How to be a Friend Indeed to a Friend in Need

Friendship is easy when friends are on the same schedule, have the same level of flexibility, or have an agreement that one friend takes more responsibility for the friendship than the other.

5 Tips for Helping a Friend in Need

There really are things friends can do when a friend is in chronic need. The rhythm of the relationship does need to change but the relationship itself doesn’t need to get lost.
Here are some guidelines to help you be the friend you’d like to be if a friend gets caught up in a long-term crisis:
1. Remember that people need to tell their stories.
One way that people metabolize grief is by talking about it. Listen with compassion and without judgment. Don’t offer advice unless asked. Don’t offer “pep talks.” Acknowledging their reality communicates respect for what they are going through. Do be clear about how often and when you can manage time to talk. People don’t want to feel like they are burdening their friends or imposing too much, so it helps to have some parameters. If you’re too busy when called, say so. But call back. Parents need to know there are at least a few people they can call when they are feeling overwhelmed or distressed as well as when there is good news.
2. Provide practical help.
Families who have children with chronic problems need practical help that doesn’t fade after the initial diagnosis. Most are grateful for some respite. Consider offering to take on a chore like doing the laundry or mowing the lawn. Offer to babysit the sick or disabled child for a few hours so the parents can have a date night. Take on a bigger share of the carpool or take their turn for other expected activities, such as bringing cookies to playgroup or doing the team fundraiser. Encourage them to join a support group with other parents with similar challenges and provide the babysitting so they can go.
3. Keep the focus on the child, not the problem.
Remember that your friends have a child with a disability, an illness or a problem. These kids are more than disabled or sick or problem children. Find things to talk about that recognize the child’s growth, personality, and interests.
4. Remember that there is no “normal” timeline for chronic issues.
Don’t expect your friends to get “back to normal.” As one parent put it to me, “A piece of my heart called my child is out in the world and injured. That’s not going to change.” Just as the family has to accept a permanent change in its plans, you have to accept permanent changes in your friend and your friend’s availability.
5. Change the rules of friendship.
For many friends, there’s an unspoken rule about reciprocity. “I invite you to dinner this month. You invite me next month. I call you. You call me.” When a family is challenged, that concept of fairness no longer applies. Embrace the idea that what goes around comes around. This friendship may always be off-balance in terms of who does more, calls more, or is more thoughtful. But someday you or someone you love may well be on the receiving end. That’s what being in the village of humanity is all about.
There are great gifts that can come from succeeding at realigning the relationship. The family that is dealing with chronic crisis is shored up by the nurturance and support of the people who know them best. Their friends can develop the personal depth that comes from bearing witness and making a meaningful contribution to others. Both families benefit from the intimacy that comes from getting through a difficult time together.

Walnut benefits to your health. Eating benefits of Walnut.

Walnut trees have been cultivated for thousands of years in different parts of the worls and have many types from varying origins. The walnut tree originated in India and Caspian Sea regions, while North Americans cultivate black and white walnuts in recent times. At present, China is the largest commercial producer of walnuts in the world.
In Oriental and Chinese medicines, these are used for treating frequent urination, constipation, knee pains, cough, and asthma in the form of internal use. Walnuts are also used in external application medicines for problems like hair loss, acne treatment, and dandruff and skin inflammations. It is also used in as an ingredient in variety of foods and other medicine.
Walnuts have plenty of monounsaturated fats and maximum of this is oleic acid, which is Omega-3 and Omega 9 fatty acid helpful in keeping heart healthy. The ratio of omega 3 in walnuts is much more then in any other available nuts. The function of Omega-3 in our body is to prevent arteries from blockage, keeps them soft and flexible and increases blood flow to heart and body. Its oil is useful in avoiding a joint disease called arthritis and has been used commonly. Due to the available fatty acids and anti oxidants, the risk of breast cancer development is much reduced.
Walnuts are an important resource for getting antioxidants especially Ellagic acid which are found in kernels. Ellagic acid helps in defeating that dangerous substance in our body which causes cancer. It also prevents the production of cancerous cells. In addition of the antioxidant activity, the plenty of polyphenols support the immune system.
Walnuts are great reservoir of nutrients including protein, vitamin E, Vitamins B and fiber. As a source of dietary fiber, walnuts maintain digestive system and protein helps in building muscles. Walnuts also have many minerals just like all other nuts too have these in different ratios. These minerals include manganese, copper, phosphorous, zinc, calcium and Iron. Walnuts protects against memory loss.
Magnesium has an important role in muscle contraction and relaxation and energy production. Phosphorus boosts kidneys function and controls regular heartbeat. Potassium is also needed in building up the muscle. Zinc is needed by immune system and copper manages nerve and immune system and keeps bones healthy. Manganese regulates blood-sugar level and Selenium prevents cell damaging.
Researcher and doctors recommended adding walnuts into our daily diet to help avoid breast cancer.  Eating walnuts regularly helps improving heart health and maintains sexual vitality in men. Walnuts are helpful in reducing bad cholesterol levels.
Walnut oil when mixed with olive oil provides a good solution for healthy, shiny hairs. Almonds are also very good for keeping skin freshness alive because the presence of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, E and niacin keeps skin away from radicals; hence slowing down the aging process in skin and body.

