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28/12/2025

UNDERSTANDING LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPOTENSION)

LET ME EXPLAIN

Low blood pressure simply means your blood isn’t pushing hard enough through your body.

Your organs, especially your brain and heart, may not get enough oxygen and nutrients.

That is why you may suddenly feel lightheaded or weak.

Normal BP is around 120/80.
When it drops below 90/60, that’s considered low.

But remember, what matters most is how your body feels, not just the numbers.

🔑 HOW IT SHOWS UP
Some people with low BP don’t even know it, while others feel it sharply.
Common signs include:
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Blurred vision
- Weakness or tiredness
- Cold hands and feet
- Fainting or blacking out suddenly
- Sometimes it happens when you stand up too fast or after sitting for long, that’s your body struggling to catch up.

🔑 WHAT CAN CAUSE IT?
Many things can trigger it:
- Not drinking enough water (dehydration)
- Skipping meals or having low blood sugar
- Sudden standing or posture change
- Blood loss or heavy bleeding
- Heart problems that reduce blood flow
- Some drugs used for BP, depression, or pain
- Infections or severe allergic reactions (in rare cases)

🔑 WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Most times, simple lifestyle changes help.

- Drink enough water: dehydration is a big reason your pressure can drop.

- Eat regularly: don’t skip meals, and include foods with natural salt (if your doctor agrees).

- Stand up slowly: rushing up too fast can make you dizzy.

- Rest if you feel weak or lightheaded.

- Avoid alcohol: it can make BP drop lower.

Dear family,
If you always feel dizzy, weak, or faint often even after resting, don’t ignore it.

Your doctor may check for hidden causes, like heart problems, anemia, or hormonal imbalance.

Treatment depends on what’s behind the low pressure, so avoid random advice..

Low blood pressure is not always bad, some people naturally have it and feel fine….

But if you feel dizzy, weak, or “off” most of the time, your body is sending a message.

Listen to it. Stay hydrated, eat well, and rest when you need to.

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09/10/2024

Ijay's Nutritious Soyabean Powder is still available for sale

♦️ Dissolves easily and creamy

♦️Very delicious and tasty yet no sugar

♦️Highly nutritious

♦️ Hygienically prepared and it's good for all including babies, elderly people, pregnant mothers,and for the sick

It now comes in different sizes

500ml plastic #1,500

500gram of pouch #2500

1kg pouch bag #4000

Big bama bottle #2000

3kg bucket #7000

4kg bucket #9500

Jumbo pack #19,000

We are taking order
Delivery is nationwide wide

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21/09/2024

IT'S WEEKEND ALREADY AS YOU CLEAN YOUR HOUSES AND ENVIRONMENT AND PROBABLY REFILL YOUR GAS CYLINDER,MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE TIPS BELOW FOR SAFETY👇🏾🎯

COOKING GAS CYLINDER SAFETY TIP

The number of persons using cooking gas in not just in Nigeria,but all over the world is on a high side .
In as much as it is fast and keeps the pot neat when cooking,it has its hazards and requires extreme carefulness when being used to avoid gas explosion, please keep to the following gas cylinder safety tips:

1. Don't fill your cooking gas cylinder beyond its capacity. Its capacity must be written on the body of the gas cylinder.

2. Don't repair a faulty cooking gas cylinder, rather replace the faulty cooking gas cylinder than repairing it

3. Buy your cooking gas cylinder from only satisfy gas dealers and not from any person.

4. Before you buy any cooking gas cylinder, always check for the production and expiry date.

5. It best to keep your cooking gas cylinder outside or in a well ventilated place under room temperature.

6. Do not keep cooking gas cylinder close to heat emitting object, like open fire, cooking stove etc.

7. Do not keep your filled gas cylinder under the sun.

8. To avoid rust, do not keep your cooking gas cylinder under rain or close to any water leaking source.

9. Smoking close to cooking gas cylinder should be avoided.

10. Your cellphone should be kept away from your cooking gas cylinder, especially when the gas cooker is on.

11. Keep cooking gas cylinder away from children.

Remember your Health and Safety is our utmost priority!
Stay safe.

