Here’s how to avoid becoming a Coronavirus patient in Nigeria

Since reports started circulating that Coronavirus is in Nigeria, everyone needs to be extra careful to be on the safe side of life. We can help you with that by showing you the instructions to adhere to if you want to avoid getting infected. Coronavirus patient Nigeria:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly: It is very vital to wash your hands properly and regularly for at least twenty seconds with soap and water to be safe. Experts even say you should sing the well known “happy birthday” song while washing because it will let you reach all the parts of your fingers.

2. Get a hand sanitizer: When you have no access to water and soap, use a hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers are liquids that get rid of germs and they are very portable. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer is useful here plus it should be used regularly.

3. Avoid raw meats and animal products: If possible, steer clear of any physical contact with animals, animal products and raw meats, since they might be infected.

4. Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing: As you sneeze or cough, make sure you cover your mouth and dispose of the tissue properly. If you prefer to use your hands, wash them immediately with soap and water. Doing this will prevent the spread of germs.

5. Go to the hospital: As soon as you begin to feel feverish, start to cough or feel weak as you battle flu, visit the hospital immediately. Self-medication will not help here. Yes, it might not be the deadly virus, but knowing the nature of your sickness is a good idea.

Natural cures for premature ejaculation

Even if premature ejaculation has no damaging effect on your body, it is a potential deal-breaker in relationships so you must avoid it as a man. However, premature ejaculation is nothing to beat yourself up over since there are several natural remedies that will get rid of the problem. See Natural cures for premature ejaculation:

1. Watermelon: This fruit is key for men that are battling premature ejaculation. One important benefit is that it aids the relaxation of the blood vessel with no side effects. If you did not know, the main component of making the change is the phytonutrient a.k.a citrulline, and this component boosts the libido.

2. Carrot: This fruit does not just prevent cancer or maintain your skin tone, it also cures premature ejaculation. You will notice a huge difference after a few weeks if you keep using it two times on a daily basis.

3. Ginger, honey and hibiscus flower essence: Alternative medicine recently disclosed that a mixture of ginger, honey, and hibiscus flower essence is a good solution to the problem since they all boost circulation, especially blood flow to the penis. Ginger and honey are also home to amino acid L-tryptophan, which helps with the boosting of your serotonin levels.

4. Oyster: Oyster has been used as an aphrodisiac for a long time. Research has proven that the zinc it comes with helps with the maintenance of a healthy sperm count and the male hormone testosterone. It boosts the libido as well.

5. Ginger: Popular for being able to get rid of sexual issues like premature ejaculation, when mixed with honey, it has also been proven to boost libido and performance. However, if you have battled kidney stones in the past, or diabetes, stay away from it.

Easy Methods on how to make your Own Perfume at Home

Everyone needs a signature scent that’s utterly and recognizably his/her own. The best perfumes work with your body chemistry, and just a whiff of it can be a magical thing. If you’re feeling crafty and creative, make your own scent.

You can use exciting scents and ingredients from the convenience store to make your very own toxic-free, signature perfume right at home.

These DIY perfume recipes are one of the easiest DIY projects and also make for a super unique homemade gift idea!

How to produce DIY Perfume at home:

1. DIY Perfume Recipe Using Essential Oils

What you need:

2 tablespoons carrier oil (grapeseed, jojoba, sweet almond or anything of your preference)

6 tablespoons of vodka (100 proof vodka)

2.5 tablespoons bottled water

30 drops of essential oil (9 for your top notes, 15 for your middle notes, and 6 for your base notes)

A small funnel

Coffee filter

2 clean dark glass bottles with airtight lids

Steps:

Pour your preferred carrier oil into one of the glass bottles. Add your base, then middle, and then the top notes.

Add the alcohol.

Secure the lid, and let your perfume sit for a solid 48 hours. (Remember, while making perfume with essential oils, the longer you let it sit, the stronger the scent, so you can leave it for up to 6 weeks if you wish.)

Once you’re satisfied with the strength of the scent, add the water, and shake the bottle vigorously for 1 minute.

Use your filter and funnel to transfer the scent to the other bottle.

2. DIY Natural Vanilla Perfume Recipe

What You Need:

1 vanilla bean

3 to 4 tablespoons organic sunflower oil

40 drops of bergamot essential oil

Cedarwood and anise essential oil

Glass containers

Steps:

Start by slicing open a vanilla bean, scrape out the seeds from the pod, and cut them up nicely into tiny pieces.

