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March 1, 2015

For the woman of style

A Touch of Guipure Lace

Nancy Illoh ‘Money Show inspired me to be my best’

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Fashionista:

A touch of Guipure Lace Men’s Fashion:

Who does the cap fit?

Healthy Living:

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Why you should put a lemon in your water ON THE COVER:

NANCY ILLOH

‘Money Show Inspired me to be my Best’ >>> PAGES 4, 5, 6

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AISHA UMAR-HALILU. Deputy Editor VICTORIA ONEHI. Writers MULIKATU MUKAILA. PUPWAYA TIMOTHY DIBAL. GRACE DANJUMA. Designer BALLIE KAFRAN

Email: tambari@dailytrust.com Telephone: 0803 701 3302

lack has been described as the absence of colour. It’s a powerful non colour that lights up without brightness, if you get what we mean. As much as we love bright colours, the monochrome look is one that can also be pulled off with much glamour and poise. Black is too beautiful to ignore. It’s a must-have colour that calls for attention, especially those that know how to spice it up with the right accessories.

Black represents confidence, “little wonder the famed little black dress has earned its reputation as one of fashion’s best creations since it was made by the legendary fashion designer, Coco Chanel.

It’s a wardrobe saver and can be paired with virtually every colour. You don’t need more reasons to have fun with it.

A zest of lemon in your water? Not many know the health benefits of adding drops of lemon in their drinking water. It adds more energy and boosts the immune system. You can enjoy lemon, either in chilled water or hot tea.

This year’s fashions, like the years past, are picking up with interesting bits that will shape the year. Let’s give you a sneak peek into what the year has for us thus far.

Make no mistakes and be on trend all year through.

Our featured personality is Nancy Illoh, who gave details on her journey to the broadcast media even though she was a science student in her secondary school days.

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A Touch of Guipure Lace

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

Josephine Etukudoh

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ord lace is one of the returned fabrics from the 70s that is presently rocked by most fashionistas. This lace can go a long way in adding beauty to an individual, either by combining it with print materials or making an outfit out of the whole. Also, the unique designs that bare this fabric are mostly fabulous as it gives you that tendency of standing out.

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‘Money Show inspired me to be my best’

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ancy Illoh was born in Lagos into the family of Mr. and Mrs. George Illoh. She started her primary education at Our Lady of Apostles Private School in Yaba, Lagos, after which she proceeded to Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls Secondary School, also in Yaba. She was later admitted into the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, where she read Parasitology and Entomology.

Her whole career changed when she served as a youth corps member at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Abakaliki, which eventually brought her to the limelight in broadcasting. She later got a job in DAAR Communications Plc in Lagos and started anchoring the Money Show in 2007, one of Nigeria’s most educative business and financial programmes. Money Show is aired on the Africa Independent Television (AIT) every Monday to Friday. She spoke with Tambari on her journey to the broadcast media even though she was a science student in her secondary school days.

INTERVIEW BY Mulikatu Mukaila & Eseohe Ebhota

Photos by: MacJohn Akande

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“I also love being with my loved ones and friends.

When I’m with them I relax.

I love watching movies, but it is unfortunate that I don’t get enough time to watch movies as I used to then, but I watch a lot of television. I love listening to music and dancing if I have to.”

Fond memories

I think I had a very interesting childhood. There was no limit to the exhibition of my talents. At that young age, my parents made me realise that I was a talented young child. They insisted that I wrote plays and playlets, which I was doing in secondary school then. And it got me awards even at that time; but I didn’t take them seriously. I felt that anyone could do that. I wanted to be a science student, which I eventually became. I think I had an interesting childhood. I had a lot of cousins, nieces and nephews.

My interest in the Money Show

The Money Show came calling after I graduated.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), but I’ve always realised that I have artistic tendencies in art, drama, plays, television.

