What your nails are saying about your health

Whether or not you’re into nail polish, paying attention to your nails is pretty important. Yes, we love a good ruby red lacquer that makes our hands look gorgeous, but once the polish comes off, your nails are always trying to tell you something. If your nails are constantly peeling, that can be an indicator of how you digest food. If you’re experiencing a lot of yellowing, it’s a possible sign of fungus. Regardless of what you’re doing with your nails, you need to start reading the signs they’re sending. Below, we’ve listed out what’s going on with your nails, and what exactly they’re trying to tell you.

Peeling: If your nails are peeling, it could mean that you’ve got a deficiency when it comes to mineral absorption. While this can be caused by something as minuscule as not chewing your food enough, it could also mean a low amount of acid in your stomach, which means that your food isn’t properly digested.

Dry Cuticles: This one may seem obvious, but dry cuticles means you’re lacking in the hydration department. Especially if you work in an office where you’re constantly washing your hands or you’re always washing dishes (and particularly in the winter), resolve to use cuticle oil at least once a day to keep your fingers in great shape. If you can’t use cuticle oil, massage hand cream into your cuticles while you’re applying it to your hands.

White Spots: While most people believe that white spots on nails are actually a sign of a calcium deficiency, they can actually be a small area of nail fungus or a tiny result of trauma to the nail like bumping or dinging your finger. If there is pain in your nail, seek medical attention to treat fungus. If there’s no pain and it’s likely the result of trauma, the white spot must simply grow out (which can take up to eight months).

Breaking: There are a few reasons why your nails could be breaking, and they range from harmless to significant. Your nails could be breaking because they’re exposed to water, soap or detergent for too long, or they could be breaking for more serious reasons, like endocrine disorders or malnutrition. The key to determining which is causing your nails to break is to take notice of whether your nail’s thickness, color, etc. have changed over time. If you notice a change in your nails and stop exposing them to water and detergent, yet the change persists, see your doctor.

Yellowing: Besides smoking, your fingers could be turning yellow due to a few reasons. First, it could be nail fungus, which can be taken care of with an anti-fungal medication from your doctor. If it’s not nail fungus, your nails could be turning yellow because you paint them too often and you neglect to use a base coat. As a rule of thumb, give your nails about three days with no polish every three weeks or so, and be sure to use a clear base coat to avoid polish staining your nail bed.

Dark Vertical Lines of Color: While dark marks underneath nails could be benign moles underneath your nail bed, single, new bands of color could also indicate melanoma. If you notice this, see your dermatologist immediately.

Hard as Rock: If your nails are hard as rock, strong and don’t break easily, it’s a good sign that you’re in good health. Keep up the good diet, exercise and nail care regimen! 

Separating From the Bed: Nails separating from the bed can be due to injury or infection, a reaction to a drug, thyroid disease or psoriasis. Once there is space between the nail and the bed, infections can occur underneath the nail. Most times, nails will reattach themselves to the bed within a few months, but if you think you may have a more serious condition, seek your doctor’s guidance.

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FRIDAY FASHION: CLASSY ASO EBI STYLES!!!

lovely style

When it comes to wearing gorgeous traditional attires, some people know the nitty gritty of how well to go about it, how to combine the colors, gorgeous accessories that will complement the amazing attire and how to especially tie the ‘Gele’. Enjoy and have fun….

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ONLY THE COUNSEL OF THE LORD SHALL STAND

Hi folkss, how's the day going? I was going through the book of Nehemiah this morning and came across the verse where Sanballat was mocking the Jews because they were building the wall, beloved he was seriously making jest of them. Look at what he said in Nehemiah 4 vs 2.what do these feeble Jews? Will they fortify themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they make an end in a day? Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?
Friends Sanballat never believed they could complete the wall, see what he wrote in Verse 3 of that same chapter. (3)Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall. Hahahahahaha! Friends I laughed when I saw this, this is just illustrating what we are going through in our everyday life. We have a purpose and set out to achieve it, but along the line, we let the enemies distract us.

Friends Nehemiah set out to rebuild the wall, he took permission from the king to do this and set out, along the line he met many obstacles but was able to overcome them because he partnered with the Holy Spirit, or do u think he didn't hear those words spoken by Sanballat? My friends only those words were enough to discourage him if he wasn't connected to the source of life. Looking at it from the human eyes, such a feat seemed impossible but with God it was possible.

 In our individual lives, we face Sanballat every day. Beloved Sanballat here means Enemies, they are those who are determined that u will not succeed in your endeavour and u know what, I have good news for you this morning, the good news is that no Sanballat has the power to stop you once you are connected to the source. Connecting to the source here means partnering wt the Holy Spirit. Beloved you will build your wall. Whatever anybody has said concerning u does not matter, because it is only the counsel of the lord that shall stand. As we start the New Year, I want to have this in mind isaiah7 vs 7: Thus said the Lord God, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass. I speak to your lives brethren that only the counsel of the lord over your life and family shall stand this year.

I leave you with these words in Eph 6:10-12 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might Put on the whole amour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. I want you to ponder on this few point I have raised here.2014 will be a year of manifestation of God promises for our lives in Jesus name. Pleas don't forget to tell somebody about Christ today, and as you do this, joy everlasting shall be yours in Jesus name. God bless us all.

Have a nice day ahead By Aderonke.

