Global Menstrual Health Hygiene Day

Today is World global Menstrual Health Hygiene Day. Much was said on the need for proper disposal of menstrual wastes which has become a source of concern to the environment. Its toxicity and vulnerability has called for this movement. As a young lady/woman it is essential to properly dispose of your menstrual waste and not dump them into drainages or drop them by the road side. Proper disposal will in a long run prevent diseases in the society.

The Value of Life

               I ask myself how much is life worth? That a normal human being wakes up in the morning prays to God and somewhere along the line gets a phone call that his or her account has been credited and there is an  order to go take someone's life. These people that commit such grievious atrocities against mankind are they not humans themselves ?Then, it baffles me when I see scenarios where the killer doesn't want to get killed. Osama bin laden the man who terrorized the world with the way he carried out fatal strikes had to hide for years before he was killed. The killer wants to kill yet he will do everything possible to save himself or herself. Irrational things and behaviors occur and one begins to wonder if people before perpetrating such abnormal acts are in their right senses. I doubt if they are sane at that period of committing such grievious acts. If not, why will a mob burn alive an 11 year old boy alive accused of trying to kidnap a 5 year old boy without proper investigation even after the boy cried out he was Innocent. I saw the Video. The life of that boy who could turn out to be the next Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria was wasted. Funny enough, the same people started lamenting at that same place that they could have spared the boy #MedicineAfterDeath
              Everyday news of neighbour stabs landlord, son mutilates father makes headlines of newspapers on a weekly basis.Trust, people will eagerly buy such newspapers because bad news spreads faster.  People act abnormally and commit heinious crimes. Guess what, they will always blame the Devil. God has given us the spirit of discernment to do and know what is right. So why will you do what is wrong when you know it is wrong ? That is outright stupidity. Why will a sane human take another's life and not value it. These are critical questions we should ask ourselves. Pereira Mandela Bankoles Value of Life definition simply states " Dont do unto others what you cannot do to yourself."
              One big question that comes to mind is Psychiatric Assessment. Many people will abuse and condemn it because in this part of the world, people read meanings to little things especially if one visits a psychiatric doctor. Then, everybody in the neighborhood will know he/she went to a psychiatric hospital and was even admitted "exxageration". In actual sense, we all need Psychiatric assessment to know the status of our mental health. These can help correct and change anomalous behaviors that has been inculcated into lives of people passively and actively.  The value of life transcends love for our siblings or parents because when you are on a boat and it capsizes, you try to save yourself before thinking of saving your loved ones. What does it depict ? You value your Life and don't want to loose it.
               Taking laws into our hands and doing the irreversible goes beyond the human eye. If one think one can do bad things and go scot-free, its a lie. Nemesis will always catch up with them. The bible says I shall visit the sins of the father unto the third and fourth generation. The value of life cannot be over emphasized. Dont do unto others what you cannot do to yourself. If you Value your Life, you will not take anothers life. Don't take laws into your hands and don't join others. Advocate for justice  and give peace a chance to reign.

Ladies what do you know about your August Visitor

My August Visitor Is Here…Again!

Menstruation gets dubbed some pretty creative monikers. You may choose an alternative name to save your coworkers or your spouse embarrassment without meaning to come up with such hilarious code names. What are the most popular in Nigeria? Among them are "My August Visitor, " Killing Chicken", “In My Holies” and of course TTOM (or that time of the month),

Some of the more creative entries on this list include “giving birth to a blood diamond,” “having your garage painted,” and “the tomato soup is on the boil.” Some of the zaniest euphemisms draw on popular culture; for example, “Kelly Kapowski can’t make it to cheerleading practice” and Of course, you could just “order your clams with red sauce” or “smoke a lady cigar” to get your point across.

There Are Plenty of Eggs in Your Basket

When it comes to counting the eggs in your proverbial basket—believe me, you are born with more than you’ll need. The average female is born with roughly 2 million eggs at her disposal. By the time she hits puberty, that number decreases to around 40,000. The rate at which women lose eggs depends on many different factors, primarily age and overall reproductive health.

