or stomach cramps, abdominal pain can have
numerous causes. Some of the more common
causes include:
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Stomach virus
- Menstrual cramps
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Food poisoning
- Food allergies
- Gas
- Lactose intolerance
- Ulcers
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Hernia
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Endometriosis
- Crohn's disease
- Urinary tract infection
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Appendicitis
Source: http://tbthealth..com/2015/06/diseases-stomachabdominal-pain-could.html?m=1
CC: lalasticlala, Ishilove, Sissy3 , dominique

Sissy3 , dominique

Source: http://tbthealth..com/2015/06/essential-foods-that-makes-our-brain.html?m=1
One of the things that can also help
and kill your brain are your diets, the foods
you eat. The listed and explained are foods
that helps your brain. Get orientated.
- Caffeine
There's no magic bullet to boost IQ or make
you smarter -- but certain substances, like
caffeine, can energize you and help you
concentrate. Found in coffee, chocolate,
energy drinks, and some medications, caffeine
gives you that unmistakable wake-up buzz,
though the effects are short-term. And more is
often less: Overdo it on caffeine and it can
make you jittery and uncomfortable.
- Sugar
Sugar is your brain's preferred fuel source --
not table sugar, but glucose, which your body
processes from the sugars and carbs you eat.
That's why a glass of something sweet to
drink can offer a short-term boost to memory,
thinking, and mental ability.
Have too much, though, and memory can be
impaired -- along with the rest of you. Go
easy on the sugar so it can enhance memory
without packing on the pounds.
- Fish
A protein source linked to a great brain boost
is fish -- rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are
key for brain health. These healthy fats have
amazing brain power: A diet with higher levels
of them has been linked to lower dementia and
stroke risks and slower mental decline; plus,
they may play a vital role in enhancing
memory, especially as we get older.
For brain and heart health, eat two servings of
fish weekly.
- Nuts and Chocolate
Nuts and seeds are good sources of the
antioxidant vitamin E, which is linked to less
cognitive decline as you age. Dark chocolate
also has other powerful antioxidant properties,
and it contains natural stimulants like
caffeine, which can enhance focus.
Enjoy up to an ounce a day of nuts and dark
chocolate to get all the benefits you need
without excess calories, fat, or sugar.
- Avocados and Whole Grains
Every organ in the body depends on blood
flow, especially the heart and brain. A diet
high in whole grains and fruits like avocados
can cut the risk of heart disease and lower bad
cholesterol. This reduces your risk of plaque
buildup and enhances blood flow, offering a
simple, tasty way to fire up brain cells.
Whole grains, like popcorn and whole wheat,
also contribute dietary fiber and vitamin E.
Though avocados have fat, it's the good-for-
you, monounsaturated fat that helps with
healthy blood flow.
- Blueberries
Research in animals shows that blueberries
may help protect the brain from the damage
caused by free radicals and may reduce the
effects of age-related conditions such as
Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Studies also
show that diets rich in blueberries improved
both the learning and muscle function of
aging rats, making them mentally equal to
much younger rats.
CC: lalasticlala, Ishilove

