HOW TO GET RID OF DANDRUFF

An itchy, dry scalp leaving white scales everywhere is unpleasant. It is dandruff and you must get rid of it

This doesn’t mean you are unclean or sick but dandruff is known to be a form of skin shedding.  According to askmen.com, the human body sheds its entire skin every 24 days. Once skin dies, it falls off little by little. Normally, sloughing dead skin is unnoticeable because it happens gradually and in small pieces, but in the case of dandruff, the process is a bit different

To get rid of dandruff:

1. Start with a mild shampoo. An article in Reader’s Digest states that different dandruff shampoo ingredients perform different functions. Zinc pyrithione targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulfide slow the growth of dandruff on your scalp; salicylic acid loosens flakes so they can be washed away.  If there is no change after a few weeks of shampooing with various formulas or if your scalp is irritated, see your doctor.

2. Other remedies

• Aspirin

Keep dandruff in check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and adding it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for one to two minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo.

• Baking soda

 To get dandruff under control, wet your hair before rubbing a handful of baking soda vigorously into your scalp. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Do this every time you wash your hair, but only use baking soda, no shampoo. Initially, your hair may get dried out but after a few weeks, your scalp will start producing natural oils, leaving your hair softer and free of flakes.

• Lemon

Massage two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir one teaspoonful of lemon juice into one cup of water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat this daily until your dandruff disappears.

• Mouthwash

To treat a bad case of dandruff, wash your hair with your regular shampoo; then rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash. You can accompany this with your regular conditioner.

• Salt

The abrasiveness of ordinary table salt works greatly for scrubbing out dandruff before you shampoo. Grab a saltshaker and shake some salt onto your dry scalp. Then work it through your hair, giving your scalp a massage. The dry, flaky skin sheds off and your hair is ready for a shampoo

ONLINE ETIQUETTE YOU SHOULD OBEY

For you to maintain connections with others globally and within, the social media cannot be ignored. Despite the fact that these interactions occur on the computer, what you share is not always private. Here, certain etiquette rules should be observed. What are they?

Use appropriate language

When you curse or use derogatory language on social media networks with friends, you paint a bad picture of yourself.  According to www.wikihow.com, re-read each comment or post to ensure it is not offensive or contains offensive language.

Select interesting topics

Keep people interested in reading your updates by discussing interesting topics, but avoid controversial subjects. Complaints and overly personal details about negative events in your life are not recommended.

Be helpful

People want a personal connection, so listen well, and appear genuinely interested in others. Remember to post greetings on people’s birthdays, congratulate them when they write about accomplishments or milestones and offer advice when you can. If someone asks you a question, answer it promptly. Always follow up when others leave comments for you.

Watch your frequency

While it is good to post regularly, you do not want to post new updates so frequently that people get tired of seeing posts from you.

Be vigilant

It is not just enough to watch what you post on social media networks. You must also maintain vigilance about what others are posting about you and on your profile. If people are posting inappropriate pictures of you, you can remove the link to you or ask the person to take down the picture.

Do not share personal information

Your personal life is not for public consumption. Refrain from sharing such on any social media as it can be used against you.

Never comment about work online

Whining or complaining about work on social media is akin to announcing that you are not a professional. The only cases where talking about work online is acceptable is to perhaps congratulate a colleague or client for an accomplishment.

Be grammatically unimpeachable

 Double-check your statements for typos. Before you post, edit your comments. If you want to be taken seriously, make sure everything you write is grammatically correct and void of typos.

Be mindful when posting any photo

Any photos posted by you should be clean and “G” rated, no matter where it is in your profile. Delete inappropriate photos or do not post photos displaying sexually charged situations or where alcohol or drugs are involved.

Be cautious of sharing links

Share links or other friend’s information that may be considered universally acceptable. Remain neutral or uncontroversial by not posting links or liking pages that might be considered questionable or inappropriate.

Do not “like” controversial characters or celebrities

Liking political candidates, religious groups, certain musical groups, controversial movies, and television shows may tarnish your reputation with certain people. It all depends on the kind of circles you move in and how conservative a career path you are following.

Avoid angry or controversial conversations

If a friend or colleague posts something angry or emotionally charged on your page, delete the comment and caution him privately. Also, if a friend is fighting with someone on a social media channel, never participate or add a comment. This is simply good etiquette, to avoid adding fuel to the flames.

