Stress Is Good For You After All

Feeling stressed is perfectly normal. While stress affects everyone in different ways with its effects being mostly negative, there is a beneficial side of moderate stress.

                                                                    

1.Stress helps you boost your memory.
When one is experiencing moderate stress, their body releases a chemical called neurotrophins that strengthens the connection between neurons in the brain making it easier to remember things.

2. Stress helps you fortify the immune system.
When you are stressed your body is prepared for injury or infections therefore it produces interleukins chemicals that help regulate the immune system. Stress also improves how your heart works and hence protects your body from attacks. It has been reported that patients who underwent stress before surgery healed faster than those patients that were not stressed.

3. Stress helps you build a character of resilience
When you are used to experiencing stress every once in a while you are likely to develop both physical and psychological sense of control. You are therefore ready to face challenging situations that life has to offer.

4. It enhances child development
It has been scientifically proved that expectant mothers who experience moderate levels of stress bear children with greater development skills by the age of two years that those who were unstressed. This is however exceptional for mothers who viewed their pregnancy as negative. These mothers bear children with lower attention capacity.

5.Stress is a motivator to success
Just imagine you were never stressed over that exam test or that work deadline or even your house rent; you would just sit fail the test, get fired and get auctioned. Stress over normal day to day needs moves us to meet our goals and eventually succeed.

However stress is beneficial if it is moderate and can be controlled. Critical levels of stress can be dangerous or even fatal.

Why we should say NO To Vaccination; Is this a ploy to finish Africa?

I would like to address an issue  from the view of a mother and a daughter of this beautiful land Kenya. A patriot who highly holds the saying "live and die in Africa." A Christian who sometimes disagrees with the teachings of the church and does what she thinks is right. In short, I believe in realism as opposed to sycophancy. I believe that every argument should be supported by facts and there should be a reason for everything we do. This is an issue of great importance to every parent. An issue that probably no one else has talked about.

 I have lived to see four of my great-grandparents two of who are still alive. The other two have died recently from old age. Having to be born at home for those who were lucky, and by the riverside, "shamba" or forest for those who were not; none of them got vaccinated. However, none of them ever developed diseases their body was not able to fight against. They have all lived to see the age of 100. That has brought me to ask myself, do we really need vaccination? Are the fully vaccinated individuals the weakest?

Recently in our neighborhoods there has been ongoing door to door administration of polio vaccines day in day out. If my memory serves me right we have had at least four polio campaigns since last year. They ask to vaccinate your child regardless of whether they have been previously vaccinated on the same. Do our children really need all this? Are there more things that should be prioritized to polio vaccines by the health sector? Is there someone or a group of people benefiting at the expense of our children? According to a report given by the WHO there were 223 reported cases of Polio worldwide in 2012 and 34 cases in 2013. The countries leading in this statistics are Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. With this statistics do we need the multiple campaigns that the ministry of health is conducting when between 2014 and 2015 there were 7000 reported cases of Cholera which up to date has not been contained. Going by statistics we are in dire need for campaign against Cholera than Polio. Most people do not even know a Cholera vaccine exists no one ever mentioned it. Who makes policies to determine what to prioritize when it comes to vaccination campaigns?

 I watched the news on NTV and boom my fears were confirmed; the tetanus vaccines being administered to women of reproductive age 18-45 tested positive for birth control. The church had warned about this. Yes, the church is the voice of God. But because most of us want evidence and the church did not have any we chose to ignore. But before ignoring them completely you got to ask yourself when aren't men of child bearing age being administered the same vaccine? Is it because women are more prone to cuts and open wounds as opposed to men? The answer is NO. The actual answer is, it is easier to sterilize women than men. It is also easier to convince women to get vaccinated. Well, the knowledgeable would tell me that its maternal and neonatal tetanus that we are trying to prevent and I will tell them that we can still vaccinate against neonatal tetanus when a lady is already pregnant. This according to me is a ploy to control the population of Africans in the world. Is it because someone thinks of us as a blemish or is it because we are a threat to someone? I would go with the latter. Africa is a home of all natural resources, Africans are intelligent people, and we are a sleeping giant that will soon wake up. And we do we will be the world’s superpower. I mean who doesn't want to be us. That is why they want to "use us to finish us." Little by little there will be no us and they can be us.

What is contained in vaccine anyway?

