Advantage of regular bath. We all know that bathing is pouring water on our body, then using soap and sponge (for some people) to wash.. *Bathing* has a long and detailed history. Submerging ourselves in water, whether in a bathing receptacle or in a natural body of water is something we do for both personal hygiene, leisure and health. There is nothing more enjoyable than going for a swim in the ocean on a warm day or having a hot fragrant bath in the cooler months. *Hydrotherapy* has been practiced for centuries. Both the use of hot and cold water can have beneficial effects on the body. Similarly, *cryotherapy* or taking ice baths, can help to alleviate muscle strain and many athletes including runners will submerge themselves in freezing waters to counteract the damage or strain induced by exercise. Regardless of the water temperature, the benefits of taking a bath have been scientifically proven and can ensure optimal health of the mind and body. 10 ADVANTAGES OF REGULAR BATH *Bathing can improve heart health* Although bathing in high temperatures can put unnecessary strain on your heart, especially if you have a pre-existing heart condition, taking a warm bath will make your heart beat faster and can give it a healthy work out. This can improve circulation around the body and to the extremities as it makes the blood less viscous and the vessels function better. In people without prior heart disease and who are otherwise healthy, a warm bath can lower your blood pressure and improve cardiac function. *Taking a bath may help you to breathe easier* Being immersed in water past your chest with your head out, can have a good influence on your lung capacity and oxygen intake. There are two factors that contribute to this; the temperature of the water and the pressure the water places on your chest and lungs. When the water is warmer and your heart is beating faster, your oxygen intake can be improved and the steam created can clear your sinuses and chest. Immersion in colder water such as taking a swim in a natural body of water or an unheated pool, can help to reduce the risk of infection in people who suffer from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Studies on prepubescent girls have shown that swimming can improve lung growth and capacity due to the resistance it provides and the breathing techniques that are required for stamina. You are required to take longer and deeper rhythmic breaths, which improve the strength and capacity of your lungs. *Your brain and nervous system can benefit from bathing* Submergence in water can reduce pain and inflammation and also calm the nervous system, reducing the levels of stress and anxiety in the body and improving your mood. Hydrotherapy can help people who suffer from multiple sclerosis as the temperature and pressure of the water gently relieves the spine of pain and discomfort. By providing postural stability, water can alleviate symptoms associated with such conditions as Parkinson's Disease, providing the patient with some relief and a better quality of life. *Bathing can benefit your muscles, joints and bones* Stretching and moving in water has been shown to be low impact on the joints, muscles and bones, but very effective in providing an adequate workout through resistance. There is also less chance of injury for people who are at risk of falls, which makes aquatic exercise ideal for the elderly. Taking a spa can alleviate some of the discomfort of conditions such as osteoarthritis, without any adverse effects or exacerbation of symptoms. *Improve your gastrointestinal health through bathing* The heat of a warm bath can alleviate pain associated with hemorrhoids or anal fissures. The temperature can cause the sphincter to relax and help to heal wounds following surgery. Although warm baths aren't advised immediately after eating, taking baths will improve your blood circulation, which can aid digestion generally. In fact, a recent independent study has shown that bathing may reduce sugar levels in the blood, which could help people who suffer from diabetes to manage their weight better. *Balance your hormones by bathing* Conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and some fertility issues can be assisted by bathing in colder temperatures. Hormones released by the pituitary gland such as adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH and other hormones such as beta endorphin and cortisol can become more balanced. Alternatively, warm water bathing can increase levels of serotonin, which is the chemical produced by the brain associated with happiness and well being. *Bathing cleanses and moisturizes your skin, hair and eyes* Exposure to fluid through bathing and steaming is a great way to ensure hydration of the body in all aspects. The human body is made mostly of water and that is why we are encouraged to drink plenty of it. But soaking in it is also extremely beneficial. We can enhance this by adding certain oils or salts to a bath or bathing in a natural body of water or pool, rich in naturally