Lemon Detox Diet: How to Lose 6 Kgs in 2 Weeks

If you pay any attention to diet news or celebrity gossip, you’ve probably heard about the Lemon detox diet. In the past several years, many celebrities have used this diet fad to lose weight for particular roles in movies. Since then dietitians and doctors have weighed in on the pros and cons. If you’re unfamiliar with this diet, let me introduce you to the basics of the Master Cleanse.

This diet method was initially developed in 1940 by Stanley Burroughs, who practise alternative health and medicine, as a cure for ulcers.

PURPOSE OF THE LEMON DETOX DIET
1. Melt away and remove toxins and clogging that has accumulated inside your body
2. Purify your digestive system and kidneys.
3. Cleanse your cells and glands
4. Remove all unused excess and crystallized salt in your joints.
5. Ease irritation and pressure in the arteries, blood vessels, and nerves.

INGREDIENTS FOR LEMON DETOX DIET
Lemons – around 40 lemons for 10 days
Organic Maple Syrup – 1.5-2 litres
Sea salt -with no Iodine
Cayenne pepper powder
Laxative herbal tea
Drinking Water

PROCESS OF LEMON DETOX DIET
1. At the evening before you begin the 10 days fast, drink Laxative herbal tea.
2. At the first morning of the detox fast, drink 1 litre of water mixed with 2 teaspoons of sea salt.
3. After 30 minutes of drinking the salt water, you may drink lemonade which you make by the following recipe:2 tablespoons of fresh, lemon juice, 1 glass of water, 2 spoons of maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder
4. Drink 6 to 10 lemonade glasses each day
5. Drink water between lemonades (as much as you can)
6. Drinking mint and peppermint tea is allowed in any quantity
7. End each day with Laxative herbal tea

It is important to understand that this diet is not for everyone. People suffering from different medical disorders may harm their health if they follow this diet. It is important to consult your doctor or dietitian before starting this lemon fast.

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Huddah Monroe suffers complications from previous breast implants

Former Big Brother Africa contestant and Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe revealed that she got some complications from a previous cosmetic surgery she had done, which could be her breast implants, but thankfully had it repaired by famous Hollywood plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills.

She wrote:
"Got complications from a previous cosmetic Surgery I had (story for another day) and I am pleased with my Doctors who have done incredible job on me..... I can't be more thankful! I could've died but I'm well now 🌚.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Cc of the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery group for making me feel amazing and confident once again!

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Man got pregnant and gave birth to his daughter because his wife could not get pregnant

A while back the news of a pregnant man who eventually gave birth to his child made headlines. The man has now revealed how he carried and gave birth to his daughter and the reason he did that.

Chris Rehs-Dupin, 33, made for a unique sight when he sported beards and a protruding belly that could not simply be explained off as a beer belly.

He carried the pregnancy to term, gave birth and even breastfed her and his reason for going through all that is because his wife could not fall pregnant.

Chris had been born a female, Christina. He then met his wife Amy, 33, when they were both in their 20s and working at a children's summer camp and they fell in love immediately. They got into a civil partnership in October 2012 and legally married in 2013 then decided they wanted a family. The plan was for Amy to be the biological mother but after five attempts of intrauterine insemination failed, Chris, who was at the time a pre-op transgender, volunteered to carry their child.

After five rounds of IUI treatment using sperm from an anonymous donor and a miscarriage, he finally gave birth naturally on December 20, 2014, to a girl named Hayden.

Chris, who now runs children’s summer camps, explained how his life unfolded to bring him to the point of deciding to have a baby even after identifying as male and how his gender was not an issue for his wife:

“When I went to university in 2007, I knew I wasn’t a woman and it was an easy realisation to make. I didn’t want to take hormones, because I was happy with who I was and who I was presenting myself as, but I have always been very open with Amy.”

