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Francis Chan | A Personal Relationship Jan 14,2015| Francis Chan 2015

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Having God with us in our daily lives is crucial to our existence in this life. Kindly listen to and reflect on this life-transforming message for Francis Chan

Life Reflection: I Remember…

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The Question is why do our paths change  in life? I remember when I was young. I used to be very carefree. I wanted to live my life peacefully without disturbance. I remember that the only thing that could giv e me joy and peace were drawing and painting. I hated reading books and was indifferent about schooling. Visual Art I remember whenever anyone asked me what I wanted to do with my life when I am older, I would gladly and proudly tell them “I want to be an Artist (Visual). I carried this notion throughout secondary (high) school also. I remember that as a young girl, I would dream of traveling round the world, making friends, living a free-willed life and having the best time of my life and never come back to Nigeria, I finally traveled abroad. However, within two weeks of traveling, I started begging my father to let me come back home for holiday (what and irony). I remember that had the opportunity to go for an international visual art competition when I was in SS2

Benefits of Olive Oil on the Hair

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Olive Oil on Hair Hi there, I am back again on olive oil. However, this will be the last sequence of my write-up on olive oil. Today, I will be discussing the benefits of olive oil to our hair. Yes, I know we all love to know about this because many of us battle with hair loss and the need to strengthen our hair. Over time, olive oil has been used by both men and women to combat hair loss and to strengthen the hair. To reduce symptoms of hair loss, there is need for good nutrition, which includes use of healthy oils such as olive oil, which contains essential nutrients and vitamins. Sleek, Shining and Healthy Hair Olive oil contains anti-inflammatory properties that promote scalp health and prevent dandruff. Olive oil makes hair soft and shiny. It is made up of fatty acids that will coat the shaft of our hair to help to keep them healthy and protected. Often times, the use of hair dye, flat irons and hair dryers can damage the outer layer of our hair. However, olive o

Benefits of Olive Oil on our Skin

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People often think that olive oil is not good for us, particularly as regards our waistline and our heart. However, it has been confirmed that it is good for us due to its content of monounsaturated fat, which are known to bolster cardiovascular health. The Phoenicians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used olive oil as an anti-aging remedy. Olive Oil Olive is abundantly produced in many parts of the world and is readily available both in extract form and as an ingredient of many organic skin care products. Olive oil contains four major antioxidants, such as Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which allow it to work as cleanser, moisturizer, and protector of skin. Owing to this, olive oil can be used in diverse ways and measures such as;   As Body Cream or Butter  • Olive oil can be bobbed on the body after shower. Make sure you give yourself time before getting dressed because it stays greasy and takes a little while to get absorbed. • Olive oil could also be mixed with shea butter or be

Value of Olive Oil

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Happy Valentine’s Day in arrears! My name is Kehinde and this will be my first post ever! I am excited about sharing with you the importance of olive oil in our lives. First, olive oil is derived from olives, which are one of the world's most widely enjoyed foods. Olives dated back to at least 5,000 years, when they were cultivated in parts of the Mediterranean, such as Syria, and about 6,000–8,000 years ago in Spain. Olive oil contains high monounsaturated fat, which has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. They also help our respiratory system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, immune system, inflammatory system, and digestive system. In addition, it can decrease the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence; reduce the levels of total blood cholesterol; decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure; and help reduce levels of obesity. There are different types of olive, some of which are extra virgin olive oil, vi