Muscle Cramps

 

Muscle cramps facts

• A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax.
• Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some time in their life.
• There are a variety of types and causes of muscle cramps.
• Numerous medicines can cause muscle cramps.
• Most muscle cramps can be stopped if the muscle can be stretched.
• Muscle cramps can often be prevented by measures such as adequate nutrition and hydration, attention to safety when exercising, and attention to ergonomic factors.

 

People with an irregular heartbeat should take blood thinners to reduce their risk of stroke, an updated American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guideline recommends.

Taking these drugs is especially important for people with irregular heartbeat who have already had a stroke or mini-stroke, experts say.

PRISON VISIT: The Ondo Chief Judge frees 17 inmates

The first phase of the 2014 Annual Prison Visit was conducted by the Hon. Chief Judge of Ondo state, Hon. Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi and his entourage at the Olokuta Medium security Prisons on the 18th February, 2014.

Drink Water on Empty Stomach – Health Benefits of Water Therapy

by: Junji Takano
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It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. Published below is a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:

Decoded: Why you remember dreams

Don’t know why you can’t remember the dreams while your wife can recall most of those?

The reason for dreaming is still a mystery, but scientists have now found out the differences between the ‘high-dream recallers’ – who recall dreams regularly – and ‘low-dream recallers’ who recall dreams rarely.

Kano Emirate’s Family Celebrates Sanusi’s Suspension

The Members of the Kano emirate called Dabo Family Women Association have gathered to celebrate the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor, Sanusi Lamido. 
Addressing a news conference at the Emir’s palace on Saturday, a family member, Hajia Binta Sanusi, said that the suspension was “an honour done to their son who served his country truthfully and was later rewarded with mischievous allegations”.

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – update

18 February 2014 - On 14, 15 and 16 February 2014, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of China notified WHO of nine additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus, including one death.
Six of the nine cases are male. The age range is 4 to 84 years. Cases were reported from Anhui (2), Guangdong (5), Hunan (1), and Jiangsu (1). 2 cases are in a critical condition, 3 cases are in a severe condition and the condition of 3 cases are unknown at this point in time. Three cases are reported to have had a history of exposure to live poultry. Investigations are ongoing.

When in love, avoid weight-related comments

Whether you’ve been in a long-term relationship or you’ve just started a new romance, make sure you avoid making comments like “you have gained weight” or “you shouldn’t be eating that”.

Even if you want your partner to get fit and healthy, be prudent with your words. Here are some of the words you must avoid using, reports huffingtonpost.com:

Worldwide cancer cases expected to soar by 70% over next 20 years

New cancer cases expected to grow from 14m a year in 2012 to 25m, with biggest burden in low- and middle-income countries.
Cancer  cases worldwide are predicted to increase by 70% over the next two decades, from 14m in 2012 to 25m new cases a year, according to the World Health Organisation.

'Bible' Producers Cut Satan Scenes From 'Son of God' Following Obama Controversy

Scenes with an actor who played the devil but looked a lot like President Barack Obama have been edited out of the upcoming movie Son of God, one of the producers told The Hollywood Reporter.

"It gives me great pleasure to tell you that the devil is on the cutting-room floor. This is now a movie about Jesus, the son of God, and the devil gets no more screen time," said Roma Downey, who produced the movie with her husband, Mark Burnett.

Mass Evacuation as Volcanic eruption wrecks Indonesia

A major volcanic eruption in Indonesia has shrouded a large swathe of the country's most heavily populated island in ash, triggering the evacuation of about 200,000 people and closing three international airports.

Indonesia's disaster agency said two people died on Friday in the overnight eruption of Java's Mount Kelud, considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes on the island.

Incredible...........Man born with tail worshipped in India

Chandre Oraon is the first to admit life with a tail is far from easy. But the 35-year-old tea picker said he wouldn’t change a thing and enjoys having a god-like status even if his wife can’t stand it.

Oraon is worshipped by hundreds of followers in his native India who think he is a monkey god because he was born with a tail growing out of his back. Some Hindus view the tail as good luck and believe it’s a sign he’s an incarnation of a monkey god known as Hanuman, Barcroft TV reported.

