INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE
                   HAUSA TRIBE.

                          HISTORY

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 Hausa people or Hausawa as they are also called can be found in Sudan, Niger, Chad, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon and Ghana.  Hausas can also be found in North-western Nigerian towns like Kano, Zaria, Bauchi, Lafia,Kastina,Abuja,  Birnin Kebbi, Yola, Suleja, Yola, Makurdi, Zaria. etc
           
                              RELIGION

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People that practice Islamic religion are referred to as Moslems or Muslims and their practices are based on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed, as recorded in the Holy Quran.
Based on their Arabic roots, the Hausas are predominantly Muslims and they are considered the 4th largest Muslim bloc in the world.

            FACTS ABOUT THE HAUSA TRIBE
                                  

Hausa's use the word " Salama alekum" (peace be unto you all) before going into a place occupied by people. Those in the building/office or house reply by saying " amu alaekum wa salam" ( peace be unto you also).

 Hausas do not circumcise their male children until they are about 3 to 5 years old or even older as a way of cultural belief

People from the Hausa tribe  start preparing their daughters for marriage from her childhood. Her parents buy and store items a female child would take to her husband's house.

When a female child gets married, depending on how financially buoyant her parent's are.  She is not sent off to her husband's house empty handed. Her parents will provide all she would need as a new bride. These items range from electrical appliances, kitchen utensils, bedroom furniture, bathroom necessities, beauty and body care products, clothing, under garments, traditional scents, incense, and perfumes etc.

Hausa people appreciate people from other tribe who can speak their language fluently or above average. From bargains to asking for favors, Hausa's go all out to show kind gestures in anyway they can to  non indigenes who can speak there language.

Hausa people record the Highest number of petty traders you can find around. From mai shayi (tea seller), mai suya (grilled meat seller), mai goro( kolanut seller), to mai agogo (wristwatch seller), or mai lemo  (orange seller). They begin small and then carve a niche for themselves.

               

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People from the hausa tribe do not segregate between the rich or poor, educated or unlearned, highly placed or  low class. Hausas  believe that we are all equal before the Almighty Allah (God). A highly placed Hausa person can be seen eating from the same plate with a poor person.

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 People from the Hausa tribe value and cherish their language so much that the language is used as a tool for conversing with any one they meet.

The Hausa language has more first-language speakers than any other language in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has an estimated 35 million first  language speakers, and 20 million second language speakers. 

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Hausa people love sweet things so much that they have so many sweet snacks like alkali, alawan madara (milk sweet), zoborodo drink, kunun geda, kantun sikari, alawan geda etc.

  Hausa women use beauty products, ornaments, incense and jewelries especially gold. A large number of hausa  women adorn themselves with gold jewelries as this is cherished from childhood to adulthood.  

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The lalli or henna paintings  which is a temporary body tattoo  also an indispensable part of their make up. Every hausa woman or girl loves to beautify themselves with this art work especially during special occasions like weddings.

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 The Hausa tribe are also known for prominent tribal marks which they draw mainly on the face and other parts of the body. The Hausa tribal mark was used for identification purposes especially during war, missing person, and slave trade transact. 

                            

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Hausa men and women use a sex enhancement range of product called kayan mata/ kayan maza. This is believed to help enhance sexual pleasure in couples. Kayan mata is given to a new bride on her wedding day as a gift to help her sexually in marriage.

Hausa's love the Honda brand of car. You would actually think its because its owned by one of their brothers, Dangote. They love it because of the low fuel consumption and maintenance.

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 Hausa people love power so much and they would do anything to remain at the corridors of power. That's why they are good politicians and every other tribe in Nigeria look up to them when it is time for election. 
As part of their political game plan major political parties either pick a hausa person as their presidential candidate or running mate. Interesting right.

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Hausa people believe in destiny and the will of God. They believe that whatever happens in life has been  predestined by God.

Every good things comes to he who waits!!

Do you know any interesting fact I did not  mention please share.

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SECRET TO LASTING SEXUAL PLEASURE

A study on Sexual Medicine  reports that three (3) to thirteen (13) minutes is the average time couples spend ‘rocking and rolling' in bed (know what I mean).

Another research reveals that between 15 to 25 minutes—is how long most women want love making time to last; not for hours like some people think. Although nothing bad can come from banging at it a bit longer! Yeah.
Taking the right diet including fruits, vegetables, and nuts will not only get you through the rest of your life but will enhance your sex Life and add color to your love life.
Come with me on this sexylicious journey as we go on a sex appealing adventure to discover popular foods and vegetable that increase sexual stamina and keep your body healthy.

