GO ORGANIC AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Better overall health

Because organic food is not produced or processed by the use of chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers, it does not contain any elements of toxic chemicals and may not affect human health in harmful ways. The use of natural techniques such as green manure to fertilize the lands and crop rotation in pest and disease control work absolutely well in producing safer, healthier, and smellier final food products. Besides, healthy foodstuff simply means healthy people and better nourishmentfor a better living for both people and animals.

Antioxidant content

The positive effects of antioxidants on overall health have been established in a number of scientific studies, especially those derived from organic foods. This is because organic foods are free of foreign chemicals that normally react with vitamins, organic compounds and minerals thus lowering the essential positive impacts of antioxidants in food products.

Latest studies propose that the consumption of organic food can contribute to more intake of nutritionally advantageous antioxidants and limited exposure to heavy metals. The positive impacts of antioxidants obtained from organic foods include prevention of heart disease, cancer, vision problems, premature aging, and cognitive malfunction.

Improved Heart condition

Exclusive grazing on natural grass increases the amounts of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) found in animal products. The suns energy is well taken in by natural grass through photosynthesis and is converted into the most desirable organic CLA by the herbivores that feed on it. CLA is a heart-healthy fatty acid with the potential of bolstering cardiovascular protection, and it is found in higher quantities in the meat and milk products of animals that have been pastured in free range.

Antibiotic resistance

Humans are susceptible to various health issues and disease, and most of the time they have to take precautionary measures to ensure they remain healthy. This is achieved by getting a variety of vaccinations and antibiotic drugs when a new strain of virus or bacteria is realized. Similarly, non-organic food sources (especially livestock and feeds) use vaccines, growth hormones, animal byproducts, and antibiotics to treat and feed the animals.

When humans consume the non-organic food products, they indirectly consume the antibiotics, growth hormones and vaccines which weaken immune systems on the account of antibiotic, vaccine, hormones, and animal byproducts overdose. This may alter the immune system thereby rendering humans unable to defend themselves against diseases. The benefit of organic foods is that their production processes does not involve the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, animal byproducts, or vaccines.

Better taste

Apart from nutrition, the mineral and sugar structures in organic foods are tasty because the crops are given more time to develop and mature. The use of natural and environmentally friendly agricultural production techniques is revealed to be the reason for the better taste in organic food products. It is commonly reported that the taste of organic vegetables and fruits are of higher quality compared to those that are conventionally grown.

Pesticide cutback

Chemical pesticides consumption is linked to a variety of diseases and disorders namely cancers, digestive dysfunctions, headaches, ADHD, birth defects, weakened immune system, and even premature death. Organic foods are free of pesticides and that is why they are preferable for attaining a better overall health. As much as pesticides have the power of keeping certain pests away from the crops, they also have potent chemicals like organophosphorus.

These chemicals are unnatural and they are the mineral compounds that bring about several health abnormalities in humans. Organophosphorus, for instance, is associated with various developmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. Organic food products therefore offer a better healthy living, especially for children who are potentially affected by the pesticide toxins during their developmental ages.

Stronger immune system

The traditional or industrial farming practices aim at enhancing production and farm output by all means necessary. For example, the notion of producing more cereals, more meat and bigger fruits through genetic modifications and use of growth hormones seems to solve some of the world’s food insecurity concerns. The effects are not yet visible, but in the long-term, the consequences are sensitivity to allergens and a major reduction in immune system strength.

By eating organic foods, the risks of decline in immune system strength are significantly reduced because organic foods are not altered at all. Furthermore, organic foods have quality and higher vitamin and mineral contents that help to strengthen the human immune system.

Organic products are poison-free

Organic farming does not use any kind of dangerous chemicals to keep away pests and diseases. All the practices are natural and thus do not harm the consumer. Aspects such as biomagnification are lessened via the practice of organic farming as chemical pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and artificial growth hormones are all prohibited on an organic farm. Therefore, organic food products are free of contamination with health harming chemical substances.

benefits of exercising regularly

Benefits of exercising regularly

Exercising is any movement or workout that makes muscles to work therefore enabling the body to burn calories. Here are some basic benefits of exercising;

    

Exercising is good for you as it makes you to be physically and mentally healthy. The first benefit is that exercising regularly makes on to lose weight.this is because as you are exercising you will be burning calories and fats which makes you maintain a health lifestyle.

Another advantage is that its good for your muscles and bones. As someone gets older their bones becomes weaker and exercising takes care of this through stretching and other exercising workouts.

It also makes you feel happier as it decreases depression, anxiety and stress. This is done through the body brain sensitivity for different hormones during exercising routine.

Exercising decreases the rate at which someone gets diseases and also it helps to keep skin healthy and glowing. It also helps in terms of relaxation and sleeping quality.

Female Genital piercing; types and possible complications

Genital piercing is a form of body piercing that involves piercing a part of the genitalia, thus creating a suitable place for wearing different types of jewelry different. in genital piercing, a hole is made using a needle and a piece of jewelry is attached to the genital by threading it through the hole.

TYPES OF GENITAL PIERCING

The most common types of female genital piercing are:

1. venus piercing
2. clitoris piercing
3. fourchette piercing
4. horizontal clitoral hood piercing
5. vertical clitoral hood piercing
6. triangle piercing
7. inner labia piercing
8. outer labia piercing                                      

                                                                                                                                                                          Possible implications :                                                            
      

• bleeding
• bacterial infection
• nerve damage
• thick scars at the piercing site
• allergic reactions due to jewelry
• HIV
• hepatitis B and C

 NB; Always use sterile and new piercing equipment and jewelry. Genital piercing may cause complications during child birth.

