6 Reasons To Drink More Of White Wine

 6 Reasons To Drink More Of White Wine

Red wine has been researched to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet, is often extolled for its numerous health benefits.

Although not as extensively studied as its red counterpart, white wine does have some positive health attributes. White wine is popular in many countries and this type of wine is no different than red wine.

Below are some reasons to consider drinking more white wine:

Good For The Heart

Red wine and white wine are both good for the heart. White wine can protect against many heart diseases such as rhythm disturbances, heart attack, stroke, and so on. They contain an ample amount of antioxidants which are good at improving ventricular recovery in the heart.

Prevents Cancer

White wine contains flavonoids that have the ability to kill cancer cells. The substances are tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol present in white wine that inhibits the growth of cancer cells. So, you can drink a glass of white wine without any hesitation.

Promotes Sleep

White wine contains relaxing substances that help to calm the nerves. If you are unable to sleep at night, you can drink a glass of white wine to promote good sleep. White wine also relaxes and calms the mind when you are sleeping at night.

Reduces Stress

White wine has the ability to reduce stress and that's the reason why many people drink it. White wine cuts out anxiety, bad feelings, tiredness, and fatigue. So, people love to drink white wine more often, as it reduces stress.

Good For The Lungs

White wine is highly beneficial for your lungs. White wine contains antioxidants that help to maintain the lung's function. This will improve lung health and prevent any kind of lung disease. However, you must drink white wine in moderation.

Improves Bone strength

Drinking white wine is beneficial for bone health, as it contains all the minerals which strengthen the bones. It also promotes bone density and bone strength and will reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Try to take a glass of white wine often.

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Indonesian Nurse Had Sex With COVID-19 Patient In Hospital Toilet

 Indonesian Nurse Had Sex With COVID-19 Patient In Hospital Toilet 

Nurse strips off PPE suit to have sex with Covid patient in the hospital toilet, suspended


In a rather bizarre incident, a nurse has been suspended after he had sex with a Covid-19 patient in the toilet of a hospital in Indonesia. Both are in isolation after the patient published details about the incident on social media.

WHAT IS THE STORY?

A man, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jakarta, had sex with a nurse in the toilet of the hospital and shared gory details on social media, The Sun reports. He uploaded a screenshot of WhatsApp messages that were exchanged between both of them.

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE PATIENT POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

The man and the nurse were both questioned after his particular post went viral on social media. Both admitted that they met to have sex in a toilet at the Wisma Atlet quarantine facility in Jakarta, The Sun reports. The nurse, in fact, stripped off his PPE suit before the act.

WHAT DID AUTHORITIES SAY?

Lieutenant Colonel Arh Herwin BS, head of information at the Regional Military Command, said that both the patient and the nurse were arrested.

Speaking to local media, Herwin said, "This case has been transferred to the Central Jakarta Police. We have secured the health worker to become a witness and ask for further information.

Meanwhile, the patient continues to undergo isolation at the Athlete's House. Due to conditions and health protocol rules, the nurse has been in contact with a Covid-19 patient, so is undergoing isolation for some time."

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Coronavirus: FG begs Elon Musk for ventilators on Twitter

Coronavirus: FG begs Elon Musk for ventilators on Twitter

The Federal Government has come under attack for going on social media to plead with United States billionaire, Elon Musk, for ventilators to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Musk, who is the founder and Chief Engineer, SpaceX, had tweeted on Thursday that his firm had extra ventilators that had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in America, 

He tweeted, “We have extra FDA-approved ventilators. We will ship to hospitals worldwide within Tesla delivery regions. The only requirement is that the vents are needed immediately for patients and not stored in a warehouse.”

In its response, the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning tagged the billionaire on Twitter, asking him to assist Nigeria.

The ministry tweeted, “Dear @Elonmusk @Tesla Federal Government of Nigeria needs support with 100 to 500 ventilators to assist with Covid19 cases rising every day in Nigeria.”

According to the Nigerian Medical Association, Nigeria has about 500 ventilators nationwide, most of which are already in use.

The Federal Ministry of Health had, subsequently, denied the report.

On Twitter, however, many Nigerians questioned the propriety of the Federal Government appealing openly on social media for ventilators.

@SmartAudi said the N37bn budgeted for the National Assembly renovation could have bought thousands of ventilators.