Unfriend friends who cannot abide to your wishes

Friends who consistently post inappropriate information or comments on your wall should be warmed to desist from doing so. In a situation they do not abide, unfriend this person.

Only link, follow, or friend people you know and trust

 Only associate yourself on social media with people with whom you have a relationship and are aligned with your goal of keeping a professional presence on social media.

Ini Edo, Mercy Johnson and Stephanie Okereke Marriage Highlight

Ini Edo

Ini Edo met her husband during one of his trips to Nigeria. One thing led to another and marriage talk began. It was alleged that she had fought many ladies before and after their wedding to stay off her man. Many still wonder how she was able to win Philips from his first marriage to Ruth Okoro.

Amidst all odds, Ini Edo got married to her US-based husband, Philip Ehiagwina in 2009 in the United States of America after their traditional marriage in 2008. However, tongues are currently wagging that the actress is under serious pressure by her in-laws.

According to Nigeriafilms.com, Ini Edo’s in-laws are not happy that the glamorous actress hasn’t given them a child after about four years of marriage. It was also revealed that her husband, who is based in the US, has of late not been regular in the country.

Ini Edo began her acting career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time. The Theatre Arts graduate of the University of Calabar hails from Akwa-Ibong State. She is a Glo ambassador and also recently turned producer with her hit movie ‘I’LL Take My Chances.’ She has a lot of endorsements deals and award winning movies to her credit.

Mercy Johnson

Like Few months before her wedding, there was a claim that her husband was happily married shortly before she showed up. Many people expected her to quit the relationship or give him some time to settle whatever he had with his ex-wife, but Mercy Johnson was not ready to let the Edo guy go. She insisted she was going to get married to him on the set date whether anyone liked it or not.

The drama between her husband and his ex-wife got so though that the Christian Women Association in Lagos urged the church not to carry on with the wedding plan and even threatened to disrupt the ceremony if it held. But not even their threat could stop the thespian from saying “I do” to her prince charming.

Amidst all the threats, rumour and uncertainty, Mercy Johnson still fulfilled her dream of adorning herself with the rich Edo cultural attire on her traditional marriage. She eventually got married to the prince and today, the union is blessed with a lovely baby girl, Purity.    

Mercy Johnson made her acting debut in the movie, “The Maid” in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Her performance in the movie shot her into the limelight and she has acted in other movies ever since. She hails from Okene in Kogi state.  She was born in Lagos on August 28, 1984.

She won the 2009 African Film Award for best supporting actress.

Stephanie Okereke met her husband, Linus Idahosa in the film academy, Del-York.  It will be recalled that Okereke was married between 2004 and 2007 to a former Super Eagles football player ChikelueIloenyosi.  In 2012, a high court in Lagos declared the marriage null and void, because at the time they got married, Chikelue was already legally married to another woman in the US.

In April 2012, the actress got married to Linus Idahosa in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony that was attended by members of her family and scores of Nollywood stars.

Okereke  was born 2 October, 1982. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002.

Stephanie Okereke was born in Imo State, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Calabar, with a degree in English and Literary Studies. Already during her teenage years in 1997 she starred in two Nollywood movies, Compromise 2 and Waterloo. Okereke has starred in over 90 movies

Ini Edo
Ini Edo met her husband during one of his trips to Nigeria.  One thing led to another and marriage talk began. It was alleged that she had fought many ladies before and after their wedding to stay off her man. Many still wonder how she was able to win Philips from his first marriage to Ruth Okoro.
Amidst all odds, Ini Edo got married to her US-based husband, Philip Ehiagwina in 2009 in the United States of America after their traditional marriage in 2008. However, tongues are currently wagging that the actress is under serious pressure by her in-laws.
According to Nigeriafilms.com, Ini Edo’s in-laws are not happy that the glamorous actress hasn’t given them a child after about four years of marriage. It was also revealed that her husband, who is based in the US, has of late not been regular in the country.
Ini Edo began her acting career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time. The Theatre Arts graduate of the University of Calabar hails from Akwa-Ibong State. She is a Glo ambassador and also recently turned producer with her hit movie ‘I’LL Take My Chances.’ She has a lot of endorsements deals and award winning movies to her credit.
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5 New Things About Liverpool in 2013/2014 Season

Five things to know about Liverpool going into the 2013-14 English Premier League season:
1. FOUR NEW ARRIVALS

Coach Brendan Rodgers has made four off-season signings as he looks to push Liverpool toward the top four of the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League.