Sissy3 , dominique

Miscarriage is a very bad thing. Imagine been
pregnant for 6 months, just 3 months to your
day of joy, you have miscarriage. Waste!. May
God help us all.
So as to prevent this tragedy, we are imploring
you on foods and fruits you shouldn't take
during your pregnancy stage.
- Crabs
Crab has a high level of nutrients, provides a
rich source of calcium that helps strengthen
bones and teeth; it’s also a favorite food of
many pregnant women when summer comes.
However, no matter how you love eating crabs,
you need to limit eating them in the first 3
months of pregnancy. That’s because crabs
can cause the uterus to shrink, which leads to
genital bleeding or even miscarriage.
Besides, the content of cholesterol in crabs is
very high. Pregnant women who have high
blood pressure, Pre-eclampsia shouldn’t eat
crabs.
Crab has a high level of nutrients.
- Tortoise
Have you ever heard about the harmful effects
from eating crabs during pregnancy? Tortoise
is good for the kidney, but it’s also fishy and
cold, and able to remove tumor, clear the vein.
So, tortoise has certain harmfulness to
pregnant women, particularly, the tortoise’s
leg can cause miscarriage more easily than its
meat.
- Pineapple
Pregnant women in the first 3 months of
pregnancy shouldn’t eat and drink too much
pineapple juice because this fruit can cause
contraction which leads to miscarriage; cause
diarrhea or allergy to pregnant women. The
reason is that pineapple has bromelain which
is able to soften the uterus and produces
aborticide. However, after this period of time,
pregnant women can eat a moderate and
sensible amount of pineapple.
In the first 3 months of pregnancy, women
shouldn’t eat pineapple.
- Pearl barley
The pearl barley contains lots of amino acid
that is necessary to the body. Eating lots of
pearl barley can provide the energy consumed
because of the high temperature on hot days
and improve resistance power. For women,
having a sensible amount of pearl barley can
help them have a bright, smooth skin, reduce
wrinkles, remove freckles and brown spots.
- Purslain
The purslain is easy to grow, take care of and
find. It’s a herbal remedy and food and has
cold nature. In fact, it’s proved that the
purslain can make quite a stimulation on the
uterus and increase the time and intensity of
the uterus‘s elasticity, which produce the risk
of miscarriage.
- Medlar
The Medlar has an ability to excite the uterus
and stimulate the elasticity.
The Medlar has sour, acrid and sweet flavors
that are very suitable for pregnant women with
their morning sickness, but it’s not good
indeed. According to documents, the Medlar
has an ability to excite the uterus and
stimulate the elasticity, causing miscarriage
and pre-mature birth.
- Caffeine drinks
In pregnancy, if women use caffeine drinks
usually (coffee, tea, coke, tonic, soda,
cocktail…), they’ll have a risk of increasing
heart rate and blood pressure, which leads to
insomnia and headache. Not only that, it also
affects the fetus’s development, which
produces the risk of miscarriage and
premature birth.
- Longan
Longan is delicious and has sweet smell and
flavor. However, this is one of the foods that
pregnant women shouldn’t eat. That’s
because while pregnant, women often feel hot
from inside and constipation. Eating lots of
longans will increase the hot feelings, times of
fetal derangement, bleeding inside, lower
abdomen pain, or even damage the fetus,
which leads to miscarriage.
Longan causes hot flashes which is not good
for pregnant women.
- Unpasteurized milk
The unpasteurized or fresh milk is milk that
hasn’t been through processing. It’s not
popular in the market. In the unpasteurized
milk, there’re listeria bacteria which can
increase the risk of miscarriage.
- Green papaya
A lot of researches have showed that green
papayas or not-really-ripe ones contain lots
of enzyme and pus, which causes gestational
contractions and miscarriage. Moreover, green
papayas contain prostaglandin and oxytocin
that are essential substances to prepare for
the delivery. So, when the fetus isn’t old
enough, eating green papayas can cause
miscarriage.
- Aloe
Aloe can cause pelvic hemorrhage.
Aloe is considered to be magical remedy for
women’s beauty; it helps take care of all kinds
of skin, prevent wrinkles and lose weight.
However, pregnant women shouldn’t drink
aloe juice because it can lead to pelvic
hemorrhage or even miscarriage.
- Barley
Barley is a grain that is processed into many
nutritious products. However, barley can
stimulate uterus’s smooth muscles, causing
miscarriage.
- Animal liver
The animal liver can harm pregnant women
because it’ll contain lots of toxic products if
the animal is infected with diseases. Besides,
liver has plenty of cholesterol and vitamin A. If
pregnant women eat too much liver while
using drugs or other nutritious products, they
can have excess vitamin which badly affect
babies.
- Foods that have plenty of vitamin A
It’s important to avoid vitamin A in pregnancy
because it can cause bad effects and damages
to the fetus. Pregnant women should avoid
eating foods that contain a great amount of
vitamin A (liver…).
- Processed meat
The processed meat including sausage, pate,
stuffed food… must be avoided during
pregnancy. According to the latest research,
eating too much processed meat can harm the
fetus. In the worse situation, it can cause fetal
poisoning or lead to miscarriage.
Pregnant women who crave this food should
only eat a small amount of it and take notice
of the temperature that the food is processed
in for safety.
Pregnant women shouldn’t eat raw or
uncooked foods.
- Uncooked meat
The toxoplasmosis parasite is able to live in
uncooked meat and cause some complication
like miscarriage, stillbirth, and others when
pregnant women are in their first 3 months of
pregnancy. You should cook meat well and
carefully process foods to get rid of the
parasites in it.
- Raw, uncooked eggs
Raw or uncooked eggs can be infected with
salmonella which brings trouble to pregnant
women and their fetus. Salmonella can go
through the placenta and cause severe
infection or even death to the fetus.
You’d better avoid foods including uncooked
eggs like salad, homemade ice-cream,
mayonnaise… When cooking eggs, you should
make sure that both of the egg yolk and white
are well done.
- Cheese
Cheese is not really a safe food for pregnant
women to eat.
Cheese is not really a safe food for pregnant
women to eat. Cheeses should be avoid during
pregnancy, such as: cheese camembe, cheese
rocopho, feta cheese, Gorgonzola cheese and
other Mexican cheeses. The compound of
those cheeses has some bacteria which can
cause miscarriage. You should only eat
cheeses that are made of pasteurized milk.
Source: http://tbthealth..com/2015/06/foods-that-cause-miscarriage-in.html?m=1
CC: lalasticlala, Ishilove