I started television career in my first year in the university. That was in 2001, about 15 years now. I started my broadcasting career in the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) in Asaba, Delta State in 2001. Since then I’ve been carrying on till now. I was doing it and going to school for my lectures. So I was like an ad-hoc staff or a guest presenter. But I had a show I was doing and recording every week.

And I did it till I graduated in 2005. So I was on television in DBS.

My stepping stone

The inspiration was there even before I went to the DBS, but that place became a platform for me to grow and learn the job. It was in the DBS that I actually learnt what it means to produce a show.

That was basically where I built up.

First day on TV

My first show on television was a youth programme called Youth Scene. I had a producer called RukevweJere. I remember that the day I met him, he gave me a script to present because it was going to be a 30-minute programme. When I went home I couldn’t sleep that night. I crammed

the script all night. That was when it dawned on me that I was going to be on TV the next day. I ended up not sleeping. I was reading the script and thinking how I would go about it, but when it was time I recorded it and had a nice time. I even realised that I went beyond the script. It was interesting as well as apprehensive. You have a platform already, so you build on it. But the first experience was nice. I’ve not forgotten that day. It was very interesting and I actually remember the cloths I was putting on. It’s that memorable.

My dream career

That’s very dicey. When I was growing up I once said that I wanted to be a teacher. I really don’t know why, but eventually, I taught after secondary school. I used the few months I waited for JAMB to teach, just for me not to stay at home. I was so fortunate that I got employed with my SSCE while I was waiting. I was teaching Nursery 1 in Lagos International School. I was the youngest teacher there. Perhaps those children I taught would be in the university now. At a point, when I look back now, I realise that I’m still teaching, but on a different platform. I now use television to teach.

So I can still classify myself as a teacher, but the medium is not the classroom. The medium is television.

I also wanted to be a doctor. That was why I was in science class in secondary school. I was doing well in Biology and other subjects. My cousins and I all wanted to be doctors. But for me, it was actually more of the teaching. There’s a cousin of mine who still teases me anytime he sees me, saying, “You said you were going to be a teacher when you were young, so what are you doing now?’’ I think the teacher part of me was stronger.

People I look up to

Oprah Winfrey. I like her because she is a very focused and determined woman. She also started from nowhere, as it were. When people did not give her a chance she went on. She was dogged; and see where she is today. She has her own network in the

US. Oprah became the first black female billionaire in the world, not from any other source but from the television and from doing her job well. So she is actually my role model, especially in broadcasting and her work ethics. She did a show for 25 years and built her own network where she interviewed more than 400 people. She even had a staff of more than 400 people who worked on the production.

She is also my role model in terms of how she carries herself and everybody along. She is one name that everybody knows in the world: Oprah.

You don’t need any attachment or appendage to her name. She signifies excellence, knowledge, focus.

One side I like about her is her charitable side. With all the billions of dollars she had she built a school in South Africa where those children don’t pay any dime. She picks the children from indigent families that you know cannot afford to go to school. Some of the girls have graduated from the leadership academy and are in the United States studying in different colleges. That charitable part of her is what I admire also. I am also working towards that.

When that time comes you’ll be the first to know.

Mode of relaxation

I love the comfort of my home. I also love being with my loved ones and friends. When I’m with them I relax. I love watching movies, but it is unfortunate that I don’t get enough time to watch movies as I used to then, but I watch a lot of television. I love listening to music and dancing if I have to. Any little opportunity I have to dance, I seize it. The last time I danced was in December at the DAAR Communications concert and awards in Lagos. I danced like never before. Lagbaja, Sunny Ade came and I didn’t let those people go by without taking to the dance floor.

Favourite holiday spot

I love travelling, but I don’t really have the time to travel that much. But if I want to travel, well, I wouldn’t say I have a favourite holiday spot. But the United States is not bad.