Central defender Kolo Toure has joined from Manchester City on a free transfer, while forward Luis Alberto signed from Sevilla alongside Spanish compatriot and striker Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo. Aspas has impressed during Liverpool's preseason friendlies, scoring four goals in seven games.

Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet completed a move from Sunderland, replacing Pepe Reina, who left on loan for Napoli to play under former Liverpool and Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez.

2. SUAREZ STAYING?

The Luis Suarez transfer saga has dragged on throughout the transfer window, but his situation at Liverpool has seemed more of a case of when he would leave, rather than if.

He spoke publicly of his desire to move to Premier League rival Arsenal, with the lure of Champions League soccer on offer, while he was in the peak of his career. Liverpool rejected a 40,000,001 pound ($62 million) bid from Arsenal. Suarez believed the offer activated a release clause in his contract until owner John W. Henry gave an ''unequivocal'' assurance to Liverpool fans through the English media that Suarez will not be sold to a team it aims to beat to Champions League qualification.

Suarez then told Uruguayan newspaper El Observador he would stay at Liverpool due to the fans' adoration of him.
3. CARROLL, DOWNING, SHELVEY AND MORE OUT
Aside from Reina, there have been several other exits from the club.
Andy Carroll signed for West Ham United on a permanent deal after spending the 2012-13 season on loan at the London side and has been joined there by midfielder Stewart Downing.
Jonjo Shelvey joined League Cup winners Swansea City for five million pounds ($7.7 million), while Jay Spearing also turned his loan to second-tier Bolton into a permanent switch.
Spain under-19 midfielder Suso, who featured prominently in the first half of last season, has gone on loan to La Liga side Almeria for 2013-14.
4. NEW VICE-CAPTAIN
Daniel Agger has been appointed as the club's new vice-captain following the retirement of Jamie Carragher.
The Denmark defender has made 209 appearances for Liverpool since arriving in January 2006 from Brondby and Rodgers highlighted Agger's passion for the team as a determining factor in making the decision.
5. BIG YEAR FOR COUTINHO

With the World Cup less than a year away, Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho will be looking to impress Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari enough to add to his solitary cap for the Brazil national side.

Signed from Inter Milan in January, Coutinho closed the 2012-13 season with a number of impressive performances, demonstrating some magical creative flair alongside an eye for goal.

A full season in the same vein should see Coutinho involved in the squad for the host nation.

Usain Bolt Breaks World Record!

Usain Bolt is perfect again.

And with three gold medals in Moscow, the Jamaican great became the most successful athlete in the 30-year history of the world championships.

The 4x100-meter relay gold Sunday erased the memories of the 100 title he missed out on in South Korea two years ago because of a false start. And, combined with an identical 100-200-relay triple from Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Bolt was instrumental in giving Jamaica the first sweep of the six sprint events. Bolt was still trailing Justin Gatlin when he got the baton on the anchor leg, but a botched U.S. handover and his superior speed were enough to carry him, and Jamaica, to victory. He gritted his teeth, dipped at the line, and then grinned with relief. ''I am very satisfied,'' Bolt said. Bolt had already won the 100 and 200 meters. It was his second such sprint triple at the world championships, matching the two he has achieved at the Olympics.

With his victory, Bolt moved to the top of the all-time world championships medals table with eight gold and two silver, edging Carl Lewis, who has eight gold, one silver and one bronze.

And again Luzhniki Stadium and its 40,000 fans turned into a Bolt party.

With palpable relief after a week of an all-business demeanor during his earlier races, Bolt finally let go. His arms across his chest, he kicked his legs as he went down lower and lower to imitate a traditional eastern European dance to the delight of the crowd.

''A lot of energy here today,'' Bolt said.

He threw he shoes into the stands and struck his ''Lightning Bolt'' pose again, knowing he finally could escape the stress as Bob Marley's ''Three Little Birds'' blared.

Twenty minutes earlier, Fraser-Pryce became the first woman in world championship history to sweep the sprint events, anchoring Jamaica to gold in the 4x100-meter relay.

Unlike Bolt, Fraser-Pryce got the baton with a big lead. With her pink hair extensions swaying in the air behind her, she kept on building her advantage to cross in a championship record of 41.29 seconds.

Dangers of Eating Too Much Meat

Do you know that you are what you eat? High cholesterol affects millions of people around the world. You must therefore, not become a victim of what you eat!