occurring minerals. Hot water opens our pores and causes us to sweat, which is the body's natural way of cleansing itself. Similarly, cold water can tighten our skin and reduce sweating and open pores, whilst still providing optimal hydration. *Regulating body temperature* There is no quicker and more pleasant way to regulate your body temperature than through bathing. On a cold day, taking a hot bath or spa is sure to warm you up. Going for a cold ocean swim in the height of summer is undeniably the best way to cool off. *Take care of your blood and immunity with a bath* Not only does a warm bath make the blood flow easier, it also makes it more oxygenated by allowing you to breathe deeper and slower, particularly when taking in steam. Taking a hot bath or spa can kill bacteria and improve immunity. It can relieve the symptoms of cold and flu. Research has shown that cold water submergence can improve cell damage and decrease the risk of necrosis, reducing the risk and survival rate of some cancers. *Bathing can progress the natural birthing process and improve health of the urinary system* It is well documented that women in the first stages of labor can maximize relaxation and minimize pain when immersed in a warm bath. This can then allow them to focus on birthing their babies and progressing their labor. There are no adverse effects to both mother and baby from being immersed in water during labor and after the baby is born. In some cultures, post natal bathing in herbs and essential oils have also contributed to the healing process of both the body and the mind. While regular bathing can present an increased risk of urinary tract infections, particularly for repeat sufferers, warm baths can aid internal urethral sphincter relaxation, which alleviates pain following surgery and can accelerate the healing process from episiotomy or birth related tearing. Evidence has shown that bathing, whether in cold or hot water; at home in a vessel or out in a natural body of water can have many health benefits without adverse effects. With these I hope I have been able to pass the knowledge that bathing is just more than washing away dirt?. Thanks for your time. © Bilqis For RGA Handling Disappointment Know anyone can disappoint you even that your esteem Lover You can also disappoint people... But to have peace of mind it is expedient one does not hold on to the anger or heart break that comes with disappointment. As much as possible try to manage your emotions. Calm down and analyse the situation and circumstances surrounding what happened. At times that person might not be at fault they are just victims of such circumstance. Voice out about how you feel, Keeping quiet at times might only increase the resentment you feel. Don't have the mindset of starting a fight but if it is possible to speak and clear your mind please do. Don't feel bad about yourself. If you disappointed someone, make things right. If people disappoint you, learn to forgive. Don't allow situations to define you. Don't look down on yourself like you are a bad person who can't do things the right way. That people treat you badly doesn't mean you are meant to be treated that way. At all time try to have an healthy self esteem. Don't ever settle for less. Lovers will disappoint but you still deserve the best. Don't expect too much from people. Your height of expectations determine your disappointment. When people offend us we feel like paying them in double coin. But do we really have to use our time and energy on paying them back. At times it is not worth it.... Just cut ties and watch. *Tables do turn* Learn from everything and ensure you don't allow such to happen again. That's my thoughts on our today's discussion. Thanks for your time. © Arabella For RGA Types of contraceptive method Natural method Hormonal Barrier IUD Implant Sterilization Emergency *Natural Method*: these are methods adopted to avoid pregnancy that does not require the use of any devices, drugs or chemical. Under this natural method is the _Lactational Amenorrhea_ and fertility awareness method. _Lactational Amenorrhea_ involves a woman's natural postpartum infertility which occurs after delivery and may be extended by breast feeding. Breast feeding exclusively for the first 6 months after child birth can prevent the ovaries from releasing egg. This method does not cost anything but it is most effective for only the first 6 months after delivery. Fertility Awareness Method requires that the woman is aware of when she is fertile. And then she may avoid unprotected sex at that period. To follow this method, she has to accurately and precisely note her fertility period either through basal body temperature, or changes in cervical mucus or by following her calender. *Hormonal* This method involves the use of drugs which contain the hormones estrogen and progestin that are similar, the estrogen and progesterone a woman has in her body. It could be pills or injections. These hormones work by preventing eggs from being released from the ovaries, thickening