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I wish you and your loved ones Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. If your plans are yet to come through know that God has a better plan for you. Jessica

Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family. It has been used as both a medicine and a spice for thousands of years. This wonderful herbal plant, grown for its underground root or bulb, contains numerous health promoting phytonutrients that has proven benefits against coronary artery diseases, infections, and cancers. The herb plant belongs to the family of Alliaceae, in the genus, Allium ; and scientifically known as Allium sativum . It is believed to be originating in the mountainous Central Asian region, from where it spread all over the temperate and subtropical regions in the world. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial herb but is grown as an annual crop. The methods applied for its cultivation are similar to those of growing onions. The completely grown plant reaches about 50 to 60 cm in height and bears underground bulbous root containing about 8-20 bulbs known as cloves. The whole bulb itself is encased within several layers of white or mauve-tinged, papery-t

 The amount of drug taken determines its effect.A small  amount taken speeds you up(acts as a stimulant). A greater amount acts as a slows you down(acts as a sedative)  while larger amount poisons and can kill. Many drugs directly affect the mind. They can distort the user’s perception of what is happening around and can result to odd, irrational, inappropriate and destructive actions and even block off all sensations.Though drugs provide short-term help in the relief of pain, they also wipe out ability and alertness and affect ones thought.  Are medicines drugs?  Yes!  Medicines are drugs that are intended to speed up,slow down or change something about the way your body is working, to try to make it work better. Even though they act as stimulants or sedatives, too much can kill you. Medicines can be as dangerous as illegal drug if not used as supposed to.  WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS? People take drugs because they want to change something in their lives. Here are so

Lipids are a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats and waxes, sterols, fat soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E, K. , mono-glycerides, di-glycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids and others. They are soluble in non polar solvents such as ether, chloroform, but are relatively insoluble in water. They have these properties because they consist mainly of carbons. Even though lipids are hydrophobic, they can also be amphiphilic. Their amphiphilic nature allows them to form structures such as vesicles, liposome, or membranes in an aqueous environment. Although the term lipid is often used as a synonym of fat, fats are in fact a subgroup of lipids called triglycerides.  Although humans and other mammals use various biosynthetic pathways to break down and synthetise lipids, the truth is that some essential lipids must be obtained from the diet because they cannot be made this way. Some lipids are used for energy storage. Others serve as structural components of cell mem

Alcohol slows down the function of all living cells, especially those in the brain. It does not need to be digested after being consumed rather it moves with a very great speed through the body affecting every tissue and organ. It quickly appears in the blood stream, and its intoxicating effects such as the production of false feeling of pleasure and a lack of control are felt within a few minutes. Immediately the body tries to get rid of it. The alcohol is absorbed through the stomach to the small intestine, directly into the bloodstream where it proceeds to the liver which metabolizes it. When it is consumed at a faster rate than the body mechanism can handle, it accumulates in the bloodstream and is distributed through the body.                                                The higher the concentration of alcohol, the greater the disturbance it has on the body cells. This can lead to a severe disruption of function and death. Regular drinking increases a person’s tolerance for

                                          Pumpkin is a large round fruit with a thick skin and a hollow centre with numerous small,off- white colored seeds interspersed in a net like structure .It is a fast-growing vine that creeps along the surface in a similar fashion like that of other Cucurbitaceae family vegetables and fruits such as cucumber , squash , cantaloupes, etc.It is one of the largely grown vegetables  Pumpkin Fruits are rich in Vitamins ,antioxidants and less in calorie while pumpkin  seeds are a great source of protein, minerals, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. Almost all the parts of the pumpkin plant; fruit, leaves, flowers and seeds, are edible. Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of Pumpkin   Pumpkin  is one of the very low calorie vegetables. 100 g fruit provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, it is rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. The vegetable is one of the food items recommende