Olamide Ayeni

<h1>Lent is a period before Easter where Christians are committed to fasting and staying away from some activities and foods.</h1>

If you’re fasting, there are some foods you should stay away from according to nutritionists.

Here are some of the foods you should stay away from.

Alcoholic drinks are a great source of calories - you should stay away from them

Just because the Lent is sacred time, you need to stay away from alcohol. Also, alcoholic drinks are a great source of calories that you don’t need during fasting.

Coffee is a stimulant that affects and disrupts your sleep when consumed in excess [Panero]

During Lent, you need all the sleep you can have and taking drinks that contain caffeine will not give you that. Coffee is a stimulant that affects and disrupts your sleep when consumed in excess.

You can have withdrawal symptoms like a headache when you drink it regularly during Lent.

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You should consider dropping desserts like cake, ice cream, pies, cookies

Sweet tooth isn’t what you should have during Lent. You should consider dropping desserts like cake, ice cream, pies, cookies. The best option for dessert during Lent is fruits.

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Lent is a period before Easter where Christians are committed to fasting and staying away from some activities and foods.

Here are foods to avoid during Lent

<h2>People with dry skin always struggle to maintain skin hydration levels properly throughout the day, especially when the harmattan season is in full gear.</h2>

If you have dry, dehydrated skin, you already know that finding the perfect skincare routine can mean the difference between a flaky, eternally scaly skin and a comfortable, glowing complexion.

To prevent your skin from feeling dry, flaky, and uncomfortable by the end of the day, you need a skincare routine that helps your skin hold onto moisture.

Irrespective of your skin type, everyone should have a proper daytime and night-time skincare routine.

Since the harmattan has set in, we've put together daily skincare routines for people with dry skin.

You're in for a glow like never before if you follow these daily skincare routines.

<h3>Morning routine</h3>

The skin is face with extreme dryness and patches during harmattan if not well moisturized [ece-auto-gen]

Following a morning skincare routine before stepping out of the house prepares your skin to fight pollution, UV rays from the sun, and dust.

<ol><li>Cleanse your face by using a mild, gentle, and hydrating face wash.</li><li>Since your skin will be exposed to sun and dust, the moment you step out, you need to apply a serum. Serums contain a high concentration of antioxidants that prevent damage caused by harmful free radicals.</li><li>Immediately after washing your face, massage it with a moisturiser. This is the most crucial step in caring for dry skin. Always apply moisturiser within three minutes of washing your face and on damp skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated throughout the day. Pick a hydrating moisturiser that does not contain any irritants. It's advisable to use products that contains hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, glycerine, and B vitamins.</li><li>Once you have moisturised your skin, it is time to layer it with sun protection. You must never miss this step. Sun protection is crucial for preventing UV damage and keeping your skin healthy. It's also advisable to pick a product that contains at least SPF 30. Also, sun protection should never stop with just applying sunscreen. Try to avoid sun exposure and seek shade as much as possible.</li></ol>

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A good-quality moisturising night cream can help repair and help your skin recover while you sleep [Pinterest]

After the stress of the day and accumulating all the dust on your way home, you need to take care of your skin.

<ol><li>Taking off your makeup is essential before you start your night-time routine. You may use an oil-based cleanser or cleansing oil to remove your makeup. This step helps to dissolve the makeup thoroughly and also replenish your dry skin before you wash it.</li><li>Once you remove your makeup, you need to wash your face. Use a gentle water-based cleanser to wash your face and remove all traces of dirt.</li><li>Exfoliate your skin once or twice a week. Exfoliating or scrubbing help get rid of dead skin cells and this makes your skin smooth and soft. Always use a moisturising face scrub or exfoliator to clean your face.</li><li>Apply your serum again. Serums contain a high concentration of active ingredients that replenish your skin and keep it healthy. If you have dry skin, you may try serums with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. They will refresh your skin and keep it soft.</li><li>Since it gets colder and more humid at night, you need to apply night cream on your face. A good-quality moisturising night cream can help repair and help your skin recover while you sleep. You need to choose a night cream based on your preferences.</li></ol>

People with dry skin always struggle to maintain skin hydration levels properly throughout the day, especially when the harmattan season is in full gear.

Got dry skin? Glow with pride during harmattan with these skincare routines

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Beauty & Health

It’s popular knowledge that drinking hot water has a long list of benefits, however frequent intake has several side effects.

Most people think drinking hot water is one of the best ways to stay healthy. This is totally untrue.&nbsp;

Some people drink hot water frequently for several reasons like the weather of a place or health conditions, but it can be harmful to your health. It’s more advisable to take warm water over hot one.&nbsp;

This article will show you some of the side effects of drinking hot water too frequently.