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20/09/2024

15 COMMONEST DRUGS NIGERIANS ABUSE, THEIR SIDE EFFECTS AND DANGERS

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1. DICLOFENAC

A lot of people pop these pills for pains, menstrual pains and bone pains the so called "RHEUMATISM"

When misused, it can cause:
1. Ulcers
2. Internal bleeding
3. Heart attack
4. Stroke in the Brain
5. Liver damage
6. Kidney damage

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2. POSTINOR

This is now like Tomtom in people's purses and bags. A common oral contraceptive used by sexually active women to prevent pregnancy

When misused, it can cause:
1. Abnormal menstruation
2. Painful me**es
3. Bleeding
4. Hair loss
5. Headache
6. Increased chances of Breast cancer.

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3. FELVIN

The drug is Piroxicam. It belongs to a class called NSAIDS (Just like Diclofenac). It is used during Menstruation for Menstrual pains by a lot of women

When misused, it can cause:
1. Ulcer
2. Hypertension
3. Hearing problem
4. Kidney damage
5. Problems with the Pancreas
6. Liver damage.

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4. COUGH SYRUP

You will wonder why Cough syrups are a best seller in Pharmacies, especially the ones with Codeine. Has various constituents but lot of people take it like Fanta & mix in drinks

When misused, it can cause:
1. Psychiatry problems like Hallucinations, Delusions
2. Addiction
3. Sudden death

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5. IBUPROFEN

Common pain medicine taken by lot of people. Common also among elderly when they say they have "Rheumatism"

When misused, it can cause:
1. Internal bleeding
2. Hypertension
3. Heart attack
4. It can trigger an asthmatic attack
5. Kidney failure
6. Increases your risk of Abortion (controversial)

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6. COFFEE

Coffee contains Caffeine it has become like daily water for some people.
Executives, students & anyone who wants to stay alert have experimented

When misused, it can cause:
1. Hypertension
2. Sleep problems
3. Anxiety
4. Headache
5. Abnormal beating of the heart
6. Not safe in Pregnancy

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7. TETRACYCLINE

Common one is Doxycycline a lot of people admitted to using it for 'toilet infection' (so called) and abortion

When misused, it can cause:
1. Liver damage
2. Skin problems
3. Hearing problem
4. It crosses the Placenta and damages the baby's bone and teeth
5. A No No if you're pregnant.

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8. VITAMIN C

It might look like that small orange pill or sweet white pills. It is like Chewing gum for some people

When misused, it can cause:
1. Excess and overdose of it can increase your chances of having a Kidney stone which can damage the Kidneys.
Especially when one has a background kidney problem.

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19/09/2024

Best Snacks to replace with Junks

✅Fruits
Fruit is a healthy snack ingredient that contains a lot of the nutrients and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

✅Cashew nuts
They can be a good source of protein and minerals as part of a balanced diet. Cashews are native to South America, specifically Brazil. Colonists introduced them to Africa and India. They are a good source of nutrients such as copper, magnesium, and phosphorous and can make a healthy snack.

✅Unripe plantain chips
Unripe plantains are perfectly suited for making chips. The process involves peeling the firm, green plantains and slicing them thinly before frying them in vegetable oil until crisp and golden. This method ensures the chips maintain their nutritional value while offering a satisfying crunch

✅Roasted Termites
️In Nigeria, winged termites are usually roasted and eaten as food, mostly during the rainy season. ️Winged termites can be eaten raw or roasted form. ️Winged termites are very delicious and highly nutritious. ️After they have been roasted, they can be eaten like popcorn or served along side with your palm oil rice.

✅Boiled groundnuts
Peanuts are as popular as they are healthy. They're an excellent plant-based source of protein and high in various vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet and may reduce your risk of both heart disease and gallstones.

✅Boiled eggs
Why are boiled eggs a healthy snack? Hard boiled eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, with 2 large eggs providing 13 grams. If you want a satisfying snack to tide you over between meals, you'll want to eat one that's protein-rich.