Health guys. Check this site, its about health too. http://tbthealth..com

Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/detailed-causes-of-low-sperm-count.html?m=1
We all want to have sex(The most enjoyable),
But, we do not advice you to have premarital
sex.
Now, what happens when you ready for the
bang but....
See causes of low sperm count below...
The production of sperm is a complex process
and requires normal functioning of the
testicles (testes) as well as the hypothalamus
and pituitary glands — organs in your brain
that produce hormones that trigger sperm
production. Once sperm are produced in the
testicles, delicate tubes transport them until
they mix with semen and are ejaculated out of
the penis. Problems with any of these systems
can affect sperm production. Also, there may
be problems of abnormal sperm shape
(morphology), movement (motility) or
function. Often the cause of low sperm count
isn't ever identified.
Medical causes
Low sperm count can be caused by a number
of health issues and medical treatments. Some
of these include:
- Varicocele . A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is
a swelling of the veins that drain the testicle.
It's a common cause of male infertility. This
may prevent normal cooling of the testicle,
leading to reduced sperm count and fewer
moving sperm. The treatment of a varicocele
often improves sperm quality and overall
fertility.
- Infection. Some infections can interfere with
sperm production and sperm health or can
cause scarring that blocks the passage of
sperm. These include some sexually
transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and
gonorrhea; inflammation of the prostate
(prostatitis ); inflamed testicles ; and other
infections of the urinary tract or reproductive
organs.
- Ejaculation problems . Retrograde
ejaculation occurs when semen enters the
bladder during orgasm instead of emerging
out of the tip of the penis. Various health
conditions can cause retrograde ejaculation,
including diabetes, spinal injuries, and surgery
of the bladder, prostate or urethra.
Certain medications also may result in
retrograde ejaculation, such as blood pressure
medications known as alpha blockers. Some
men with spinal cord injuries or certain
diseases can't ejaculate semen at all, though
they still can produce sperm.
- Antibodies that attack sperm. Anti-sperm
antibodies are immune system cells that
mistakenly identify sperm as harmful invaders
and attempt to destroy them.
- Tumors. Cancers and nonmalignant tumors
can affect the male reproductive organs
directly, or can affect the glands that release
hormones related to reproduction (such as the
pituitary gland). Surgery, radiation or
chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect
male fertility.
Undescended testicles. During fetal
development one or both testicles sometimes
fail to descend from the
abdomen into the sac that normally
contains the testicles (scrotum). Decreased
fertility is more likely in men with this
condition.
- Hormone imbalances . The hypothalamus,
pituitary and testicles produce hormones that
are necessary to create sperm.
Alterations in these hormones, as well as from
other systems such as the thyroid and
adrenal, may impair sperm production.
- Sperm duct defects. The tubes that carry
sperm can be damaged by illness or injury.
Some men are born with a blockage in the
part of the testicle that stores sperm
(epididymis) or a blockage of one of the tubes
that carry sperm out of the testicles (vas
deferens). Men with cystic fibrosis and some
other inherited conditions may be born without
sperm ducts altogether.
Chromosome defects. Inherited disorders such
as Klinefelter's syndrome — in which a male is
born with two X chromosomes and one Y
chromosome instead of one X and one Y —
cause abnormal development of the male
reproductive organs. Other genetic syndromes
associated with infertility include cystic
fibrosis, Kallmann's
syndrome and Kartagener syndrome.
- Celiac disease . A digestive disorder caused
by sensitivity to gluten, celiac disease can
cause male infertility. Fertility may improve
after adopting a gluten-free diet.
- Certain medications. Testosterone
replacement therapy, long-term anabolic
steroid use, cancer medications
(chemotherapy), certain antifungal and
antibiotic medications, some ulcer
medications and some other medications can
impair sperm production and decrease male
fertility.
Environmental causes
Overexposure to certain environmental
elements can affect sperm production or
function. Specific causes include:
- Industrial chemicals . Extended exposure to
benzenes, toluene, xylene, herbicides,
pesticides, organic solvents, painting materials
and lead may contribute to low sperm counts.
- Heavy metal exposure. Exposure to lead or
other heavy metals also may cause infertility.
Radiation or X-rays. Exposure to radiation can
reduce sperm production. It can take several
years for sperm production to return to
normal. With high doses of radiation,
sperm production can be permanently reduced.
- Overheating the testicles. Frequent use of
saunas or hot tubs may temporarily lower
your sperm count. Sitting for long periods,
wearing tight clothing or using a laptop
onyour lap for long periods of time also may
increase the temperature in your scrotum and
reduce sperm production. The type of
underwear you choose to wear is unlikely to
significantly impact your sperm count.
- Prolonged bicycling. Prolonged bicycling is
another possible cause of reduced fertility due
to overheating the testicles.
Health, lifestyle and other causes
Other causes of low sperm count include:
- Illegal drug use. Anabolic steroids taken to
stimulate muscle strength and growth can
cause the testicles to shrink and sperm
production to decrease. Use of cocaine or
marijuana may temporarily reduce the number
and quality of your sperm as well.
- Alcohol use. Drinking alcohol can lower
testosterone levels and cause decreased sperm
production.
- Occupation. Certain occupations may
increase your risk of infertility, includingthose
associated with extended use of computers or
video display monitors, shift work and work-
related stress.
- Tobacco smoking. Men who smoke may
have a lower sperm count than do those who
don't smoke.
- Emotional stress. Severe or prolonged
emotional stress, including stress about
fertility itself, may interfere with certain
hormones needed to produce sperm.
- Weight. Obesity can cause hormone
changes that reduce male fertility.
Sperm testing issues. Lower than normal
sperm counts can result from testing a sperm
sample that was taken too soon after your
last ejaculation; was taken too soon after an
illness or stressful event; or didn't contain all
of the semen you ejaculated because some
was spilled during collection. For this reason,
results are generally based on several samples
taken over a period of time.
lalasticlala, DrAmanda, Xiadnat, Ishilove

Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/why-you-shouldn-take-too-much-salt.html?m=1
If salt plays such important roles in the body,
then why is it bad to have too much of it?
Well because it plays such crucial roles in the
body, salt is also very good at having
powerful negative effects too. In fact, a diet
high in salt has been linked to several
conditions.
Some of which are:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
There is lots of different evidence supporting a
link between high salt intake and high blood
pressure.
It is thought that having high levels of sodium
in the body causes a decrease in the synthesis
of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is an arteriolar
vasodilator. This means that it causes the
blood vessels to widen, reducing the
resistance the blood experiences as it flows.
Sodium is thought to do this by increasing the
levels of a molecule called asymmetric
dimethyl L-arginine. This molecule is an
inhibitor of nitric oxide production, and thus
sodium indirectly causes the reduction of nitric
oxide biosynthesis. Overall then, this means
that there is less nitric oxide. Consequently,
the blood vessels
are not as wide and thus the blood
experiences more resistance, causing higher
blood pressure.
High blood pressure can lead to several
medical problems including heart attack,
stroke and kidney damage.
Osteoporosis
High salt intake has also been linked to
osteoporosis, a condition that causes
weakening of the bones making them more
susceptible to fractures.
Salt is proposed to affect bones by causing
increased calcium excretion in urine. Calcium
is, of course, very important in bones. In fact,
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in our
bones. Thus, loss of calcium, through
excessive excretion, is bad for your bones.
Stomach Cancer
Although salt is necessary in the production of
stomach acid; it seems too much salt can
actually be bad news for the stomach.
Excessive salt consumption has been linked to
stomach cancer. Although the molecular basis
has not yet been confirmed and not all results
of epidemiological studies were in agreement,
there has been a general trend observed that
high salt consumption was correlated with
increased risk of stomach cancer.

Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/the-curious-china-again-read-history-of.html?m=1
The history of tea is fascinating and offers
great insight into the history of our world.
Since tea was first discovered in China, it has
traveled the world conquering the thirsts of
virtually every country on the planet. Tea is
the most popular beverage in the world as
well as one of the healthiest. If you have ever
wondered where tea comes from and how we
got to the point where tea is served in
virtually every corner of the world, steep a hot
cup of tea and explore the history of the
simple tea leaf over the centuries!
One legend claims that the discovery of tea
occurred in 2737 BC by the Emperor of China.
For several hundred years, people drank tea
because of its herbal medicinal qualities. By
the time of the Western Zhou Dynasty, tea
was used as a religious offering. During the
Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), tea plants
were quite limited and only royalty and the
rich drank tea not only for their health but
also for the taste. As more tea plants were
discovered during the Tang Dynasty (618 –
907), tea drinking became more common
among lower classes and the Chinese
government supported planting of tea plants
and even the building of tea shops so
everyone could enjoy tea.
Also during the Tang Dynasty, tea spread to
Japan by Japanese priests studying in China.
Similar to the Chinese adoption of tea, tea
was first consumed by priests and the rich for
its medicinal properties. Tea is often
associated with Zen Buddhism in Japan
because priests drank tea to stay awake and
meditate. Soon, the Buddhists developed the
Japanese Tea Ceremony for sharing tea in a
sacred, spiritual manner. The Emperor of
Japan enjoyed tea very much and imported
tea seeds from China to be planted in Japan,
making tea available to more people.
Tea finally arrived in England during the 17th
century when King Charles II married a
Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza.
The Queen made tea the drink of royalty and
soon tea became a popular import to Britain
via the East India Company. Afternoon tea or
tea parties became a common way for
aristocratic society to drink tea. Though tea
was regularly imported to Britain, the taxes
were so high that smugglers would get and
sell tea illegally for those that could not
afford it. In attempts to turn profits during
the tea smuggling period, the East India
Company began exporting the tea to
America. The American tea was also taxed
heavily and contributed to the cause of the
Boston Tea Party.
If you watched "The Conquerors", you would
know about the Tang dynasty. But come to
think of it, China is a strong nation mehn.
They were claimed to discover rice, silk, and
now tea. W0W!

