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READ: Did you know that nutritional deficiency can lead to period pains?

I remember the first time, I got my periods it felt like a lot of sharp needles in my abdomen kept poking me.  I honestly cried, I didn't know what was happening until I went to the toilet and found out I was actually getting my first periods.  Every once in a month on certain days, I would experience this pain on the first three days and it worsened accompanied by vomit, nausea, diarrhoea and fatigue. This really disturbed me from school and in other social activities. I was underweight, weight 45 kg. Are you suffering from period pains also known as menstrual cramps whenever it your days? Here's what it could mean.  Menstrual cramps are caused by imbalanced levels of prostaglandins creates pain which is due to increased uterine contractility, decreases uterine blood flow. Nutritional deficiency occurs when you don't get or absorb from food the necessary amounts of nutrients. Deficiencies can lead to many health problems like skin disorder, defective bones, brittle dry hai

Do you still eat spinach? Here's what it does to your body and hair

Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia. It belong to Amaranthaceace family album. It's leaves are a common edible vegetables consumed either fresh or canned.  Summary This article provides an analysis of the benefits and importance of adding spinach to your lifestyle diet. And also get to learn, understand more about this greeny vegetable wonders to our bodies. Spinach is rich in many vitamins, minerals and nutrients including iron, potassium, vitamin c  and magnesium.  Magnesium found in spinach support muscles and nerves. Spinach is also a good source of vitamin A, which is very important for your health and keeping your skin young, beautiful and inhances hair growth. There are many types of greeny vegetables and edible wild plants that falls under spinach family 'amaranth.' Spinach can be prepared in several ways can be eaten raw, steamed, cooked and can also be prepared as a smoothie and pastry.  Below are the vegetables and edible w

How to become a woman no man can leave

Falling in love is quite easy but staying in a relationship ohh! Boy is another story. At the beginning everything seems like a rainbow just flowing everything falling into place. But it's eventually get tough. The person you used to, want to be around no longer interested or want you.  The excitement and zeal in their eyes is no longer there. Inorder to prevent your relationship from failing apart, here are the few suggestions :- # Intelligence  - I don't how many times I've heard guys talking saying that they love women who are beautiful and brainy. I mean what's not to love, a woman who challenges you, not a woman you agrees with everything you have to say. # Show that you care  - Show your man that you love him, spend more time with him. Do those little, small things they can go along way, surprise him,  cook him his favourite meals. He'll be crazy about you.  # Humour  - You don't have to be a stand up comedian but make your man laugh. He'll lo

Grow your afro curls with these tips that actually work!

                          Photo from Pinterest Using the right protective products and measures on your afro will make it strong and healthy, ensuring a speedy natural hair growth. Moisture- It's essential for healthy looking hair. Oil keeps your curls well nourished and moisturized.  It will also helps enhance elasticity, shine and hair breakage. I personally use cantu hair products range shea butter daily moisturizer. Can use every day if necessary. Wrap your hair before you go to bed - I prefer a silk scarf because it will not only protect your hair from fiction but will also prevent hair from tangles, dryness and any damage. Beat the heat - Avoid heated tools as much as possible. Instead let your hair dry naturally.  Heat is one of the biggest damagers of hair, especially if you don't want to go natural.  On your wash day, if you're using a hairdryer set it on lowest heat and also don't  forget to use a heat protectant spray. Know your products - product