Big sister advice I would give you, if I wasn't afraid of hurting your feelings but which I would share with you if you came for therapy

1. Growth & change both require loss. It's ok to grieve that loss too. You're constantly evolving & even the things we want come with consequences.

2. Overthinking is often decision making avoidance. There isn't a perfect choice. Choose & keep it moving.

3. You're keeping yourself stuck by repeating your limiting beliefs, waiting for the right time, & not being disciplined/ committed enough to enforce the changes you say you want to make. I'm holding your hand because change is hard. You've got this.

4. Cutting people off is often avoidance (obv not when safety is an issue).

5. Enforcing boundaries with yourself is essential work to meet your needs.

6. Be gentle with yourself. A bit of self compassion goes a long way, it's not fake or phony. It's ok to need support & have tough days too. You're not a machine, you're a human being.

7. Stop accepting blame for things that aren't your fault just to keep the peace.

8. Change in a relationship takes time & mutual effort. You can't do the work for two & keep Overextending. It's not sustainable.

9. Sleep & rest as much as you need (& your needs might change).

10. Don't down play your needs or desires- you matter too. Being low key or low maintenance is often a failure to self advocate because there were relational & emotional consequences for having needs & opinions. Raise your expectations here.

11. Feel your feelings. That's different from understanding your feelings. Feel them. Allow them.

12. Never make big decisions when you're experiencing a big emotion.

13. There is no prize for burning yourself out or achieving all the things. Overachieving is glorified in today's society - it has a cost too.

14. Stop settling for breadcrumbs. You deserve the whole cake not some a..hole who is unwilling to show up for you.

What would you add?

#stellaeyabi #kindness #wellness

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Join their team in the following roles:

1. Front Desk Officer/Customer Care Representative
-Manage reception, bookings, and client inquiries with excellent customer service.
- Requirements:
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Salary 150,000

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-Oversee operations, staff, and business growth.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; 4+ years in management
-proven leadership, financial, and marketing skills
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Salary: 200,000-300,000

3. Registered Nurse
-Provide wellness services and ensure client safety.
- Requirements:
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Salary 150,000

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prayer for sound health for friends:


Bless my friends with good health, strength, and wellness. Heal their bodies, minds, and spirits. Grant them resilience, vitality, and peace.

Protect them from illness and harm, and guide their healthcare providers. Fill them with hope, positivity, and joy.

May their health be a reflection of your love and care. Surround them with comfort, support, and love.
In Jesus name Amen."

prayer for sound health for friends:


Bless my friends with good health, strength, and wellness. Heal their bodies, minds, and spirits. Grant them resilience, vitality, and peace.

Protect them from illness and harm, and guide their healthcare providers. Fill them with hope, positivity, and joy.

May their health be a reflection of your love and care. Surround them with comfort, support, and love.
In Jesus name Amen."

Juicing Is Easier Than You Think

Here are 5 powerful juice duos that are:
Easy to make
Super tasty
Targeted for real benefits

Celery + Apple = Weight Loss & Bloat Relief
Carrot + Orange = Skin Glow & Eye Health
Lemon + Ginger = Immunity & Inflammation Support
Cucumber + Pineapple = Digestion & Gut Support
Watermelon + Beet = Libido & Energy Boost

Whether you’re new to juicing or just want something simple, these combos are the perfect place to start.

Which duo are you trying first?

#JuicingMadeEasy #JuicingForBeginners #ColdPressedJuice #JutoLiving #JuiceBenefits #SimpleWellness #DrinkToFeelBetter #JuicingTutorials

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT SPORTS

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the role of sport/exercise in the body of a patient:

1. Improves Blood Circulation

Regular physical activity enhances cardiovascular function, improving blood flow to vital organs. This promotes better delivery of oxygen and nutrients, aiding recovery and tissue repair.