Amy added to Chris' explanation:

“By the time I met him, I knew the issue of his gender was at the forefront of his mind. And, eventually, he became more masculine and lived as a man. Chris was my soul mate. I loved everything about him. It didn’t matter what he looked like.”
Speaking on their unusual arrangement, Amy said: "There was no question who would carry the baby. I couldn’t wait to be pregnant."
But things didn't work out as hoped and they improvised.
"We went through a lot of fertility treatments, until we finally reached a point where we needed to make a decision as to whether we were going to do more medical intervention or if we were going to switch bodies," Amy said. “We were fortunate enough to have two uteruses. So, after a lot of thought and emotion and difficulties we switched to Chris.”

Hormones released during the pregnancy made Chris' breast to begin growing again after years of binding them flat and he did not like that bit. Amy tried to breastfeed after the baby was born by taking drugs that will stimulate her body into producing breast milk but the milk was not sufficient so, eventually, Chris had to breastfeed.

Being pregnant made Chris more certain than ever that he wanted to complete his transition to become a man. He also wanted to fully transition so as to be an example to his daughter by letting her know she shouldn't be afraid to be who she is.

“I knew it would make me a better and a happier person, a whole person, to start a medical transition. When my daughter came I knew I didn’t want her to be afraid of who she is and it’s important for me to model that behaviour,” he said.

Having Hayden made Amy even more determined to carry a baby herself so since there was no medical reason why Amy could not conceive, they decided to try again. In January 2016 Chris started his medical transition and Amy became pregnant in the same month, on her first attempt. She finally gave birth to another child, Milo, via caesarean section.

“When I was the pregnant one, because I had a husband who had been there before, it was different. He understood what I was going through, what I was feeling. It was a benefit that not a lot of women have,” Amy said.

Chris will love to have another child and does not rule out the possibility of carrying it himself. Amy, on her part, is simply happy with the family they have and is pleased that Chris is in a good place and feels happy in his skin.

“We would love to have a third child. I hope to have breast reconstruction surgery, but will not have a bottom surgery, or have my ovaries removed, so I haven’t ruled out carrying it. We’ll have to fight over it this time," Chris said.

“We’ve been on an incredible journey as a family, but we have two amazing kids and Chris is finally happy in his own body,” Amy added.

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Anxiety as retired president Daniel Arap Moi collapses and is rushed to hospital

Retired Kenyan president Daniel Torotich arap Moi has experienced a minor surgery. As indicated by reports, the former president has been encountering torment on his knee.

On Friday, January 27, he was admitted to Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi for a minor surgery. The surgery was to reduce the pain on the knee and was performed under anesthesia.

Moi was later released and is currently recovering at his home. The 93-year-old former president has rarely been seen in public since leaving office in 2002, most that has been impacted by his coming up short wellbeing and propelled age.

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Scientists in UK are working on making babies from 2 women and 1 man

Scientists in UK have been given the go-ahead to carry out a treatment that will make it possible for babies to be made from two women and a man. The UK's fertility regulator, the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Authority, gave the green light to the technique in December 2016 and has now agreed to its use by a clinic at Newcastle University.

The technique is known as mitochondrial donation, the in vitro fertilization technique involves replacing faulty mitochondria inherited from the mother with the healthy mitochondria of another woman as a way of preventing mitochondrial disease from being passed on to a child. Sally Cheshire, the fertility regulator's chair, announced the approval saying:

"I can confirm today that the HFEA has approved the first application by Newcastle Fertility at Life for the use of mitochondrial donation to treat patients'.

Patients will now be able to apply individually to the HFEA to undergo mitochondrial donation treatment at Newcastle, which will be life-changing for them, as they seek to avoid passing on serious genetic diseases to future generations. The facility will now need to apply to conduct the process on a case-by-case basis.

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Striking doctors given 7 more days to end strike

The Court of Appeal has given seven more days to mediators in the stalemate between the doctors and the government to find a solution on the ongoing doctors’ strike.

The three appellate judges, Hannah Okwengu, Sankale Ole Kantai and Fatuma Sichale, said they are happy with the progress but there’s need to have the matter resolved as soon as possible.

The mediators’ lawyers, led by Senior Counsel James Orengo, said that they have managed to reach consensus on a number of issues, adding that there are still pending issues that they have to be resolved before filing a complete report.