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How the Money Show has inspired me

It has inspired me a lot. It has shown me “never to say never.” It has also shown me that anything is possible if you put your heart to it. It has also taught me that you should be the best you can be and never despise the days of little beginnings. The journey of thousand miles begins with a step; and don’t be discouraged if in your first, second steps, you’re stuttering. Just keep on keeping on. It has so much that there is a lot more to come. And I’m really humbled and fortunate to have a very good support system.

Lessons of life

Life has taught me that there is a being that is higher and more supreme than everyone of us. Life has taught me that there is a source where everything comes from. It has also taught me that there is more to things than meets the eye, to be more patient, and that good things don’t come easy. It has also made me realise that hard work pays because some young people don’t believe that hard work pays. This is because we don’t have good role models now in the society.

The role models we have are money bags and youths want to take after them as well.

Definition of fashion style

My fashion style is called “simply elegant.” I also like to be simple, not overdressed, but in that simplicity there is always a statement of elegance. Because of what I do I’m always on corporate wears. You’ll always see me in my jackets, my skirt suits, trouser suits, and you’ll also see me in dresses too. But the other side of me, when I’m not on television, when you catch me sometimes in the shopping mall, you will catch me in my jeans and shirt. If you catch me at an event like a wedding, you’ll see me in my very fine traditional wears.

Perhaps in church, you’ll also see me in my traditional, so it depends on the occasion. But because of what I do, Mondays to Fridays, I’m dressed in corporate. Saturdays and Sundays are two days I have to change my style, but even if I have to change my Saturday and Sunday dressing, I have to be simply elegant.

Beauty routine

Part of me I took after my parents

I think my dad is a sociable person. Perhaps I took that from him, but my mother is a woman that perseveres. I don’t know if I took that much from her, but I think I have those two traits actually. I also need to say that my mother is a very good cook and I also took that from her. Her daughters (four of us) actually took after her. Cooking is part of my hobby.

Any day I’m determined to cook, I’ll cook everything at the same time: my soups, my stews, everything at the same time.

Favourite dish

It used to be pounded yam and egusi soup. I really don’t know for now. I think it’s still this pounded yam and well-cooked egusi soup.

Combining my career and the home front

It is very challenging to have a job that you’ve got to be on your game 24 hours. I produce a live show every week day: Monday to Friday, different topics, different guests, so I must be updated on what I talk about every day. So I have to read and do research, looking through what has been happening across the world. But the home front shouldn’t suffer too because I have friends and loved ones. I try to juggle those responsibilities, but they are not easy. We’ve

“My fashion style is called “simply elegant.” I also like to be simple, not overdressed, but in that simplicity there is always a statement of elegance.”

I try to go to the spa like twice in a month. I do my facials, my detox because when I wake up to take my bath, I try to wash my face, do all the cleansing before I go to work, and when I come back, I have to take all my make-up off.

Sometimes I stay in the shower for like 30 to 45 minutes. It really feels good. But I do that at night before I go to bed.

Favourite colours

I love pink. I also love white. I think pink, white and red.

My kind of man

Almost everyone would say a God-fearing man. It is fast becoming a cliché. But I think it is key. I would say a Godfearing man, a man that would take me for who I am and not the Nancy that he sees on screen. This is because the Nancy on screen is different from the one outside. I want a man that would support me. Of course I want a man that respects me and I would respect him in return. I also want a man who is mature, not in age but in terms of reasoning.

What I want to be remembered for

My legacy isn’t a definition right now. I think I’m still building my legacy. It’s a journey. I think I want to be known as someone who has brought financial and economic knowledge out; someone who brought out that knowledge in the raw and understandable form that people can align with.

I want a situation where my name will be synonymous with excellence and professionalism without fear, especially in the kind of system we operate.

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COMPILED BY Victoria Onehi

Le Reve unveils 2015 statement pieces

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e reve Pieces, a classy jewellery brand, recently unveiled its statement neckpieces for 2015.

It was a collection of vibrant neckpieces, earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches, purses, hair accessories, all for the classy modern day woman.