Sissy3 dominiqu

Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/foods-and-fruits-women-should-eat.html?m=1
Women, Ladies, Girls. You notice that during
your period, you experience serious pains?
Like headache, fatigue, cramps and many
others. Well, your diet could be the cause. The
foods elucidated below should orientate you a
bit.
- Beans
The high fiber content of beans and peas
reduces the congestive symptoms of cramps
by producing bulkier stools with higher water
content. This rids the body of excess fluid and
also normalizes digestion, reducing both
constipation and diarrhea, according to Dr.
Susan Lark, director of the PMS Self-Help
Center in Los Altos, California, and author of
"Dr. Susan Lark's Menstrual Cramps Self Help
Book." Legumes are also a good source of B
vitamins, which prevent cramps and menstrual
fatigue. Although beans can create excess gas,
this can be minimized by eating small
amounts and increasing slowly, or by taking a
digestive enzyme like Beano.
- Green Vegetables
Green vegetables are high in calcium,
magnesium and potassium, which relieve and
prevent the spasms that lead to cramping
pain. Lark also adds that these minerals can
calm and relax emotions, reducing irritability.
Dark green vegetables also contain high
amounts of vitamin K, which is needed to
coagulate blood and prevent excess bleeding.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A group of hormone-like substances in the
body called prostaglandins are involved in
muscle contractions and menstrual pain. One
way to shut down the prostaglandin effect is
by consuming omega-3 fatty acids like those
contained in salmon, walnuts and flaxseed. A
1995 study in the "European Journal of
Clinical Nutrition" found that women whose
diets are balanced in favor of omega-3s,
rather than other fats, tend to have milder
menstrual symptoms.
- Pineapple
A report from Dr. Phyllis Johnson, of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition
Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, found
that young women who consumed low
amounts of manganese had an increased
menstrual flow of up to 50 percent, leading
Johnson to recommend that women with
menstrual discomfort increase their
manganese consumption. Fruits are high in
manganese, but one of the richest manganese
food sources is pineapple. Pineapple also
contains high levels of bromelain, an enzyme
thought to help relax muscles and therefore
prevent menstrual cramping.
- Tea
Tea is another source of manganese,
according to Johnson, although women should
avoid the caffeinated version, which can
actually lead to greater menstrual discomfort.
Ginger tea may be helpful in relieving nausea
and bloating, and chamomile tea also
contains properties that relieve muscle
spasms and reduce the tension that can lead
to anxiety and irritability.
- Water
Excessive fluid retention is one of the main
causes of congestive symptoms seen with
cramps, which are characterized by dull,
aching pain. One of the very best ways to help
decrease water retention, even though it may
seem counterintuitive, is to increase water
consumption--if a woman isn't drinking
enough, her body may overcompensate by
retaining extra water.
- Whole Grains
A study by British doctors found that eating
small amounts of carbohydrates every three
hours and within one hour of going to bed
combated PMS symptoms in 70 percent of
women. Dr. Lark adds that whole grains are
excellent sources of magnesium, which
reduces neuromuscular tension. Whole grains
also have B-complex vitamins and vitamin E
to combat fatigue and depression.
- Yogurt
Yogurt contains live and active cultures of
bacteria that promote a healthy digestion.
Yogurt is also a good source of calcium, and
getting twice as much calcium as an average
women consumes on a daily basis, 1,300
milligrams instead of 600, seems to alleviate
menstrual discomfort, according to James G.
Penland, Ph.D., a psychologist at the
Department of Agriculture. However, since
meat and dairy products contain arachidonic
acids, which increase the production of
cramp-causing prostaglandins, women may
prefer to choose nondairy forms of calcium
such as broccoli, kale, canned salmon with
bones and calcium fortified foods like cereals
and juices.