“The N37bn budgeted for NASS renovation should be used to purchase ventilators. They won’t have constituencies to provide over if people die out of lack of equipment. This country under you people is in a mess because you have no priority at all,” he tweeted.

@AsiwajuLerry tweeted, “Are we that broke in this country? All those billion naira donations, wetin una dey take am do (sic)?”

@taramasalata001 said it was unfortunate that a rich country like Nigeria could stoop so low.

“Nigeria, being the giant and richest in Africa, should be the one shipping ventilators and other equipment to other African countries to help them cope with COVID-19 but here we are, begging for support after mismanagement and embezzling public funds for decades. What a shame!”

@AriyoJoshuaOlus said the Federal Government ought to have used diplomatic and business channels to get such help rather than go on social media.

@Kcnaija tweeted, “With a budget of over N10tn and borrowings of $22.7bn, we are begging for 100 to 500 ventilators. Nigeria as a country is a mess, a total potpourri of jokes. So, we didn’t have ventilators and our President and public officers go abroad for medical tourism?”

Bring Back Our Girls co-convener, Aisha Yesufu, said it was ironic that Nigeria, which had not been encouraging tech companies could beg a tech billionaire for help.

She tweeted, “The same Nigeria that is begging @elonmusk is the same Nigeria that has been harassing and killing young tech people in Nigeria. They bullied everyone with laptop and did everything to kill their dreams. They refused to heed citizens shouting end SARS.”

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COVID-19: Driver who tested positive in Niger on the run

COVID-19: Driver who tested positive in Niger on the run 

A Commercial Driver who has tested positive to the pandemic COVID-19 has escaped from the Isolation Centre in Bida, Niger State and now on the run. Niger State Commissioner of Health and Hospital services, Dr Mohammed Makunsidi has, therefore, declared him wanted and that a special team has been raised by the government to fetch him out. The Commissioner said the man at large escaped from isolation centre where he was being managed in Bida town from where he escaped. “We are surprised that he escaped and how he escaped from the Isolation Centre is still a misery to us but manhunt for the man has intensified,” he declared.

Addressing Journalists in Minna yesterday, Makunsidi said, “we heard of the arrival of a Driver that is said to have tested positive to coronavirus who was being managed at an Isolation Centre. “We heard that he escaped into Bida, so we are after him now. Members of the state Taskforce on COVID-19 and officials of the ministry of health and hospital services are in Bida area of the state to locate him and make sure he does what the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has asked him to do”, he further explained. The Commissioner said that two other persons who arrived Kontagora town, headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area of the State from United Kingdom (UK) and Canada have been quarantined where he said they are undergoing medical tests on the virus because they are from areas of presumed areas of infection. He also revealed that another man from Kagara town, headquarters of Rafi Local Government Area of the state has also been taken to Isolation Centre in Minna due to outcry from his community that he may have come in contact with Chinese Nationals working at the Zungeru Hydro Electricity plant.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/04/covid-19-driver-who-tested-positive-in-niger-on-the-run/

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Alcohol Vs Soft Drink Which Is More Harmful?

Alcohol Vs Soft Drink Which Is More Harmful? 

 

It is next to impossible to avoid a good beverage, especially during social interactions hence why it is necessary to make healthy choices in deciding which beverage to take.

There is a long-standing debate on the merits of various beverages, including soft drinks and alcohol. Which one is the healthier choice? Continuing reading on the details about the healthier choice between alcohol and soft drinks.

Nutrition:

If you are to compare alcohol and soft drinks from a nutrition point of view then alcohol is easily your winner as soft drinks have absolutely no nutritional value with processed sugar being one of the major components. Sugar will bring down your insulin resistance due to the rise of toxin influx in the body and this makes you a prey to diseases like diabetes. On the other hand, beer contains a small amount of protein due to the ingredients added when it is brewed for consumption and also contains some amount of antioxidants and potassium.

Kilocalories:

Both alcohol and soft drinks contain plenty of kilocalories but on the parameter of kilocalories, soft drinks are a healthier choice over alcohol. People tend to drink soft drinks at a slower pace, which means that they consume less of it. Once you start enjoying an alcoholic drink, you tend to take more of them and much faster. Also, alcohol makes you hungry, which implies that you start reaching out for various kinds of snacks and other unhealthy food. In such cases, you will tend to gain weight much faster if you choose alcohol every time. This will not really be the case when you choose soft drinks.