Place these pieces in a glass bottle and add your organic sunflower oil.

Close your bottle tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for two weeks (shake the bottle gently once every 3-4 days.)

After two weeks, add bergamot, cedarwood, and anise essential oil to a glass spray bottle.

Use a dropper to get the vanilla infused oil out without getting the seeds.

Add this to your glass spray bottle and finally, gently shake the blends together.

3. DIY Solid Perfume Using Coconut Oil

What You Need:

2 tablespoons beeswax

2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil

20 drops of your favorite essential oil

Steps:

Add fractionated coconut oil and beeswax to a glass jar.

Place the jar in a saucepan with about 2 inches of boiling water.

Stir ingredients until combined.

Once it has melted, remove from heat and let it rest for 3-4 minutes.

Add your essential oil and stir well.

Pour this into a container, and to use, apply a small amount to your skin.

Making perfume at home is a skill, and it gives you your very own unique scent. You get to avoid all the synthetic chemicals and fully customize your fragrance according to your personal scent. Besides, don’t you agree that creating something with your very own hands puts a little piece of you in it? That was our roundup of the top 3 DIY perfume recipes. Which one are you excited to try out? Share with us in the comments section below.

Nigerian Balanced Diet Food Time Table

Health is wealth,without good health nothing else makes sense,so its necessary that we check what we eat often,
whether your a student or a career person making out time to cook a healthy meal is essential,that's why a good food time table should come in handy.


Even if you are looking for a recipe for weight loss or weight gain,the most important thing is that you are eating a proper balanced diet. 

If you want to eat healthy and at the same time you want a flat tummy or you want to add weight,check out these good eating habits and tips that will help you achieve your goal quicker.

Healthy Eating Habits For Nigerians

• Avoid late night meals.
• Stay away from junk food.
• Don't eat your meal with alcoholic beverages mbok!
• Most Nigerian meals are mostly carbohydrates, Eat small portions  at every meal. 
• Don't ever force yourself to continue eating when your full and don't help your friend,colleague,husband or kids to finish theirs.
• Fruits,fruits and fruits! eat  alot of fruits like apples, avocados, mangoes, etc. 
• Try not to skip your meals ,it slows down body metabolism and will make you very hungry,a hungry man is an angry man,you might end up consuming too much food out of anger o!
• Drink water or green tea,stay away from any type of fruit juice unless you want to add weight,a glass of juice contains about 130 calories.
• Eat lots of vegetables,add it to your meal.
• Try to cook your own healthy meal,you can take the food to work,that way you will be able to eat healthy,else you will be tempted to run into any fast food to grab some junk food.
• Onions,garlic and ginger are great for weight loss. Cook with lots of them if your aim is to lose weight.
• If you wanna lose weight stay away from chicken,or meat but if reverse is the case,then go ahead and devour.
• As for my slay mamas that want to shed that stubborn weight, you can buy a kitchen scale and weight your cereals,knowing the amount of calories your about to devour will help you watch and control your weight.
• And biko,drink a lot of water,it helps to flush the system and its also a good weight loss and flat tummy therapy.
• In conclusion abeg control your longa throat,you must not eat or taste anything that looks like food that comes your way,less junk food means less calories,less weight and a healthier trim body.

Healthy Balanced Diet Food Time Table For Nigerians 

• Monday
• Breakfast: Toast/Oatmeal
• Lunch: Jellof Spaghetti 
• Dinner: White rice with beans,vegetable stew and dodo

• Tuesday
• Breakfast: French Toast; Syrup; Orange Juice; Milk; Hot Tea
• Launch: Ofada rice, green leaf stew with meat
• Dinner: Vegetable Yam porridge with fish

• Wednesday
• Breakfast: Oatmeal; Toast, Margarine & Jelly; Orange Juice; Milk; Hot Tea
• Launch: Abacha And Smoked fish
• Dinner: Fried rice with chicken and vegetables

• Thursday
• Breakfast: Cereal with eggs & toast
• Lunch: Jellof Rice And Salad
• Dinner: Ewa Agoyin with fish

• Friday
• Breakfast: Plantain & Eggs
• Launch: Grilled barbequed meat and mixed vegetables.
• Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognese

• Saturday
• Breakfast: Akara w/Ogi or Pancakes/French Toast
• Lunch: Ofe Nsala with pounded yam
• Dinner: Jollof rice w/moimoi and assorted meat
• Snack: African Salad/Ugba

• Sunday
• Breakfast: Yam & Eggs
• Lunch: Okro Soup w/pounded yam
• Dinner: Peppered gizzard w/dodo
• Snack: Pepper soup

Burn That Stubborn Fat With These Nigerian Foods - How To Lose Weight

Sometimes losing weight in Nigeria is much more difficult than rocket science just because our culture,food and orientation has helped to complicate the whole situation.


However if your a Nigerian and your determined to lose weight,then following some of these steps and carefully watching your body will help you to lose weight tremendously.

How to Lose Weight

Majority of Africans,especially Nigerians are not over weight,but for the few obese or fat individuals,shedding that stubborn fat seem like a herculean task.

In western countries they are a lot of options and ways to lose weight which include plastic surgeries,drugs,support programmes,meal plans Etc but all these are not available in Nigeria.

1. Avoid tasty junk foods and fast foods

2. Monitor Your Calorie Intake,you can do this by checking the quantity of food you take.For example when served a food and you are trying to lose weight,try to eat a little quantity because Nigerian foods are high in calories. 

You can order for a take away and finish your food later.

3. It is essential that you eat more fruits.Fruits provides the body with essential vitamins and minerals it needs,which in turn helps to regulate the digestive system.

People that eat a lot of fruits on a regular basis fall sick less often and are always in great shape. Start with eating fruits like Mango,water melon,paw paw Etc.

4. Sadly the typical Nigerian food has heavy carbohydrate and high calorie content example main Nigerian dishes like yam, cassava,plantain, amala, akpu, tuwo iyan, pounded yam, garri Etc,if your trying to lose weight within a short amount of time,stay away from these foods or reduce the frequency/ rate of consumption. 

5. Eat healthy Nigerian foods that contain high amounts of protein and are made entirely from unprocessed ingredients as they are ideal for weight loss.

Nigerian foods like:

• Beans
• Ugwu
• Egusi
• Ewedu
• Elubo
• Utazi leaves
• Ogbono
• Cowpeas and
• Moi-moi are good choices for weight loss.

6. Check and Know your Body Mass Index (BMI),most times it's easier for you to regulate and control your weight if you discover it earlier. 

You should calculate your BMI and know if your over weight or slightly over weight.There are a lot of free BMI calculators online.

If you calculate and notice that you are slightly over weight,then you should adjusting your lifestyle in other to shed off and regulate your weight.

7. You can talk to your doctor/ dietitian or ask to be referred to a weight loss consultant.

Most often people do control their excess weight by adjusting their lifestyle and eating healthy,but when it seems like its not working out,then perhaps a weight loss consultant might do the magic.

8. They are a lot of weight loss forums that can be found online,registering and reading about other peoples problems and success stories will help to boost your morale and encourage you to try harder. 

They are a couple of weight loss forum online that you can check out.

9. You can also register at a gym or fitness centre to lose weight faster.
Studies have shown that people that workout at the gym tend to lose weight faster than people working out at home.
If however you want to work out at home,then you should employ the services of a personal trainer / personal fitness instructor.

10. Don't forget to have your early morning breakfast as your body's metabolic rate is at its peak and would help to lose weight faster.

The reverse will be the case if you eat a heavy dinner at night.

11. Carefully plan your daily food intake if you're planning to lose weight in Nigeria.Also cut off any form of spontaneous eating.
 
12. Drink Plenty of Water,drink up to 5 liters of water or more to help your body flush out toxins and boost your body metabolism and encourage weight loss.

13. Make sure you avoid drinking alcohol like a plague.

14. They are some Nigerian foods that burn fat,foods like  green plantain, ginger, soy beans, grapes, wheat,oats, bananas, ofada rice,mushroom and waluts.

Losing weight in Nigeria is not easy because the circumstances and environment plus the food doesn't encourage weight loss,however for you to be able to burn some calories effectively you will have to be persistent with what ever method your using to achieve your weight loss goal.

For example most Nigerians get tired after one week of intense work out in the gym for weight loss,however persistence is key to weight loss in Nigeria.