of the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the uterus and thinning the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation of fertilized egg. *Barrier Method* These are devices that attempt to prevent pregnancy by physically preventing sperm from having access to the uterus. The sperm is thus blocked from reaching the egg. They include male and female condoms, cervical caps, diaphragms, and contraceptive sponge with spermicides. They do not change the man or woman's body works and cause very little side effects *IUD (intrauterine Device)* This is a small plastic or copper device inserted into the uterus by a trained health worker. It works by creating a hostile environment for the sperm. They can last for 5-12yrs. *Implants* Small, flexible rods or capsule placed under the skin of the upper arm, it contain the hormone progesterone which is continuously released into the body. It thickens cervical mucous making it impossible for the sperm and egg to meet and also preventing ovulation. *Sterilization Method (using surgical procedures)* These are procedures that makes it almost impossible for a man or woman to have any children. Since these operations are permanent they are only good for people who are certain they don't want to have children ever again. *For Men* the procedure is *Vasectomy* in which the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis is cut off. The operation does not change a mans ability to have sex or feel sexual pleasure. *For Women* the procedure is *tubal ligation* as the name implies, the tube that carries the egg to the uterus are either cut or tied. It does not change a woman's menstrual cycle, her ability to have or enjoy sexual pleasure *Emergency birth control Method* also known as post coital contraception. Is a method been used when one has an unprotected sex, or a failed birth control method e. g a break in the condom, or when one forgets to take birth control pills and has unprotected sex. There are 2 types of Emergency control methods: ¶ Pills ¶ IUD *Emergency Control pills* this contains Levonorgestrel which may prevent pregnancy by temporarily blocking eggs from being released, by stopping fertilization, or by keeping a fertilized egg from becoming implanted in the uterus. Its effectiveness depends on how soon you take the pill. It should be taken as soon as possible -- within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. This has a 90% chance. And should only be used as an emergency pill not a regular birth control method. *Note: it does not terminate pregnancy but prevents it.* And does not prevent one from contacting STDs Side effects include; Headache Abdominal pains Tiredness Nausea Menstrual changes © Marian For RGA How to differentiate between a lazy man and a hustling man See en. A man can be very busy and yet lazy. It's not all busyness that it's actually productive! It's at times difficult to understand when a man is lazy and when a man is hustling. Take for instance; A man can be busy from morning till night playing ball and yet not productive! A man can be busy with WhatsApp, yet not productive! A man can be busy with YouTube yet not productive! My Yoruba people will say; "Omo to ba ma ga ese e a tirin" .. "a child that will be tall will have a long leg". They will also say that; "Ka ti ibi isana kiye sogun".. let's observe charm from the magic of matches! What is all that proverb for? A man that will be great should show some signs.. What are those signs? 1. Responsibility: Any man that is not responsible is useless to me .. yes He should at least take responsibility or make an attempt to. 2. Clear and unambiguous future: Today, he want to be a footballer, tomorrow he want to be a lecturer, next week he is thinking of becoming public speaker, before you know it he is planning to leave Nigeria .. men that are not stable like that are dangerous!! 3. He must have a definite goal: What is he even trying to achieve? What goal .. What is he working towards? What is the hustling about? Is he hustling to start a business? To secure something? What is the goal? 4. Time frame for things: Stop following men that says "only God knows". Am I saying God is not the only one that knows tomorrow? No I am not saying that! But can use ability to project abs make plans .. There should be plans I will stop here for now. There are still more but won't talk about them yet... © ADP For RGA TECHNOLOGY AND RELATIONSHIP/MARRIAGE I know this topic will bring a lot of questions to our mind that what about or what is or how is or what is/are the connections between Technology and Relationship/Marriage! Please relax and sit back as we take you there. What is Technology? Breaking it down we could say Technology is the Study of Science into real life application. *So; Technology simply refers to the use of science-based knowledge to get a solution to something or for practical applications and purposes.* On the other hand, what is Relationship/Marriage? *Relationship in a simple term can be said to be the connection or affair between two or more people, but usually between two people when it is in a love affairs relationship.