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Toxins:

Alcohol is brewed in such a way that ensures it carries a lot of toxins, which are not good for the liver and heart in the long run. These toxins can easily clog the arteries and create complications for the functioning of the liver.

Glycemic index: 

This is the count that is accorded to the level of insulin resistance in one's drink of choice. For alcohol, the glycemic resistance is much higher, which means that you have better insulin resistance as compared to other soft drinks, which are high in sugar content. Therefore, it makes alcohol a highly unhealthy choice, which can also result in diabetes in the long run, if one ingests too much of it.

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Find Out How Childbirth Depreciates Women’s Health

Find Out How Childbirth Depreciates Women’s Health

 

A consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (O&G), Prof. Etedafe Prosper Gharoro, has said childbirth is the most important factor that depreciates women’s health.


Gharoro made the remark penultimate Thursday while delivering the 219th Inaugural lecture of the University of Benin titled, “The Earth, The Population and The Divine Injunction: A celebration of Women’s Reproductive Health.”


The don opined that these burdens have to be borne by women in order to reproduce and keep the world population from becoming extinct. “Childbirth is the most important factor that depreciates women’s health. These ill-effects are more in countries with resource constrain, they are avoidable or could be ameliorated and /or modified through the appropriate deployment of Knowledge and simple technologies available in these resource poor settings,” Gharoro said.
Describing the reproductive age of the woman as between 15-45 years, Gharoro noted that at 15, the human female species is physically ready to accept and function as a reproductive being. According to him, “she is at ‘dawn’ of her reproductive career, which will span the next 30 plus years of her life. She will perform the task under grave circumstances and ‘pains of childbirth’.” Gharoro explained that in contemporary obstetrics practice, the ‘pains in childbirth’ are associated with maternal mortality and morbidity, which according to him is not just the physiological pains during labor and delivery but encompasses the pains of maternity and motherhood. He added that the risk factors associated with women’s reproductive health are grouped into mainly, the major risk involved in giving birth: obstetrics (midwifery) and diseases of the reproductive organs: gynecology. 

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“At the UBTH the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the last two decades, has been on the rise from 589/100,000 to 1020/100,000 live birth. For every woman that dies several women (10-20) sustain life-threatening injuries (Near-Miss). The most severe of these injuries is Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) formation. These burdens have to be borne by women, in order to reproduce and keep the world population from becoming extinct,” Gharoro said.

SOURCE: Howng.com

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Nigerian Research Fellow Develops Anti-tuberculosis Metal Drugs In India

Nigerian Research Fellow Develops Anti-tuberculosis Metal Drugs In India

A Nigerian Ph.D. scholar with the University of Ilorin, Misitura Lawal-Arowona, under the supervision of Prof. Joshua Obaleye, has promised to tackle the menace of tuberculosis (TB), both in African countries and India. 

According to a report published in the Sunday Times of India, under a sandwich fellowship at Faculty of Science of The Maharaja Sayajirao University’ of Baroda, India, Misitura Lawal-Arowona, who works as a lecturer at Nigeria’s Kebbi State University has successfully developed metal attached anti-TB drug.

This has improved the efficiency of anti-TB drugs compared to normal drugs that are consumed globally.

Nigeria is among the 14 high burden countries for TB, TB/HIV, and multi-drug resistant TB. The country is ranked seventh among the 30 high TB burden countries and second in Africa

The problem of TB in Nigeria has been made worse by the issues of drug-resistant TB and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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It is estimated that 4, 07,000 people in Nigeria have TB in a year.

“Earlier, studies have proved that when a metal is attached with a pharmaceutical, it increases the efficacy of the drug,” said Lawal, who is in Vadodara for a year-long project.

Taking a cue from cisplatin, an anti-cancer drug, whose efficacy improved after applying platinum as metal, the scholar worked on multiple metal-based drugs to see whether the efficiency of anti-TB drugs can be increased by attaching metals to it.

She used metals like ion, cobalt, copper, and zinc to prepare the metallodrugs. The drugs, which have been developed, include ciprofloxacin HCl, ofloxacin, pyrazinamide and moxifloxacin HCl. Presently, there is no metal-based anti-TB drug available in the market.

“When we compared the metallodrugs with the original anti-TB drugs, the metallodrugs were more effective,” said Professor Rajendrasinh Jadeja from MSU’s chemistry department, who is mentoring the Nigerian scholar.