Hello Everybody, how are you?
For sometime now, I have been seeing
adverts, hearing musics and watching dramas
telling US how to be malaria free by using
Mosquitoes net and others. I even remember
the advert which AY, the popular comedian
acted, i watched it on YouTube, should I
narrate it a little?. Let me because of my
readers who like "Stories". It goes thus...
The guy was invited to an interview, he ironed
his cloth, got his shoes ready, fetched water
to bath, since he needs no delay as interviews
are always very early in the morning.
According to the very short comic drama , the
next morning he was down on the bed as a
result of malaria, shaking and advised
everyone to be mindful of this treacherous
disease which caught up with him. It was a
bit educative and comedic. That's the drama.
Another song which I just listened to
yesterday which was sang by one of Africa
most successful musician 2face, featuring a
Northern-Nigeria musician. If you could
remember he also sang the Popular African
Queen which is played in almost everyfilm
talking about the power of ladies in Africa.
The song was also educative and interesting.
I wish I knew the song. Lol. Didn't download
it so I don't know any of the song lyric. Don't
blame me, all I know was that the lyrics was
advising us on malaria. Another drama on
Malaria I watched was how a mother lost her
son and grandchild due to malaria. I could go
on and on but I don't want to bore you with
long stories. Yea, these adverts were what
prompted me to want to write about Malaria
as a whole to fulfill my own part in advising
and telling us that Malaria is very bad and
Dangerous, infact, it was Among the recently
ranked Most Worst diseases in the world.
Now What Is Malaria?
Malaria is a life-threatening disease. Which
is typically transmitted through the bite of an
infected Anopheles mosquito. Mosquitoes
that are infected carry the Plasmodium
parasite.
When this Plasmodium parasitic mosquito
bites you, the parasite is released into your
bloodstream which travel down to your liver,
where they mature. After several days, the
mature parasites enter the bloodstream and
begin to infect red blood cells. Within 48 to
72 hours, the parasites inside the red blood
cells multiply, causing the infected cells to
burst open. The parasites continues it's
mission in the body which is to infect red
blood cells, resulting in symptoms that occur
in two-to-three-day cycles.
Now where is malaria found?.
Malaria is typically found in tropical and
subtropical climates (e.g., Africa) where the
parasites can live. The World Health
Organization estimates that between 300 and
500 million people are infected with this
treacherous disease almost every year. The
disease kills 1 million
people annually. Most cases of this unwanted
disease, malaria develop in people who travel
to countries where malaria is more common.
Now, What Causes Malaria?
Like I said earlier, Malaria can be caused by
an infected mosquito which has the
Plasmodium parasite. In addition, an infected
mother can pass the disease to her baby at
birth. This type of malaria known as
congenital malaria. That is, by gene. Because
malaria is transmitted by blood, it can also
be transmitted through an organ transplant
or a transfusion. Shared use of needles or
syringes also has it hands in the cause of
malaria.
Now, What Are its Symptoms?
Symptoms of malaria typically develop within
10 days to four weeks following the infection.
However, In some patients, symptoms may
not develop for several months. Some
malarial parasites can enter the body but will
be dormant for a long period of time. But
there are some common symptoms, Many of
which include:
- High fever
- Profuse sweating
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anaemia
- Muscle pain
- Convulsions
- Coma
- Bloody stools
Like I said, Malaria is a very bad disease
rated by Tbthealth as one of the worst
disease in the world.
Use Mosquito nets and repellents that
contains some good amount of Deet, but Also
ensure not to expose Little children to the
repellents which contains the Deer, as it can
cause many harm. Some of the harm High
presence of deet can cause to the human
body are rashes, headache, irritation and
many others which I will write later in my
more to come articles.
A Malaria Free Generation begins with us.
Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/must-read-article-malaria-overview.html?m=1

BUSHYANUS:
her mouth smells like poo and i dont know if she is aware or not. the problem is, she is always trying to kiss me.how do i tell her without becoming offended?
please help me.

worried boy her mouth smells like poo and i dont know if she is aware or not. the problem is, she is always trying to kiss me.how do i tell her without becoming offended?
please help me.

worried boy

Check this out http://tbthealth..com/search/label/mouth?m=1

handbagss:
Met this very cute guy on my way out I was in a hurry so we exchanged numbers. He called me and we got talking. After some weeks, He asked to come and visit me...

He eventually came, we started talking, suddenly this guy started making some funny moves, I was just looking at him. He held my hands and was talking very close to my face, telling me how much he loves me and wants to be with me.

while he was busy blabbing, I was busy holding my breath... His mouth odour was epic, plus his body odour ( handsome guy o)
I almost passed out, had to give him a silly excuse just for him to go. Thank God he left.

THE END
LESSON: Pls, guys and babes,those of u that like talking very close to people like u want to kiss them, brush your teeth regularly and always go out with Minty sweets or gums, its important.

we have cheap body spray or roll on, for Christ's sake, buy them and use them!

Thanks.