“The days that are suggested have been given by the mediators. They know how parties have conducted themselves in the process. I want to persuade the court to give the mediators the seven days,” Orengo submitted.

The mediators said that an amicable settlement would help not only the parties but also the public. A plea that was opposed by the lawyer representing the Council of Governors, Eunice Lumalas.

“There are several issues pending and two days will be enough for us to conclude the talks,” Lumalas submitted.

Doctors’ union officials who had been committed to a one-month jail term for contempt of court but later freed by the Court of Appeal attended today’s proceedings.

LSK and KNCHR are leading the mediation process.

The matter will be mentioned on the 2nd of March, 2017.

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What Ghana women say on condom usage

Ghanaian women say condoms remove intimacy during love making with their partners
Despite the fact that the use of condoms as a safe sex practice has helped several countries in reducing the number of sexually transmitted diseases. Ghanaian women have claimed that not only do condoms feel slippery and cold but it remove a level of intimacy that comes from going bareback with their partners.

In an interview with Adom News, Dr. Baffour Poku of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital said he was surprised at the shocking complaint he received from women whose partners use condoms during sexual intercourse.

According to him, some of the women said using condoms feels like he's wrapped his penis in plastic wrap.

'The sensation is not as pleasurable for me, and I find that my vagina aches more afterward. While another woman told him 'condoms feel less intimate. I love the way the smooth, hard penis skin feels against my skin, but I can't feel that with a condom,' he added.

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Free doctors or resign, Senate tells Health CS Cleopa Mailu

Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu has called for the release of the seven jailed doctors’ union officials in order to continue with the negotiations.

While appearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Mailu said he had initiated consultations with Attorney General Githu Muigai in a bid to have the jailed KMPDU officials freed.

“You cannot negotiate with doctors who are in prison,” pointed out Bony Khalwale.

“I can assure you that I will do everything possible within the law to bring doctors back to the table,” Mailu assured.

As the strike enters its 72nd day, Mailu told the committee that most referral hospitals in the country are open, adding that the inpatient services remain dire. He noted that a meeting with the various health CECs is set for Wednesday to evaluate the situation and come up with a lasting solution.

The CS who was also quizzed about the alleged internal fighting within the Ministry of Health insisted that the ministry is willing to resolve the impasse and restore services.

“With your wrangles instead of punishing your PS you have punished the doctors. Can you now tell Kenyans how you will have stay orders so that you tell the court that it is you who failed and not them?” asked a seemingly Irate Khalwale.

The CS chose to distance himself from the ruling saying the ruling was on contempt of court.

“You have failed this country, and if those doctors will not be out of jail today you have no business being in office. Step aside and let the country move forward,” said Nominated Senator Godliver Omondi.

The Senate committee was forced to adjourn for lack of a progress report from the Ministry of Health.

This comes just a day after seven Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union (KMPDU) officials were jailed for one month for contempt of court.

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Test whether you are pregnant using a toothpaste, thank me later

Have you ever heard that toothpaste can tell you whether you’re pregnant or not but believe me this is ancient trick that works most of the time.

What you need to do is pretty simple.
The toothpaste pregnancy test involves placing toothpaste on a plate or in a cup and then adding a few drops of urine to it and wait for a color change.

If woman is pregnant, the paste should change color and even froth. If she is not pregnant its appearance will not change at all.

Most often if the paste color is white, it will change to blue. Make sure you put moderate amount of paste in a clean plate and mix it with urine. And also you should use first morning urine for this test.

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There is A Drug That Now Cures Cancer, The first patient in the world to be cured

A patient given 18 months to live has been left with no trace of the disease after being one of the first in the world to test a new wonder drug.

Bob Berry is one of just three people to take part in the trial at the hospital – and one of just 12 across the globe.

The 60-year-old was diagnosed with cancer three years ago after suffering pains in his shoulder.

Scans revealed a shadow on his lungs, and he was referred to hospital where he was dealt the devastating news that he had lung cancer.