One of the most interesting aspects of the egg production cycle plays out before a girl is even born. During the fetal stage, when a baby girl is still in utero, she may have as many as 7 million eggs in her body, a number which will decline by about two-thirds by the time she is born. However, since most women release only 400 to 500 eggs in a lifetime, there’s never any reason to fear you’ll suffer a shortage.

You’re Sexier When You Ovulate

True fact: men find ovulating women more attractive! One study from the Psychological Science journal discovered that men’s testosterone levels soared when they caught a whiff of clothing worn by ovulating women. Conversely, men experienced lower levels of testosterone production when sniffing the clothes of non-ovulating women. This suggests a male biological urge to mate with women when they are at their most fertile.

Fortunately for the propagation of the human species, this principle works both ways. Anecdotal evidence suggests that women are more in the mood to do the deed when they’re ovulating, and science has even chimed in its support for that widely held opinion. Studies have shown that women in committed, happy relationships are more likely to wear revealing clothing and flirt with other men during ovulation. What’s more is that a woman’s libido intensifies during ovulation as she approaches her sexual peak between age 30 and 35.

How Much Blood?

During the average period duration, a woman will commonly emit 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood in total. While it may seem like much more due to water retention, most women do not actually suffer excess loss of blood because of “heavy flow.” However, during a so-called “heavy period,” a woman may lose twice as much blood as she normally would, though even very heavy menstrual bleeding does not normally pose a serious health risk.

Signs of a heavy period include using abnormally high numbers of pads or tampons, or the need to pair both types of protection together to prevent flooding to clothes or bed sheets. In the majority of cases, there is no identifiable underlying cause for a heavy period, though there are correlations with certain factors. Uterine fibroids, blood-thinning medications, ovary cysts and the use of intrauterine contraception can all increase menstrual blood flow. Orally administered emergency contraception also tends to cause heavier periods, which may last for several months

Period Irregularity

Just as various factors cause the onset of menstruation, period regularity can be different for every woman, and it can fluctuate at various points in life. Irregular menstruation can result in spotting, a late period, an unusually long or heavy period, or missing a period altogether. And it can be spurred by everything from stress and diet to sudden, significant changes in weight or taking certain medications. In particular, researchers have linked anti-epileptic drugs and anti-psychotics to irregular periods. High levels of stress, eating disorders, and benign or malignant tumors can also cause symptoms.

According to the National Institutes of Health, menstrual irregularities can be triggered by medical conditions including poorly controlled diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, and high levels of prolactin in the bloodstream. Periods also tend to be more irregular during adolescence, pregnancy, and during perimenopause — the unique state a woman enters as she approaches menopause.

Why think or Commit Suicide

I find it hard to believe that people can actually kill themselves because they think they have gotten to the peak of frustration in life. Its so appalling because it has created a negative trend in the minds of the younger generation.  People commit suicide for love, money, family and so on. I am sorry to say this People who commit suicide are Stupid and Ignorant of the fact that When There is Life,  there is hope. I dont want to write a long piece here. If you are reading these piece and you are  attempting  to commit suicide I Beg You S T O P I T. Sorrow may last for a night But Joy cometh in the morning. Have that in mind. It Is Well With Your Soul.
@drmandyyy

Its a Brand New Year

Its a brand new year and all thanks to God for making us see the year 2015. We are coming out better and stronger this year. Recess over..

been a while

Been quite a while Pardon me guys Dr mandys blog is relaunching in a bigger way. Thanks

WHO is going to declare Nigeria Ebola Free

WHO is expected t declare Nigeria Ebola free after completing the 21 day incubation period with no new case. Congrats  to Nigeria.

Health is Wealth(Back peeps)

Been quite some time m dear blog readers. I a fully back to give you good health tips that concerns your health.

