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6 Ways To Cure Urinary Tract Infections

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Increasing your water intake increases your rate of urination, helping your body to eliminate bacteria and microorganisms that affect your urinary tract. Urinary tract infections (UTIs)  happen when there are too many bacterial and viral agents  in your system. They affect the health of your  bladder , kidneys, and urinary tract while triggering uncomfortable symptoms that can last for several days. What’s more, their appearance signals a weakened immune system  that isn’t producing enough antibodies to defend the body. Although UTIs are usually mild, failing to address them can lead to severe symptoms and complications that reduce quality of life. Why do they happen? What symptoms develop? We’ll explore these questions and  six natural remedies that help control urinary tract infections. What causes urinary tract infections? The most common cause is an excessive amount of the  E. coli  bacteria, which is naturally present in the  large intestine . However, UTIs  can also

Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy

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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE As a soon-to-be mother, you are told to sleep well and get enough rest. But with so many changes happening in your body, can you “sleep comfortably”? Lack of sleep is one of the major complaints that pregnant women have. Around 66 to 94% of women experience sleep disturbances during pregnancy due to a variety of reasons, including backaches, frequent urination, and even a growing belly  (1) . How do you get around these to get a good nights’ sleep? The answer lies in the right sleeping position. Read this MomJunction post to find out about the different sleeping positions during pregnancy, by each trimester. What Are The Causes Of Discomfort While Sleeping During Pregnancy? Various physical, psychological, and hormonal changes affect your sleep patterns throughout the three trimesters. Some of them include: Nausea and vomiting Anxiety, heartburn, and constipation Frequent urination Backaches and  leg cramps

16 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Eat More Pineapples

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Do you eat pineapples regularly? If you only whip out the fruit during barbecues and cocktail hour, you’re missing out on a lot. Not only are pineapples absolutely delicious, they’re also great for your skin, bones, and digestive tract. And that’s not all! Here are 16 reasons to put eat pineapples more often. 1. It’s Rich in Nutrients This tropical fruit is packed with vitamin C, thiamin, vitamin b6, folate, manganese, and copper. Not convinced that you should eat more? Well, pineapple is also packed with niacin, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, and countless other vitamins and minerals ( 1 ). 2. It Keeps Your Bones Strong Just one cup of pineapple contains 76% of your daily value of manganese. Combined with zinc, calcium, and copper, manganese prevents bone loss caused by osteoporosis ( 2 ). 3. It Helps You Digest Eating a few slices of pineapple for dessert can help your digest a meat-heavy meal since bromelain help break down proteins ( 3 ). It also fights inflamm

Atiku React As Adeleke Looses To Oyetola In Supreme Court

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The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the loss of Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP at the Supreme Court over the Osun State Governorship case to Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress. APC. In a series of tweets, the former Vice President said the he was taking a stand with the people of Osun State as well as with the Senator in both good and critical times, even as Adeleke had lost the case. Atiku Abubakar ✔ @atiku I join with people of goodwill all over Nigeria to say to Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the great state of Osun, that we stand with them in good times and in difficult days. The Supreme Court has ruled and because of its judicial finality, the legal case is over. 2,871 10:16 AM - Jul 5, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 1,266 people are talking about this He further went on to stress that even with the final judgement by the Supreme Cour