* *Marriage is said to be the legally or formally recognized union between partners in a personal relationship* Haven gotten these concepts, now how does Technology have connection with Relationship or Marriage? In this growing era of 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), Technology is fast growing that it has engrossed the whole facet of everything on earth and hasn't stopped yet, *still growing.* Thus, despite its good sides, it has bad sides. I must sincerely tell you that in many generations today, Technology has become a vital part of how we create relationships. With the ease of Social Media Communications, many Relationships have started because of online dating or through direct messaging rather than meeting in person or in a class. With the use of social media, it has been so easy to judge a person based off of what they post, how many likes they have, how many and kind of friends that follows them. Whether you like or dislike what someone post, you already have an idea whether or not you will be compatible. Social Media can also deter one's partner away from the other because of jealousy, chatting with others or posting something that hurts the other. Also, you can meet someone through dating sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc, that you might not have met without social media. Today many relationships started online and blossom from there. Social Media has also helped to increase the level of Communication in Relationships and Marriages. Partners or Couples finds it easier to chat, send locations, video calls and all sort which has strenghtened their love pattern which would have been so boring and whacky if not for Technology. Technology, in its own way has also helped in tracking and protecting relationships and marriages. Chips, Cameras, Truecaller, Tracker etc has helped to know and depict some hidden facts amongst different partners. So we have to watch out and be careful. *Despite all these afforementioned, let us look at the bad sides of Technology as well...* Social Media has made it easier for people to disguise a lot. People are not really what they pretend to be on social media in real life. some are friendly on the internet and mean in real life (and vice-versa). Technology has increase Internet Of Things (iot), where by people can do a whole lot of things on the media, also introducing a lot of Applications and Softwares. Some Ladies are fair on the media but chocolate in real life; some guys poses with different pairs of attires on media but have just few pairs of clothes in real life, some ladies have bums and boobs on media but are averagely endowed in real life while some guys too are so rich on media but so poor in real life and so on. Some people are good chat mates and good drivers via the internet, can always make things done but in real life they are the shy type and the lazy ones always looking for short-cuts. Not just single ladies and guys in relationships alone, married couples inclusive. They have so exposed themselves on the internet which has marred their relationships and marriages, which will definitely have an adverse effect on their kids and future. To cap it all, Technology has somehow birthed a virtual Black-Market for both spouses. *_...better we know or remember now than never._* *In a nut-shell, to be candid, Technology has done more good than harm depending on how we see it and use it.* Thank You. © Cosmos For RGA WHAT A HUSBAND CAN DO TO HELP HIS WIFE IN MARRIAGE Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard work. It takes deliberate effort to stay in love. An African husband will tell you how much he loves his dear wife but the same man will watch his wife labouring herself to death at home, washing, cooking, boiling, frying, roasting, carrying the baby, cleaning the house, etc. While he crosses his legs watching TV!. It is totally wrong. Wives are not slaves, they are helpmeets, friends and Queens. A man who understands that marriage is a partnership will: • Clean the house: because the house belongs to both of you. Don't leave the whole work for her because you think it is her destiny. • Flush and clean the toilet. Both of you use it. •Help her in the kitchen: If you return home before her, jump into the kitchen and prepare a good meal. How she will take it will surprise you! •Scrub Her Back For Her In The Bathroom As You Take Your Bath Together. •Wash dishes: Trust me, that cannot change your sex to a woman. • Fetch water. • If you don't have a washing machine, help her wash clothes (yours, hers, and the children's, even her underwear). It is not a sin to do that. She washes yours too. • Carry your baby (especially when he/she cries at night so that the mother can have some sleep). A real man does that! Marriage is responsibility! • Help her clean up the baby when he/she defecates, change the nappy or diapers. That makes you a father indeed! Wow! • Give her a weekend off when she will not cook or do any house chores. On those days, you will be in charge, acting as a full time "house husband", cooking, washing and cleaning just for the love you have for her. • Do not leave the discipline of the kids to her alone, support her in disciplining the children. •Help Her To Polish Her Shoes. *and finally* *everything in life its about mindset,your mindset determines your actions in life* *how do you as a man see all I posted above?