Bob, from Hazel Grove in Stockport, underwent surgery to remove the tumour, but it was too late – the disease was growing and had already spread to his lymphnodes.

He was referred to The Christie, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe, for treatment and soon began a gruelling course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

But it was unsuccessful.
Bob wasn’t responding to the drugs, and doctors told him he had around a year-and-a-half left to live.

They decided to transfer him to the hospital’s clinical trials unit, and 12 months ago Bob became one of the first people ever to be treated with the brand new drug, which can’t yet be named.
It is the first time it has been tested on humans, with the study taking place at only six centres worldwide.

It combines the drug with an immunotherapy treatment with the intention to make it more effective.

Immunotherapy treatments harness and enhance the innate powers of the immune system to fight cancer.
Bob’s consultant at The Christie, Dr Matthew Krebs, said: “Bob has had a phenomenal response to
taking part in this clinical trial .

His most recent scans show that he’s had a complete response with no apparent trace of tumour in his body.

“We will need to monitor Bob closely with regular scans to assess how durable this response will be.

“As it is a combined study with a brand new drug, we still have a lot of further research to do before we can establish how these findings can help more patients like Bob in the future as cancer is a complex disease and not every patient responds as well as this.”

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See why it is good for your girlfriend to fart in front of you

If you hear someone saying that farting is sexy, you might think he’s crazy for saying it. However, many experts agree with that view – even though we are all ashamed by farts, they can actually be good for our health.

Many people are afraid of breaking the wind in front of their partners, and try to contain their gasses as soon as they can hold them. However, experts are warning that this is dangerous, and are urging everyone not to be ashamed of farting in front of other people!

Leah DeCesare , an American psychologist, is one of these experts who has released many articles about relationships and parenting. According to DeCesare, many people are afraid to be free with their partners, but this is wrong. DeCesare says that breaking wind while being with your partner is nothing to be afraid of – it’s a completely natural thing she equals to laughter, crying or hunger. She also says that women should fart in front of their partners for several reasons.

An exclusive relationship.

The “weaker sex” is associated with tenderness, sweetness and fragility, but farting in front of your partner can send a positive message that he is the only one you want. After all, you surely want the love of your life to be your best friend, right? This degree of sincerity will bring your relationship to another level and make it more honest and exclusive.

Internal jokes
Many people consider breaking wind in company a funny thing, which can lead to internal jokes and strengthen the relationships.

No secrets
Farting in front of your partner will make your relationship more sincere and sends a message that there are no secrets between the two of you. If you don’t feel the need to hold your gasses in, you won’t hide anything else.

Farting is sexy
Yes, it is! Is your partner attracted to you after you come home sweaty after a run or hitting the gym? If he likes you then, why would you be afraid to fart in front of him? Don’t hold the gasses in – just break the wind and be free!

DeCesare says that farting can bring a couple together. It’s the perfect way of expressing that you feel free in front of your partner and may be the start of a good and long relationship. So fart all you want – it may be the thing that takes your relationship to a new level!

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Eating a vagina cures cancer, says cancer treatment studies

Hello everyone! Have you heard the latest discovery? Well, this may sound weird, but a recent (cancer treatment) study has discovered that eating a vagina cures cancer.

Yes, we know –it sounds weird. The experts have been using most of their time trying to find new solution to the problems that the society is facing right now. Especially when it comes to the diseases. They are constantly trying to find new ways that could be effective and efficient for all the people.

The researchers have discovered that eating a girl’s private organ could save you from fatal diseases such as cancer and heart disease. According to the research that was made in the State University of New York, the most important meal that a man should take is eating a vagina.

First, you should know that the medical experts say that the hormones such as the DHEA Hormones and Oxytocin are being produced whenever cunnilingus happens. These hormones are capable of preventing cancer to an individual.This act does not only satisfy the urges of man and woman but also helps improve the health condition of an individual. It is a way of enjoying the pleasure while having health benefits.