“We did in vitro test against bacteria. The metal we have chosen are non-harmful to human beings. Also, we found that of all the metallodrugs, the copper complex of ciprofloxacin is most effective,” he said.

The Nigerian scholar is pursuing her research at MSU under fellowship sanctioned by the Italy-headquartered Third World Academy of Sciences and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

SOURCE:Howng.com

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Health Tips:Taking Fanta, Sprite With Vitamin C Poisonous – Court Orders NAFDAC To Warn Nigerians

 Health Tips: Taking Fanta, Sprite With Vitamin C Poisonous – Court Orders NAFDAC To Warn Nigerians

A Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, yesterday ordered the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to compel Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) Plc, manufacturers of Fanta and Sprite soft drinks, to include a written warning that the drinks should not be taken with Vitamin C.

Justice Adedayo Oyebanji gave the order while delivering judgment in a suit by a Lagos businessman, Dr. Emmanuel Fijabi Adebo, and his firm, Fijabi Adebo Holdings Ltd., against NBC and NAFDAC.

The court warned that taking Fanta and Sprite with Vitamin C is poisonous and awarded N2 million against NAFDAC for failing “to live up to expectations”.

It said NAFDAC failed Nigerians by certifying as satisfactory for human consumption, products which, in the United Kingdom (UK), failed sample test for human consumption and became poisonous in the presence of Ascorbic Acid, known as Vitamin C.’

The plaintiffs urged the court to declare the NBC was negligent and breached the duty of care owed its customers and consumers in the production of Fanta and Sprite with excessive “benzoic acid and sunset” additive.

Fijabi also urged the court to direct NAFDAC to conduct routine laboratory tests of all soft drinks and allied products of the company, to guarantee their safety.

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Counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr. Abiodun Onidare, in an amended statement of claim, alleged that sometime in March 2007, Fijabi Adebo Holdings purchased large quantities of Coca-Cola, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Fanta Lemon, Fanta Pineapple and Soda Water from NBC for export to the UK for retail purpose.

“In consideration of the fact that this case was filed in 2008 and has been in court for nine years, N2 million is awarded against NAFDAC. Interest shall be paid on the cost awarded at the rate of 10 percent per annum until the liquidation of the said sum,” Justice Oyebanji said.

Source:NAIJNEWSHUB

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Photos : Scientists Develop HIV Detecting USB Stick

Scientists Develop HIV Detecting USB Stick

The device, created by scientists at Imperial College London and the privately-held US firm DNA Electronics, uses a drop of blood to detect HIV, then creates an electrical signal that can be read by a computer, laptop or handheld device Though the technology is new, it “shows great potential as a route to a point of care diagnostic suitable for use in clinical settings without access to a laboratory infrastructure,” researchers stated.


They also claim the device could be particularly useful in remote settings to help HIV patients manage their treatment more effectively since current tests to detect virus levels take at least three days and involve sending a blood sample to a laboratory.


“Monitoring viral load is crucial to the success of HIV treatment. At the moment, testing often requires costly and complex equipment that can take a couple of days to produce a result,” said Graham Cooke, who co-led the research from the Imperial’s department of medicine.


“We have taken the job done by this equipment, which is the size of a large photocopier, and shrunk it down to a USB chip.”

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The test, which uses a mobile phone chip, requires a drop of blood to be placed onto a spot on the USB stick.


Any HIV in the sample triggers an acidity change, which the chip transforms into an electrical signal. This is sent to the USB stick, which shows the result on a computer or electronic device.





Source:NAIJNEWSHUB

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Stay away from ‘Ponmo’, NAFDAC warns Nigerians

Stay away from ‘Ponmo’, NAFDAC warns Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to stay away from eating animal hides, otherwise known as Ponmo because of the chemical used in treating it.


In a statement released by the Director-General (DG) of the agency, Mrs. Mojisola Adeyeye, most of those animal hides were meant for industrial use, adding that some of the animal hides were pre-treated with industrial chemicals, which were not of food-grade and were toxic and injurious to human health.


She said investigations have revealed that some companies legally imported hides from countries like Lebanon and Turkey, while the majority of the product was smuggled into the country through the porous borders.

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“The Management of NAFDAC wishes to use this medium to alert the general public and in particular consumers of animal hides popularly known as Ponmo on the activities of some unscrupulous businessmen and traders.