ZIMBABWE MUST WISELY UTILIZE THE NATIONAL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN DAYS

All the first Fridays of every month are now a National Clean-Up Day in Zimbabwe. A move which has seen Zimbabwe being commended by Rwanda ,one of the leading African country in clean up campaigns.

The clean-up campaign was declared on the 5^th of December in 2018 by President Emerson Mnangagwa, which is one the most important virtue done by the president to adapt cleanliness. This move has received a positive response from responsible citizens who are seriously embarking on cleaning their environments.

Rwanda’s capital city,Kigali, is ranked one of the cleanest cities in Africa because Rwandans have embraced the cleaning culture and are enjoying the benefits of a clean nation. So Zimbabwe has a strong lesson to learn and tough commitment to fulfill by working collectively as citizens to keep the environment free of litter in order to earn Zimbabwe a better ranking in the list of modern cities

Effects of drinking alcohol at a young age

Alcohol is the drug of choice among youth. Many young people are experiencing the consequences of drinking too much, at too early an age. As a result, underage drinking is a leading public health problem in many countries.Research also shows that many adolescents start to drink at a very young age.

People who begin drinking alcohol early in life run the risk of developing serious alcohol problems which include alcoholism  later in life. They are  also at greater risk for a variety of adverse consequences, including risky sexual activity and poor performance in school especially for teenagers.

Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns.

Drinking alcohol has brain effects, liver effects and growth and endoctrine effects which can cause death at a short period of time.

Anyone who drinks a lot in a short space of time can suffer alcohol poisoning Just as with adults, drinking alcohol can reduce a child’s mental and physical abilities at the time, affecting judgment and co-ordination – which can lead to mishaps and sometimes accidents and injuries

VITAL RECYCLING,A WAY TO MAINTAIN OUR ENVIRONMENT AND ALSO MAKE MONEY

EVER HEARD OF A FUN  AND INTERESTING WAY OF TAKING CARE  OF THE ENVIRONMENT?

Most of  us might say they have heard it before but did you know that recycling is the way to go if we are to preserve our mother earth from ozone layer. and overlittering.Many times most of us enjoy our bottle of drinks which we later on throw wherever,well has it ever boggled our minds that we are littering our planet and in future they will not be enough space to dispose garbage?

Through it all, it is worth applauding companies and individuals who are making a difference in the world by practising recycling.Not looking further than home ,there is a startup company called Vital recycling which is making a difference in our city Bulawayo by recycling empty bottles and grinding deformed bottles from Delta into powder and sending it back to manufacturers for remaking.

It was through overt observation, during one of my visits to the site ,i noticed that there are a quite a number of individuals predominantly women, who are making a living from selling those empty bottles to Vital recycling.These individuals collect those bottles from various sites such as garbage disposal sites  and  litter from surroundings and package into their sacks and bring them to Vital recycling where the packages are the put into scale and weighed.The more your package weigh,the more money you make.

what you need to know about blood pressure

WHAT IS HYPERTENSION?

 Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Hypertension is a blood pressure of 140/90. It can be usually treated by lifestyle changes including diet, exercise and taking supplements.

https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/blood-pressure-causes

WHAT IS PRE-HYPERTENSION?

Pre-hypertension is a normal blood pressure which ranges from 120-139 (systolic)/80-89 (diastolic). Systolic reading should not be less than 120 or more than 139. Diastolic reading should not be less than 80 or more than 89. 

WHAT CAUSES HYPERTENSION

90-95% of all cases are due to primary hypertension- which has no identifiable cause. The rest of the cases fall under secondary hypertension, which has an underlying cause e.g. endocrine (hormonal) disease meaning that someone has inherited the disease from their parents, blood vessel disease.

NINE TIPS ON HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Lifestyle changes can have a significant positive impact on your readings as well as improving your long term health.  

1.      WEIGHT LOSS- If you are overweight, lose weight! Just losing 4,5kg can reduce your readings by at least 8mmHg. Reduce your carbohydrate intake, especially refined carbs and sugars. Swap carbs for protein; eat nuts instead of cakes/cookies.  Target waistline- men<40inches, women<35inches.

2.      REDUCE SODIUM INTAKE- Sodium is also found in processed foods e.g. polony, bread, pizza. NB: DO NOT ADD SALT TO FOOD AT TABLE.

3.      MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES- Daily serving can reduce readings 8-14mmHg. Potassium-rich foods e.g. bananas, green beans, avocado, spinach, COVO, low-fat dairy. Include vegetable protein- e.g. round beans, beans, cow beans.

4.      MORE FISH- Oily fish e.g. mackerel, salmon and/or take 2-4g of high-quality fish oil (omega 3, 6, 9) daily.

  

EXERCISE REGULARLY- For at least 30mins/day at least 4times/week, can reduce readings 4-9mmHg. Take the stairs instead of the lifts.

6.     

STOP SMOKING! LIMIT ALCOHOL INTAKE- To one drink per day women and 2 drinks per day men. Also reduce CAFFEINE intake: found in coffee, caffeinated drinks e.g. energy drinks.

7.     

NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS- E.G. Coenzyme Q10, L-Arginine and 3, 6, 9.

8.      REDUCE STRESS- Relax, spend 15-20minutes alone during the day. Develop an attitude of gratitude.  Know your stress triggers and avoid them.

9.      TAKE YOUR MEDS- When you have been prescribed medication, be compliant and sure you go for your reviews.