A vaccine is simply grown and strained through animal or human tissue, Like monkey and dog tissue, chick embryo, calf serum, human diploid cells (The dissected organs of aborted fetuses), pig blood, horse blood and rabbit brain. Would it make more sense to inject this stuff directly into your child's body or to at least eat them? Eating them enables the body to detoxify them and eliminate them before any permanent damage could be done. But injecting those means they are absorbed into the blood which is the most lethal approach imaginable. Why would we allow ourselves to be convinced that injecting a cocktail of poison enhances your or your child’s health?

Why aren`t some of the other countries doing it?

In Australia the flu vaccine was suspended in April 2010 for children under the age of 5 years because an alarming number of children were showing up the emergency rooms with convulsions or other vaccine reactions within hours of getting this shot.

Mexico's public health sector suspended infant vaccines against rotavirus, hepatitis and tuberculosis after two babies died and 29 others taken ill after receiving either of the jabs.

India had a ban on the HPV vaccine and termed it as the lethal medical failure that is still recommended by powerful international organizations.

Need I say more?

I have much more to write you would probably not see the end of it but let me just finish by saying if you are not sick, you do not need medicine. 

Our immunity develops from eating healthy foods and not from being vaccinated. Eat heathy avoid vaccination.

Say NO to unnecessary vaccination, It is used as a ploy to finish Africa and as a self-enrichment project by others. No one cares about you or your child. Make a wise choice.

Once you are vaccinated you can never be unvaccinated, the damage is done and sealed.

Home Remedies for Longer, Stronger, Harder Nails.

Every woman wants to have healthy and  lovely looking nails. However, our nails fail to grow naturally and hence we result to fixing artificial nails. This can be expensive,embarrassing and at times lead to health concerns. Luckily, the long lasting solution to having long and hard nails could be lying in your kitchen.

    1. Tomatoes

     Tomatoes contain biotin which makes nails thick and shiny. In addition they contain vitamin C and  vitamin A that enhance the growth.

•      Combine 1/4 cup of olive oil with 1/4 cup of tomato juice.
•      Soak your nails into the mixture for about 10 minutes.
•      Repeat daily until you see noticable improvement.

                                                

       

      2. Coconut Oil

        Cocunut oil is an ingredient that improves cuticles and heals nail fungal infections that could be  inhibiting the growth of your nails.

•         Warm a reasonable amount of virgin coconut oil and use it to massage your nails for about  10-15 minutes.
•         Repeat the process everyday. 
•         There will be noticable difference in about two weeks.

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        3. Lemons

         Lemons are very rich in vitamin c, making them a great remedy for stimulating nail growth. They also help to cure yellow nails a condition that also affects the development of heatlthy                nails.

•           Cut lemons into different slices and rub slices on the nails.
•           Let them stay for upto 15 minuts then rinse off with warm water.
•           Apply Moisturizer.

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           4.Orange Juice

            Orange juice contains folic acid that is trusted to enhance the growth and apperance of nails. It  also contains vitamin C for stronger nails.

•              Squeeze some reasonable amount of juice from oranges.
•              Soak your nails for upto 15 minutes then rinse off with warm water
•              Appy moisturizer.

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             5. Garlic

              Applying garlic juice on your nails twice a week will make your nails grow faster. Simply                   cut a garlic clove and rub it on each of your nails. use a fresh garlic clove for each nail.

       

              6. Eggs

               Eating eggs provides an excellent source of iron, vitamin B7, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A and                 Vitamin E. This are elements most vital in promoting healthy nails. You can eat them boiled, poached or scrambled.

                7. Olive Oil

                  Always use olive oil to moisturize your nails. It is reach in vitamin E that keeps nails  healthy and also prevents your nails from cracking and peeling off.

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Effective Home Remedies for Acne Treatment

There are several things that can lower the esteem of a lady. However, only a few can compare to acne on your face. Acne can be cause embarrassment and increase self-consciousness. A smooth flawless skin results one feeling beautiful, healthy and happy.Below are some effective home remedies to get rid of acne.

 

1.      Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) – It is very effective in killing bacteria that cause acne. Being of acidic nature, it restores the acid mantle making it difficult for bacteria to thrive. It also dissolves and removes dirt, dead cells and make-up from the skin.

·         Wash and dry your face.

·         Mix one part of ACV with three parts of water.

·         Dip a clean piece of cloth in the mixture and apply directly on the affected areas.

·         Leave on for at least 10 minutes and wash it off.

·         Apply moisturizer if your face feels dry to avoid cracking. 

                            

                                                 

       

2.      Egg-white – Egg whites are believed to treat acne on the face by lifting dirt and debris out of the pores. It also soaks up excess oil that causes acne and tones up the skin.

·         Wash and dry your face.