Surprising Things Babies Do In The Womb

- They react to stress : Studies reveal that the more anxious the mom is, the more the fetuses use their left hand to touch their face. This suggests that a mom emotions might impact their movements in subtle and surprising ways. It also suggests moms should really relax.
- They practise facial Expressions :  By 24 weeks,Unborn babies could achieve two dimensional facial expressions such as curling of the mouth. By 36 weeks, unborn babies could achieve more complex facial expressions including pain through lowered eyebrows, wrinkled nose and stretched mouth.
- They Cry
- They recognize nursery Rhymes
- They also recognize songs : Researchers played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star over and over during the moms third trimester. After birth, they played the song again. EEG reaadings via electrodeson the infants head showed greater brain activity for infants who did heard the song  in utero than for those who hadnt. This suggest they could know the tune.
- They anticipate Touch
- They develop tastes for certain foods: Foods that pregnant women eat seep into the amniotic fluid which the fetus gulps down and can taste : One study found out that moms who ate carrot gave birth to babies who love carrots more than babies who didnt get this vegetable much. No wonder I Like Sharwama seems my mom ate  a lot of sharwama.

Why people Snore Most of the Time

Snoring is a sound that comes out in different production levels among males and females. Personally, i dont really like people  sleep snoring around me, especially if the sound production is coming out  at its peak. Snoring is the vibration of the respiratory structures due to obstructed  air movement during breathing while sleeping. It is most often caused by vibration of the soft palate and the uvula. It can be very loud and unpleasant  or mild. The irregular airflow is caused by a blocked passageway which can be 
 - Fat gathering in and around the throat - Nasal blockage - Sleeping on ones back causing tongue to drop to the back of the mouth - Tissues at top of the airways touching each other causing vibrations - Throat weakness (especially among adults).
Why Should Snoring Be Taking Serious
 It can make the person stylishly ridiculed in public and can cause ones partner to have sleepless night
It also disturbs sleeping patterns and disturbs even the snorer of adequate rest sometimes which can lead to serious long-term health problems.
 Tips for people that snore
The most important treatment for snoring is clearing the blocked passageway. It is essential that if you snore and you are fat, exercise and lose weight which stops the fat from pressing on the throat, snorers that smoke should avoid smoking because it weakens the throat, heavy snorers should avoid sleeping on their back instead their side because it prevents the tongue from blocking the throat. Adults should adopt a healthy and athletic lifestyle to develop good muscle tone and lose weight, avoid alcohol.

Keep that Stomach Flat

Nowadays, there are so many people who pregnant in liters. Their stomach are as heavy as  9 month old pregnant women. Some people see this as a good sign of living. I doubt if they know they are killing themselves. Maintaining a flat stomach is very good because aside  its health benefit, it is easy for the person to fit into any type of clothe as compared to someone with a big round stomach.
For those that will want to have flat stomachs  these are simple solutions to your requests

- Drink a bottle of Water before Eating and after Eating :  Water is not only good for the body. Taking water can trick the body into thinking that it is fuller than it actually is. If one drinks a bottle of water before eating, one will avoid the urge to overeat and also, drinking a bottle of water after eating makes the body have that full feeling.
- Avoid eating 4 Hours before going to Bed : If you eat and immediately you go to bed to sleep, you are not giving  time to let the food digest properly and it doesnt give you opportunity to burn off those calories. The weight of the food is going to sit on you and in a long run, you start noticing bulge in your stomach and it keeps getting bigger.
- Sit Ups when you wake up and before sleeping -  This may sound very difficult to do especially to people who have very big round stomachs. But in a long run, it works if you want to keep that stomach flat. It can be done at home or at the gym.  
Avoid Alcohol Intake : This is one very big cause of bulging stomach due to excessive intake of alcohol. Avoid alcohol it does the body no good. Instead you will spend more money to buy more alscohol, when you fall sick due to alcohol you spend more money to treat yourself and alcohol also causes you to have a protruding stomach. So who is losing out ?