Doctors find 44-year-old fetus in woman, 84

In a story as bizarre as it is deja vu-ish, a 44-year-old fetus has been found in an 84-year-old Brazilian woman. The Daily Mailreports by way of G1 that the discovery came last Friday, when the woman's intense stomach pains landed her in a hospital in Tocantins state in central Brazil.

X-rays revealed the unthinkable: a "stone baby." As the International Business Times explains, the rare phenomenon is known as lithopedion, in which the fetus grows and then dies outside of the uterus.

Giving up smoking can improve psychological quality of life

The physical benefits of stopping smoking are well known. Giving up smoking can reduce chance of cancers and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, among other things. But the potential benefits to mental health on a smoke-free lifestyle have been less clear cut.

Indeed, a reason often cited by smokers for not giving up is that they believe smoking has mental health benefits - such as reducing stress and anxiety.

Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Expecting 2nd Child

The popular African American singer and her husband, rapper Swizz Beatz are set to welcome their second child any moment from now.
Alicia Keys is heavily pregnant with her second baby for the popular rapper.
This is how MTO reported it:
“CONGRATULATIONS . . . to Swizz Beatz and his wife ALICIA KEYS. A little birdie told us that the couple is expecting their SECOND child together.”
 I wish her a safe delivery.

Obafemi Martins Walks The Steets With His Baby

Obafemi Martins recently shared this picture of himself carrying his four-month- old baby, walking the streets of Seattle, US. This is the Nigerian footballer’s third child, and his first with Italian football star Mario Balotelli‘s elder sister, Abigail Barwuah. It is believed that Martins also has a 4 year old son (Tyler Martins) from a previous relationship in the UK and another child in Italy. Martins currently plays for MLS team side Seattle Sounders FC.

Expect A Kwam1 And Olamide Collabo!

After sampling his voice on his Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album, Olamide has hit the studio with legendary Fuji musician KWAM 1.

The rapper and the Fuji great this week recorded their first duet to be released on KWAM 1′s upcoming project.

‘Studio with da King of fuji… k 1 ft baddo‘, Olamide wrote on Instagram posting a picture of their recording session. Baddo also posted a picture of the music pair striking his infamous ‘Gunman pose‘.

Beckham gives cheer in Philippines typhoon zone

Football superstar David Beckham visited the Philippines on Thursday to give comfort to survivors of the Asian country’s deadliest ever typhoon — although not everyone was sure of his identity.
Hundreds of survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan rushed out of their tent shelters in the central city of Tacloban to welcome the global celebrity, who is nevertheless unfamiliar to many citizens of the Philippines, where basketball rather than soccer is king.
“He’s so handsome. I heard he plays for the Azkals,” gushed mother-of-four Darilyn Bascug, referring to the Philippines’ national football team.
Shortly after Beckham’s arrival, another woman from the area approached an AFP reporter and asked timidly: “Is that man a celebrity?”

Nigeria drops again in FIFA ranking

Nigeria have slipped a second consecutive time in 2014 in the latest FIFA World ranking released on Thursday.
According to the February ranking, the Super Eagles went down one spot to 8th position in Africa from 7th in January.
The Stephen Keshi-led side also dropped to 47th from its 41st spot in the world last month.
Ivory Coast maintained the top spot on the continent, while Algeria displaced Ghana in the second position. Cape Verde moved from 5th to 3rd place, as the Black Stars, Egypt, Tunisia, and Cameroon sit in the top seven above Nigeria.
Mali dropped from 6th to the 9th spot, while South Africa move two steps backwards to 12th.
Spain, Germany and Argentina held on to the top three in the world, while Portugal displaced Colombia in the 4th spot.
It would be recalled that Nigeria dropped four places in January in the global ranking.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is infection of one or both lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. It is characterized by inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs or by alveoli that are filled with fluid and/or pus.

Pneumonia is one of the commonest causes of hospitalization and death in young children and elderly population.

Types of Pneumonia-

Bronchial pneumonia- Affects all parts of lung.

Lobar Pneumonia- Affects one part of the lung.

Reports Say Michael Schumacher Struck With Pneumonia

Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher has reportedly contracted pneumonia, say doctors.