APPLE

  Apples are rich in nutrients, they contain phenyl ethylamine which gives men and women sexual arousal and feeling for a good sex. Eating them will help open up the testicles, prostate glands, penile area, veins and arteries. Apples helps open up healthy blood flow to help achieve erection and also maintain it.
Guess Adam and Eve found that out in the Garden.

WATERMELON

This great fruit is loaded with citrulline, an antioxidants that converts to L-arginine once its in the body. Citrulline is also one of the richest natural sources of L-citrulline a type of  amino acid that can help make your little dude harder.
The production of nitric oxide, from L-arginine helps increase blood flow to the penis, as it stimulates and strengthens erection.
 Eating the fruit plain or mixing  it with some olive oil, lemon juice, or mint can make a sweet  dish that will help you last all night long.

 BANANA

Bananas are naturally imbued with B vitamins that increases our stamina levels and helps reduce  stress. This great fruit also contain a ‘feel good hormone' called serotonin tryptophan, which is an amino acid needed to produce serotonin. An enzyme called bromelain that helps to improve blood flow in the body and increase libido can also be found in bananas.
  Potassium, needed to produce sex hormones, increase sex drive, and improve our heart system can also be found in Banana.

RED GRAPES

A chemical compound called “stilbenoids” and “resveratrol” is what red grapes contain.
 Grapes help keep off heart attacks, strokes, and provide lots of energy for increased sexual  stamina and life’s daily routine.

COFFEE

I’m sure a lot of people will be glad to know coffee is sexually beneficial because it helps to  enhance sexual arousal if consumed moderately.
Athletes are encouraged to consume caffeinated coffee before they workout because it boosts their cardio system which allows them to burn more calories.
In the same way when men and women drink a cup of coffee before sex, their performance can also produce the same results.

GINGER

Another food that can improve your sex life by helping blood flow and improving artery health is ginger.
A teaspoon of ginger when taken  a few times a week is all you need to reap the heart benefits. So go on and add ginger to your regular meal and reap the benefit.

CITRUS FRIUT

The Vitamin C in citrus fruits like oranges, lemon and grapefruits help to improve sperm count in men.
The antioxidants in citrus fruits help men and women enjoy mental focus, improved mood, and help reduce stress for better erections.

DRY FRUITS

When you Consume  a variety of dry fruit it will help increase your sexual stamina.
 Dry fruits also have a proven record to help improve sexual impotence.

PEANUT BUTTER

It has been proven scientifically that zinc help boost sperm count motility. Peanut butter are high in zinc and monosaturated fats which boosts dopamine level. Dopamine is the chemical compound that increases a woman’s sexual emotions.

PUMPKIN

Pumpkin seeds are zinc filled food that  help in the production of testosterone which improves sexual desires in men and women. They also contain health fatty acid known as omega 3; this act as hormones that boost sexual drive and fertility.

SALMON FISH

Salmon fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, this helps you stay hard because its got nitric-oxide inside it.

BEETROOT JUICE

 One of the world’s “super foods,” is beetroot. It is high in nitrates, this becomes nitrites when changed by bacterial anaerobes as it lands on the tongue.
Beetroot juice has many benefits for the human body, including increasing sexual stamina. It also enables more energy production and oxygen, to be circulated throughout the body, especially to the sexual organs for better erections and orgasms.

SOYA BEAN

Soya beans  contains a plant hormone called “Genistein,” which boosts the production of collagen  found in soya beans.
 Soya beans are referred to as the super heroes of all super foods  and they are helpful in women going through menopause and add youthfulness to skin.

OATMEAL

 A bowl of oatmeal help boosts testosterone levels in the bloodstream and its helps to strengthen sex drives and orgasms in both men and women.
 Oats taken by men is like having a spoonful of viagrto which allows a healthy blood flow into the penis.

MACA

Maca is a herbal root well renowned as an aphrodisiac for healthy sex drive and performance. It is highly rich in Vitamin B which also increases the body energy levels.

BROWN RICE

Another sex enhancing food that contains many compounds beneficial for the whole body is Brown Rice. It contains manganese that helps control the nervous system for healthy reproductive system and good penile erection.

CORN

Corn is high in fiber and as a starch vegetable  it is beneficial to the human body.
Manganese found in corn breaks down carbohydrate and fat for increased stamina and energy. It also strengthens the sexual organ tissues.