“These imported animal hides are meant for industrial use by leather industries for the manufacturing of items such as shoes, bag, belt and others.


“Health hazards inherent in the consumption of such animal hides include risk of liver, kidney and heart damage, increased risk of Aplastic anemia, central nervous system toxicity, cancer and many more,’’ she said.


The DG also said livestock farmers were also advised to note that industrial animal hides could not be used to manufacture animal feed. “The associated chemicals will be stored in the tissues of these animals and will eventually end up in humans when consumed with the attendant effects.


“NAFDAC, therefore, encourages the general public to be vigilant and exercise discretion when purchasing animal hides, PONMO and indeed other food items,’’ Adeyeye said in the statement.


She stated that NAFDAC was fully alive to its responsibilities of assuring the safety, wholesomeness and quality of processed foods offered for sale to the public.


“The agency has increased the tempo of targeted and aggressive routine and unannounced inspections to monitor activities of animal hide merchants.”

SOURCE: Nationaldailyng.com

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Drinking Of Coffee And Other Ways To Avoid Diabetes

Drinking Of Coffee And Other Ways To Avoid Diabetes

Everything you need to live well

Diabetes is a chronic disease which affects millions of people around the world. It can sometimes cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and other serious conditions.

The stage known as prediabetes is the point where a person’s blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

While diabetes developed from genes cannot easily be avoided, here are five ways to prevent diabetes in general:

Drink coffee or tea

Research has advised sticking to water as a primary beverage. However, studies have also shown that adding coffee or tea, which contains an antioxidant known as polyphenols, in your diet may help protect against diabetes.

 

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Cut down on sugar and carbohydrate intake

A quick way to develop diabetes is from a huge intake of sugary foods and carbohydrates. To avoid getting the disease, cut down on these foods.

For people with prediabetes, the body’s cells are resistant to insulin’s action. Therefore, the sugar remains high in the blood and can lead to progressively higher blood sugar and insulin levels until the condition eventually turns into type 2 diabetes.

Drink lots of water

Water should be taken more often. This helps you avoid other beverages that are high in sugar, preservatives and other questionable ingredients. Studies have also found that increased water consumption may lead to better blood sugar control and insulin response.

 

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Try to lose weight

While not every obese or overweight person develops type 2 diabetes, the majority of that population suffer from the condition and are also at a higher risk of developing diabetes. If you fall into this category, it’s best to lose weight before it worsens.

Work out regularly

Engaging in physical activities on a regular basis may help prevent diabetes as it increases the insulin sensitivity of your cells. So when you exercise, less insulin is required to keep your blood sugar levels under control.

 

Source: NAIJNEWSHUB

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Natural Methods Of Whitening Teeth

Natural Methods Of Whitening Teeth

 

Many people from different countries across the globe have spent much over teeth whitening on Do-It-Yourself whitening homemade products...

There are various products you can use for teeth whitening. Most used whitening products contain chemicals for bleaching the teeth which give concern to some people.

This is the more reason why there are other natural products to use in order to avoid the chemicals. Naij News Hub has provided the list of simple and natural ways of whitening the teeth.

Baking soda

Brushing with baking soda will help you to achieve whiter teeth as it has natural whitening properties and the more reason why it is being used in the production of all commercial toothpaste. Baking soda helps prevent bacteria from germinating as a result of the alkaline environment created in the mouth and also a mild abrasive which provides scrub for eliminating stains on the teeth. This is not an overnight remedy to whiten your teeth but should be used consistently over time in order to notice the difference. Even though it has not been scientifically proven that the use of baking soda results in teeth whitening but other studies show that baking soda has a powerful whitening effect. 

It has been shown that the higher the concentration of baking soda in toothpaste, the more powerful effect of teeth whitening. Also, toothpaste with baking soda eliminates plaque effectively from teeth.

For application, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of water, then brush your teeth with the paste for few days in the week. 

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar does have a powerful bleaching effect on teeth and can also soften the teeth. Apple cider vinegar should not be used every day because of the acetic acid in it which is capable of eroding the enamel on the teeth, even though it effectively kills bacteria. There should be a limited time in apple cider vinegar can stay in your mouth. Years back, it has always been used as disinfectants and natural cleaning product.

For application, mix it with water and rumble around the mouth for some minutes, then rinse your mouth with clean water thereafter. 