The pieces make a unique statement and are versatile to serve in any occasion. Le reve has a stint of making breathtaking gems, and this was not different in its recent collection.

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Osas Ighodaro is the Face of Polo Avenue

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ollywood actress and former beauty queen, Osas Ighodaro is now the Face of Polo Avenue. Polo Avenue unveiled Osas Ighodaro to the public via their instagram page recently. “Polo Avenue is proud to present our brand ambassador, Osas Oghodaro,� they said.

Polo Avenue is a foremost Lagosbased luxury fashion retailer which deals in international designer pieces from all over the world.

Folake Huntoon in Lisa Folawiyo for Oscars 2015 red carpet

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olake Huntoon, a fashion blogger and designer, reported live from the 87th Annual Academy Awards held last weekend in a vibrant Lisa Folawiyo piece.

The blogger wore a cobalt blue floorlength sleeveless-tiered detailed dress from Lisa Folawiyo. This is the second time the fashionista is wearing a dress by the Lisa Folawiyo brand to the Oscars.

Huntoon styled her attire with silver accessories, including heels, clutch and earrings in the same jewel tone with her signature curly hair.

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BY Aisha Umar-Halilu

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here are many ways you can look smashing in a black outfit if it is properly accessorised. Black represents confidence and mystery. It’s a wardrobe game-changer and saver. It’s one of the colours that never goes out of vogue. So if you’re looking for fun ways of dressing up, you need not look further. Enjoy a season of black look.

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Black is beautiful

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MEN’S FASHION

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Who does the cap fit?

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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he traditional cap is one of men’s important fashion accessories. A lot of men will never do without cap on a traditional attire.

The cap symbolises a form of respect and makes a man stand out from his fellow men. They come in different designs, styles and colours. Some come with designs while some are plain.

As a man, you don’t have to always look causal or dress in suits and ties. You can opt to look traditional sometimes because it can also be worn to not just wedding events or coronations but even to the office. Go for a fine and fitting Hausa traditional cap and see how you look.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole

CAN I HAVE NORMAL DELIVERY AFTER TWO OPERATIONS? I had two operations before: appendicitis and ectopic pregnancy, now I am six months pregnant; can I deliver normally?

This depends on several factors. But generally speaking, previous operations for ectopic and appendicitis do not mean you cannot have normal vaginal delivery. This is possible provided the ectopic was not cornual ectopic. This is because a patient that had corneal-ectopic must have had cornualresection which place them at risk of uterine rupture during labour. So we plan such cases for elective Caesarean section.

Other factors that may influence the decision include associated history of infertility or other obstetric complications. I will suggest you register under an obstetrician for proper evaluation and counselling. If it is not in the same hospital where you did the previous surgeries, then obtain your medical report of the surgery, especially that of the ectopic surgery.

BREAST MILK NOT FLOWING AFTER DELIVERY My wife put to birth on January 8, 2015. But breast milk is not flowing and the baby cries too much.

What should I do in this situation?

Is your wife taking adequate fluid? What of proper position of the baby during breastfeeding? Is the nipple normal or retracted?

If despite all efforts and the baby is not having adequate breast milk, you may need to use artificial milk to supplement. I will suggest you see a paediatrician.

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

ISSUES WITH MY PERIOD I have been having issues with my period for about three years now. It is irregular. I have taken different pills and treatments, but it still remains the same. Recently, when it comes, it stays only for two days.

What should I do?

Juliana Ezekiel, Gwarinpa, Abuja.

There seems to be two issues here: the irregularity and the reduced menstrual flow, otherwise called hypomenorrhea.

Was there an associated problem of the inability to conceive? As discussed in the previous write-up, polycystic ovary is a common cause. Also, trying to regularise the menses may not be all that easy. But the best approach will be to address the issue of infertility if there is; otherwise Oligomenorrhea can be managed expectantly.