GARLIC

History has it that ancient Egyptians used garlic to boost their stamina.
 According to research, regular in take of garlic helps stop the formation of new fatty deposits, called Nano plaques, inside arterial walls. Which definitely includes the arteries leading to your penis.
Yea right, and I’m not kidding. Adding garlic to your diet may make your breathe less appealing but it will definitely keep your erection strong and your heart healthy.

NUTS

An amino acid called L-arginine found in nuts, is one of the building blocks of nitric oxide—a naturally occurring gas that helps guys maintain their erections.
Add some to your diet as nuts help reduce cholesterol levels. Less cholesterol will make blood flow easily down through your veins to your penis and help you maintain erection and enhance your performance.

FINAL WORDS
  Each of these  foods will give you and your partner the endurance to keep your love life colorful and going. These foods will keep your blood pumping as they help remove the plaque off the arterial walls.
 So go for it and keep pumping.

Cheers and Kisses

from JOY.

Unbelievable Health Benefits of Cucmber

UNBELIEVABLE HEALTH BENEFIT OF                                       CUCUMBER.
 Benefits Of Cucumber.
While most people think of cucumbers as vegetables, they are actually a fruit. Cucumbers are members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, they contain seeds and grow from the ovaries of flowering plants.
 If you just picked up a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and added them into your shopping basket . Then Congratulations! The Good News is YOU have just bought yourself a fruit full of good health!

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health. Often referred to as a superfood, Cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic ones or even better still, grow them.
According to World’s Healthiest Foods, Cucumber peel and seeds are the most nutrient-packed part of cucumber.
Cucumbers are good sources of phytonutrients (plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties). They  have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. They contain fiber and beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that is good for eyes.  Cucumber seeds are also a good source of minerals, and contain calcium.

 Cucumbers are naturally low in calories, You will get about:
I. 4 percent of your daily potassium
II. 3 percent of your daily fiber
III. 4 percent of your daily vitamin C.
IV. A small amounts of vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamin A, for your daily nutritional requirements.
According to Cornell University‘s Growing guide, there are hundreds of varieties of cucumber, and they come in dozens of colors, but the edible types are classified as  either slicing or pickling.

                                         

                                     

Slicing cucumbers are cultivated to be eaten fresh, while pickling cucumbers are intended for the brine jar. Slicing cucumbers are usually larger and thicker-skinned than pickling ones.
Here, come with me as we go on an amazing adventure of the unbelievable health benefits imbedded in cucumber
1. Heart health
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, The vitamin K in cucumbers is

also known to be essential in the blood-clotting process. “Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables of all kinds is associated with a reduced risk for many health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and obesity,”.
According to the American Heart Association, Potassium is an essential part of heart health. Potassium content in Cucumbers may be especially helpful in this regard. One cup of sliced cucumbers contains only about 4 percent of the body’s daily potassium needs, but it comes with significantly fewer calories than most high-potassium foods like bananas.  Many studies have linked it with lowering blood pressure.

 A study of 12,000 adults, published in Archives of Internal Medicine , showed that those who consumed 4,069 mg of potassium each day lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease and ischemic heart disease by 37 percent and 49 percent, respectively, compared to those who took 1,793 mg per day.
2. For Hydration: Eating slices of the cool cucumber will keep you hydrated if you are too busy to drink water. Cucumbers are 96% water. So go ahead quench your thirst, get hydrated!
3. Prevents Cancer
  Cucumbers are known to contain                        lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.
The risk of several cancers can be cut down by including cucumber in your diet as its got cancer -fighting potential .
4. An Antioxidant

According to the Pharmacognosy Review, fresh extracts from cucumber showed increased scavenging of free radicals. Free radicals are associated with a variety of human diseases, but can sometimes being held in check by antioxidants.
Cucumbers contain several antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese, as well as flavonoids, triterpenes and lignans that have anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin C is well known for its immune system benefits, and beta-carotene has been shown to be beneficial for vision.
 With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones also.
4 . Boost Immunity

Consuming cucumbers regularly help boost your immune system. Cucumbers provides your body with vitamins A, B and C , which boost immunity , gives you energy, and keeps you glowing.
Tip: Blending cucumber with carrot and spinach increases its power.
5. Bone health
The human body uses vitamin K when building bones, and the effect seem to be especially important for women.
 In the past few decades, it has become clear that vitamin K is important to bone health, and one cup of cucumber contains about 19 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K. One review published in Nutrition noted that vitamin K blend with  vitamin D intake might reduce fracture rates, which increase bone density and positively affect calcium balance.
 A study in 2000 saw reduced risk of hip fracture among both elderly women and elderly men who consumed more vitamin.
6. Skin Health
 Skin- friendly minerals like  magnesium , potassium , silicon can all be found in Cucumbers.

