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Eating right during pregnancy.

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Eating healthy for you and your baby- Making a baby is hard work for a woman's body. Eating right is one of the best things you can do to help your baby grow and develop normally. Eating a balanced, healthy diet can help prevent: Too much weight gain Gestational diabetes The chance of needing a C-section Anemia and infections in the mother Poor healing An early birth of the baby A low birth-weight baby If you’re wondering how this translates into your daily diet, here’s a cheat sheet on what you can and cannot consume when you are expecting. All dietary information is in line with Health Promotion Board's recommendations. Eating for two- The amount of healthy weight gain in pregnancy varies. These are general guidelines: Normal total weight gain for a healthy woman is 25 to 35 pounds (11 to 16 kilograms). Overweight women should gain only 10 to 20 pounds (4 to 9 kilograms) during pregnancy. Underweight women or women with multiples (twins or mo

All you need to know about Marriage under Act/ Registry Marriage .

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The court is not conferred with the power to conduct or celebrate marriages. They don't have the right to 'wed' or 'join together' anyone. The court only has the power to do the following; dissolution of marriage (e.g divorce, legal separation), issues of settlement or other legal remedies in and out of marriage. The proper place for the celebration of marriage is a Registry or a Licensed place of Worship. ‎ Paragraph 1. 1.1. In Nigeria, we have two kinds of recognised marriages; (1) customary marriage (this includes the Islamic Marriage) and (2) Statutory Marriage (not white wedding). I will explain this as we go on. 1.2. A traditional marriage is not necessarily a customary marriage. A customary marriage is a complete marriage procedure by itself especially if you have no intention of getting married statutorily. The customs, practices and traditions of (both parties) governs such solely and nothing more. ‎A traditional marriage especially in Nigeria simply

Intermittent fasting and how it aid fat loss

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There are many different ways to lose weight. One that has become popular in recent years is called intermittent fasting . This is a way of eating that involves regular short-term fasts. Fasting for short periods helps people eat fewer calories, and also helps optimize some hormones related to weight control. There are several different intermittent fasting methods. Three popular ones are:  The 16/8 Method: Skip breakfast every day and eat during an 8-hour feeding window, such as from 12 noon to 8 pm. Eat-Stop-Eat: Do one or two 24-hour fasts each week, for example by not eating from dinner one day until dinner the next day. The 5:2 Diet: Only eat 500-600 calories on two days of the week, but eat normally the other 5 days. As long as you don't compensate by eating much more during the non-fasting periods, then these methods will lead to reduced calorie intake and help you lose weight and belly fat . Intermittent Fasting May Help You Hold on to Muscle When Dieti

Simple weightloss tips

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People are often advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. However, over the years, scientists have found a number of strategies that seem to be effective.  I have come up with a few weightloss tips that are easy to follow and loose weight naturally. *Drink Water, Especially Before Meals* It is often claimed that drinking water can help with weight loss — and that’s true. Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24–30% over a period of 1–1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few more calories One study showed that drinking a half-liter (17 ounces) of water about half an hour before meals helped dieters eat fewer calories and lose 44% more weight, compared to those who didn’t drink the water *Don't Do Sugary Drinks, Including Soda and Fruit Juice* Sugar is bad, but sugar in liquid form is even worse. Studies show that calories from liquid sugar may be the single most fattening aspect of the modern diet For example, one study sho

Routines to a flawless skin

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Some medications and even over-the-counter products may cause your skin to be more sensitive or peel, such as prescription retinoid creams or products containing retinol or benzoyl peroxide. You may suspect you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin, but do you really know your skin type? Knowing your true skin type can help the next time you’re in the cosmetics aisle. In fact, using the wrong products — or even popularized Internet hacks — for your skin type could worsen acne, dryness, or other skin problems. If you aren’t sure what skin type you have, or if you have questions about skin products that are right for you, see a board-certified dermatologist. A dermatologist can evaluate your skin and help you decide what is beneficial for you. Sensitive skin may sting or burn after product use Normal skin is clear and not sensitive Dry skin is flaky, itchy or rough Oily skin is shiny and greasy Combination skin is dry in some areas and oily in others Building a daily skin care

Controlling Anger.

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Anger is a normal feeling and can be a positive emotion when it helps you work through issues or problems, whether that’s at work or at home. However, anger can become problematic if it leads to aggression, outbursts, or even physical altercations. Anger control is important for helping you avoid saying or doing something you may regret. Before anger escalates, you can use specific strategies for controlling anger A nger Ways you can control anger. Take a breather Your breathing becomes shallower and speeds up as you grow angry. Reverse that trend (and your anger) by taking slow, deep breaths from your nose and exhaling out of your mouth for several moments. Trusted  help calm your nerves and reduce anger. Go for a walk, ride your bike, or hit a few golf balls. Anything that gets your limbs pumping is good for your mind and body. Relax your muscles Your Anger mood calls on you to tense and slowly relax various muscle groups in your body, one at a time. As you

Easy steps to finding body positive confidence !

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It’s a myth that people are just born with confidence. Body confidence doesn’t come from trying to achieve the ‘perfect’ body. It comes from embracing the one you’ve already got! Your confidence is something that is built on many factors. Small to big interactions can shape how you feel about yourself. I spent a large part of my life without confidence. Bullies and the images of what “beauty” or “health” looked like kept me reserved and feeling powerless. I just hoped one day I’d wake up and finally love myself. But like in any relationship, it’s hard work. Love can be inconsistent, but it’s extremely rewarding. Patience has been key. I respect my time and understand I’m just as strong when I’m feeling down.I’ve come to learn that there are some key factors that’ve helped me get to where I am today. I want to share them with you, in the hopes that you, too, can find them helpful on your journey to build confidence and experience all that self-love has to offe