Strawberries

Strawberries contain malic acid that eliminates the discoloration of the teeth. The mixture of strawberry with baking soda is a very good method of whitening teeth which has been made popular by celebrities. The two ingredients would work together to whiten the teeth effectively, even though it has not been supported completely by science. Strawberries only help to whiten the teeth without penetrating the stains on your teeth. The mixture of strawberry with baking soda results in a little change in color of the teeth as compared to other whitening products. Even though the use of the mixture has a limited effect on the enamel, it shouldn't be used excessively to avoid damage to the teeth. 

For application, break a fresh strawberry and mix with baking soda, then apply on the teeth. 

Fruits and vegetables

Take an adequate and balanced diet to the advantage of your body and your teeth. Eat more fruits and vegetables to improve your overall appearance. Take crunchy raw fruits and vegetables to get rid of plaque as you chew them.

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FG puts a strict restriction on the sale and availability of sniper

FG puts a strict restriction on the sale and availability of sniper

 

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) 

has put a ban on the production of smaller packs of a sniper.


This was made known by Husman Bukar, the director, veterinary medicine and allied products directorate, NAFDAC, at the launch of Lifeline, a herbicide, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo state.

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He said this decision comes at the time when new safer and environmentally friendly herbicides are being registered in Nigeria.


Bukar said the agency would “mount evidence” to show that the products are harmful to both applicators and the environment.

It was also revealed that stricter measures will be employed to curtail the use of snipper in homes and subsequently put an end to the abuse of the pesticide which has been used as carrying out suicide.

“A date for the ban has not been announced but it will happen very soon. Paraquat has been banned in several countries and we cannot continue to allow it to come into Nigeria,” he said.

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“Recently, some suicide cases have been associated with people drinking sniper, henceforth, we call on the agrochemical industry to enhance their distribution channels so that this product (sniper) gets to only accredited distributors and marketers.

“We have also placed a ban on the manufacture of smaller packs of snipper which are easily purchased for household use.

“On the use of glyphosate by farmers, NAFDAC has placed a ban on glyphosate-based formulations with tallow-amine (an emulsifier and wetting agent for agrochemical formulations).

“Agrochemical companies have been given the grace period of between now and December 2019 to withdraw all glyphosate formulations with tallow-amine from the Nigerian market.”

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6 Health Benefits Of Drinking Bitter Leaf Juice

6 Health Benefits Of Drinking Bitter Leaf Juice

We get it, drinking bitter life juice is not necessarily the most fun thing to do in the world but trust us when we say it has nothing but sweet benefits for your general wellbeing.

Keeping in mind that just touching bitter leaf can leave your hands tasting bitter for many hours, we can imagine the distaste you have right now at the thought of drinking bitter leaf juice?

As unpleasant as this experience may be, it is super healthy and medicinal hence why we have listed some below to convince you to try drinking bitter leaf juice.

 

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Aids In Weight Loss

The components in bitter leaf juice make it great therapy for burning off that extra fat you have been looking at getting rid of. A daily dose of bitter leaf juice in your diet can eliminate bad cholesterol and reduces excess calories in the body.

Reduces Cancer Risks

The bitter leaf contains numerous anti-cancer properties like andrographolide compound which has been scientifically found to be effective in treating prostate cancers, gastric cancers, and colon. Furthermore, studies have shown that bitter leaf extract can boost the immune system, inhibit tumor growth and prevent the development of cancer cells.

Lowers High Blood Pressure

The same bitterness in the bitter leaf that makes it unappetizing is also one of its strongest best benefits. The bitterness of bitter leaf juice helps to lower your sugar level and controls blood pressure. Doctors advise hypertensive and diabetic patients to consume bitter leaf as the potassium it contains is a good remedy for hypertension as it prevents sodium from spiking up in the bloodstream by flushing out the accumulation of salt.

Aids In The Treatment Of Abdominal Issues

The bitter leaf comes in handy in the treatment of abdominal issues like stomach upset, diarrhea, dysentery, and other gastrointestinal tract diseases. Drinking a cup of bitter leaf juice twice daily helps bring relief from stomach problems.

Enhances Fertility

Bitter leaf is very impressive when it comes to its benefit to the reproductive system of women. Drinking bitter leaf juice can help a woman get pregnant as the chemical compounds present in bitter leaf extracts like edotides promotes hormonal balance and boosts your immune system to help fight against toxification. Once the balance is restored to your genital hormone, your chances of being reproductive increases.

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