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A Friend With Sex Benefits
There’s a growing fad among some friends (male and female) who engage in occasional sexual intimacy as a benefit of their friendship. These friends, I learnt, are not involved in proper dating or courtship; they are just good friends. They may be neighbors, colleagues at work, schoolmates, group or professional mates, club/society members, business partners etc.
However, they are available to respond to the emotional needs of their friends whenever the need arises especially if his/her spouse/partner is not around or the friend is not in a relationship. I understand it’s a convenient way of staying comfortable in friendship as there’re no commitments involved. Therefore, there’s no fear of heartbreak in sight because no expectations or obligations are demanded. Also,
4 Best Products To Battle A Dry And Itchy Scalp
There’s probably nothing that’s as annoying as an itchy scalp. Come summer, and it is a common problem that pops up, making our life hell. While there are many reasons that could lead to an itchy scalp, one of the main causes is dryness. When the scalp is excessively dry, it leads to itching and other problems like dandruff and microbial infection. Hence it becomes all the more important to tend to one’s diet and also put in a little effort to take care of your beauty needs.
With a handful of amazing ingredients, you can tackle dry and itchy scalp like it’s no big deal. Here’s what you need to look out for:
1. Tea tree oil
It’s not without reason that tea tree oil is popular in the world of beauty. The essential oil contains organic compounds called terpenes
What is fatty liver disease?
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The most common liver disorder in the U.S., nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an accumulation of excess fat in liver cells, taking up 5-10 percent of the entire organ. Typically, consuming too much alcohol is a primary cause of fat build-up in the liver, but those with NAFLD may not drink much alcohol at all. Approximately 30 percent of the entire U.S. population has this disease, and Dr. Harmeet Malhi, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, says it is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Though it causes no permanent damage, NAFLD can progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can result in cirrhosis (irreversible scarring of the liver) or liver cancer.
NAFLD is asymptomatic, meaning it usually has no physical symptoms. However, you
20 Foods That Are Killing You Slowly
Did you know that there are foods you are eating every day that are killing you slowly? Most of us have a number of these foods on our menu, but if you combine all of these, you’ll get a deadly combo and you need to start making changes to your diet. So analyze what you eat and start making the right choices today. Here’s the list of 20 foods that are killing you slowly. Try to avoid or limit the intake of these foods as much as you can.
Some of these foods lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Not to forget obesity and all the anxiety and depression that can come with it.
1. Canned Tomato Sauce
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Canned tomato sauce is a killer in disguise. It’s a hidden source of sugar and it would never even cross
The 10 Most Expensive Cognac Bottles of All-Time
Brandy is made by distilling wine. Cognac is a very specific brandy, which legally must be made in a very specific manner from specific grapes, and only in the Cognac region of France. So from the get-go, cognac is pretty pretentious. Add an artsy bottle, a few extra years of aging, and a prestigious name, and you have the ultimate in conspicuous consumption. For example:
10. Hennessy Ellipse
Our number ten spot comes from one of the most well known names in cognac production, Hennessy. Bottled in an updated version of the classic Thomas Bastide crafted Baccarat crystal decanter, which was made popular by another member of the Hennessy family and predecessor to Ellipse, Hennessy Timeless, Ellipse is said to taste of crystallized fruit, wild roses, and earth tones, a whittling down of Hennessy’s
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15. Thirst
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While being thirsty and drinking lots of fluid is healthy and normal, an excessive and unusual need for fluids may be a sign that you need to visit your physician to get checked for diabetes.
14. Urge to Pee
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This is the direct consequence of having to drink excessively. The more fluids you take in, the more your bladder wants to eject. Also, when there is too much sugar in your bloodstream, the production of urine is increased. When you notice you’re making unusually frequent visits to the convenience, it may be a sign that you need to go for checkup.
13. Fatigue
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The feeling of tiredness even when you haven’t done anything strenuous is a sign that your body cells aren’t being supplied with the amount of oxygen and nutrients needed
Black Pepper Oil: One of Nature’s Most Astonishing Remedies
Can you imagine having a centuries-old magic potion that helped cure a whole lot of ailments? Well, it’s not a far-fetched idea in a faraway fairy tale.
Most people know about black pepper, the spice we frequently use to enhance the flavor of our food and most people also know about the health benefits of consuming black peppercorns. It is a little less known, but black pepper essential oil (Piper nigrum), made from black peppercorns, is one of nature’s astonishing remedies that has a variety of uses and benefits.
Purifies, Calms, and Reduces Cravings
Black pepper oil is diverse, providing numerous properties that are essential to promoting human health.
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Joints and Inflammation
Stressful lifestyles, inadequate exercise, and unhealthy diets cause the buildup of toxic
21 Health Tricks to Teach Your Body
The human body is a very complex machine made up of thousands of cells that are unique and very sophisticated. To fully understand any aspect of the human body, we need to understand everything that works underneath. Your thoughts are influenced by minuscule processes involving billions of neurons that give off chemicals to biologically interact with their environment.
Below are the 21 epic health tricks to teach the human body.
21.Mind over Bladder
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When the urge to go to the toilet suddenly strikes and immediate relief is not an option, distract your mind by focusing on a complex task that will need all your mental energy. Researchers actually suggest thinking about sex as an effective mental distraction.
20.Stop a Nose Bleed
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The easiest first
32 Signs You Need More Magnesium – Prevent Heart Disease
Magnesium deficiency is one of the leading cause of heart attacks. We have compiled the most important signs and symptoms that signal that you are lacking magnesium.
Deficient magnesium levels are more common due to our insufficient diets, environmental factors, and stress. You get magnesium in a healthy diet with green leafy vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, and fish.
However, the absorption of magnesium is inhibited by other factors, such as certain medication and too much alcohol. Magnesium is crucial for muscle health, nerve transmission, nutrient metabolism, bone and cell formation, and energy production.
Below are the 32 signs to look out for which indicate that you need more magnesium.
32.Irritability and anxiety
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Magnesium in your body has a calming and relaxing
Why You Must Make A Decision About God
Today I want to get personal with you and yes, put you on the spot. I want to ask you a question that you MUST answer. The answer to this question is a matter of life and death. Before I ask the question, however, permit me to give you some background.
In Matthew 27 we find Jesus standing trial before Pilate. Christ has been betrayed by Judas and arrested by the Roman soldiers. He is now facing Pilate who thinks he holds Jesus’ fate in his hands. Unbeknownst to him, what Pilate really holds in his hands is his own fate. As Pilate is sitting on the judge’s seat with Jesus standing nearby, he asks a question in that should cause each of us to stop and think. It is doubtful whether Pilate truly understood the magnitude of the question, nor did he understand that he was making a decision that