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  • One Lovely Blog Award/ What are the 7 facts about me?

    I am overjoyous to be nominated for this award. This is actually my first blog award and I was nominated by gingerteafanatic. Thank you so much for nominating me, words are not enough to express my appreciation and guys please check out his blog, he has got amazing posts.

    There are rules to be followed when nominated for this award and these include:

    Rules:

    1. Each nominee must thank the person who nominated them and link their blog in their post.
    2. They must include the rules and add the blog award badge as an image.
    3. Must add 7 facts about themselves.
    4. Nominate 15 people to do the award!

    7 facts about me

    1. I am a Christian and I love God, he is my everything
    2. I am a registered nurse.
    3. I am a Korean TV series addict, am a big fan of Park Min Young, Park Shin Hye, Lee Min Ho, Kim Won Bin etc
    4. I love natural remedies (skincare, haircare and health)
    5. My temperament is phlegmatic and I have a little bit of sanguine.
    6. I have some sense of humour.
    7. My best soup is egusi (melon) soup.

    15 Blogs I nominate for this award

    1. Risfit
    2. BooksNme
    3. Sandraxshe
    4. Astoldbysid
    5. CERobinson
    6. AstridOxford
    7. WDC
    8. Simpleula
    9. Kristenwalker
    10. Knottedstar
    11. JudyRedic
    12. Matt
    13. Rashidheniablog
    14. Roadsandqueening
    15. Mithud


  • Indigestion: Symptoms, Causes and Natural remedies

    Indigestion or dyspepsia is a common condition. Most of us have experienced it once or twice or more before. Indigestion is a discomfort or pain in the upper abdominal region and occurs before or after eating or drinking. It isn’t a disease but rather a group of symptoms.

    Symptoms

    • Belching
    • Farting
    • Upper abdominal pain
    • Heartburn
    • Burning sensation in the abdomen
    • Feeling full after eating little food
    • Abdominal bloating
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting

        Causes and Risk factors

        • Peptic ulcer: Peptic ulcer patients are susceptible to indigestion. Avoid anything that can trigger or worsen peptic ulcer.
        • Alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can also put you at risk for indigestion. Reduce your alcohol intake or avoid it if possible.
        • Smoking: Smoking can also cause indigestion, it is better to quit smoking to get better on time
        • Eating spicy and fatty foods: Foods with lot of spices and fat can also predispose you to indigestion. You can prevent this by avoiding spicy and fatty foods
        • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen, aspirin and diclofenac. These medications can irritate the mucosa lining of the stomach predisposing you to indigestion. Avoid taking these medications to alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia.

        • Late night food: Eating late at night will make you feel very full upon awakening in the morning because the food won’t have time to digest before you sleep. Ensure you eat 3 to 4 hours before bedtime.
        • Eating too much: Overeating can also result in indigestion. Instead of eating a very big meal at once, opt for a small meal every four hours. This will give your body enough time for digestion.
        • Chewing food with mouth wide open, talking while eating and eating too fast can lead to air swallowing which in turn leads to abdominal bloating and farting. Food should be eaten slowly, mouth should be slightly opened while chewing and avoid talking while eating.

        • Emotional stress: Emotional stress such as depression, anxiety can also be the reason for your indigestion. Cut down on your stress and engage in activities that makes you happy.
        • Dairy products: Milk and other dairy products can worsen indigestion, steer clear of dairy products.

        Natural Remedies

        • Ginger: Ginger aids digestion, treats nausea and vomiting making it a good remedy for digestion. Brew a ginger tea or munch on ginger for relief.
        • Apple Cider Vinegar: ACV is good for almost everything. Pour a teaspoon of ACV in a cup of water and drink.
        • Baking soda: This also a great kitchen staple that works wonder for hair, skin and health. Mix a teaspoon of  baking soda in glass of water, this will neutralize the acidic content of the stomach.
        • Cinnamon: Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder into a cup of boiling water and drink.
        • Lemon: Squeeze half of lemon in a cup of water and add a teaspoon of honey. This mixture will ease dyspepsia.
        • Chamomile tea
        • Peppermint

        Have you experienced indigestion before? What home remedies did you use? Thanks for reading. Please drop your comments and share. 

            Sources

            http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/home/ovc-20209272

            21 Home Remedies for Relieving Indigestion

            http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163484.php

            http://www.medicinenet.com/dyspepsia/article.htm

            http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/home-remedies/natural-home-remedies-indigestion/

          • How to get rid of razor or shave bumps naturally.