 Spa beauty therapy procedure include relaxing with cucumber slices placed over the eyes. This is because Cucumbers have a cooling and soothing effect that decreases swelling, irritation and inflammation when used topically. Cucumber slices placed on the eyes can decrease morning puffiness, alleviate and treat sunburn when placed on the affected area.
 The silicon and sulfur in cucumbers help to stimulate hair growth.
7. Diabetics Health
  Cucumbers contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin . Diabetic patients can enjoy eating cucumber and also reap its health benefit.
 8. Anti-aging and Anti-wrinkling agent
 Cucumbers are imbedded with  anti-wrinkling and anti-aging properties. The anti-inflammatory compounds in cucumbers help remove waste from the body and reduce skin irritation, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
9. Kidney Health

Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your system, keeping the kidneys in good health.
10. Cure For Bad Breathe: Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums , leaving your mouth smelling good. The phytochemicals in cucumbers will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath. Just take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds and – Walla!
11. Home care
 Take a cucumber slice and rub it along a squeaky hinge door instead of a WD40,and your door will stop squeaking.
12. Cure for Hangover
 Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients, reducing the intensity of both hangover and headache.
Tip: Eat  few slices of Cucumber before going to bed if you have just had a bit too much to drink. This will help you avoid a morning hangover or headache.
13. Relieves Constipation

The high water content and dietary fiber in cucumbers are very effective in getting rid of toxins from the digestive system, that aid digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as a remedy for chronic constipation.
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THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF DATES.
Dates are one of the very best sweet and versatile foods that can regulate the digestive process. It can significantly boost energy levels in people within half an hour of consuming it.
The American Cancer Society recommends an intake of 20-35 grams of dietary fiber per day, which can be supplied through dates.
 HEALTH BENEFIT FROM DATES
I. Relief from constipation
II. Intestinal disorders
III. Heart regulator
IV. Anemia cure
V. Sexual dysfunction correction
VI. Diarrhea solution
VII. Abdominal cancer cure
One kilogram of dates contains almost 3,000 calories, and the calories in dates are sufficient to meet the daily requirements for a human body. Of course, you should not eat just dates throughout the day.
 Dates are rich in several vitamins, minerals and fiber too. These delicious fruits contain oil, calcium, sulfur, iron , potassium, phosphorous, manganese , copper and magnesium which are all beneficial for health. Some health specialists have said that eating one date per day is necessary for a balanced and healthy diet.
 Nutritional Value of Dates
Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals. Its a good source of energy, sugar and fiber. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium , potassium, magnesium and zinc are found in dates. It also contains vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin , folate, vitamin A and vitamin K .
People consume dates in several ways, such as mixing the paste of the dates with milk , yogurt or with bread or butter to make them even more delicious.

 The paste is beneficial for both adults and children, especially during a time of recovery from injury or illness. Dates help in muscle development and weight gain also.
According to a modern medical survey, it is now accepted that dates are useful in preventing abdominal cancer. When the body begins to absorb the high nutritional value of the dates, feelings of hunger are pacified. Also, the nervous system can get a lot of help from consuming dates, since they have such significant amounts of potassium.
Dates are one of the very best sweet and versatile foods that can regulate the digestive process.
 It is also said that taking one date per a day will help you to maintain your eye health all your life. They are commonly known to be quite effective in guarding against the problem of night blindness.

Health Benefits of Dates

1.Boost Energy

 Do you get tired easily? Then eating more Dates could boost your energy quickly. Dates are high in natural sugars  glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Therefore, they are the perfect snack for an immediate burst of energy. Many people around the world use dates for a quick afternoon snack when they are feeling lethargic or sluggish.