Drinking Urine Cures Many Ailments, Says Couple!

couple drinking their wee.

Any new relationship brings along the chance to learn something new with your partner, as Bex Long found out when she started dating John Dixon two years ago. Her new boyfriend had been a devotee of drinking his own urine for a number of years. Bex and John joined Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary on theITV “This Morning” sofas to talk about their unusual habit. Dermot first of all introduced a short film of facts about our urine by saying, drum roll please… Run Wee Tee.

Agh!
1. Human urine is made of about 95% water.
2. The remaining 5% is made up of about 3,000 compounds.
3. We haven't always flushed away our wee - in the past it has been used to wash clothes, treat sores and even whiten teeth.
4. In the 1800s urine was used to make gunpowder.
5. Urine has even been used to charge a mobile phone. John told Dermot and Holly that he began drinking his own urine when he was just 17 years-old because he met someone else who drank their wee.

He had been a pretty wild youngster and was trying to live a more healthy lifestyle when he noticed a positive difference drinking his own wee made. Bex said she'd suffered from depression for ten years for which she took medication. When she discovered John's alternative 'health kick' she decided to give it a go and said that for the first few months it made her feel really happy and bouncy, until her body got used to it. Drinking her own urine meant she could come off her medication.

Bex and John were joined by Dr. Ranj who added that it's not advisable to come off any medication without talking to your doctor first, and that whilst drinking wee has been okay for Bex and John, it isn't a good idea to drink it when you are taking any kind of medication. You should see your doctor first. He added that of course wee is your body's way of getting rid of stuff it doesn't want.

Dermot asked of the wee was smelly, and Bex said it depended on what she ate - that if you had a healthy diet then no it didn't. She admitted to not liking the taste of her own urine. John was more blunt. "It smells and tastes like wee," he said, "and there's no getting around it." Curious Dermot asked if they drank it warm and fresh or if they chilled it first. Warm and fresh was the order of the day. Holly noted that Bex said it made her eyes brighter, her skin clearer, it gave her more energy, and it helped clear up cuts and burns quickly.

Dr Ranj said that urine therapy isn't new, but is not recommended by doctors.

 Culled from: tv.yahoo.com

WHILE WE WAIT

God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near. Revelation 1:3 It seems that people go to one of two extremes when it comes to the topic of Bible prophecy. One extreme is an obsession with it, where they eat, drink, and breathe Bible prophecy. In their minds, everything they read and everything they hear is a fulfillment of prophecy. Then there are those who completely ignore it, and in some cases, don't really want to know that much about it. But that is a big mistake.

 There are benefits to studying Bible prophecy. If we really believe that Jesus Christ is coming back again soon, it will cause us to want to live godly lives. In 1 John 3:2-3 we read, "Dear friends, we are already God's children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He really is.

And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as He is pure." Believing in Christ's soon return has a spiritually purifying effect on our lives. Also, believing that Christ is coming back should motivate us to reach others with the message of the gospel. We read in 2 Peter 3, "And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight. And remember, the Lord's patience gives people time to be saved . . ." (2 Peter 3:14-15). We want to be reaching as many as we can as we await Christ's return. The Bible promises a special blessing to the person who studies, understands, and keeps the words of the prophecy of the Lord Jesus Christ. You don't want to miss any blessings that God has for you. Do you?

 Prayer: Lord, give me understanding of the biblical prophecies.

 Scriptural Reading: Revelation 1:3 Listen to this video song by one of the my motivator JUANITA BYNUM

Alcohol Free Strawberry Margarita Jello-mix

To make these jello-mix first take some strawberries and cut their top and bottom. Then scoop out the strawberries’ flesh creating small cups and arrange them in a tray. Mix strawberry jelly mix in hot water and add Alcohol Free Tequila for the sake of little chilren. Fill this mixture in the strawberry cups. Let the jelly set in fridge. Then mix some lime zest with sugar and apply it to the jello-mix . Garnish with a slice of lime and voila. It can be an amazing mini dessert for a part.
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My Rock And My Redeemer

Key Reading: Psalms 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” 

 

In  Psalms 19:14, It is so easy to fall into a habit of deceit. It is easy to say what people want to hear. We use half truths, never saying what is really on our mind. It is easy to “promise” with all sincerity and yet never take the steps necessary to follow-through. We cover one missed deadline with another. We say, “Tomorrow” but tomorrow never comes. I find this happens the most when I am trying to be a people pleaser and the words coming out of my mouth don’t match the thoughts going on in my heart. If we are going to be honest with others; if we are going to “do” what we say; if we are going to stop covering one lie with another, then we are going to have to change the way we think. We will have to ask God to take over our mind, emotions and will. He will have to be the master of all we think and do.

 The great news is we can start today. Today we can come to God and start to meditate on what He wants us to do. We can bring Him all our emotions and thoughts. We can be honest with Him and then let Him be honest with us. As we do, He will begin to affect our behavior. Today ask God to invade your mind and guide your meditation. Pray with David, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.”

PRAYER: Father, you know what goes on in my mind. You know my meditations, thoughts and emotions. You know how far off base I can get. You know how I can become so unspiritual in my thought life. Help me Lord! Correct my thinking. Help me Lord to be the person you want on the inside. I pray today that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart will be pleasing to you. AMEN.