2. Boosts the Immune System

Moderate exercise has been shown to enhance the immune response, helping patients fight infections and reduce inflammation — crucial for those managing chronic conditions.

3. Regulates Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels

For diabetic patients, physical activity increases insulin sensitivity and helps regulate blood sugar, reducing dependence on medication and preventing complications.

4. Enhances Mental Health

Exercise releases endorphins — the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals — which help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, common in many chronic illness patients.

5. Supports Weight Management

For patients with obesity, cardiovascular diseases, or metabolic syndrome, exercise helps in burning calories, improving metabolism, and maintaining a healthy weight.

6. Improves Joint and Muscle Function

In conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, or fibromyalgia, light to moderate exercise strengthens muscles, improves joint flexibility, and reduces stiffness and pain.

7. Improves Sleep Quality

Patients suffering from insomnia or sleep disorders benefit from exercise, which promotes deeper and more restful sleep, crucial for healing and immune function.

8. Enhances Respiratory Health

Aerobic exercises (e.g., walking, cycling) increase lung capacity and efficiency, benefiting patients with asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

9. Reduces Risk of Secondary Illness

Even in patients recovering from serious illness (like cancer or stroke), sport reduces the risk of recurrence, complications, or developing secondary diseases like cardiovascular problems.

10. Improves Overall Quality of Life

Ultimately, regular exercise increases mobility, independence, confidence, and social interaction, all of which are vital for holistic recovery and long-term wellness.

Important Note:

Exercise must be tailored to the patient's condition, age, and capacity.

It should be gradual especially with the use of HEALTHY LIFE MAT and proper rest.

IT'S WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

You can't enjoy abundance of wealth if you're not in good health.

Do what is best for your body, invest in it because you're the one who comes up on the short end. 👍🏽

#HealthyLifestyleAdvocate
#healthylifestyle
#HealthAndWellness

HEALTH TIPS FOR TODAY
1. Start your day with a glass of water.
Your body goes quite a few hours without hydration as you sleep. Drinking a full glass of water in the morning can aid digestion, flush out toxins, enhance skin health and give you an energy boost.

2. Begin with something positive.
Wake up and do something that inspires you like journaling, walking in nature, or other hobbies. Whether it’s productive or relaxing, beginning your morning on the right foot can cultivate a positive mindset and set the tone for the entire day.

3. Get plenty of sleep.
Sleep is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. From improving your productivity and concentration to helping support your overall health, getting the recommended hours of sleep per night can have a major impact on your wellbeing.i

4. Get some fresh air.
Whether you get outside for some exercise or to read a book in the sunshine, you should take at least 30 minutes a day to get some vitamin D.

5. Get moving throughout the day.
Try the stairs instead of the elevator, take short walks around your office or ride a bike instead of driving. Vigorous exercise is essential but moving throughout the day will keep you energized, as well as benefit your mind and body.

6. Track your steps.
Tracking your steps will help you see how much you’ve actually moved throughout the day and may even encourage you to challenge yourself to reach a certain amount of steps every day.

7. Give your eyes a rest.
Eyes become easily strained when you’re constantly focused on your computer screen. Reduce the risk of tired eyes by looking away from your computer for at least 20 seconds in 20-minute intervals.

8. Eat real food.
Real food is whole, single-ingredient foods that are unprocessed and free of additives. Incorporating these foods into your day can help improve your health, manage your weight and give you energy.

9. Snack smart.
It’s easy to mindlessly snack throughout the day, so make sure your snack choices aren’t weighing you down. Mixed nuts, veggies, Greek yogurt or even a piece of dark chocolate are all great options that will keep you feeling satisfied.

10. Take your vitamins.
Multivitamins contain vitamins and minerals that are essential to your health. No matter how healthy you eat or what diet you follow, it can be difficult for your body to get all of the nutrients it needs from food. Research your options and find a multivitamin that fits your needs and supports your health.

11. Get some alone time.
Spending time alone can be extremely beneficial for your mental health. Get to know yourself, figure out what you want and start living your most purposeful life.