<h2>1. Contains lots of contaminants</h2>

Hot water dissolves contaminants than cold water [New York Post]

Most people think hot water is very pure but it’s not completely true. If you’re taking your hot water from the tap, there’s a higher possibility that it has been contaminated.&nbsp;

This is because hot water dissolves contaminants more than cold water. If the pipes are too old and rusty, lead particles are likely to mix with the water that flows through the pipes.&nbsp;

It’s advisable to use a kettle to boil your water for safety.

<h2>2. Cause imbalance of water concentration in the body</h2>

Studies have proven that 55-65% of the body system contains water. Drinking water is healthy as it hydrates the body and flushes out some toxins in the body.

Drinking hot water frequently, even when you’re not thirsty can cause an imbalance in the concentration of water in the body, thereby causing dehydration.

Too much consumption of hot water causes an imbalance in your sleep [EUR This N That]

Too much consumption of hot water causes an imbalance in your sleep. Avoid drinking hot water before going to bed as it would disrupt your sleep with frequent urination.&nbsp;

The kidney has a strong capillary system that flushes excess water and toxins out of the body. Drinking too much hot water will put pressure on the kidneys by increasing the pace at which it functions.&nbsp;

Since drinking hot water causes dehydration, the kidney is at risk. It would also increase the workload of the kidney, thereby leading to the overworking of this organ.

This will eventually affect your kidneys.

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Frequent consumption of hot water can cause internal scalding at the linings of organs in the body system. Hot water can easily burn or injure your lips, inner linings of the mouth and tongue.

Ensure you check the temperature of the water before drinking. It’s better consumed warm than hot.

Do you know drinking hot water too frequently has several side effects?

5 side effects of drinking hot water too frequently

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Fashion

While you may be thinking about gifts and what you should do to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the biggest challenge is the perfect outfit to justify the day.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to dress up and impress the special guy in your life, especially if you suspect he might just pop the question this year. So you shouldn't even consider dressing down at all. You have to be fashion ready.

It's no news that red is one of the colour that represents love and Valentine's day is one of the best times to rock it. Whether you have a fancy dinner date or a weekend getaway, we have carefully selected amazing red outfits that would make you look nothing short of gorgeous.

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Here are red fashionable outfits that you can rock on Valentine's day.

1. For official dates, you can rock a sequin flowing gown that would leave an unforgettable impression on your date. You can also leave out your skin by showing off your legs.

Ruffles are also not a bad idea for your outfit. It would help you make a fashion statement.

2. For a casual date, you can rock a sexy short gown. The style can either be a bodycon or flare dress.

3. For your party date. Your valentine's day date doesn't have to be formal. It could be party time with your date or you hit the club with your female friends.

Rocking sexy outfits with your friends might help hitch a bae.

Valentine’s Day is almost here and you already know red is the colour to rock.

Make your Valentine's day red with these outfit ideas

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Relationships & Weddings

As most people gear up to celebrate Valentine's day, other people are not interested in celebrating the special day.

Valentine's day is supposed to be a day where you celebrate your loved ones. Well, some just act like its just a normal day. Have you ever thought of the reasons they don't celebrate the day?

You're about to find out as you read on.

Some people believe that couples that have spent a long time together should celebrate many other things. They also believe real love should be celebrated beyond exchanging gifts on just one day of the year.

Some other people believe the celebration has put societal pressure on couples [ece-auto-gen]

They'll say, ' why do we need a special day to remind ourselves that we love our partners and that we should do something special to celebrate the love they share? Some find this sentiment relative while some do not.&nbsp;

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Some other people believe the celebration has put societal pressure on couples to follow a certain way to show love to their significant other. There's a lot of pressure around the world today, why add the pressure of being the best partner on Valentine's day.

This doesn't promote a healthy relationship.

Valentine's day has a way of promoting sexuality amongst people [Business Insider]

&nbsp;It is believed that it promotes sexuality amongst people. There's a societal pressure on new and old couples to have sex on the 'special day'.

Sex shouldn't be forced on any relationship, it's not healthy. Spontaneous affections are way more fun than forced ones.

For most organizations, it's all about marketing rather than celebrating true love. People spend more money getting gifts from brands that promote Valentine's day through giveaways and contests.&nbsp;

Type of men you encounter on Valentine's day (Business Chief)

Here's why some people ditch the celebration of Valentine's day for other things.

Here's why some people ignore Valentine's Day celebration

<h1>Spicy foods add a lot of flavor to our food, but they may be doing much more than just making our eyes water when it comes to your sex drive.&nbsp;</h1>

Many men battle with low sexual drive when the answer is right at their fingertips.