* *is it right?wrong?half-right?half-wrong?* *well you know yourselves better* Thank you © Gift For RGA What a wife should do to help her husband in marriage *Navigating a successful marriage can be challenging. Whether you've been together thirty days or thirty years, you've probably figured this out. As wives, we had expectations that began way before our man got down on one knee.* *We had hopes of what our lives as a forever couple would look like.* *Marriage has it ups and downs* *When the relationship (marriage) is at where things are not right. There are questions we ask ourselves. "What can I do to help", where do I come in" etc* _Things you can do to help your husband:_ *1. Show Him Respect* *You might be wondering why this is coming first as things I've to do as a wife to help* *The reason is not far fetched, men recognizes or read respect as love, mostly, that's the way they know you love them* *Respect isn't about letting him make every decision and then going along blindly. Respect is about trusting him as your life partner, and treating him the way you want to be treated. It is also about considering his thoughts before you make decisions, and talking things out and working as a team.* *A lot of responsibilities come along with the words, “I do.” Respect is trusting him to take care of those things he's promised to take on so you're free to handle the things you've promised to take on too.* *Why is respect so important to your husband?* *•Respect expresses a wife's trust.One friend wrote,"Respect won't exist unless trust exists first".* *•Respect gives a husband the belief that he can do difficult things* *•Respect acknowledges his leadership and discourages passivity. Giving respect shows the husband that he can be a leader in the relationship* If you don't know before; *•Respect provides encouragement and makes him want to love you even more.* *How then do you show your husband unconditional respect?* *1. Look for opportunities to show your husband honor and build him up.* *Most especially, honor him in public places* *2. Accept that you married an imperfect man.* *If your husband makes a bad decision, avoid saying “I told you so.” Trust that God will somehow make even his bad decision work out in the long run* *3. Focus on what your husband does well.* *4. Speak well of your husband.* *Don't belittle him to your friends, families, foes or make him feel unnecessary or incapable.* *5. Think before you speak.* *Here, most wives miss it, they believe that we are partners and not his slave make us speak to him anyhow, which is not too good* *Don't listen to reply, but listen to understand the situation* *6. Consider the three T's: Text (what you will say), Time (when you will say it) and Tone (how you will express your words).* *Before discussing something difficult with your husband, ask yourself three questions: “Is it true? Is it right? Does it build up?* *Still on WHAT A WIFE SHOULD DO TO HELP A HUSBAND* 2. *Make available your resources* *Before you say "I do", I'm sure most of us must have considered the fact that you'll also be spending in the relationship* It should not be every time you request, even for money to get matches. *Help him by paying some bills once in a while* *at times it might require that you foot some bills in order for him to foster some projects such as building house, buying car and some other stuffs* *Carry some of his burden financially, let him know he's not alone*. *This alone nourish love* *3. Help in washing the car* *I know most of us will be wondering, isn't it the male's job?* *To build love in marriage, this little thing can help in a mysterious way* *I'm not saying you do that often, probably you noticed the car is dirty and he's not ready to wash it and you're free, you can help out. That in turn save money meant to be used to wash it* *4. Discipline your children* *You can help your husband in doing his part by disciplining the children* *Often at times, the man is not always available to do this things, due to the nature of his Job.* *Do some things to your children in the name of your husband* *Let them know the importance of their father, the efforts he's putting to make them live well* *Some wives will talk bad of their husband to their children inorder to make the children love them more, this is so wrong. Very wrong* *5. Wash and iron his clothes* *Its not every time you take the clothes to the laundry.... Do them yourself at times* *In one way or the other, a responsible husband will love you more for doing all this* *6 Be submissive* *The word submission for many women is completely abhorrent to them when used in reference to a wife's role in marriage.