Quail Egg & Health Benefits

 

British researchers say that eggs should be pronounced a super-food, as it has a very good impact on our health and even helps to fight obesity. According to nutritionists the egg as food is one of the richest in good in essential ingredients and we all should consume at least one a day. The Nutrition and Food Science magazine has published an article in which researchers emphasize the egg’s important role in general health protection as well as loosing and maintaining body weight.

Dr Carrie Ruxton, the leader of the study analyzed data from not less than 71 previous studies with her colleagues. The research aimed at the nutrient content of the eggs and their role in human diet. It turned out that while eggs are poor in calories, they’re rich in protein and full of essential nutrients important to health, such as vitamin D and B12, selenium and choline.

Eggs are rich in antioxidants

The investigations also confirmed that between other protein-containing foods the eggs contain the richest variety and mixture of amino acids that are indispensable for the healthy growth and development of children, adolescents and young adults.

In addition, the high levels of antioxidants in the egg help preventing the age-related macular degeneration (macular degeneration), which is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries.

The eggs are rich in vitamin D

The research shows that children, teenagers and the elderly, as well as consumers of a lot of meat and people who don’t drink milk would gain the most benefit from eating eggs. The study’s one of the key discovery was that eggs are a very important source of vitamin D, and their consumption can significantly increase your daily intake of this very important vitamin. An egg contains more than 20 percent of the recommended daily intake so if you eat two a day you're half covered.

The low vitamin D levels are linked to many diseases: including osteoporosis, cancer of the heart disease, the sclerosis multiplex, and certain immunal illnesses and even mental disorders.

If it’s an Egg, it’s got to be a Quail Egg

Quail eggs are proved to be a very valuable source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 and vitamin D, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, phosphorus and other essential micro-nutrients, minerals and amino acids, which is why they are recommended for regular consumption.

To eat quail eggs as part of a healthy diet it is recommended to cons ume them raw. A lot of the people don’t like the idea but to make the taste more pleasant you can mix it in orange or tomato juice. In order to strengthen the immune system and improve the blood quality a course of 60 eggs is recommended. Initially 3, then 5 eggs a day should be consumed. Obviously no one is suggesting that quail eggs are any kind of a wonder-medicine and will cure serious illnesses like cancer or similar, but their positive effect on human body has been proven.

Quail eggs are considered to be one of the best known natural treatment products. Chinese medical practitioners have been using quail eggs as a treatment for hundreds of years with brilliant results. As quail eggs are slowly becoming an easy to get product on the market more and more people are beginning to show interest in their use as an active natural medicine instead of the chemical products with so many side effects.

Experts in natural treatment methods claim that quail eggs have positive effects on people with stress problems, hypertension, digestive disturbance, gastric ulcer, liver problems, blood pressure and lipid control, migraine, asthma, anemia, various types of allergies, eczema, heart problems, bronchitises illnesses, depression, panic and anxiety illnesses. Quail eggs are also known to stimulate growth, increase sexual appetite, stimulate brain functions which improves intelligence quotient and generally rejuvenates the body.

Boosts your Body, Libido and Brain Power

It is no wonder that quail eggs are a common staple in Asian diets. As an enriched source of choline and omega-3 fatty acids, nutritionists recognize the benefits of quail eggs in promoting good memory, enhancing brain activity and regulating the nervous system. Body builders recognize the advantages of quail eggs over chicken eggs as a high protein food without the carbohydrates and bad HDL cholesterol. Now add its phosphorus and Vitamin B, D & E for testosterone, and men have a 100% natural aphrodisiac that does not compromise weight maintenance.

HOW TO CONSUME QUAIL EGGS

To eat quail eggs as part of a healthy diet it is recommended to consume them raw. A lot of the people don’t like the idea but to make the taste more pleasant you can mix it in orange or tomato juice. In order to strengthen the immune system and improve the blood quality a course of 60 eggs is recommended. Initially 3, then 5 eggs a day should be consumed. Obviously no one is suggesting that quail eggs are any kind of a wonder-medicine and will cure serious illnesses like cancer or similar, but their positive effect on human body has been proven.