12. Try something new.
Join a book club, sign up for a class, start cooking. Try something new at least once a month. Making a point to keep learning throughout your life can keep your mind lively and engaged.

13. Schedule your appointments.
Visit your dentist twice a year, make sure you’re getting those annual checkups at the doctor and schedule the recommended screenings for your age group. Make your health a number one priority.

14. Make time for your friends and family.
Spending time with your friends and family may not seem like a top wellness tip but it is vital. Humans are social beings and rely on other humans to maintain their mental, emotional and physical help. Setting time aside to spend with your loved ones can help relieve stress, increase self-esteem and lead you to make more positive choices.

15. Take care of your skin.
Building a daily skin care routine can help you maintain overall skin health or improve concerns like acne, scarring or dark spots. Find a cleanser, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen and give your skin the love it deserves.

16. Limit blue light before bed.
The blue light emitted by your tech devices may be the cause of those restless nights. Put your phone or laptop away at least an hour before bed to set yourself up for a good night of sleep.

17. Manage your money.
Money worries are oftentimes a big source of stress for some people. Saving for the future, home mortgages and paying off loans—it all adds up. Create a priority list for yourself and determine a realistic budget to provide yourself some relief.

18. Practice gratitude.
Oftentimes, we tend to focus on what we’re lacking in life instead of focusing on the things that we do have. Start measuring your worth by your successes rather than your deficits by keeping track of the things that go well in your life.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be a daunting task. These wellness tips are small steps you can take to make big changes in your life.

*Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Physicians of Natural Medicine*

*Key Advantages of CPD for NCPNM Registered Professional Members*

1. *Upholding Professional Standards*

CPD ensures that Practitioners stay current with the *Latest Global and Indigenous Knowledge* in Natural Medicine. It supports the Council’s goal of promoting *Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practices* in line with Nigerian and international expectations.

2. *Regulatory Compliance and License Renewal*

* CPD participation is a key requirement for *License Renewal*, Certification Upgrades, and Professional revalidation by the *NCPNM* .
* It affirms adherence to Council guidelines, health regulations, and National laws governing Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. *Enhanced Clinical and Diagnostic Skills*

* Builds competencies in *African Traditional Medicine*, Herbal Therapies, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and other Holistic Modalities.
* Improves *Clinical Reasoning, Diagnosis, and Patient Management*, particularly in treating Endemic Health Challenges in Nigeria (e.g., Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension).

4. *Public Trust and Professional Image*

* CPD involvement demonstrates a Physician's *dedication to excellence*, increasing public confidence in the profession.
* Strengthens the Council’s vision of building a cadre of *Credible and Competent Natural Medicine Professionals* across the Country and the World at large.

5. *Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems*

* Encourages Documentation, Research, and Modernization of Our *rich ethnomedicinal heritage*.
* Facilitates the integration of indigenous Natural Medicine into Primary Healthcare Systems.

6. *Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration*

* CPD events foster *Interdisciplinary Connections* among Natural Medicine Practitioners, Nutraceutical Scientists, Researchers, and Biomedical professionals.
* Expands referral Networks and promotes unified advocacy for recognition and inclusion in National Health Policy.

7. *Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

* Encourages exploration of *Natural Health Product Development*, Wellness centers, and Preventive Medicine Models.
* Offers insights into Business Development, Medical Ethics, Branding, and Digital Health.

*Core Values Reinforced by CPD under NCPNM*

1. *Integrity*: *CPD* instills Ethical Awareness and Promotes transparent, responsible healthcare delivery.

2. *Excellence*: Encourages Mastery in Natural Medicine Techniques and evidence-informed practice.

3. *Service to Humanity*: Reinforces the role of Natural Medicine in promoting Community Health and Disease Prevention.

4. *Cultural Respect*: Strengthens Practitioners’ understanding of the value of Nigeria’s Traditional Healing Systems.