A restaurant owner at Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria, Mrs. Ireti Lawal, receives a lot of patronage on a daily basis. In the afternoon, there is a long queue of people waiting to have a taste of her African dishes which are spiced with vegetable soup and fried fish.

But what attracts people to her food? A customer in his late forties who simply identified himself as Kunle said he likes the way she fries her fish.

He said “I’ve been eating at the kitchen since I started working in the area. Her food tastes so nice. Her vegetable soup is sweet, including her fried fish.”

There are many other people who, like Kunle, enjoy eating processed and fried food.

However, what they may not be aware of is that continuous consumption of processed and fried food could trigger diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart related diseases.

There are several reports of persons who slumped and died from heart-related diseases.

You should not consume high amount of bad oil, that is, oil that has not been properly processed. Frying your oil for too long is bad. A large percentage of cooking oil sold in the market is not well processed. As you continually consume badly processed oil, it gets into your arteries and clogs up the arteries. This could lead to diabetes, heart attack and cancer.

It is always advised women to be careful about the way they fry their palm and groundnut oil. This type of oil should not be over heated because it becomes toxic to the body. Even when you want to cook with oil, a table spoon is good enough. Anything more than a table spoon is not good. Instead of deep frying you can either grill or bake your meals. These methods are better. It must be stated clearly that consumption of too much of processed food is harmful to the body.

“Despite our love for processed food just because they are quick to prepare, these types of food are harmful. Natural food is always better.  Some people may be allergic to processed food and they won’t know. Rather than consuming processed foods, make your local foods the natural way. It may be time consuming, but it saves one’s life.

It is important for us to educate ourselves on cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of lipid (fat) that is produced by the liver and can be got from the food we eat. It circulates in our blood system to play an important role for normal body functions and it is also a source of energy during a prolonged period without food. Cholesterol cannot travel in the blood system without the help of some proteins, so the combination of cholesterol and these proteins are known as ‘lipoproteins,’ in which Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotein are part of.   This is responsible for the transportation of cholesterol from the liver where it is produced to the peripheral cells in the body. Some people regard LDL as bad cholesterol because if the activity of LDL goes on unchecked, it can lead to heart diseases like myocardial infarction and brain disease like cerebrovascular accident (infarct stroke).

Also, some activities could trigger high cholesterol. For examples, “Taking meals that contain saturated fats have an increasing effect on the body LDL cholesterol level. This is the reason why red meat is discouraged because of its high content in saturated fats. Cooking oil that gets solidified under room temperature (the one most people regard as sleeping oil) should also be discouraged because of its high content of saturated fats. Also, smoking is another bad habit. Not exercising, just sitting or lying down does harm to the body.  Studies have shown that people that are obese have higher LDL level compared to those that are not obese,” he said.

Nutritionists have advised that fish instead of red meat should be frequently consumed. We should imbibe the habit of eating food like fish such as Mackerel, catfish, shrimps, prawns; tuna, salmon; cods and other sea foods. We should endeavour to eat more fishes than meat because fishes are beneficial to the body. Fish protein is high in quality and contains sufficient amount of all essential amino acids the body requires for growth and maintenance of lean muscle tissues. The oil in fishes like mackerels is wonderful. It can equally enrich, as well as nourish our brains and skins.

Why You Must Eat Banana

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy. In fact, it is one of the favourite foods of athletes. I could remember eating it during MTN Marathon race few years back. Bananas have a lot of benefits to us and as such we should endeavour to eat it as frequent as it is needed. some of its benefits are:

Reducing Depression

Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading
to improved mood

Anemia

Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body’s hemoglobin function

Constipation and Diarrhoea

Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In
addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the
most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain
pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the
digestive tract.

Eyesight Protection

Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults
consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing
age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older
adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.

Healthy Bones

Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound
that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria
produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy
bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase
both in number and functionality, increasing our body’s ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are
very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when
healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently

Healthy Kidney

About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily
consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to
kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating
more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by
40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to
six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did
not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits
and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of
kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high
amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for
effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.

Blood Pressure

Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg),
thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food
and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for
the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Heartburn

Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn,
try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness

Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid
morning sickness.

Smoking

Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and
B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body
recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Ulcers

This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle
cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells
on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid).
Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in
the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.

Nerves

Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function

Mosquito Bites

Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is
very effective in reducing itching and swelling

Stress Relief

Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the
body’s water balance. During periods of high stress, our body’s potassium levels tend to
be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using
drugs

Stroke Risk

According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part
of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%