Note: so the next time that (if) you doubt about going down on a woman, be sure to keep all of these things in your mind. This is not only for your safety but also for the pleasure of your body. Thanks for reading and don’t forget to share with your friends.

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Weird Facts about V@gina, you probably didn’t ever know..OMG!

The v@gina is one of the most important female organs, mainly due to its sexual functions and its role in childbirth. But many people do not know much about the v@gina, and it remains a mystery that fascinates women as well as men equally.

The v@gina is intriguing and there are many crucial facts about your vagina that you may not even be aware of.

It Can Expand Greatly
On average, a woman’s vagina is about 3 inches wide and 3.5 inches deep. However, it is not rigid. In fact, it can expand by up to 200 percent in size. Inside the vagina is a series of ridges produced by folds of the vagina that allow it to extend and stretch.

It’s Self-Cleaning
The vagina is basically a self-cleaning organ. It is lined by a variety of glands that produce fluids needed to both lubricate and cleanse the vaginal area. The fluids help flush out bad bacteria and maintain a healthy pH level.

Age Affects the V@gina
Age can affect the appearance of your vagina, just like it does to your face, breasts and bottom. With advancing age, breasts can get saggy. Somewhat similarly, pregnancy, childbirth, hormonal changes, genetics and years of gravity can weaken the supports of the female genital tract, which in turn causes sagging.

It’s Impossible to Lose Something in the V@gina
Many women are afraid that hygienic products, such as a tampon, can get lost in their vagina. There is no truth to it, as you simply can’t lose something in your vagina. At the inner end, the vagina is bound by the cervix as well as its own tissue. In simple terms, this female body part is not connected to another area of your body.

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Fast-food Worker Arrested For Putting Menstrual Blood On Customer’s Burger

A woman working at a fast-food restaurant in Columbus, Mississippi was arrested after a coworker accused her of serving contaminated food.

According to police, Sky Juliett Samuel put her menstrual blood and saliva on a customer's burger.

She was working at a Jack’s Family Restaurant on Jan. 7 when a co-worker said she saw the 18-year-old smear the blood and saliva on a sandwich and serve it to a customer.

The incident received attention after Samuel's co-worker's mother posted about it on Facebook and the victim of the alleged incident filed a complaint with the police department.

Samuel could face up to five years in prison if she’s convicted of “knowingly sell(ing) unwholesome bread or drink''. She turned herself into police on Monday.

The witness claims she was fired for sharing information about the incident with her employers a few days later. The CEO of Jack's reportedly said she was terminated for reasons unrelated to it.

Surveillance cameras were turned over to investigators. The fast-food chain said in a statement that they are cooperating with police and investigating internally.

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Make Your Butt Bigger in 2-to-4 Weeks

Many people who choose to diet in order to decrease their body shape or size. But some choose to exercise to grow certain areas, including their butt. In fact, there are foods that make your butt grow, and many people – especially women – choose to include these foods in their diet, along with exercise, in order to get a bigger rear. These foods are a great start in reaching your goals of a curvier body.

Foods that Make Your Butt Grow
It can be easy to forget that your butt is actually made of powerful muscles. In order to help muscles grow, you need the right diet and exercise. Have a look at these foods and put them into your diet plan.

1. Mixed Nuts
Nuts such as cashews, peanuts and almonds can pack as much as 135 calories per ounce. They give you a big dose of protein and healthy fats which can help increase the size of your rear.

2. Whole Wheat
Anything made of whole wheat is known for keeping you full longer, being healthier for your heart and the rest of your body, and adding on calories that actually work for you instead of being turned into sugars and fat, like most white flour products do.

3. Tuna
This is loaded with protein and healthy fats and at 200 calories a serving.You can have plenty of it and still stay on a great diet. In fact, tuna should be a staple of any diet, whether you want to increase your butt or not.

4. Sweet Potatoes
Avoid rice or any dishes that are made with white flour, as they take longer to break down and end up being stored as fat. But sweet potatoes are known for ridding your stomach of fat. With the right exercises, you can deposit that extra weight.

