THE VERAGLAM BLOG

Today I want to write on Depression. It has become a thing of great concern to me on the prevalent rate of suicides I read everyday on the news. This week alone I've read 3 cases of suicides, both succeeded and failed attempts. A young boy, Segun was reported to have drank a bottle of Sniper, a deadly insecticide, all because he failed his Jamb examination. I also read of 20 year old Chukwuemeka Akachi, a final year student of English department, University of Nigeria Nsukka, who committed suicide after drinking 2 bottles of Sniper. He left behind a suicidal note. I'm so touched to the marrow whenever I read such news, yes I've been there before, so I can tell you firsthand how draining it can be. I've even tried going suicidal for more than twice. Yes this is me telling you my frank story. Depression can happen to anyone anytime. I encourage people a lot and try being there for them but the sad thing is people like me are often see...

Most of the foods we eat are loaded with nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that help repair, heal, grow, regenerate and nourish our cells, as well as prevent certain invaders from taking over our bodies. Below is a list of certain ailments and the foods required to combat them. Nature has blessed us with lots of healing foods, that a consistent consumption of them will help deal with such disorders. ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION Bananas, broccoli, oats. CANCER Bananas, beans, lentils, broccoli, cabbage, oats, oily fish, olive oil, papayas. mangoes, peppers, soya, seeds, tofu, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress. CHOLESTEROL Apples, bananas, beans, lentils, garlic, nuts, oats, oily fish, olive oil, soya, tofu, yogurt, watercress. CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS/ ANEMIA Beetroot, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, redcurrants, cabbage, carrots, game, garlic, honey, nuts, oats, papaya, mangoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress....

Have you stopped to ask yourself what other factors might be linked to your constant skin break-outs and blemishes? Have you had a good check on your towels and bed linens ? Yes, they can contribute to your skin issues. No matter how clean you might get, no matter how long you spend in the bathroom, you are always shedding cells.  Oils and dead skin cells are still on your skin and when you dry your skin with a towel, most of the residual oils and dead cells are transferred to the towel. Any wandering bacteria can land on your moist towel and start a breeding process there. Bacteria, fungus, dead skin cells, oils and other debris are then collected by the towel, which ends up causing skin infections, acne,  and irritations upon continuous use without washing. Fungi grow optimally at room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and bacteria grow optimally at body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Your moist towel can be a good breeding ground and continuous...

TURMERIC FACIAL MASK... Turmeric contains a photo-chemical called "Curcumin", which can benefit the body, both inside and out. Turmeric mask works for acne and eczema. It reduces inflammation and redness, and promotes skin healing. Due to turmeric's antioxidant properties, it has been used for skin rejuvenation. It helps in softening lines and wrinkles, giving the face a youthful appearance. It is also effective with Rosacea - a chronic skin condition that is characterized by redness and pimples. It eases the redness and treats the disease. The Turmeric face mask is easy to prepare, and it acts as a moisturizer, exfoliator and reduces redness. It brightens the skin and makes it look fresh and clean. 1 teaspoonful of Turmeric 1 teaspoonful of Raw organic honey 1 teaspoonful of milk ( or natural yoghurt) 1 teaspoonful of lemon juice ( optional) Few drops of Tea-tree oil. Preparation: Put the turmeric in a bowl, add the hone...

Hey, Today I want to share some great nuggets of inspirational wisdom for a fulfilling and harmonious life. I hope you find them not just useful but worth a lifestyle to blend in. What you love reveals who you truly are. Love is the expression of your true identity.  Fairness is unnatural. Nothing is 100% fair. Live life the way you want to live it.  Because even people who care for you can’t be with you every step of the way. People only want to hear the good, not the bad. So if you have issues, it’ll be hard to find people to confide in. Respect yourself, because people can see if you don’t.  Everything that you perceive with your senses is transient and will one day vanish. Enjoy things while they last but be attached to nothing.  Learn to forgive, forgetting is your choice.  Forgiveness is setting a prisoner free and then discovering the prisoner was you.  It actually does you more good to forgive. Forgive but do not forget or you w...

CALLED FOR EXCELLENCE.. It's another new week. Aren't you excited to see another brand new week? I am not just excited but very grateful to God for giving us another chance to do more and be more. Let's talk about those hidden talents we haven't started exploring. Those skills we are ignoring.  Those potentials we aren't maximizing. These days once someone meets you, the first question that seems to pop up after greetings is "what do you do?"  Some seem to flow with the answer, while some pause a little before answering. In some cases, the pause isn't necessarily that the fellow doesn't have something doing but some tend to evaluate their love for what they do. Some are in fields they don't like but feel helpless in them. I think I rather go with the question, "What excites you?, what turns you on?, what gets you charged up?" Until you are able to provide the answers to these questions, you haven't actua...

SMART SKIN BEAUTY. Skin care can be complex. A range of routines will help us in enhancing the skin appearance. We all need some skin care guides in order to ensure a supple, youthful, glowing skin is maintained. Stay hydrated always . Ensure you drink enough water everyday. This helps your skin to glow, stay healthy and radiant. Eat lots of nutritious fiber rich foods, fresh fruits, greens, foods with lots of proteins. Your body needs a good quantity of vitamins and minerals for a glowing and healthy skin. Vitamin C is essential for the skin.  It brightens the skin, reduces wrinkles, fades dark spots, smoothens out the skin, promotes collagen production, and even helps in firming the skin. Vitamin E moisturizes the skin, lightens dark spots, rejuvenates and restores the skin, prevents wrinkles and help in reversing premature skin aging. Use non- alcoholic cleansers and toners. The alcohol tend to dry up the skin and in some cases causes sk...

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, The New Health Mantra   Apple Cider Vinegar, (ACV) is produced from cider that has undergone acetous bi-conversion and has relatively  low acidity (5% acetic acid). Apple Cider Vinegar is rich in nutrients.It contains organic acids, flavonids, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals.   ACV is an ancient folk remedy that has been used for various household and cooking purposes. Its benefits are numerous.  In fact ACV is said to have a heroic CV, because it has been nutritionally, medically, domestically, cosmetically useful.  Can you beat such a Resume? It's often called the Mother of all health drugs. A potion that cures everything. Let's look at some of the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. The Acetic acid in ACV can aid in lowering blood sugar. Regulates pH balance of the body. Aids weight loss. Maintains blood sugar level. Helps weight loss by suppressing appetite and fat burning. Conditions and strengthens hair....