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12/07/2023

There are no guarantees on how long you will live, but endeavor to live as healthy as possible for as long as possible.
Good health and well-being is also part of success.

27/06/2023

In 2016, this 70-year-old man whose name was Lawrence John Ripple robbed a bank in Kansas and sat down in the lobby waiting for the Police to arrive stating he'd rather live in jail than with his wife. He was arrested and sentenced to six months of house arrest.

06/05/2023

Save a life! share this post! Asogun Blessed

10 essential medicine you must have at home to save life when the need arise

✏️Paracetamol 👉 It is a commonly used OTC medication for fever, minor aches, and pain.

✏️Antacid 👉 If an individual experiences heartburn or pain or bloating, it is likely that the digestive acids present in the stomach are causing the problem. In such a case, an antacid can be taken to neutralize the harmful effects of acid and aid digestion.

✏️Antihistamine 👉 Avil and Cetzine are two commonly available antihistamines that can be taken to ease the symptoms caused by allergic reactions. It is important to note that these tend to cause mild drowsiness.

✏️Nasal decongestants 👉 Nasal congestion is one of the most common symptoms of cold and sinusitis. To relieve the stuffy or congested nose, OTC medicines such as nasal decongestants can be taken.

✏️Antitussive lozenges 👉In most cases, a cough or a cold is accompanied by itching or sore throat. Although the intake of antibiotics can help relieve the underlying infection, it is also essential to use medications to relieve discomfort in the throat.

✏️Antiseptic ointment 👉 The ointment or solution can help prevent any minor scrapes, wounds, or cuts from getting infected with bacteria or other microorganisms. Example - Dettol and Savlon

✏️Antifungal medications 👉 These are used to treat fungal infections that affect skin, hair and nails. Some of the common fungal infections are ringworm, athlete's foot, candidiasis, vaginal thrush, etc. Antifungal medications work by directly killing fungal cells or by preventing fungal cells from growing and thriving.

✏️Anti-sickness medications 👉 Anti-sickness medications such as domperidone and meclizine hydrochloride help in preventing and treating nausea and vomiting. These medications work by blocking the action of histamine, which can otherwise trigger the feeling of being sick.

✏️Topical ointments for burns 👉Ointments containing silver nitrate, amorphous hydrogel, silver sulfadiazine, or aminacrine HCl help in treating minor, first-degree burns that affect the outermost layer of the skin. These medications have antimicrobial properties, which exacerbate the healing and prevent further infection.

✏️Aspirin 👉 Aspirin, or salicylic acid, is one of the most well-known OTC medications for aches and pains. It is also sometimes used to relieve inflammation, cold, and fever. Owing to its anti-blood-clotting properties, the medication is also one of the first-line emergency treatments for heart attack and stroke.

05/02/2023

Did you know?
Tomato 🍅 is good for prostate
Watermelon 🍉 is good for er****on
Cucumber 🥒 is good for skin
Carrot 🥕 is good for eyes
Coconut 🥥 is good for diarrhoea
Pinneaple 🍍is good for cough
Tea ☕ is good for brain function
Banana 🍌 is good for stress

20/12/2022

Sugar decreases immunity 17 times!

Did you know that Endocrinologists have calculated that within six to seven hours after consuming sugar, the body's immune response decreases 17 times. This is because the chemical composition and properties of sugar are similar to those of vitamin C. And vitamin C is an immune stimulant.

Because of the similarity of the chemical composition of these substances, the body can confuse them when consuming a lot of sugar. Phagocytes - cells of the immune system feed on vitamin C, but can make a mistake and absorb sugar, because chemically, in structure, it is identical to ascorbic acid.

But when it enters the cell, the compound of glucose and fructose instantly destroys it from the inside, due to which the immunity decreases. For this reason, sweet mixtures and syrups for diseases are not the best solution.

11/12/2022

If your 'gbola' is disappointingly becoming more fluccid when you need it for action, please consider the following
1. Start compulsory routine exercises,
2. make deliberate efforta to lose some weight,
3. stop smoking,
4. stop drug abuse, and
5. cut down alcohol.
Do this for a few weeks and come back with a thanksgiving offering later.

09/12/2022

Suckling or fondling your breasts CAN NOT make them sag. Ageing, many pregnancies, dehydration, smoking, and wrong bra size CAN.
Small size breasts are likely to stand the test of time but big size breasts will always bow to pressure from nature😂 Play with them to understand when changes occur, it's not a bad thing. Early detection solves a lot of damages. 👌

Photos from The African Public Health's post 06/12/2022

10 medical items to have at home:
Every home needs a certain amount of medical items to help prevent, identify or savage a problem. Below are (what I consider) ten (10) essential (if you may,) medical items every home should endeavour to have.

1. First aid box: fully equipped, for home accidents and emergencies

2. Medical Thermometer: for body temperature

3. Inhaler/portable nebulizer: for asthmatics

4. Refill of your routine medicines

5. BP device: for hypertensives

6. Glucometer: for diabetics

7. Emergency Blankets. ...if you live in the cooler regions of the world

8. Saline and Vitamin B12 Drip. ...

9. Medical-Grade Splint. ...

10. Eyewash. ...

The African Public Health

Molly Rutherford, MD on Twitter 05/12/2022

I apologize for ever recommending the Covid shot for anyone. I should have known better. I’m thankful I never got it, but I’m also seriously concerned about people who did (including many people I love)

"I didn't get the shot (thank God) but I pushed it on others and now it's not looking so good so, gee I'm sorry".... up yours


Molly Rutherford, MD on Twitter “I apologize for ever recommending the Covid shot for anyone. I should have known better. I’m thankful I never got it, but I’m also seriously concerned about people who did (including many people I love) ”

05/12/2022

Farting can help reduce high blood pressure and is good for your overall health.

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