Studies revealed if your man seems to devour the spiciest dish every time, you're in for a swell time in bed.

Men who added the most hot sauce also had the highest level of the sexual drive.

Spicy foods increases men's sex drive [Verywell mind]

&nbsp;Those who want to have more stamina and sex drive should include a couple of spicy foods in their diet. Found in hot sauce and chili peppers, capsaicin triggers the release of endorphins the “feel good” hormone and can increase your libido.&nbsp;

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It's not too late to add spicy foods to your diet if you need to boost your sex drive. Start today!

Do you know spicy foods improves the sexual health of men? Well, surprisingly, they do.&nbsp;

To improve your bedroom duties, you need to consume more spicy foods

A boil is a skin infection that starts in the hair follicle, turns the area of infection red, and a tender lump develops as a result of this.

Boils are common infections and they tend to cause a lot of discomfort to the affected area and person. They typically occur in areas where hair and sweat coexist, such as the armpit, facial area, butt, thighs, shoulder, neck, and some other areas.

There's a reason your boils keeps coming back [ece-auto-gen]

Sometimes, boil can reoccur due to the presence of the bacterium&nbsp;Staphylococcus aureus&nbsp;(micro-organism that causes boils) in the body. Once this organism is dominant in the body system, boils will keep recurring.

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Also, those are suffering from diabetes, autoimmune diseases like sclerosis and lupus often have recurring boils. If you're receiving chemotherapy, you're susceptible to have boils frequently.

These home remedies will get rid of boils in no time

Have you been battling with boils too frequently? You're about to find why.

This is why you keep having boils repeatedly

If so, you may be coming to the realisation that an elaborate wedding has many cons, while if you’ve looking for an alternative, there are many pros to having a court marriage.

We’ve pulled together the top reasons why all couples should seriously consider having a court wedding for the upcoming nuptials.

If an <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/relationships-weddings/why-did-big-wedding-ceremonies-become-the-way-to-go-for-nigerians/0b9f7c9">extravagant ceremony</a> seems too overwhelming for your schedule or your wallet, getting married in a courthouse might turn out to be one of the shrewdest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Registering a marriage in court costs just N2,000, compared to around N200,000 for a traditional wedding even on a micro-scale.&nbsp;You’ll have many more options to keep the event within a smaller budget. However, even when spending less money, you and your partner will still be ‘Mr’ and ‘Mrs’ by law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>2. Court weddings are less stressful</h2>

One of the main benefits of a court marriage is that they can be small events. Sometimes planning a big wedding with a long guest list can feel overwhelming, especially when you feel the need to please everyone. With a court wedding, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/relationships-weddings/tips-and-tricks-small-wedding-ceremonies-advice/rm17vxd">you only have to invite a few close family members and friends</a>, and after the registry session, you can head out for a small reception somewhere. Alternatively, with the money saved you could splash out on a large reception instead, or reserve the money saved to help set up your new life together.&nbsp;You really can save yourself a lot of headaches by having a courthouse wedding!

While getting married is a romantic event, there is also a serious side to your union. Like a licensed church or licensed office wedding, a court wedding protects both the man and woman, but especially the woman, in law. While you may go into marriage expecting the best outcome, sometimes things do go wrong.&nbsp;

Having the legal security of a court wedding may turn out to be a saving grace in the event that everything doesn’t go well. For instance, being legally married protects you against the practice of bigamy, which will be punished by 5 years of imprisonment. So your partner needs to get a divorce before getting married to someone else.

Note: Bigamy is when you marry someone else when you are still married to the person you married in court.

Have you ever left a long wedding ceremony and thought it was lovely but could have been half the length and equally lovely? If long ceremonies aren’t your thing, rest assured that courthouse weddings are real fast, and can be wrapped up in around 30 minutes.

As opposed to church or traditional weddings, there are no long sermons and songs in courts, keeping the events short, and also removing a few more items from your wedding plan list. Isn't that amazing?&nbsp;

With all the time saved, you’ll have more energy for your reception, celebrating your wedding day with your nearest and dearest, rather than at the formal part of the event.

If we haven’t convinced you that a court wedding is a great option, then I’m not sure what will!&nbsp;Whatever you decide, congratulations and best wishes for your big day.&nbsp;

<h2>5. There’s no dress code for court weddings</h2>

You don't have to wear a wedding gown for court wedding [YouTube]

One of the most expensive and involved choices when getting married can be <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-choosing-your-wedding-dress/jk6xg91">what to wear</a>! Getting married at the courthouse means you can feel more comfortable wearing something that isn’t a white gown.&nbsp;

There are no strict dress codes, so prospective couples can wear whatever they like and everyone can be happy. All colours, shapes and styles are potential outfits, and you even have the opportunity to buy an outfit that you can wear again.&nbsp;

A more relaxed dress code not only means that you can express your own style more fully, you can also choose an option that does not cost the earth!&nbsp;

Nigerian couple wedding, kissing in front of a Ministry of Federal Marriage Registry

Are you about to tie the knot with your significant other?

