Written by Ivie M. Eke. Recently an acquaintance of mine asked me the question, ‘are you happy?’ in lieu of the standard ‘how are you?’ or ‘how far?’ which I am accustomed to hearing as a greeting in Nigeria. Am I happy? Am I happy? Well…yes. I think so. This simple question led me down a rabbit hole of…
SEUN KUTI HEADLINES PADMAN’s EVENT [#UNBOXWASAHABLEPADS]
PadMan is an initiative of the Giving Garage aimed at getting men to be deliberately involved in issues of humanity especially issues bothering on gender equality. Giving Garage’s PadMan initiative is adopting the United Nations’ #HeForShe model to encourage men to act in advocating and funding of girl/women causes. PadMan promotes loudly and unashamedly the role of good Menstrual Hygiene…
If you’re on the healthy living train, then you’re definitely no stranger to detoxes. For those who have no idea what a detox is, keep reading! Simply put, a detox is a process you undertake to rid your body of toxins. We are constantly in contact with toxins – harmful substances – that are in our water, in the air,…
If you are part of Team Fitfam, you’ll know that the hardest part is definitely staying on the wagon and keeping up with the healthy habits that got you on the train. Here are 5 ways to keep motivated on the journey to a healthier, fitter you. 1. Record your starting point and celebrate your small wins: The reality for…
Calling #TeamFitFam! Get in here, guys! Don’t you just love how technology makes life easy! It’s already hard enough motivating yourself to get up early in the morning to go running or jogging; or to head for the gym before or after work. Anything that would make the #fitfam journey easier is most welcome. Now, with your smartphone, the journey…
I know green may not be your favourite colour, and many times it’s associated with all things yucky, but I promise that the greens I’m going to be referring to are definitely good for you! You are what you eat and while you apply your topical creams and lotions, don’t forget that your true glow will come from within. Looking…
When we think about being productive, we generally think about scheduling meetings and meeting up with our to-do lists. I can bet that we would hardly ever think that what we put into our mouths could affect how productive we are or how we maximise our day. Check out the following and see how much they affect your productivity at…
We often have a tendency to limit discussions on health with weight loss, diet and physical exercise. While all those things are important, our body is made up of different components and organs. Thus the only way we can be truly healthy is to have a holistic view on health and our bodies in general. A few weeks ago it…
By Adetutu Kunuji 1. The Facts Cervical cancer is the second most widespread cancer in females in Nigeria with a mortality rate of 22.9 deaths per 100,000 women totalling about 10,000 deaths from cervical cancer in a year ranking 10th in the world. Nigeria has been named one of the most dangerous places to be a woman with cervical cancer together…
So we are still on this goal setting matter…and if you haven’t registered to attend the #My2016GoalsWorkshop….you are on a looooonnnggg thing. For real though, 2016 is the year to rise above mediocrity, position ourselves for success, seize opportunities and remain accountable. One of the areas we women struggle with on a daily basis is weight! Here on IBG we…