The other issue of reduced menstrual flow may need further investigations. Do you change pads in those two days, and how many times? Any history of uterine instrumentation like in termination of pregnancy prior to onset? If it is truly reduced with something like one pad per day, then you may need to do hysterosalpingograph (HSG) to rule out Asherman’s Syndrome.

If Asherman’s Syndrome is diagnosed, hysterroscopicadhesiolysis can be done.

“OPENED EPISIOTOMY SITE” Good day Dr. My question concerns an episiotomy site. I had my first baby through CS and the second one vaginally, though with cuts; hence the episiotomy.

A few months afterwards I started feeling as if it had torn open; and then, looking in a mirror, my suspicions were confirmed.

Now I ask: Is it possible to sew it up in the future with or without another birth? And which is better and healthier - with the birth or without? Thanks.

Hafsa from Abuja.

Well, maybe you had a broken down episiotomy which did not heal well. There is no problem, let a gynaecologist see it and it can be repaired and the vulva will return back to normal shape.

You don’t need to wait till after the next birth because of the lack of satisfaction when meeting with spouse. Though I could not understand the last part of the question, but I suppose you are comparing vaginal delivery and Caesarean section. It is always better to let the natural course happen, but where indicated, one should not hesitate to do Caesarean section.

Please, always include name and address when sending your health enquiries to us. Thank you

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KANNY WOOD

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Photo by: Sani Maikatanga

I am in Kannywood to protect the northern traditional institution - Shamaki

BY Ibrahim Musa Giginyu

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unusi Ibrahim Shamaki is one of those operating behind the camera in many successful Hausa movies, especially those that have to do with stories of royal background. He is known for his roles in providing royal regalia and vital information on royalty to movie producers, among other things.

Shamaki spoke on his involvement in the movie industry and many more.

Biography I was born in Yakasai Quarters of Kano Municipal Local Government Area over three decades ago into a family of servants of the Emir of Kano. In fact, the house we live in was given to my great grandparents by the Emir. Our family history dates back to the first Fulani Emir of Kano.

I did my primary school at Kurmawa Primary School, then went to Aliya Secondary School, where I obtained my SSCE. After that I got enrolled into the Sa’adatuRimi College of Education, but dropped out along the line due to some reasons. l later secured admission into the Kano State School of Hygiene before venturing into the Hausa movie industry fully.

Joining Kannywood As someone who was born in the ways of serving the royal palace, I find it very important to have movies that promote and portray the tradition of the northern royal settings. I started as someone who canvasses for royal regalia to artists producing movies that have to do with royal tradition.

I was contacted during the shooting of one of the first Hausa movies on Hausa royal tradition produced by Sarauniya Movie Productions and other hit movies of that period such as Sangaya, Daskin da Ridi and Allura da Zare, among others.

The issue here is that royal tradition has a unique pattern that one has to be in it to really understand it properly. There are issues that need proper interpretations. The story could be fictional, but interpretation of the story into action should, and must be in accordance with real life situations, otherwise the movie cannot make the desired impact. You can’t tell a royal story of a northern monarch without showing the traditional attires attached to northern royal setting. Imagine telling a story of a northern monarch on t-shirt and jeans.

However, there is always the need for someone who truly knows what an Emir wears at a particular time and how he interacts at different instances. That is why I have an edge over others because I grew up within the emirate setting and my life revolves within the

walls of the palace.

These advantages I have gave me an edge to make corrections in the storylines and also provides what ought to be worn at a particular time by a particular individual, depending on royal roles he of she will be playing in a movie.

Challenges Well, I can’t say I have faced much challenges because you need to have trust in what I do before you invite me into your movie crew. However, that doesn’t make it very easy for me because there are instances when directors seem to disagree with either my corrections on the storyline or the suggested costumes for a particular role.

At times I have to partake in the movie by playing a role in order to have the desired interpretation of a particular role.