The seven-time German world champion has been in a coma since his December 29 ski accident, when he badly injured his head, causing serious swelling of the brain.

According to News.com.au, pneumonia- a respiratory condition where there is inflammation of the lungs- is usually caused by an infection, such as from a virus, bacteria or fungus, and can be life-threatening for people in Schumacher's condition

Jonathan sacks Oduah, three other ministers

Less than 48 hours after ordering his Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe, to resign, President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday sacked four ministers from the Federal Executive Council.

The affected persons are the ministers of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah; Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Godsday Orubebe; Police Affairs, Navy Cpt. Caleb Olubolade; and the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Yerima Ngama.

All the ministers, except Oduah, attended the FEC meeting on Wednesday at which Jonathan announced their exit.

At last, Jonathan sacks aviation minister, Oduah, three others

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday finally sacked the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah.

Others affected were Caleb Olubolade (Police Affairs); Godsday Orubebe (Niger Delta); and Yerima Ngama (State, Finance).

“They were dropped, they did not resign,” a cabinet source told Punch correspondent.

Oduah’s approval for the purchase of two bullet-proof cars for N255m caused public outrage in the country with many Nigerians calling for her removal and prosecution.
Details later.

Herbalists [Tradional Worshippers] demands 3 seats at the National Conference

Traditional worshipers under the auspices of African Traditional Religion in Nigeria are demanding representation at the proposed National Conference.

The group have lamented their exclusion by the Federal Government,saying that their exclusion from the dialogue would haunt the country in many years to come.

Speaking on behalf of the African Traditional Religion, Prof. Idowu Odeyemi, President of International Council for Ifa (African) Religion and Dean, School of Earth and Mineral Sciences at the Federal University of Technology, Akure said, "Most disturbing and perplexing of this arrangement is the representation of other religious groups. In the listing, six "Muslim” leaders and six “Christian” leaders, each representing each of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, were invited.

Hepatitis B virus - 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV

Hepatitis B is an infectious illness of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that affects hominoidea, including humans. Originally known as "serum hepatitis", the disease has caused epidemics in parts of Asia and Africa, and it is endemic in China. About a third of the world population has been infected at one point in their lives, including 350 million who are chronic carriers.

Could this be true?.....Popular Lagos prophet caught having SE-X with church member (Discretion Adviced)

A spiritual prophet was caught pants down with a female church member in Lagos.

The prophet identified as  I.T Adewoye in his seventies is one of the  spiritual leaders in Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, and things may turn out sour as a result of his alleged  uncontrolled sexual appetite.

According to reports, Adewoye who is the founder of “Ayo Ni O”at the at the Idimu District in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State was caught by the husband of his mistress at her matrimonial home after months of suspicion.

It was gathered  that  her husband raised an alarm and took photos of the prophet and his wife both naked, after which he dragged the prophet to a police station at Idimu where he was begged not to press charges.

Japanese zookeepers successfully capture fake gorilla............Funny?

Could you catch a wild gorilla? What about a person dressed as a gorilla?

This week, staff at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo practiced capturing escaped animals by chasing around one of their colleagues wearing a gorilla suit.

Visitors gaped as scores of helmet-wearing keepers surrounded the "gorilla" with cars and nets. Staff then pretended to tranquilize their coworker, who swooned dramatically and collapsed to the ground.

Two women who say they were fathered by South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela have sought to be acknowledged by his estate, local media reported, citing an attorney dealing with his will. The Mail & Guardian newspaper reported on Monday that family representatives of Onica Mothoa and Mpho Pule contacted Michael Katz, one of two attorneys appointed by the estate's executors to handle matters surrounding Mandela's will.

Africa 'Scores killed' in Algeria army plane crash

A military transport plane has crashed in eastern Algeria, killing 103 people, an Algerian security source said.
The C-130 Hercules aircraft, which was flying to the eastern city of Constantine crashed on Tuesday "in poor weather conditions" in Oum El Bouaghi, around 500km east of the capital Algiers, Algerian radio said.
The plane was carrying 99 passengers including soldiers and members of their families, as well as four crew members, the source told AFP news agency.
"There were no survivors," the source added.
Witnesses in the area told the Associated Press news agency that the plane clipped a mountain and then crashed.