* *Many women have told me they believe this teaching of submission is a tool used by many men to manipulate and control their wives. I tell these women that in some cases I would have to agree with them. However, if submission is understood biblically it can never be used in this manner.* *We all must submit in a multitude of ways throughout our lives where we don't think submission is evil or manipulative. We all must submit to traffic laws or we get a ticket. We must submit to the laws of our nation or we go to jail. We must submit to our employers or we risk getting fired from our jobs.* *Everyone submits to someone in some way. We do so to be obedient, to keep harmony, to show love, and to keep order in life, so submitting to your husband being the head of the family as commanded by the Holy books shouldn't be hard thing to do* *Submission creates a chain of command, harmony, and order to any organization, including the family.* *Its our rightful duty to submit to our husband, by so doing we are in a way helping him* *Mentally, socially and spiritually* 7. *Pray for him* *There's no greater love than this, if you do, you're also doing your self good* *Prayer answereth most of the things we worry about in marriage* *His doings are wrong, pray* *You don't like the way he stays long outside, the way he treats you, talk to you and all, pray* *Everything is going smoothly for you in the relationship, pray my sister* *8. Comfort and console him when needs arises* *We all know that, man can't be man always, anytime he feels down, stand to his aid and support him* *This is what a virtuous woman do* *Trust me, no sane man will want to treat such virtous woman like a slave* *Men really do needs to be consoled and encouraged as much as how women needs it* *They are not different from the ladies, although they tend to hide it than the ladies* *Anytime you notice something is wrong or there's a slight change in his reaction, countenance, instead of being selfish and not observant*.... *Encourage him and console him* 9. *Give him good sex* *Many times in marriage counseling I have found that wives attempt to control and manipulate their husbands by withholding sexual relations. I have seen some wives use sex in such a way as to control their husbands in order that they can become the head of their homes.* *If you use sex in this manner you have taken what God intended to be an expression of love and affection and made it a weapon of control. Behavior like this will only cause your husband to lose respect for you and will drive him away.* *Sex is the is best food you can give your man* _Quote me anywhere_ *Try out new styles with him..... Stop that missionary style, its old fashion* *Now some of you are thinking I can't meet his sexual needs because his drive is so much higher than mine. How can you address this issue? Love will always find an agreement on frequency of sexual relations.* *If you truly love each other you will always find a way to give - which is always the solution. Love will help one partner to restrain their desires, and love motivates the other to initiate when there is no desire. Therefore, meet one another's needs.* *You may also struggle in your mind with meeting his needs because you do not think that he meets your needs emotionally or sexually. How can you resolve this issue?* *Don't say I'm being sentimental here, its just as it is* *If you refuse to meet his sexual needs what will happen? Your relationship will only worsen because of the tension and his sense of rejection. Instead, you should meet his sexual needs and then lovingly discuss how he can meet your needs as well.* 10. *Make the home clean and Give him good food* *How can you expect him to love you more when you're dirty?* *Make his home clean and give him nourishing meals* *Don't always let him come home and see everywhere dirty, he won't want to come home with friends and won't be proud of you amidst his friends* *BE A NEAT WOMAN AS WELL* *I know most of us are neat while we are outside our homes, but are worst inside!* *I've known some ladies that won't take their bath, just because they are not going out that day, this is so bad* *If you're not taking care of your home, his home (your body), how can you help him to love you* *Lastly....* *11. Appreciate him and praise him* *Everyone in one way or the other loves to be appreciated for things we do* *He's your husband, appreciate him even for doing his responsibilities as a man and head of the house* *Acknowledge that there are men out there that aren't performing theirs* *Let him know how lucky you're to have him* *This alone in itself can make him do more. He won't know when he's going to empty his pocket for you* *Men loves to be appreciated* *On this note* *I say a very big thank you for your time and audience* *To the leaders of the house, I really appreciate it for giving me this opportunity* © *SAMMYSOAR* *FOR RGA*
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