5. *Leadership*: Prepares Physicians to take on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership roles in Healthcare Reform.

By promoting active engagement in CPD, the *Nigerian Council of Physicians of Natural Medicine* strengthens its mission to:

* *Protect Public health*
* *Elevate The Status* of Natural Medicine in Nigeria
* *Support Lifelong Learning* among practitioners
* *Promote Scientific Research* and Integration of traditional knowledge

*Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Physicians of Natural Medicine*

*Key Advantages of CPD for NCPNM Registered Professional Members*

1. *Upholding Professional Standards*

CPD ensures that Practitioners stay current with the *Latest Global and Indigenous Knowledge* in Natural Medicine. It supports the Council’s goal of promoting *Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practices* in line with Nigerian and international expectations.

2. *Regulatory Compliance and License Renewal*

* CPD participation is a key requirement for *License Renewal*, Certification Upgrades, and Professional revalidation by the *NCPNM* .
* It affirms adherence to Council guidelines, health regulations, and National laws governing Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. *Enhanced Clinical and Diagnostic Skills*

* Builds competencies in *African Traditional Medicine*, Herbal Therapies, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and other Holistic Modalities.
* Improves *Clinical Reasoning, Diagnosis, and Patient Management*, particularly in treating Endemic Health Challenges in Nigeria (e.g., Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension).

4. *Public Trust and Professional Image*

* CPD involvement demonstrates a Physician's *dedication to excellence*, increasing public confidence in the profession.
* Strengthens the Council’s vision of building a cadre of *Credible and Competent Natural Medicine Professionals* across the Country and the World at large.

5. *Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems*

* Encourages Documentation, Research, and Modernization of Our *rich ethnomedicinal heritage*.
* Facilitates the integration of indigenous Natural Medicine into Primary Healthcare Systems.

6. *Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration*

* CPD events foster *Interdisciplinary Connections* among Natural Medicine Practitioners, Nutraceutical Scientists, Researchers, and Biomedical professionals.
* Expands referral Networks and promotes unified advocacy for recognition and inclusion in National Health Policy.

7. *Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

* Encourages exploration of *Natural Health Product Development*, Wellness centers, and Preventive Medicine Models.
* Offers insights into Business Development, Medical Ethics, Branding, and Digital Health.

*Core Values Reinforced by CPD under NCPNM*

1. *Integrity*: *CPD* instills Ethical Awareness and Promotes transparent, responsible healthcare delivery.

2. *Excellence*: Encourages Mastery in Natural Medicine Techniques and evidence-informed practice.

3. *Service to Humanity*: Reinforces the role of Natural Medicine in promoting Community Health and Disease Prevention.

4. *Cultural Respect*: Strengthens Practitioners’ understanding of the value of Nigeria’s Traditional Healing Systems.

5. *Leadership*: Prepares Physicians to take on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership roles in Healthcare Reform.

By promoting active engagement in CPD, the *Nigerian Council of Physicians of Natural Medicine* strengthens its mission to:

* *Protect Public health*
* *Elevate The Status* of Natural Medicine in Nigeria
* *Support Lifelong Learning* among practitioners
* *Promote Scientific Research* and Integration of traditional knowledge

*LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE*

Most of the chronic diseases troubling Nigerians today didn’t come from our soil.

They came from our silence.
From the things we stopped eating.
From the foods we abandoned in our pursuit of status.

We had everything.

Bitterleaf and ogbono.
Acha, ofada, tigernuts, baobab, African oil bean, locust beans.
We fermented, roasted, sun-dried, and slow-cooked meals that healed the gut and kept the liver sharp.

But somehow, someone convinced us that the very foods that kept our ancestors alive were dirty, local, primitive, and “not balanced.”

And that’s where the problem began.

Walk into most homes in Lagos or Abuja today and ask a child, “What did you eat for breakfast?”
The common answers? Bread and tea. Cornflakes and milk. Chocolate-spread sandwich.