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16/09/2024

WAYS TO PREVENT KIDNEY STONES

To prevent uric acid stones, cut down on high-purine foods such as red meat, organ meats, and shellfish, and follow a healthy diet that contains mostly vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and low fat dairy products. Limit sugar-sweetened foods and drinks, especially those that contain high fructose corn syrup.

Eating more calcium is important when you want to fight kidney stones. Breakfast is a great time to add dairy into your day by choosing milk and yogurt. Soy, almond and rice milk are high in oxalates, so limit these. Limit sugar

_What foods help clear kidney stones?_

✅Diet and Calcium

✅Drink plenty of fluids, particularly water.

✅Eat less salt. ...

✅Have only 2 or 3 servings a day of foods with a lot of calcium, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, oysters

✅Eat lemons or oranges, or drink fresh lemonade

✅Limit how much protein you eat

✅Eat a low-fat diet.

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10/09/2024

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.

_What causes your blood pressure to suddenly get high?_

High levels of stress can lead to a temporary increase in blood pressure. Stress-related habits such as eating more, using to***co or drinking alcohol can lead to further increases in blood pressure

_Symptoms_

Requires a medical diagnosis
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke

Natural drinks that help normalize blood pressure

✅Hibiscus (Zobo drink)
✅Lemon water drink
✅Green tea
✅Low fat/skim milk drink
✅Tomato juice
Beet juice
✅Ginger and garlic drink

N/B: Avoid too much intake of salt and stress if you are battling with high blood pressure

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05/09/2024

WHY DO I KEEP HICCUPING?

Eating a large meal, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages, or getting excited suddenly may cause hiccups. In some cases, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical issue. For most people, hiccups usually last only a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups may continue for months

Are hiccups a warning?
Hiccups, or hiccoughs, are involuntary sounds made by spasms of the diaphragm. Hiccups are usually harmless and resolve by themselves after a few minutes. In some cases, prolonged hiccups that last for days or weeks may be symptomatic of underlying

How do I make hiccups stop?
Do breathe into a paper bag (do not put it over your head)
pull your knees up to your chest and lean forward.
sip ice-cold water.
swallow some granulated sugar.
bite on a lemon or taste vinegar.
hold your breath for a short time

03/09/2024

HOW TO CALM ANXIETY

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. For example, you might feel anxious when faced with a difficult problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision.

_Causes of anxiety_

These social and environmental factors can include childhood trauma, social isolation, negative life events, stress relating to work or education, physical or mental health problems, and social and societal pressures. Gender can also play a part. Women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men.

_How To Calm Anxiety_

✅Exercise
✅Breathing exercises
✅Meditation
✅Progressive muscle ✅relaxation
✅Mindfulness
✅Avoid alcohol
✅Breathing
✅Counselling
✅Get enough sleep
✅Healthy eating
✅Journaling
✅Music
✅Aromatherapy
✅Distraction
✅Identify triggers
✅Talk It Out
✅Walk it Off
✅Assert yourself
✅Avoid caffeine
✅Belly breathing
✅Grounding techniques
✅Humor
✅Learning about anxiety
✅Medication

Stay tuned for the 3-3-3 rule for anxiety

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29/08/2024

*What is the cause of waist pain and back pain?*

Conditions commonly

linked to back pain

include: Muscle or

ligament strain.

Repeated heavy lifting or

a sudden awkward

movement can strain

back muscles and spinal

ligaments. For people in

poor physical condition,

constant strain on the

back can cause painful

muscle spasms.

Tips to help ease your back pain

✅Strengthen your core muscles. Your lower back is under the stress of supporting your entire upper body. ...

✅Stretch daily. ...

✅Avoid sitting with poor posture. ...

✅Take walks. ...

✅Lift correctly. ...

✅Reduce pressure on your back when you sleep. ...
✅Watch your weight. ...

✅Quit smoking.

