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May 10, 2022

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5 Natural Remedies For Heartburn

Heartburn is a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest, caused by acid regurgitation into the oesophagus.

Acid refluxing back into the esophagus causes heartburn, which is a sign of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The discomfort is generally stronger after you eat, at night, or when you lie down or lean over. The discomfort is generally stronger after you eat, at night, or when you lie down or lean over.

The discomfort is generally stronger after you eat, at night, or when you lie down or lean over. Heartburn can be caused by certain meals, alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, and acidic foods.

Symptoms of heartburn include:

Pain in the chest when lying down or bending over.
Burning sensation in the chest which can last a few hours to a couple of minutes
Difficulty in swallowing
Acidic or bitter taste in the mouth

Below are some natural remedies for heartburn:

1) Avoid smoking:

Smoking is dangerous to one's health. It reduces saliva production which can increase the symptoms of heartburn. For your good, It's better you avoid smoking.

2) Drink baking soda:

Baking soda is a natural treatment for quick relief from heartburn. It has an alkaline PH which helps neutralize the stomach acid that causes heartburn. Simply put 1 teaspoon of baking soda into water and drink it in order to relieve the pain.

3) Eat bananas:

Bananas contain antacids which help neutralize the acid in your stomach and also relieve indigestion and heartburn. You can also eat other alkaline foods like melons and nuts.

4) Know your trigger foods and avoid them:

Certain foods are capable of triggering heartburn. Identifying the foods that cause heartburn and avoiding them when possible will help you avoid the symptoms of heartburn.

5) Maintain a healthy weight:

When you are overweight, there's excess pressure on your stomach which can increase the risk of heartburn. It is important to eat healthy foods and exercise the body regularly to maintain a good weight.

May 6, 2022

May 6, 2022 IFMNEWS

Germany To Return Of All Benin Bronzes

The Federal Government has demanded a full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the demand in Berlin, Germany, during separate meetings with the German Minister of State for Culture, Prof. Monika Grutters, and the German Foreign Minister, Mr Heiko Maas.A statement on the meeting was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday by Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Special Assistant to the President (Media) Office of the minister.

As contained in the statement, Mohammed who led the Nigerian delegation to the talks, made the demand while reacting to comments by Grutters that Germany was ready to make ‘substantial return’ of the 1,130 looted artefacts,

He stressed that return of the looted artefacts should be whole rather than substantial.

The minister also said that the issue of provenance, which had to do with the place of origin of the artefacts, should not be allowed to unduly delay the repatriation of the art works.

He contended “the fact that the looted artefacts are known as Benin Bronzes is already a confirmation of their source of origin (which is Benin).”

While meeting with the German Foreign Minister, Mohammed said there should be “absolutely no conditions attached” to the return of the artefacts, which he described as “an idea whose time has come”.

He said there was the need for the parties to commit to definite timelines for the return of the Benin Bronzes, adding that it was necessary to conclude all negotiations in a very short term.

He said the ongoing discussion between Nigeria and Germany on the return of the art works was not just the end of an era but the beginning of a new vista of stronger relations, pivoted by cultural diplomacy between both countries.

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