5. Quinoa
These healthy grains are on a par with whole wheat. Among foods that make your butt grow, quinoa is a newcomer, but it makes a lot of sense, especially if you add it to sides that are very fresh.

6. Lean Beef
If you are trying to build muscle – like those in your butt – lean beef is awesome. Three ounces contains about 154 calories, as well as a boatload of vitamins and minerals that your entire body will use. Higher levels of protein, as well as amino acids, can also help promote the growth of muscles – especially in conjunction with the right exercise.

7. Eggs
Again, here’s a ton of protein, ready to make its way to your trunk! Remember to keep the servings to only two per day, since you don’t want to push up your cholesterol while you are busy building those butt muscles.

8. Veggies
As with any diet, these are essential for good health. They will benefit your whole body, not just your booty. Look for leafy green vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes, berries and the like.

A Sample Diet Plan for Bigger Butt
When building your butt, look to eat six meals per day. Each one of them should focus on foods that make your butt grow. Here is a good sample menu that incorporates these foods.

Breakfast : Two egg whites, a slice of whole wheat bread, and a piece of fresh fruit.

Snack : Yogurt and berries, or a small plate of veggies.

Lunch : One chicken breast on top of a salad of leafy greens, with cucumbers and tomato salad as a side.

Snack : Peanut butter or a slim piece of tuna on whole wheat bread.

Dinner: A piece of lean beef steak, a side of veggies and whole wheat bread.
Snack : A protein shake or a handful of berries and nuts.

source: newhealthadvisor

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How to tighten loose and sagging breasts for good

Do you want to tighten loose and sagging breasts for good?

Today we give you a home remedy that will help you achieve it at home easily.

Ice Massage:
Ice massage is also considered very effective to regain firmness in sagging breasts and uplift them. The cold temperature will cause the tissue to contract, in turn making the breasts appear firmer and more lifted.

Take 2 ice cubes and massage them in circular motions around each of your breasts for 1 minute only.

Dry the breasts with a soft towel and immediately put on a proper fitting bra.
Stay in a reclining position for 30 minutes.

Do this at regular intervals throughout the day.

Note: Do not expose your breasts to ice for more than 1 minute at a time as it can cause numbness.

Olive Oil:
Massaging your breasts with olive oil is an excellent technique to firm sagging breasts. Olive oil is a rich source of antioxidants and fatty acids that can reverse the damage caused by free radicals and prevent sagging breasts. Plus, it will help improve the skin tone and texture.

Put some olive oil onto your palms and rub them together to generate heat.
Rub your palms over your breasts in an upward motion.

Massage gently for about 15 minutes to increase blood flow and stimulate cell repair.

Follow this remedy at least 4 or 5 times per week.

You can also use almond, argan, avocado or jojoba oil to massage your breasts.

Cucumber and Egg Yolk:
Another excellent remedy for lifting the breasts is a mask prepared from cucumber and egg yolk. Cucumber has natural skin-toning properties and egg yolk has high levels of protein and vitamins that can help treat sagging breasts.

Puree 1 small cucumber in a blender.
Mix in 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of butter or cream to get a paste.
Apply it onto your breasts and leave it on for about 30 minutes.
Wash it off thoroughly with cold water.
Use this mask once a week to firm and strengthen the breast tissues.

Egg White:
Egg white is also good for sagging breasts due to its astringent and skin-nourishing properties. The hydro lipids present in egg white helps lift loose skin around your breasts.
Beat 1 egg white until you get a foamy texture. Apply this onto your breasts and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Wash it off with cucumber or onion juice and then with cold water.

You can also prepare a breast mask by mixing 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon each of plain yogurt and honey. Apply it onto your breasts and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water.
Follow either of these remedies once a week to enjoy firm breasts.

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"Laugh all you want, my vagina is cured, my husband a happy man" says South African woman 'healed' with pastor's shoe

The woman whose vagina pimples was cured with pastor's shoe says she doesn’t care if people are laughing at her as she has been cured. Kedibone Buffel, 33, from Caleb Motshabi kasi in Mangaung became famous after a video showing the pastor's shoe being placed between her legs during a service at the Victorious Faith Ministries Church, South Africa on New Year’s Day, went viral Kedibone said she doesn’t care what people think because her marriage had
been saved.