Other challenges are that of acquiring the exact regalia for a particular scene. You see, these royal regalia are very expensive to get. Initially we used to borrow from the owners, but later, I made an attempt to buy some, which I used to give out on rent during productions. Yet, some of these items could not be acquired at the desired time.

That is why we make use of

what is available to us.

Regrets Actually, I can say I have no regret for being in the movie industry. As far as I am concerned I am in it to protect the northern traditional institution and promote its rich cultural heritage. And so far, I believe I have done the little I can.

Memorable moments There are several moments I can’t easily forget in the movie industry. One of these moments was when Ali Nuhu got me a contract in Nollywood to provide them with northern royal regalia. In that contract I got a lot of financial gains. In fact, it was from the proceeds of that contract that I married my wife.

Another moment was when I was contracted to produce materials for the much-awaited movie Hindu. In that movie I was treated accordingly, and I was given the maximum cooperation to do my job.

Similarly, the movie, Sarki Abdallah, is also another memorable moment I will not forget easily because I was given all the necessary support I needed.

“As far as I am concerned I am in it to protect the northern traditional institution and promote its rich cultural heritage.”

CULTURE

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Ovia Osese: Day of the virgins in Ogoriland

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal ulture is people’s total way of life. Interestingly, despite moral decadence in the society, some people still attach importance to virginity for maidens before marriage. One of such communities is Ogori in Kogi State.

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of their female children because they have not brought shame to the family; hence nobody can point accusing fingers at them for not being able to groom the maidens in accordance with the custom and tradition of the people.

The people of Ogori strictly adhere to a cultural heritage where girls must not lose their virginity before getting married. An average Ogori girl, at home and abroad still observes the annual festival where girls of the same age grade would gather in their land to perform the necessary traditional rites before graduating to womanhood, mostly between the ages of 15 and 22.

In Ogori, Ovia means maiden, a group of girls who are about to be initiated.

Prior to this time, an elderly woman who is the custodian of the Ovia (maidens) must perform specific rites. The custodian is expected to educate them and take them through all the necessary rites. By her authority she can discover those that have lost their virginity and send back to their parents, who will be sanctioned for presenting girls that have lost their pride.

Ovia Osese is an annual cultural festival in Ogoriland during which young girls are initiated into womanhood in readiness for marriage.

The Ovia Osese festival is a period when mothers show off and display their chaste maidens. Parents, at this time, are proud

During the festival, a maiden will also be taught how to keep her home neat, be a good wife and cook good food for her husband.

This will enable her to have a happy home and be respected by her husband and people

around her.

Dances and songs are also performed by the young maidens who are being shown to the crowd as a proof that they are virgins and are ready to be married off. They are usually dressed in beautiful traditional wrappers tied on their chests and adorned with beads on their heads and necks.

“During the festival, a maiden will also be taught how to keep her home neat, be a good wife and cook good food for her husband.�

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HEALTHY LIVING

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Why you should drop lemon in your water

BY Victoria Onehi

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emons are citrus fruits rich in Vitamin C. Warm lemon water serves as the perfect ‘good morning drink’, as it aids digestion and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier. It invigorates and provides relief from indigestion and stomach upset.

A glass of lemon juice contains less than 25 calories. It is rich in properties like vitamin C, B1 and B2, potassium, sugars, organic acids and flavoniods. Lemon drinks (diluted lemon juice) has the following health benefits.

Experts say when you put a tablespoon of lemon in your water three times a day, it helps in alkalinzation of the body. This produces alkaline for the whole body which facilitates the dissolution and the elimination of uric sediments of joints and kidneys. Lemon juice is highly recommended for persons suffering from kidney stones, gout and arthritis.

RECIPE:

Mrs Sarah Abagai, Head dietetics department, National Hospital says adding lemons to your water reinforces the stability of the capillary vessels and improves venous blood flow. It is useful in cases of swollen legs, oedema, vericous veins, and haemorrhoids. It is also recommended for people with high blood pressure.

Drinking lemon water also paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy.

