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Regular Check-ups Medically it is advised to undergo medical check ups regularly, “prevention they say, is better than cure”.  Medical check-up is a physical examination or inspection that a doctor performs to check if you have any signs of a disease. In developed countries where annual check-up is a must, people get the benefit of finding out any health problem before it is too late to cure it. For example the building up of fat droplets in the arteries which leads to the disruption of the flow of blood can be detected and avoided in an individual who regularly checks himself up.  Some people think taking a regular check-up is actually a foolish venture and a waste of time and money but I choose to disagree, I think it's a sure way to preventing you from ending up on a sick bed where you will eventually spend more money and time than you would have used for a check-up. I have wanted to go for a check-up for a while now and still very much considering it. If medical che

It's Jane Inyang on Relationship matters today and she will be shedding some light on Love Languages. Just read on....... Ever wondered why a friend of yours seemed excited over a gift you got him or her yet another seemed to care less. Or why your simple affirmation of your partner’s positive actions drew a response of ‘I love you; from him yet doing his laundry went unnoticed? It’s simple, every human being has a love language he understands, and when spoken makes them feel loved.  Every individual is born with unique traits. In early childhood development, each child develops unique emotional patterns (Dr Gary Chapman). Some children develop a pattern of low self-esteem whereas others have healthy self-esteem. Some develop emotional patterns of insecurity while other s grow up feeling secure. Some children grow up feeling loved, wanted and appreciated while others grow up feeling unloved, unwanted and unappreciated. Depending on the experiences of a child, he or she

African Salad (Abacha & Ugba) Abacha is an Eastern Nigeria dish and is prepared with dried shredded cassava. This exotic delicacy is easy to prepare and is relished as meal or a snack. I concur to the fact that it can be eaten as a snack. Why? ‘cos back at secondary during those hunger-strike seasons when your provisions were no were to be found owing to the fact that you had devoured them and you had nothing left sometimes not even the almighty garrium sulphate (Garri/ Cassava), you had to improvise….. (wink). That was the first time I heard of abacha……back then we soaked it and I think mixed it with palm oil. I can’t remember exactly but I remember we ate it happily and contended (guess we had no other option)…. but it was an experience. Like Paul said, I know how to abound whether with much or with little. That’s one thing you learn when you attend a boarding school. Well read on and find out how to make abacha not as a snack but as a meal ….smiles. Ingredients 1

Once Again on Yspot, I’m glad to let you know we have Lahmeet Andrew-Giwa in the house. The Last time she was here she rocked this boat. She is here again with some juicy stuff…..did I hear some people question the juiciness of the article below….well read on and if it is not juicy please leave a comment and if it is hmmm you can also leave a comment or better still a long note…lol. So I present to you Lahmeet herself with her article titled THE MOTH AND THE BUTTERFLY ! Here she goes………… You are probably wondering what these winged creatures have got to do with fashion and style, abi? I have my personal opinions about these insects but in order not to impose them on you, I had mighty fun carrying out a poll. The question I asked was this: “between a moth and a butterfly, which do you prefer and why?” Correct JAMB question, abi? LOL… I got many interesting answers. Here are some of my favorites: “Butterfly, because it’s more beautiful and visible than a moth” “Bu

In case you are wondering who we have in the house today on Generation De next, it's no other person but Boye Falonipe, a consultant, writer, facilitator, compere  (you need to hear his voice), God loving and so much more find out as you read on.    Boye Falonipe is the Principal Consultant at NOIR ENHANCEMENT, a Business Image and Protocol Coaching firm in Lagos, Nigeria where he trains and consults for individual and corporate clients on building and sustaining an effective image, one that increases their personal presence and improves public perception. His areas of expertise include: corporate appearance, business communication, and etiquette. His firm works with a network of consultants and strategic partners to help progressive people demolish social obstacles on their way to the top of career and personal life. He is the author of “ Succeeding with Appearance in Business ad Career” , a first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has been described by i

Morning peeps, First I would like to apologise for the recent fluctuations in our posting timing. we are working on it and I beleive there will be a difference in the coming week with Gods help. In the house today we have Bunmi Jaiyeola- Bee Jaiye tell us about her Idea on Marriage. I read this and I'm like wowwww! It make sense-true talk Bee Jaiye. I was really inspired. I was at a wedding recently and got talking to a friend of a friend, and the inevitable question about my marital status came up. ‘I’m not married’ I said. He seemed to be rather surprised, and said ‘It’s weird because when I see beautiful girls like you that’s single I sometimes ask myself what’s wrong with her, why hasn’t she been scooped up?’. I had to mentally restrain myself from head-butting him right in the middle of the wedding! After several calming breaths, I explained to him that I wasn’t married because I hadn’t found the right one yet, and I’d rather take my time and be happily married rather t

The Amazing Olumirin Waterfall Erin Ijesha (Olumirin Waterfall) situated in Osun state is one of the wonders God has endowed the human race with. The last time I was there I stood in total awe as I gazed at the waterfall located at the second floor (imagine waterfalls with floors) trying to see its source, looking up and seeing the speed and the freedom with which the water rushed down made me marvel some more. I couldn’t see the source from where I stood but what I saw can’t be described in words. You have to see it yourself.   Amazingly, when you arrive at the falls, it doesn’t look like anything out of this world until you begin climbing the seven levels of the ascending plains of the waterfalls. The view at all the levels is wonderful and the freshness of the water is energizing but wait until you reach the last and seventh level as a torturous climber which is the most intriguing. For most tourists and fun seekers, climbing up to the third level can best be equated t

Nutrition and Education- The Impact of Diet on Education Good day everyone!   I believe we had a great weekend. Yea and happy new month to you all. It's nutrition again on Yspot! We are carrying on from where we stopped last time. Last time we talked about how diet goes a long way to affecting the level of intelligence and how a balanced diet can help curtail that effect as we take advantage of the 2 windows of opportunities we have especially for children aged 3 and below. We also mentioned the micro-nutrients that are associated with the neurologic development of children within that age group. Today we have those nutrients appearing again but this time around we have included their sources so we can do our part in ensuring our kids have enough of these nutrients. Iron - Milk, Egg yolk, Bread, Ground nut, Cereals fortified with iron, Liver, Beans and green vegetables. Zinc - Dark chocolate, water melon, Yoghurt, and Oats. Iodine - Cabbage, Soy beans, cassava, swee