Benefits of Stretching

Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program. They help warm the body up prior to activity thus decreasing the risk of injury as well as muscle soreness.

Some stretching benefits

•  Increased flexibility and joint range of motion:
  Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring. Flexibility tends to diminish as you get older, but you can regain and maintain it.
• Improved circulation:
  Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Blood flowing to your muscles brings nourishment and gets rid of waste byproducts in the muscle tissue. Improved circulation can help shorten your recovery time if you've had any muscle injuries.
  
• Better posture:
  Frequent stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture. Good posture can minimize discomfort and keep aches and pains at a minimum.
• Stress relief:
  Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress.
  
• Enhanced coordination:
  Maintaining the full range-of-motion through your joints keeps you in better balance. Coordination and balance will help keep you mobile and less prone to injury from falls, especially as you get older.

Source : abouthealth

Health benefits of the African Walnuts

Walnut is a perfect package of protein,healthy fats, fbre and antioxidants. Research has shown that they may boost the health. Walnuts help reduce the risk of prostrate cancer as well as breast cancer. Walnuts also contain the amino acid l-arginine which offers multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease or those who have increased risk for heart disease due to multiple cardiac risk factors.               Note of warning : If you have herpes, you may want to avoid or limit walnuts as high levels of arginine can deplete amino acid lysine, which can cause herpes recurrences. Walnuts contain omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid which is anti-inflammatory and may prevent the formation of pathological blood clots.  Source - Mercola.com

its been a while

Good evening guys its been  a while since have updated..I travelled and network was very aweful where i am. But am back to give you guys good health news.. thanks for understanding guys

Upcoming International Youth Day

The International Youth day is celebrated by the United Nations on August 12  every year. This year the  theme is #mentalhealthmatters. This is because of different factors affecting the mental health of the youths which causes the youths to behave, do things abnormally and sometimes lead to stigmatization or exclusion in the society. What are you going to do on that day to commemorate the international youth day ? @drmandyy

How he contacted HIV via Watermelon

This young boy on that particular day walked up to a roadside mallam selling fruit to buy Watermelon. Some minutes later, he ate the Watermelon not washing it. Few months after, he fell extremely ill. At the hospital he was tested and in the process was also tested for  HIV and the result was Positive. These boy in question is not promiscuous as he is  still young and now  the big question is How did he contact HIV ? After series of investigation, it was traced back to the road side mallam who sold Watermelon to him. According to eye witnesses around, on that day the said mallam in process of cutting the fruits mistakenly cut his hand and  drops of his blood dropped on the watermelon and the hausa man ignorantly packaged the watermelon fruit without washing which the boy bought and ate without washing. That caused the boys misfortune. Even the mallam did not know he was  infected with the Virus.
A  Warning to everyone, Wash your fruits and food  before Eating to prevent sickness.
Live Healthy Eat Healthy foods.
@drmandyy

Foods that damage the skin

Dairy products- Studies linking the consumption of dairy to breakouts date back to the 1960s. In fact, doctors used to treat acne by recommending patients give up milk. But then, as medication to treat pimples became more effective and available, there was less of a focus on preventing breakouts through dietary changes.
When you develop cystic breakouts—those hard, painful, underground blemishes that linger for weeks on the chin, jaw line, and neck area—it might be a sign that you’re getting more dairy in your diet than your body can tolerate. Your skin acts as an excretory system to get rid of things that your body doesn’t agree with, so when you take in too much dairy, it comes out in the form of cystic blemishes in the lower area of the face.
Sea foods- Shrimp, crab, and lobster are high in iodine, which can lead to clogged pores and acne. A better option is fish, which contains omega fatty acids that help improve your skin.
 Sugary products- Too salty or sugary foods spike your insulin production, which causes inflammation both inside your body and on your face and ultimately slows down your skin’s ability to regenerate itself. It’s also important to limit your alcohol intake, especially drinks with added sugars like margaritas. They dehydrate your body and make fine lines more pronounced.
“Redness and inflammation will continue and be constant factors if sugar isn’t removed from the diet.
Caffeine
Caffeinated drinks dehydrate you, which does a number on your skin’s elasticity and collagen—and that can make your skin more prone to sagging and wrinkles. If you can’t go without it, make sure to drink the recommended eight glasses of water daily to keep your body and skin hydrated.
Processed foodHighly processed junk food made with additives and preservatives—such as white bread, chips, French fries, soda, and candy—makes your blood-sugar levels spike. This causes your hormones to stimulate excessive oil production, clogging pores and aging the skin.
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Note : Moderation is important. if you can not do without some of these foods.. Do not overeat them
@drmandyy

