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June 30, 2021

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Benefits of Drinking Warm Water In The Morning

Drinking water in the morning, especially on an empty stomach, is many shades of healthy. We all know that water doesn't exactly have many nutrients but one thing is sure, it is incredibly beneficial. Water helps to cleanse your colon and allows the stomach to absorb nutrients better, hence boosting metabolism. Ever heard the saying, "Drink water and mind your business" as the key to glowing skin? Yes, water does remove toxins from your blood and body giving you perfect, glowing skin.

Drinking water, hot or cold, keeps your body healthy and hydrated. Some people claim that hot water specifically can help improve digestion, relieve congestion, and even promote relaxation, compared with drinking cold water.

Helps in relieving constipation

Dehydration is a common cause of constipation. In many cases, drinking water is an effective way to relieve and prevent constipation. Staying hydrated helps soften stool and makes it easier to pass.

Drinking hot water regularly may help keep your bowel movements regular.

Decreases stress levels

Since drinking warm water helps improve central nervous system functions, you might end up feeling less anxious if you drink it.

According to a 2014 studyTrusted Source, drinking less water resulted in reduced feelings of calmness, satisfaction, and positive emotions.

Staying hydrated may therefore improve your mood and relaxation levels.

Improves circulation

Healthy blood flow affects everything from your blood pressure to your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Taking a warm bath helps your circulatory organs — your arteries and veins — expand and carry blood more effectively throughout your body.

Drinking warm water may have a similar effect. However, there’s little research that this is effective.

Aids digestion

Drinking water helps to keep the digestive system moving. As the water moves through your stomach and intestines, the body is better able to eliminate waste.

Some believe that drinking hot water is especially effective for activating the digestive system.

The theory is that hot water can also dissolve and dissipate the food you’ve eaten that your body might have had trouble digesting.

June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021 Inspiration 92.3 FM

Ways To Avoid Being Insecure And Boost Your Confidence

Insecurity is a common problem amongst humans. It’s normal to have down days where you feel you can’t seem to do anything right. But feeling insecure about yourself all the time can take a toll on every aspect of your life, from your physical health and emotional well-being to how you perform at your job.

Below are some steps to deal with insecurity:

Affirm Your Own Value

Take inventory of everything you’re doing right. Chances are, your thoughts about yourself aren’t taking into account the hundreds of positive micro-decisions we make on a daily basis.

Remembering how you helped your neighbor with their groceries or assisted your boss during an important meeting, can help you focus on your contributions rather than shortcomings.

Channel Your Thinking into Something Positive

Insecurity is mostly psychological and it is caused by what you feel you don’t have. You may look at other people and things thy have achieved, and deep down that you want to be like those people. Don’t get it wrong, wanting to be like them is not a problem but obsessing over it breeds insecurity.

One way to defeat this is to train your mind to think positively about life and its outcome. If you feel insecure about giving a speech, say some affirming words like, “I can talk in public, I am bold, I am eloquent”, these are words of affirmation that can boost your moral. Sometimes if you are stuck in a psychological state, try to change your environment and get to a fun place to free up your mind a bit.

Take Care of Your Needs First

If you’re always looking after everyone’s needs and forgetting yours, you’re not placing value on yourself. Adding more self-care to can counter negative thoughts and build up your self-worth.

Some ways to show more love to yourself:

Nurture your body by getting a massage.
Workout at least 30mins a day.
Take a social media detox.
Practice self-compassion; talk nicely to yourself.
Eat regularly and prioritize sleep.

Embrace Your Awkward Self

There are character traits you think is weird about you. Appreciate and accept it with self-love. If it’s bad, work on it. There will be moments when you fumble, see it as just part of life. Accepting this fact can help you feel more comfortable about yourself. The next time you find yourself feeling embarrassed or awkward, try to forgive yourself first, accept that errors are bound to happen and then work on it.

Spend Time with People Who Love You

Surround yourself with loving, supportive people to build up your confidence and make you feel accepted for who you are.

Setup more dates and outings with the people you love. When other people tend to comment the good qualities in you, it will help you appreciate your own unique qualities and perspectives.

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June 9, 2021

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6 Foods To Avoid During Your Period

Period cramp is one of the most painful feelings that exist in a woman’s world.

As much as there are things that can be done or eaten to reduce the pain, there are those that contribute to the intensity of the pain and should be avoided as much as possible.

Here are 6 of such things.

Avoid Caffeinated drinks

Caffeine increases estrogen levels in your body during your period and can worsen cramps. Drinking caffeinated drinks before or during your period causes the narrowing of your blood vessels, also known as vasoconstriction, which worsen period cramps. No matter how much you crave such drinks during your period, girl, avoid them.

Cold water

There’s really no scientific evidence against the intake of cold water or cold drinks during periods. However, prostaglandins – which are chemicals in the body that contribute to the shedding of the uterus walls to result in menstrual flow – can cause sharp period pains at high levels. It is necessary for you to study your body and take note of how it reacts to cold foods during your period and act accordingly.

Spicy foods

Ladies, you all know period poop is the most painful bowel activity that exists in the history of excretion. As such, any type of food that can cause it should be avoided. Most importantly, if spicy foods do not usually sit well with your stomach, it will be best to avoid them during your period.

Avoid sugary foods

Sugar is the menstrual period’s most popular enemy. Eating sugary foods or sweets does not only increase period pains, but also contributes to mood swings. Yes, mood swings! It can cause mood fluctuations which can lead to anxiety and depression in extreme cases hence you should either regulate its intake or avoid it totally.

Alcohol

You’re free to eat or drink whatever you crave during your period but at all cost please avoid alcohol. Aside from dehydrating you, a hangover is not something you will like to give permission to torment you with period cramps.

Avoid dairy products

It’s not a crime to have a sweet tooth but you might want to avoid cheese, ice cream, and all diary-based products during your period. Most, if not all, of these products are high in arachidonic acid which makes period cramps worse. I’d skip that ice cream if I were you.