Lemon is popular and it has therapeutic properties which helps maintain your immune system and thus, protects you from infections. It also serves as a blood purifier.

Filled with all the goodness, a drop or teaspoon of lemon in water can be taken every day. But because of the sharp taste, you are advised to use a straw so it does not affect the enamel of the teeth.

Lemon Juice

Ingredients • 1 cup of white, granulated sugar • 1 cup of water for the simple syrup • 1 cup of lemon juice • 2 to 3 cups of cold water to dilute

Method 1. First make a simple syrup. Place the sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Stir so that the sugar dissolves completely and remove from heat.

2. While the water is heating for the simple syrup, juice your lemons. Depending on the size of the lemons, 4 to 6 of them should be enough for one cup of juice.

3. Pour the juice and the simple syrup sugar water into a serving pitcher. Add 2 to 3 cups of cold water and taste.

Add more water if you would like it to be more diluted, but note that when you add ice it will melt and naturally dilute the lemonade. If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.

Increase the taste.

Refrigerate for 1 hour Serve with ice.

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK

Fish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals. Aim to eat at least two portions of fish a week.

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BY Mulikatu Mukaila

BEAUT Y

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Fruits are not only meant to have its way to the kitchen for the purpose of consumption as it has beauty benefits that can wake up your beauty skills.

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Avocado

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ost people don’t think of avocados as beauty fruits. But they are also high in beauty benefits as they help to protect your skin from damage as well as promote circulation of further beauty benefits. Use it as an anti-aging and hydrating facial mask by mixing mashed avocado with honey and apply evenly to your face and neck for 15 minutes before rinsing to reduce facial acnes. It can as well serve as hair mayonnaise when the mash is mixed with egg white and applied on the hair root for about 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

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awpaw is full of anti-oxidants and contains a special element that can cure skin toxins.

Using pawpaw as a skin mask can do amazing things to your skin, leaving it glowing. Scrub the whole body with pawpaw juice, mixed with sugar and leave it for about 20 minutes before rinsing off and dry.

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his soft pulpy fresh fruit has an amazing impact on the skin too. Abundant in Vitamin A and wealthy antioxidants, it battles against ageing, regenerates skin tissues and regenerates the flexibility of the skin. A mango facial scrub is not also a bad idea as it helps reduce black spots and pimples.

Orange This juicy fruit does more than just satisfy our sweet tooth as its Vitamin C packed citrus is also rich to the skin and serves as a facial toner. The juice will help cleanse dirt from the face and body, leaving your skin glowing.

Cherries

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herries are not only delicious to the tongue; they help protect your body from the damaging effects of the sun.

Use it topically as a facial scrub by blending with honey and raw oats. Rub on face and neck in gentle, upward, circular motions for a gentle exfoliating scrub that will reveal more youthful, moisturised skin.

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477,750

Inside Front Cover

420,000

21,750

442,000

Inside Pages (ROP)

350,000

17,500

367,500

Centrespread

700,000

35,000

735,000

SOCIAL EVENTS

SHOPPING MALL 1x1col

4,100

1x2col

8,200

2x1col

8,200

2x2col

15,000

3x1col

12,300

2.5x2col

20,000

VAT

Total

3x2col

24,500

4x1col

16,400

4x2col

32,500

5x2col

41,000

6x2col

49,200

Qtr. Page

66,950

Centrespread

464,285

23,215

487,500

Full Page

257,285

12,855

270,500

Half Page

135,715

6,500

142,500

Quarter Page

70,000

3,500

73,500

Picture Box

5,000

250

5,250

All adverts are expected to be prepaid in cash or draft in favour of Media Trust Limited.

Advertisers/Agencies are to supply their print-ready artwork in electronic copies and preferrably in PDF format.

Copy date is two days for the Northern states and three days for the Southern states.

For advert booking please call: Aisha Mohammed on 0803 646 3018 or E-mail: advertdailytrust@gmail.com