EBOLA Virus is in Lagos

 The hype on Ebola disease has attracted a lot of attention recently. Ebola Virus has been confirmed to have gotten Lagos, Nigeria. It is very important you know about  Ebola Haemorrhagic Disease.
Ebola is viral haemorrhagic  disease caused by the Ebola virus first discovered in 1976 following outbreaks in Sudan and Zaire now Democratic republic of Congo. There are 5 strains of the virus :  Reston, Sudan, Zaire, Cote D'Ivoire and Tai forest Ebola viruses. Ebola can be transmitted when there is direct and indirect contact with infected body fluid and tissue. Infection  could be through direct or indirect contact with saliva, an infected dead person , from animals which can be reservoirs for the virus examples are chimpanzee, gorillas e.t.c. Inadequate cooking of meats is a predisposing factor to contacting Ebola Virus. However, human to human contact is the common route of infection. Ebola virus broke out in guinea on April 15th. Ebola fever can affect every part of the body through common symptoms like : fever with flu, generalised weakness, sore throat, abdominal pains, joint pains, vomiting , diarrhoea( If you notice these symptoms Please visit an hospital and get tested).
Precautions - Avoid direct and indirect contact with bodily fluids and tissue of infected persons.
                   -  Washing of the hands with sanitizers at regular intervals and use of hand gloves
                       especially for hospital workers.
                    -  Proper cooking of meat is necessary.
                    -  Avoid  buying foods like cooked meat, pork sold on road side exposed in the open
                       because some people are fond of touching foods that they will eventually not buy. If
                       its not hot or covered don't buy.
Ebola Virus can be contained  if appropriate steps are taken early.

Not Again!!!

Its so unfortunate that another Air disaster has occurred again killing all 116 people on board. Three air disasters have occurred within a week. What is really happening ? Should we be scared to fly now ? If it is intentional what are they (those behind it) trying to achieve by wasting innocent lives. This has gotten out of hand and everybody must work hand in hand to put a stop to these disasters.

Ask Questions about the Drugs You Ingest

Drugs are very important and  some people can do without them. Whether you are buying  a prescribed drug or over the counter drugs, it is always important to ask questions from the doctors or pharmacists which many people don't do.
Ask if you are confused
- The name of the drug or medication. Master the names no matter how long or complex
- Why you are taking the drugs. You should know the purpose of taking the medication because knowing why your doctor recommended the drug will ensure that the medication is taken appropriately.
-  What effect the drugs will have on you, when are you expected to see results.
-  How much, when and how the drugs should be taken. Follow directions well.
-  What are the side effects. Personally for me when I take chloroquine to treat malaria my body. itches me for 5 days. Ask for side effects of the drugs and which is important to contact your doctor.
- Ask your doctor what to do if you miss or skip a dose.
- Are there certain types of food we should abstain from or eat during use of the drugs. This is because some foods can interfere with the effectiveness of the drug.
- Are there other alternatives to that drug probably its cheaper and will it work the same function as the originally prescribed drug .

source : mayoclinic.com