2.Heart Health

 ln recent times a lot of diseases are heart related. Dates are helpful in keeping the heart healthy if consumed regularly. When they are soaked overnight, crushed in the morning and then consumed, they have been shown to have a positive effect on weak hearts.
 Dates are also a rich source of potassium, which studies have shown to reduce the risk of stroke and other heart related diseases.
 Furthermore, they are suggested as a healthy and delicious way to reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol in the body, which is a major contributing factor for heart attacks, heart disease, and stroke. Therefore, when taken twice a week, dates can seriously improve the overall health of the heart.
3. Abdominal Cancer

 According to Research dates help reduce the risk and impact of abdominal cancer. They work as a useful tonic for all age groups, and in some cases, they work better than traditional medicines, and are natural, so they don’t have any negative side effects on the human body.
4. Boost Nervous System.
 Potassium is one of the prime ingredients in promoting a healthy and responsive nervous system, and it also improves the speed and alertness of brain activity. Therefore vitamins present in dates make it an ideal boost to nervous system health and functionality.  Therefore, dates are a wonderful food source for people as they begin to age and their nervous system becomes sluggish or unsupported, as well as for people who want to keep their mind sharp.
5. Improves Sexual stamina

 In 2006, Bahmanpour studied the effects of date palms and their oil on sexual functioning and found that the high levels of estradiol and flavonoid components of dates are what increase sperm count and motility, as well as promoting increased testes size and weight. So, if you are looking for a masculine boost, eat some dates, because they are a great natural aphrodisiac!
Tip: Soak a handful of dates in fresh goat’s milk over night, then grind them in the same milk with a mixture of cardamom powder and honey . This mixture becomes a very useful tonic for increasing sexual endurance and reducing sterility caused by various sexual disorders.
6.Constipation

Dates have high levels of soluble fiber , which is essential in promoting healthy bowel movements and the comfortable passage of food through the intestinal tract, which can relieve symptoms of constipation.
 Dates are often categorized as a laxative food eaten by people suffering from constipation. In order to achieve the desired laxative effect of it, you should soak them in water over night. Then, eat the soaked dates in the morning like syrup to get the most optimal results.
7. Allergies
According to a study done in 2002, organic sulfur compounds can have a positive impact on the amount of suffering people experience from SAR (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis), which affects approximately 23 million people in the United States alone. Dates are a great way to somewhat stem the effects of those seasonal allergies through its contributions of sulfur to the diet. One of the most interesting facets of dates is the presence of organic sulfur in them. This is not a very common element to find in foods, but it does have a worthwhile amount of health benefits, including the reduction of allergic reactions and seasonal allergies .
8. Intestinal Disorders
Continuous intake of dates helps to inhibit growth of the pathological organisms and thus, they help stimulate the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestines. The nicotine content in dates is thought to be beneficial for curing many kinds of intestinal disorders.
In terms of digestive issues, dates contain those insoluble and soluble fibers, as well as many beneficial amino acids which can stimulate the digestion of food and make it more efficient, meaning that more nutrients will be absorbed by the digestive tract and enter your body for proper usage.
9.Bone Health and Strength

Date contains selenium , manganese, copper, and magnesium, all of which are integral to healthy bone development and strength. Do you sometimes feel some sort of weakness in your bones? The significant amounts of minerals found in dates make it a super food for strengthening bones and fighting off painful and debilitating diseases like osteoporosis. So, eat your dates and give a boost to your bones!
10.Helps Anemic patients
 Are you aware that Dates have a high amount of mineral content, which is beneficial for many different health conditions? Dates  have an  impressive level of iron which makes them a perfect dietary supplement for people suffering from anemia.
The high level of iron balances out the inherent lack of iron in anemic patients, increasing energy and strength, while decreasing feelings of fatigue and sluggishness.
11.Weight Gain
 Dates consist of sugar, proteins and many essential vitamins. If dates are consumed with cucumber paste, you can also keep your weight at a normal, balanced level, rather than over -slimming.
12. Eye, Nose and throat
When the leaves of the date palm are ground into a paste and rubbed on and around the eyes, or when dates are ingested orally, it has been shown to reduce the frequency of illness attached to the eyes, nose and throat. This solution is commonly used in rural areas where dates grow as an alternative medicine.
13.Intoxication

 Dates provide quick relief and have a sobering effect in case you feel as though you have consumed an uncomfortable amount of alcohol. They can also be used the following morning to prevent severe hangovers. Also, they should be rubbed and soaked overnight for best results.
14.Diarrhea

 The soluble fiber in dates can also help relieve diarrhea, by providing bulk to the bowel movements and promoting normal, healthy functioing of the excretory system. Ripe dates contain potassium, which is known as an effective way of controlling diarrhea. They are also easy to digest, which further helps alleviate the unpredictable nature of chronic diarrhea.


CONCLUSION:
It is very important that you only consume dates that are processed and packaged properly. Make sure to wash them thoroughly before you eat them, as this will help remove the impurities present on the surface. Dates carry tremendous nutritional values, great care should be taken in their selection because their surface is very sticky, which often attracts various impurities.
Keep Dating. JOY 😊💄