Get orientated http://tbthealth..com/search/label/mouth?m=1

Many people underate headaches - am also
guilty of this. But it shouldnt taken as so.
Headache, also called migraine can lead to
some sicknesses, I mean dangerous ones,
Sicknesses such as ebola, blindness etc as
stated below.
Why I think headache is underestimated is
because.
Headache might just come to be as a result of
stress, lack of sleep and other petty diseases
even though they kill. God helping, after
sleeping or resting, you are relieved of the
most common disease symptom, headache.
But no beloved, it shouldn't be taken lightly or
referred to as petty, the below diseases are
diseases of which it's primary symptom is
headache. So whenever you have an headache,
rest and sleep, then if you aren't relieved, you
should see a doctor.
- Common Cold
- Dehydration
- Influenza (Flu)
- Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Menstrual Period
- Early Pregnancy
- Concussion
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Food Allergies
- Labyrinthitis
- Migraine
- Food Poisoning
- Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
- Strep Throat
- Assess your child's symptoms »
- Scarlet Fever
- Anxiety Disorder
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Fifth Disease
- Giardiasis
- Tonsillitis
- Extremely High Blood Pressure
- Endometriosis
- West Nile Virus Infection (West Nile Fever)
- Glaucoma
- Malignant Hypertension (Arteriolar
Nephrosclerosis)
- Acute Mountain Sickness
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Colorado Tick Fever
- Caffeine Overdose
- Shigellosis
- Hepatitis A
- Preeclampsia
- Skull Fractures
- Dengue Fever
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- HELLP Syndrome
- Hyponatremia (Low Blood Sodium)
- Encephalitis
- Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease)
- Subdural Hematoma (Bleeding in the Brain)
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Meningitis
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Aneurysm
- Adult Brain Tumor
- Addisonian Crisis (Acute Adrenal Crisis)
- Medullary Cystic Disease
- Poisoning Due to Black Widow Spider Venom
(Black Widow Spider Bites)
- Malaria
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Yellow fever
- SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
- Ebola Virus and Disease
- Anthrax
- Polio
Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/must-read-57-causes-of-migraineheadache.html?m=1

cc: lalasticlala

The Decieved: Awesome facts about our brain
we probably aren't aware of.
The brain!, Whenever I think I thank God for
adding this powerful machine to our body,
Read the facts below ...
- Human brain is larger than the brain of other
mammals, but it has the same general
structure. Think you know everything about
your own brain?
- 75% Water
Just like the rest of the body, human brain is
75% water. That’s why your brain becomes
fuzzy and slows down when you are
dehydrated, even before you get the actual
physical symptoms of thirst.
- Full of Thoughts
On average your brain has around 70,000
thoughts a day. Although many thoughts will
be repetitive, the number of thoughts your
brain processes daily is quite amazing.
- Network
Every time you have a thought your brain
builds or changes a neural network inside
your brain. Similar events trigger the same
neural paths inside your brain that leaves you
with similar feelings and experience.
- No Tickling
Ever tried to tickle yourself? It is not usual.
Your brain recognizes your touch so well that
you can’t surprise or tickle yourself with your
own touch(no wonder, whenever I pinch or hit
myself with my nails, I hardly.....
- Headache
Your brain can not feel any pain. It is the
nerves and the muscles that feel the pain.
So don’t blame your brain when you get that
headache.
- Miles Long
Your brain has lot of blood vessels. If
measured in length, the blood vessels can be
about 100,000 miles long.
- Auto connect
Ever yawned right after watching someone
yawn? It is because your brain has some
mirror neurons. These mirror neurons helps
you in connecting with others. In other
words, the mirror neurons enable your ability
to socialize.
- Stress kills
Stress can kill your brain cells. Stress can
overload your brain with hormones that are
intended only for only short-term, which in
turn can damage and kill your brain cells.
- Chemical Love
Oxytocin, a brain chemical makes you fall
love. It is released in your brain in large doses
when you fall in love or during and after giving
birth to help a mother bond with her child. Its
effect can last for several months.
- You Use it All
Ever heard the misconception that we only use
10% of our brain? Since every part of the brain
has a known function. You have been using
whole of your brain, not just 10%.
Source: http://tbthealth..in/2015/06/the-decieved-awesome-facts-about-our.html?m=1