·         Separate the two egg whites from the yolks

·         Whisk the egg whites until they appear frothy

·         Apply one layer on affected area, allow it to dry and repeat until you have applied three or four layers.

·         Leave on for at least 20 minutes and wash it off.

                                                 
                         

                                             

3.      Unprocessed Aloe Vera- Aloe Vera plant contains influential antioxidants, Zinc, vitamin C and Vitamin E. It reduces the inflammation, redness and pain associated with acne. It also contains skin soothing properties that smoothen and sooth your skin.

·         Wash and dry your face

·         Apply the aloe juice from aloe Vera plant on the affected areas.

·         Leave on overnight and wash it off in the morning.

·         Apply moisturizer to avoid cracking of your skin.

                                             
                          

4.      Garlic- Among the many uses of garlic due to its strong and effective antibacterial properties treating acne is one of them. You can either extract garlic juice and ingest it; or mix the extracted with water and apply it on the affected areas. It acts as a detoxifying agent.

                                                         

5.      Sugar and Corn Flour Scrub- A mixture of sugar and corn flour helps get rid of the excess skin cells clogging up your pores by acting as an exfoliator. Add one part of sugar to a jar containing one part of corn flour and shake to mix. Add water or honey to make a paste and use it to scrub your face. Rinse off and dry with a clean cloth.                       
                                                             
                                                             

6.      Steaming your Face- Steaming your face helps you boost hydration, smoothens your skin giving you a soothing effect. Facial steaming also opens up your clogged pores allowing your skin to “breath”. This reduces pimples and acne.

Wash your face to remove dirt and make up.

Bring water to a boil; you can add essential herbs like chamomile, peppermint and lemon grass if you like.

Drape a towel over your face so that it creates a tent sort of structure over your face.

Keep your face over the steam for about 10 minutes.

Dry and tone your face.

                                     

    


Changing your Pillow Case- Your pillow case could be causing your recurrent acne break outs. Night sweat, drool and hair products residues remain on your pillow. When they come into contact with your skin the cause acne by either infecting it or clogging the pores. Changing your pillow case everyday can be the solution to your acne problem.  


                                                                

8.      Bicarbonate of Soda - It is very effective in controlling acne breakout. It helps regulate the pH balance of the skin hence discourages the thriving of bacteria causing acne and pimples. It unplugs pores and removes dead skin. It also has anti- inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

·         Mix 3-4 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda with enough water to make a thick paste.

·         Scrub face with the paste and leave for at least ten minutes.

·         Rinse it off and dry your face.

                                    

9.      Lemon Juice- Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C that nourishes skin and hels pimples dry up faster. It also contains antibacterial properties that kill acne causing bacteria. It helps to remove black scars on skin as well.

·         Wash your and dry your face.

·         Squeeze lemon juice on a clean piece of cloth and pat it on the affected areas. (It might cause an unpleasant stinging or tingling feeling)

·         Leave on for about an hour and wash it off.

                                 
                              

10.  Plain Yoghurt- Dairy products have been rumored to cause acne. However yogurt applied topically improves outbreaks and skin tone. The acids in yoghurt are antibacterial hence killing the bacteria causing acne. The fat provides moisture making it quite nourishing for your skin. Apply room temperature plain yoghurt on your face, leave it for an hour and wash it off.

                                                               

11.  Avocado and Honey Mask- Avocado is full of good nutrients that help reduce acne and tone your skin. It is very advisable for people with sensitive skin.

·         Scrap the inside of an avocado, mash it up and stir with honey.

·         Clean and dry your face

·         Apply it on the face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.

·         Rinse off with lukewarm water.

                                     

12.  Hydrogen Peroxide- This is from a personal experience and no research has been conducted to prove that it actually works. I struggled with acne for a long time, researched on the entire home remedies, tried them and nothing was effective. Visits to the dermatologist also proved futile. Having used Hydrogen Peroxide as an antiseptic agent I decided to try it on the acne. I diluted one part with two parts of water, dipped a clean cloth and patted it on the acne left it on overnight. The following morning my acne was drying up. I repeated that every evening for two weeks and the acne was gone with a slight lightening effect on my skin. You may consider trying this out and comment with the results. Good luck!

                                                      

                                                    

                 What do I need to know?

1.      Have patience. These remedies might not work with single use. Repeat the remedies you choose until you are satisfied with the results.

2.      Acne may be an indication of another medical condition; consult your dermatologist if the home remedies do not work.

3.      Home remedies should never be used as a substitute for prescribed medication.

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