Pap, yam and oil, abacha, moi moi, or okpa have now been reduced to “village food.”
Yet these were the same meals that built strong teeth, fertile wombs, and clean arteries for generations.

So what really changed?

It wasn’t just colonialism, it was mental colonization.
The kind that continues today through food ads, Western medical policy templates, and shelves stacked with boxed and packaged meals.

And now we’re seeing the results:
confused diets, weak immunity, hormonal disruption, stunted metabolism, and chronic inflammation from childhood.

We’ve even changed how often we eat.
People now eat three to four times a day while moving less than 1,000 steps daily.
They wake, sit in traffic, sit at work, get home, sit again, and still believe they must eat something every few hours to “stay strong.”

Our ancestors walked to the stream, tilled the ground, fetched firewood, ground melon with stones, and trekked markets on foot.
Their meals were earned. Their digestion was natural. Their energy, clean.

Today, we mistake laziness for luxury.
We stop our children from sweating and call it love.
We buy them sugar-coated snacks, fast food, and flavoured drinks thinking it’s care.
Meanwhile, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and fatty liver are already developing quietly in many under-18s.

Open the average Nigerian fridge today.
Soda. Instant noodles. Sausages. Ice cream. Bread. Yoghurts with corn syrup. Chocolates.
All ultra-processed. All pro-inflammatory. All slowly damaging the brain, liver, and gut microbiome.

Professor Carlos Monteiro, from the University of São Paulo, coined the term ultra-processed foods in 2009.
He warned that these items are not merely unhealthy, they are industrially modified substances designed to be addictive and nutrient-empty.

And he was right.

In 2023, The British Medical Journal published a sweeping review of 45 meta-analyses covering 9 million participants.
The results?
Clear associations between ultra-processed food consumption and 32 major health problems, including cardiovascular disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, and premature death.

But in Nigeria, these same foods are branded as premium.
Imported equals superior.
Processed equals civilized.
And native equals backward.

Even worse, our policymakers follow the same logic.

Most African dietary guidelines are borrowed from the U.S. Food Pyramid or British medical templates.
We wait for WHO, CDC, or USDA to validate the food growing in our backyard.
We ignore the science our grandmothers lived by, science rooted in soil, in climate, in memory.

This is not just a public health issue.
It is a cultural amnesia.

The late Prof. Catherine Acholonu once said, “Our ancestors did not just eat to fill their stomachs they ate to align with nature.”
That’s not superstition.
That’s bio-adaptive nutrition.
That’s metabolic intelligence passed down across time.

And yet, we now look for imported keto kits, foreign wellness apps, and pharmaceutical supplements to solve problems that our food heritage already knows how to prevent.

Dr. Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina described this global shift as the Nutrition Transition.
He divided it into five stages.
Africa, right now, is in Stage 4—marked by excessive sugar, seed oils, refined flour, and sedentary living.
What comes next is an epidemic of degenerative diseases.

So let’s be clear:
We’re not just eating wrong.
We’re thinking wrong.

You don’t eat what’s trending, you eat what your DNA understands.
You eat to reduce inflammation.
You eat to support your organs, not to stuff your fridge.

And when sickness finally knocks, the options are fewer.
That’s why prevention is no longer advice, it’s survival.

Self-care is no longer luxury, it’s a return to memory.

The healthiest food you can ever eat is the food your ancestors survived on.
It’s coded in your enzymes.
It’s aligned with your gut flora.
It’s built into your bones.

Eat with sense. Not with shame.
Protect your children from food confusion.
Let them grow up knowing that agidi is not lesser than croissant, and that ogi can nourish better than milk from a tin.

We don’t need another diet plan.
We need cultural clarity.
We don’t need to import everything.
We need to remember.

Because what kept us alive for 1,000 years is not backward,
…it’s what will save us now.