Goodday Nigerians and Happy Sunday, I bring
you greetings from an intrinsic heart of mine
which clamours for positive change and
increment in developments.
I woke up this morning not suffering from
cold but from the versa.
I then asked my uncle who is into oil and gas
if this was the worst fuel crisis, he replied
yes. A part of me nodded and confirmed it
was true, after remembering the news I read
last night on some popular news blogs and
forums which talked about how mtn will shut
down in the next 24 hours if there is no or
less availability of diesel, same with beat fm
and city fm.
So now, here are the consequences of fuel
scarcity.
Water: We all know that water is been
pumped out from the ground with a machine
powered by generators which uses fuel and
basically electricity, since there is no light,
the usual way is to switch on your generator
and pump, but with the advent of the fuel
crisis, we at a zero point of having water in
some days from now if this continues.
Starvation : Virtually all food are cooked and
made using kerosene and maybe gas. An
little-less-than average Nigerian uses Kero.
Now with the advent of fuel scarcity most fuel
stations don't have kero and even those that
have, has refused to sell, since there has not
been fuel, which they all assume is the main
source of income to them.
Minor production in candles: Based on my
little knowledge in chemistry, an sure to know
and tell you that candles are made from
petroleum. An average man falls back to
candles when there is no fuel or other cases,
but candles might also become gold in some
days from now.
Poor transportation: We are quite sure that
buses, cars, lorries and trailers uses fuel and
some uses diesel to power their vehicles and
bikes. Now that there is no fuel, we would
have more trekkers in every city who won't
get rewarded for it unlike the past few days
(lol).
Power Supply: Generator uses dynamos to
generate electricity and fuel for other stuffs in
the generator, now that there is no fuel and
power supply, there would be an increased
rate in darkness, and our phones, laptops and
other devices won't be powered as a result of
the fuel scarcity.
Poverty: we might not really know about this,
but if this fuel stuff increases there won't be
money anywhere, transporting foods would be
very expensive since transportation is costly,
prices of foods and other things would
increase drastically and would Move Nigeria
and Nigerians to a concrete level of poverty
as a result of prices of goods and even
services. Even banks won't work, ATM's I
mean.
Hospitals, banks, newspapers, television
stations, phone companies, radio companies
would probably close down as a result of this
fuel scarcity, which is not good in a nation
where there are still strong cases of
insurgency. Nigerians would be in the dark.
I am therefore pleading on behalf of other
citizens, to the government, Nupeng and
those who are concerned, to please rescind
this strike and allow free flow of fuel in
Nigeria, unlike other countries, we have crude
oil in our nation and yet we are still suffering.
If there is no action taken, Nigeria of 2015
would be similar to the Nigeria of the 80's.
No technology can survive without power. I
also implore the Electricity distribution of
Nigeria to Pity us.
I would also like to tag this post as the
"Consequences of voting out an incumbent
president" .
Farewell Nigerians.
The main source of this article and where it was posted is http://tbthealth..com

Me, it's Prophet Mowo Olabajo of Excellent spirit bible church int'l .

another lie was that the robber identified him and gave him 2h. giving Im 2h is possible but if they identified him, they would kill him. cos he could kobalise them. you trekked but entered bus. you and I know better

9jatriot:
Lagos to Ibadan is 2hrs by car, so why is 13hrs too much?

hey, learner, you can't work within Lagos in 12 hours talkless of ibadan. he passed ijebu ode etc. lol. fishy

[quote author=yhumite post=32854667][/quote]181 and computer science in Funaab . o'level is ok. do I have hope?

i can use dreamweaver wella . can it be a substitute for wysiwyg?

Adeleke185:
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L33Ktbb , bro kindly send the tools download links to my mail tobeetoe@gmail.com . please bro. I feel ya work.

bamidele029:
PDP and lying, you guys are sick bastards


I didn’t sack Ambode, says Fashola- Punch


http://www.punchng.com/news/i-didnt-sack-ambode-says-fashola/

hey, there is always an element of truth in rumors . jk I know

dark country .

EroticAngelina:
Yes! Its febuary, the month of love! and im sure we all know what feb 14 is.. Valentines day the day we get to meet with out loved ones and spread the love! I know the guys WERE happy before when INEC announced election on the 14th, so they wont have to spend money. but now it has been changed!! sorry guys, Y'all have to loosen up your wallets. But dont worry, you guys arent gonna be the only ones giving and spending money, the ladies are gonna get Y'all gifts. And thats why ive composed this writeup listing ten good gifts to get your man this val season!
now, i know the popular gifts most gurls know is watch... Watch is good, but there are other things you can get your man apart from wristwatch! Personally, i find the trend past and outdated! So lets get listing!

» Cooking for him!
Yes! You can prepare your guy's favorite meal and give him as a gift! He will love you more for it and appreciate it.

» Men perfume / Cologne
looking for a lovely gift for him? Buy a perfume that smells so good and he will love it. Just get a nice, lovely and not too expensive cologne.

» Pair of shoes/snickers
guys love it when their girlfriends get them shoes!

» Singlets or Undies
it sounds cliche and somewhat weird and funny at the same time, but its a great gift for those who dont wanna spend

» Music player or cool headphones
is your man a music geek? Well, i know just the perfect gift to give him! Get a music player or headphones with his favorite songs recorded in them!

» A mix tape
this is also for the music lovers! Produce a mixtape and make him happy

» Get him that thing he has always wanted!
Now this is for girls who are ready to spend and have the money. Even if its a car or house.... The guy is so lucky!

» His favorite club's jersey.
This are for ladies who dont wanna spend much. A jersey wouldnt cost much.

» Psp/ Games
Is your boyfriend a fan of games and psp or whatever they are called? Get it for him, im sure its not too expensive

» Take him on a dat to a restaurant and pay the bill. That wouldnt hurt much right?

thats all i got ladies! You can add more to the list

can I have your fb id ?