Phyllanthus niruri--Stonebreaker (BE HEALED ALWAYS)

Phyllanthus niruri, like most tropical plants, has evolved several adaptations that allow it to thrive in a tropical habitat. One of these adaptations is the shape of its leaves. Due to the extreme rainfall in the rainforests, P. niruri needs to be able to shed excess water. This is accomplished with what is called a “drip tip.” The shape of the leaves are pointed in such a way that water quickly runs off of them. It’s important for P. niruri to shed this over supply of water to hinder fungal and bacterial growth.

Like all plants, P. niruri undergoes an alternation of generations. Stonebreaker has a dominant sporophyte (diploid) stage in its lifecycle, while the gametophyte stage (haploid) is reduced. The flowers of Stonebreaker are monoecious meaning both the male and female parts are on the same plant. In addition, Phyllanthus niruri contains microspores, which are gametophytes that will develop into pollen grains (sperm) through meiosis. It also has megaspores that will develop into the female parts through meiosis as well. On the anther of each flower, the microsporangium develops microspores that get transported to the ovule in the megasporangium either by wind pollination or cross-pollination with insects.

After pollination, the two gametophytes fuse together and form a diploid zygote. The zygote develops into an embryo which is packaged inside a seed with a food supply. When the seed finally germinates, the embryo will undergo mitosis until P. niruri reaches adulthood.

 Now that you know how Stonebreaker reproduces, let’s learn some interesting facts.

African food with a modern flair.

Banga Soup

Banga is one of the most delicious soups I have ever tasted. it has the savoriness of Gbegiri but it's in a class of it own. The soup is widely enjoyed all over Africa and it's called different things by different groups. (Banga by the Deltans/Benins, Obe eyin by the yorubas, Mbanga by the Cameroonians, amiedi by the urhobos and obey-ekpo itsekiris to name a few).  If you havent tried it yet, please do you will not regret it.

Ingredients
2 cups palm nut fruits (I used Ghana Fresh)
2 cups Assorted meat of choice (Precooked) (I used Shaki, Dried fish and Ponmo)
3 Tspns grounded crayfish
2 cubes Bouillon cube (Maggi or Knorr)
1 tspn salt ( to taste)
1/2 tspn locust beans (Iru) (optional)
1 tspn bitter leave (optional)

Foods With a "Bad" Rap That Are Actually Good for You

 

Avocados

Avocados are technically a fruit, but nearly all their calories come from fat, making them nutritionally at least, a fat. They provide more than 20 essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, including vitamins A, C, D, E, and K; fiber; potassium; and B vitamins. Avocados are also a source of heart-smart monounsaturated fats and the antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids are concentrated in the macula of the eye and may protect your eyes against age-related macular degeneration. Research from Ohio State University found that that avocados partnered with salsa or salad acts as a nutrient-booster and increased the absorption of fat-soluble phytonutrients.

Nigerian Prof. Who Claimed HIV/AIDS Cure Says ” I lied”

 

 A Nigerian Professor disclaimed by the university where he teaches after claiming to have found a cure for HIV/AIDS has eaten the humble pie and apologised.
Prof. Isaiah Ibeh, Dean, School of Basic Medical Science at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Nigeria’s South-South, recanted yesterday in a five-paragraph statement he distributed to journalists in Benin City, capital of Edo State.
He said that even though he is working on an herbal therapy for the dreaded disease, he has yet to reach the stage of claiming to have found a cure for HIV/AIDS.
Hear Prof. Ibeh: “The true position is that some observations of our Research are preliminary and the research is still ongoing.
“I am very sorry for the embarrassment this has caused the University of Benin and Professional Colleagues, realizing that there are procedures of reporting such Scientific result.”
As reported two days ago by News Express, Prof. Ibeh had made the claim on Monday, only for him to be disowned by UNIBEN authorities the next day. Ibeh’s claims were also dismissed by the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which said the drug was yet to be submitted to it for tests as required by law.
In a statement issued yesterday by UNIBEN’s Public Relations Officer, Barr. Harrison Osarenren, the school officially recognised and appreciated Prof. Ibeh’s efforts, but said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the said claim by Prof. Ibeh is a research exercise which is still in its infancy stage and therefore, on-going.”
AIDS, which claims millions of lives across the world every year, is contracted primarily through unprotected sex and has no known cure.

Source: News Express

Healthy Aging in Men

You may not be able to get out of working overtime once in a while, but don’t make it a habit. Working too many long hours is associated with a greater risk of anxiety and depression, which can harm health.