            You wants a smooth hairless skin after shaving but you got bumps instead? You are not alone.

            Razor bumps  also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae occur when you shave hair in an opposite direction to which it is growing.It can occur at the bikini line, armpit, face, legs etc.

            It is characterized by itching, irritation, pain, swelling, burning sensation, redness, bleeding. Though it can subside by itself with time, there are home remedies that can relieve the symptoms.

            Causes

            • Shaving against the direction of hair growth:  Shaving should be done in the direction of hair growth, if it is done otherwise, the hair curl up and pierce the skin forming bumps.

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            • Shaving too often: Razor bumps is more common in men than women because men tend to shave on a daily basis or too often unlike women. Allow the hair grow a little bit before shaving again.
            • Using a blunt razor: While shaving you should use a quality sharp new razor, using a blunt razor require you shave a part over and over leading to bump formation. Also, used razor can harbour microorganisms causing infection.

            • Dry hair: Shaving dry hair can easily irritate your skin causing bumps. Applying water and non drying soap before shaving will make the razor glide easily on the skin.
            • Not moisturizing: You need to moisturize your skin after shaving, not doing so might lead to skin irritation.
            • Having curly hair: Razor bumps is more common among the black race with curly hair than people with straight hair.

            Natural remedies for razor or shave bumps

            • Apple cider vinegar (ACV): Dab a cotton wool in equal part of water and ACV and apply on the affected part for relief.

            • Cold compress: Applying cold compress on the razor bumps can reduce inflammation.
            • Coconut oil: Rub some coconut oil on the bump area to relieve itching and burning sensation.
            • Aloe vera: Aloe vera gel has antibacterial properties which means it can prevent the bumps from getting infected. It also gives a soothing effect on the bumps area.

            • Salicylic acid (Aspirin): Aspirin is antiinflammatory, it can relieve the swelling, pain, redness caused by razor bumps.
            • Baking soda: Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply on the affected part to relieve itching and also exfoliate.

            • Shea butter: Shea butter is good for most skin conditions and razor bumps can’t be left out.
            • Cucumber: Place slices of cucumber on the shaved area to soothe and reduce inflammation.
            • Honey: Honey can also provide some relief when applied on the affected part.

            Do you get razor bumps? What do you use in relieving your razor bumps? Do you have any other tips? Please drop your comments in the comment box. Thanks for reading.

          • Prepooing and its benefits


            This post was inspired by a fellow blogger, thanks AstridOxford for the suggestion. Is your hair prone to dryness, frizz, breakage and dandruff? Why not consider prepooing? Are you prepooing the right way and with the right products?

            Prepooing is the process of applying oil, conditioner or some other treatment to the hair before shampooing. It is a process you should include to your wash day regimen. Prepooing makes hair softer, frizz free, shiny etc.

            What are the benefits?

            • Moisture retention: If you have a hard time retaining moisture in your hair, prepooing can be just what your hair needs. Dry hair can be as a result of hair products containing drying ingredients such as sodium laryl sulfate which can be found in most shampoos.Since prepooing is done before shampooing it can reduce the natural oils stripped by shampoo.
            • Detangling: Prepooing makes detangling a breeze, hair tangles become easier to remove and there is less shedding.
            • Fights dandruff: Dandruff can be as a result of dry scalp, prepooing especially with oils will moisturize your scalp and also reduce dandruff flakes.
            • Soft and shiny hair: Wants soft and shiny hair, prepooing will give you just that.
            • Reduces growth: Frizz can be annoying and can make hair messy, you can get rid of it with prepooing.
            • Less breakage: If you are experiencing breakage, prepooing during your wash days can really cut down on breakage.
            • Promotes hair growth: Prepooing can also help with hair growth.

                What to use for prepooing?

                • Oils: Oils such as coconut oil, castor oil and olive works well as a prepoo treatment. You can either use a type of oil or mix the oils.
                • Honey: Honey is a humectant and helps in retaining moisture.
                • Shea butter: Melt some shea butter and use as a prepoo for extra moisturizing.
                • Conditioner: Use your rinse out conditioner as prepootreatment.

                How to prepoo?

                1. Put your hair into sections
                2. Apply prepooing treatment to your hair working from ends to root
                3. Cover your hair with shower cap and leave for about 30 minutes to 1 hour
                4. Rinse your hair with warm water, follow up with shampoo.

                  Do you prepoo? What do you use in prepooing? What is your experience with prepooing? Please drop your comments at the comment box.Thanks for reading.