5 reasons you should consider having a court wedding

If you have been battling with low sex drive and you seem to have tried everything possible to increase it, you might be leaving out your diet.

Studies have shown that food and sex have a long history. Your sexual desires have a lot to do with your performance in the bedroom. Sexual desires are controlled by what is known as the libido (sex drive). If you already have a low libido, you need to stay away from certain foods to increase it.

To help you make sure your romantic evening isn’t cut short because of a low libido, we’ve put together a list of foods you need to avoid. Here are foods to avoid if you have low libido.

Alcohol can damage your ability to perform [Business Insider USA]

Alcohol may work to give you “liquid courage” to approach someone at the bar, but it can seriously damage your ability to perform. This is because heavy drinking can lead to lower testosterone and higher estrogen levels. According to studies, excessive drinking can cause erectile difficulties in men or trouble achieving an orgasm, in both men and women.&nbsp;

High consumption of chocolate lowers your libido [Business Insider USA]

Chocolates are good for you but when they are too much, it lowers your libido. While delicious, chocolate is full of methylxanthines, which can make us lethargic and sleepy, naturally lowering your sex drive. Chocolate makes women feel sleepy during sexual activities, thereby, temporarily lowers their sexual drive and libido.

Fried foods go along way to affect your libido [Shutterstock]

If some of your favorite meals are fried, they may be tasty but they go a long way to affect your libido. The trans-fat found in most fried foods is known to decrease the libido in both men and women by increasing abnormal sperm production in men and interferes with gestation in women.

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sweets affects your libido by lowering it [secretldn.com]

You’ve probably heard of the infamous “sugar crash,” and it’s the last thing you want to happen when it’s time to get in the mood. Sweets causes your blood sugar level to spike, both your energy and your blood sugar then fall dramatically, increasing fatigue, food cravings, and brain fog. Not surprisingly, you might not have the focus and energy required for a dynamic sexual experience.&nbsp;

Cheese can seriously affect your sexual hormones [Business Insider]

Cheese is delicious, especially when you have a carefully selected a platter, it can mess with the hormones of both men and women, affecting testosterone and oestrogen, which in turn lowers the libido.

Do you know the foods you're consuming has a lot to do with your low sex drive?

Avoid these foods if you want to perform your bedroom duties better

Having a healthy sex drive can be linked to your physical and emotional health but some foods can help boost it.

The food you consume has a lot to do with your major success in the bedroom. Quite unbelievable, right? If foods can affect your overall health, then you should know it can also affect your sexual drive.

The good news is that some fruits and vegetables would bring back your bedroom groove back to life. You already know that fruits and veggies have a positive impact on your health. Now, think about the impact it would have on your sexual life.

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We'll expose you to some fruits and vegetables that would be perfect for your sexual life.

Berries are loaded with zinc which is essential for sex both in men and women [Everyday Health]

Raspberry and strawberry from the berry family are loaded with zinc which is essential for sex both in men and women. If women have high levels of zinc, their bodies find it easier to prepare for sex. In men, zinc controls the testosterone level which is responsible for producing sperm. You must load up on zinc as it reduces during intercourse.

Celery helps to boost sexual drive [Greedy Gourmet]

Celery has an aroma that contains two steroids called androsterone and androstenol. When you ingest celery, the subtle pheromone of these two natural chemicals travels through our sweat glands and works to attract the opposite sex.

Watermelon increases your libido, which improves your sexual drive [ece-auto-gen]

Watermelon improves your erection and increases your libido. They also contain citrulline which releases amino acids and arginine in the body. Arginine is responsible for vascular health.

Banana supplies nutrient that are important for good sex [Business Insider]

Studies show that women with higher sex drives have higher testosterone. Bananas naturally contain bromelain, which helps produce testosterone. This sweet and smooth fruit is also a great source of potassium, a critical nutrient for muscle contraction which is very important for good quality sex.

Spinach improves your arousal by increasing your blood flow [Organic Facts]

There's never been a better time to add spinach to your diet. It's a rich source of magnesium, which is known to help dilate blood vessels. So, what does it to do to your libido? It increases blood flow to all parts of your body, which in turn increases arousal.