Turmeric milk drink ease off back and waist pain

An easy method to

consume turmeric is to

mix a small quantity

(1/2 teaspoon) of

turmeric powder in a

glass of warm milk. You

can add honey or stevia

to the milk if you prefer

a sweet taste. Consume

this drink, preferably just

before bedtime to allow

the anti-inflammatory

process to work while

you sleep

Also

If you're looking for

foods that reduce back

pain and are loaded with

nutrition, try carrots,

beets, sweet potatoes,

cherries, berries, grapes

and red wine,

pomegranate, and

watermelon

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28/08/2024

*20 IMPORTANT HEALTH KNOWLEDGE*

1. During pregnancy, if the mother suffers organ damage, the baby in the womb sends stem cells to repair the damaged organ.

2. A large hole in a tooth can be cured without extraction of the tooth through a procedure called Root Canal Therapy. It involves removing the sensitive parts of the tooth (the pulp) and filling it up with a substance called amalgam. After this is done, the enamel will need to be covered with a substance called crown.

3. Your colon (large intestine) is in your lower abdomen and connects the small intestine to the re**um in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The nutrients from food that are essential for survival are mainly absorbed by your small intestine. Therefore, a person can have their colon removed and continue to have a healthy life. Some health conditions, like colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, may make it necessary to remove a person's colon.

4. Your left lung is about 10 percent smaller than your right one because, it is the side where the heart is.

5. Our nose is our personal air-conditioning system: it warms cold air, cools hot air and filters impurities.

6. Low blood pressure means your organs don't get enough blood. It can be caused by losing blood or being dehydrated. Low blood pressure makes you weak and dizzy and you might faint. Doctors will give you fluid into your vein and sometimes medicines to raise your blood pressure. If you have lost a lot of blood, you may need a blood transfusion.

7. On average, men tend to have longer ring fingers than index fingers, while it is vice versa for women.

8. Your brain is sometimes more active when you are asleep than when you are awake.

9. There two main classes of surgery: Major and Minor surgeries. Major surgeries are usually extensive and warrant an overnight or extended stay in a hospital. These surgeries include extensive work such as entering a body cavity, removing an organ or altering the body’s anatomy. Patients undergoing major surgeries usually require anesthesia or respiratory assistance and sometimes even both. Examples of major surgery include cardiac operations, any bowel cavity operations, reconstructive surgery, deep tissue procedures, any transplant procedures, as well as any surgeries in the abdomen, chest or cranium.

10. There two main classes of surgery: Minor and Major surgeries. Minor surgeries are generally superficial and do not require pe*******on of a body cavity. They do not involve assisted breathing or anesthesia and are usually performed by a single doctor. Examples of minor surgeries include biopsies, repairs of cuts or small wounds, and the removal of warts, benign skin lesions, hemorrhoids or abscesses.

11. On average, your intestines are 25 feet long from end to end. Your small intestine is over 20 feet long and while your large intestine is wider around, it stretches out only to 5 feet in length.

12. When you get too hot or you lose your cool, your nerves send signals to open millions of glands, allowing sweat to flow. It pools by your armpits, palms, feet, head, and private parts. Germs love to swim, so they jump right in. Generally, Sweat on its own doesn’t smell bad, but it is the bacteria that mix with it.

13. People who eat whatever they want and stay slim have a slow metabolism, not fast. A skinny person tends to have less muscle mass than others, meaning their basal metabolic rate (BMR) is lower than those of a high muscle mass, which gives them a slow metabolism.

14. Sleep makes you more creative and makes your memories stronger.

15. Even if you are healthy, eating too much sugar can slow your metabolism and negatively affect your overall health.

16. The types of skin on your lips is called mucosa, the same skin you can find at your a**s, because the Lips and the A**s are two ends of the pipe called the alimentary canal.

17. Your mouth produces about one litre of saliva each day.

18. Sleeping without pillow reduces back pain and keeps your spine stronger.

19. Your tongue is germ free only if it is pink. If it is white, there is a thin film of bacteria on it.

20. Giving up alcohol for just one month can improve liver function, decrease blood pressure and reduce the risk of liver disease and diabetes.

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