"I had pimples on my punani and for weeks I couldn’t have sex with my husband. I was worried I would lose my husband of two years," said Kedibone. She went to the church service at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium.

"The pastor asked for his shoe to be removed and asked me to put it on my punani," she said.

Kedibone said she fell to the ground and when she recovered she went to the toilet with another woman, where she saw her pimples had been cured.

"What matters is that I’m cured and my husband is a very happy man. I won’t mind being the pastor’s personal shoe polisher," said Kedibone.

"The Bible says even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Him were taken to the sick and their illnesses were cured."

Pastor November, showing off the 'miracle shoe, said he used it to heal the woman’s vagina as he didn’t have to touch her.

Source: iJOBURG

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Baby with four legs born in India

A woman delivered a baby with four legs at a hospital in Indian city of Raichur.

The baby was born to Lalitamma, 23, and her husband Chennabasava, 26 on January 21. The parents are residents of Puladinni village in Dadeasugure Hobali of Sindhanoore taluk in Raichur.

After the infant was born in PHC, seeing its condition it was taken to Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Ballari on Saturday evening. The baby has been placed in neonatal care at VIMS.

Initially, the parents weren’t ready to take the infant to VIMS. It was only when the hospital staff counselled the mother, she agreed to take the baby to Ballari.

Dr Divakar Gaddi, who is handling the baby’s case at VIMS, told The Times of India, “A team of surgeons is looking into the baby’s condition. It is a very challenging case for us.”

However, Lalitamma said she was willing to raise her newborn child just the way he was as they have financial constraints.

“My first son, born three years ago, is healthy. We are poor and cannot afford expensive treatment,” she told the newspaper adding that for her, the child was a ‘gift from God’.

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Aerobics good for artery health, says study

Compromised arterial health is an underlying mechanism that promotes the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in individuals with Type-2 diabetes.

Effectively managing cardiovascular disease risk in this population is a major challenge for health professionals.

"What we found from our analysis, is that aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling appears to have a significantly beneficial effect on the stiffness and the function of the smooth muscles in the arteries," said lead researcher Kimberley Larisa Way from University of Sydney in Australia.

"This makes our findings very valuable to health professionals, because aerobic exercise can be used as a primary treatment strategy for arterial health, while also assisting with other health complications associated with T2D (Type-2 diabetes)," Way noted.

Exercise is one of the first lines of treatment recommended by health professionals to manage the array of complications associated with diabetes, such as controlling blood sugar.

While it has been consistently shown that exercise is exceptionally beneficial for managing cardiovascular disease, blood pressure medication is the main treatment used to manage arterial health problems.

This new study combined the results of nine randomised controlled clinical trials investigating the effects of exercise in Type-2 diabetes.

"We focused on measures looking at arterial stiffness, vascular reactivity and smooth muscle function, because there is evidence that suggests they are closely associated with disease progression and CVD mortality," Way said.

The findings, published in the journal Current Diabetes Reviews, shed new light on exercise as a therapy in this population.

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Cancer-cell melting drug gets approval

A drug that may melt away cancer cells has been approved in Australia for use in patients of a particular type of leukaemia who have not responded to existing therapies.

The drug, Venetoclax, has been approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for some stage four patients of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

It works by blocking the action of a protein, known as BCL-2, that enables cancer cells to survive. It will be available to patients who have not responded to standard treatments or have not been able to undergo other therapies, such as chemotherapy.

Researchers around the world have been looking into a way to block the protein for more than 30 years. Professor David Huang, one of the developers of the drug, said the BCL-2 molecule was found to be overactive in many types of cancers, particularly leukaemia, ABC reported.
About 70 patients have received the drug since 2011.

"What we found in our studies was that 80% of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia will actually respond to this drug," said Maryann Anderson from Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
"Approximately 20% will achieve a complete remission," she added.

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