If your sex life has been boring so far, worry no more because we have a solution here.

Upgrade your 'other room' performance by consuming these fruits and vegetables

<h2>Many people have come across soursop several times but they just see it as a mere fruit take for pleasure, thereby neglecting the leaves.</h2>

Regardless of it’s unique and lovely taste, you would be surprised to know the leaves has a lot of benefits that are very important to our health. They also have antipyretic, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, and anti-parasitic properties.

Here are some of the benefits the soursop leaves offer.

1. Treats Insomnia

Traditionally, soursop leaves have been used to treat insomnia. The leaves have a smooth muscle relaxant activity and act as sedatives. Taking a glass of soursop leaf tea may also help ease stress.

Soursop leaves treats insomnia, cancer amongst other diseases [Marieclauredogit]

2. Helps to manage diabetes

Soursop leaves have long been believed to help manage diabetes as it lowers the blood sugar level. The mechanism behind this action is the inhibition of enzymes that helps to break down complex carbohydrates into glucose or block its absorption.

3. Aids cancer treatment

Studies prove that antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects of the extracts of soursop plant treat cancers of the breast, colon, prostate, lung, blood, liver, cervix, ovary, the mouth, and the skin. The active bio ingredients that may be beneficial are called annonaceous acetogenins (AGEs). These AGEs are involved have some anticancer properties of soursop. They kill cancer cells by inhibiting the mitochondrial complex I, a cancer cell protein.

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4. Treatment of rheumatism

Rheumatic diseases are commonly observed in elderly people, causing great pain. Soursop leaves are a natural treatment for pain. For this purpose, mash the soursop leaves until they become smooth and apply on the areas of the body affected by pain due to arthritis and eczema, regularly twice a day.

Soursop leaves are excellent remedies for ulcer because the substances within soursop leaves reduce inflammation and also act as a painkiller. Additionally, soursop leaves improve our immune system. So that the usual slow healing process of ulcer can be shortened due to an active immune system.

Soursop is a popular fruit that's loved by almost everyone but the leaves have some surprising benefits.

Soursop leaves supply health benefits you probably never thought of

Most dark spots are caused by past breakouts or an increased level of melanin.

The level of melanin can be increased from the pigments that determine the skin colour or overexposure of the skin to the sun. Dark spots can also come across as hyperpigmentation. You don't want to be caught unfresh every time you don't have makeup on. This basically means extra care needs to be given to the skin especially those that appear sensitive.

The good news is that these spots can be easily eliminated if the right materials are used, which means you're not stuck with them forever.

Many skincare brands have formulated beauty products to help get rid of dark spots. The safest option is to go natural. Now, that's where aloe vera comes into the picture.

Aloe vera is an effective remedy for facial dark spots[Credit: Dr. Weil]

Did you know aloe vera contains antioxidants and vitamins that help to clear dark spots? It also goes as far as giving your skin an even tone, which is what every lady wants. You'll get your result in less than 7 days. How amazing is that?

All you need to do is extract the gel from the aloe vera leaf, whisk with a spoon and apply them to the affected areas on your face. You can also rub the part of the leaves that has the leftover gels on your face. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Repeat these steps for 5 days consecutively and you won't find those dark spots.

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Below is a video that shows step-by-step how to use aloe vera to clear your facial dark spots.

Facial dark spots are one of the major concerns every lady has but the good news is that they can be eliminated.

Get rid of facial dark spots ASAP with aloe vera

Stomach ulcers are sores that can happen in your digestive tract, including your lower throat (oesophagus), stomach and intestines.

Ulcer occurs when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. Upper abdominal pain is a common symptom. Consuming the right foods will greatly reduce the possibility of ulcer patients going through any pain.

Studies have shown that&nbsp;foods that are rich in antioxidants can greatly reduce the chance of getting an ulcer in the first place and cause other gastrointestinal problems.&nbsp;

If you've got ulcer, here are some of the foods you should consume.

Boiled plantain is one of the healthy diet for ulcer patients [Credit: Bannann Bouyi]

Plantain contains nutrients that help soothe inflamed and irritated mucous membranes.Also,&nbsp;&nbsp;some antibacterial properties can be found in it. To get the best use of plantain as an ulcer patient, eat when it’s unripe. Avoid frying because fat can aggravate ulcer pain.

Yoghurt stop the organism that causes ulcer [Credit: Business Insider USA]

Ulcer patients should never run out of yogurt. It contains micro-organism that inhibits ulcer. It has also been said to heal ulcer faster than anything. Greek yoghurt is most&nbsp;&nbsp;potent, as opposed to the sweetened one which you really should avoid at all costs.

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