Real Madrid beat Club America in the Club World Cup on Thursday to qualify for the Club World Cup final. The European Champions have extended their unbeaten streak to 36 matches. The Zinedine-led men have now scored 100 goals, recorded 27 wins and 9 draws, won 2 trophies and have not lost a game since April. Goals from Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the victory for the Los Blancos.
Health Talk: Unexpected Breast Milk Discharge& What To Do
The body system is made in such that there is always a check and balance in every cellular activity taking place in the body. It could be a positive or negative feedback mechanism. But unexpected breast milk discharge is caused the hormones in the body.
What the hormones do?
Hormones are chemical substances which act as messengers in the body that as created in the endocrine glands. The messengers control major body functions and understanding them will help you take control of your health especially in women (for puberty, pregnancy, delivery and lactation).
Examples of major hormones in the body
Prostaglandins
Adrenaline
Calcitonin
Erythropoietin
Oxytocin
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Vitamin D
Testosterone
Thyroxine
Progesterone
Prolactin
Leptin
Glucagon
Insulin
Melatonin
Oestrogen
Androgen and so on
How the breast milk develops in the body
Prolactin and oxytocin are the hormones primarily responsible for production of breast milk in female, but they work through a negative feedback mechanism with oestrogen and progesterone. Prolactin hormone stimulates the production of the milk while oxytocin is responsible for ejection reflex of the breast milk.
These hormones in the body works inversely or directly proportional in the way they secreted. When prolactin increases, progesterone and oestrogen reduces in the body. However the oestrogen which is responsible for menstrual flow decreases and menstruation is generally affected.
Therefore prolactin can inhibit ovulation in a lady’s system preventing the release of eggs (ovaries) at the female reproductive system.
What causes unexpected breast milk discharge?
- Chronic use of contraceptives
Irrational use of contraceptives can lead to unexpected breast milk discharge. When a female takes a contraceptives pills when there is actually no sperm deposit into the system (uterus). The progesterone pill ingested can alter the natural hormonal secretion pattern in her body, therefore increasing the prolactin and oxytocin level causing a sudden production of breast fluid.
- Lactogenic foods
Consumption of some foods like millet, barley, bounce rice, coconut water, raw almonds, oatmeal, fenugreek, carrots, asparagus, yam, pea, sweet potatoes, if taken in excess over a long time can also lead to a sudden production of breast fluids.
This doesn’t mean the foods be avoided, the natural foods provide outstanding benefits to the body.
What you should do
When you develop breast fluids or fullness of the breast when unexpected, visit a Gynaecologist and work with your Pharmacist for proper treatment. Leaving the condition unattended to can affect your chances of giving birth and affect your wellbeing.
Credit: Vetbest Health Network. (vbhealth.com.ng)
Aisha Buhari calls for prayers as daughter weds tomorrow
Zahra Buhari , the second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari and Aisha Buhari will be getting married to her heartthrob, Ahmed Indimi tomorrow, December 16, 2016. The First Lady has called for prayers for the bride-to-be ahead of the high-profile event.
”Please join me in prayers as my second daughter Zahra Buhari gets married to Ahmed Indimi on Friday December 16, 2016.” She wrote on Instagram.
AMVCA 2017: 93 Days, 76, lead nominations
The full list of nominees and categories for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) were announced on Wednesday at Intercontinental hotel, Lagos.
Leading the nominations are 76 and 93 days which bagged a total of 14 and 9 nominations respectively.
The categories and nominees are listed below:
Best Supporting Actress
Ivie Okujaye – Something Wicked
Somkele Idhalama – 93 Days
Adunni Ade – It’s Her Day
Ebele Okaro – Ebele Okaro
Kehinde Bankole – 8 Bars and a Clef
Khanyi Mbau – Happiness is a Four Letter Word
Namundi Mbusi – Vaya
Best Supporting Actor Movie/TV series
Gideon Okeke – 93 Days
Warren Vasemole – Vaya
Kofi Adjorlolo – Ghana Must Go
Mpho Sebeng – The Jakes Are Missing
Rotimi Salami – Just Not Married
Nkem Owoh – Ghana Must Go
Best Art Director
76 – Pat Nebo
93 Days – Bola Bello
Oloibiri – Chima Adighije
Happiness is a Four Letter Word – Gary Smith
Ghana Must Go – Godwin Ashong
Best Soundtrack
Oloibiri – Rex Ricketts
93 Days – George Kallis, Tunde Jegede and Banky W
No Good Turn – Brymo
The Encounter – Michael ‘The Truth’ Ogunlade
76 – Hyacinth Ogbu, Daps Agwom, Ukachi Nnachi
Best Cinematographer
Mrs Right Guy – Adze Ugah
93 Days – Yinka Edward
Happiness is a Four Letter Word – Lance Gewer
Oloibiri – Curtis Graham
76 – Yinka Edward
Best Actress in a Drama
Bimbo Akintola – 93 Days
Ivie Okujaye – Slow Country
Rita Dominic – 76
Adesua Etomi – The Arbitration
Zimkhita Nyoka – Vaya
Meg Ottamwa – Derailed
Hannah Ojo – Love is A Prank
Best Actor in a Drama
RMD – Oloibiri
Ramsey Nouah – 76
Sambasa Nzeribe – Slow Country
Gregory Ojefua – The Encounter
Olu Jacobs – Oloibiri
Femi Jacobs – Femi Jacobs
Best Actress in a Comedy
Tina Mba – Meet the In-Laws
Uche Jombo – Wives on Strike
Dineo Moeketsi – Mrs Right Guy
Chioma Akpotha – Wives on Strike
Funke Akindele – Jenifa’s Diary
Funke Akindele – A Trip to Jamaica
Omoni Oboli – Wives on Strike
Best Writer
76 – Emmanuel Okomaiyi
The CEO – Tunde Babalola
A Trip to Jamaica – AY Makun
Oloibiri – Samantha Iwowo
Ghana Must Go – Tunde Babalolo
Vaya – Akin Omotoso
Best Actor in a Comedy
Imeh Umoh Bishop – The Boss is Mine
Ayo Makun – A Trip to Jamaica
Bovi Ugboma – It’s Her Day
Blossom Chukwujekwu – Ghana Must Go
Mike Ezuruonye – Brother Jekwu
Okey Uzoeshi – The Life of a Nigerian Couple
Amechi Munagor – Meet the In-Laws
Best Movie West Africa
93 Days
76
Oloibiri
A Trip to Jamaica
The CEO
Best Movie South Africa
Mrs Right Guy
Happiness is a Four Letter Word
Vaya
The Jakes are Missing
All About Love
Best Movie East Africa
Aisha
Kati Kati
Epidemic
Homecoming
Best Overall Movie
Mrs Right Guy
Happiness is a Four Letter Word
Aisha
93 Days
76
Naomba Niseme
Best Short Film or Online Video
Ireti
Loot
Meet the Parents
Cat Face
Light Diaries: Spin Around
Best Documentary
Roots Gambia
Makoko: Futures Afloat
Alison
Amaka’s Kin: The Women of Nollywood
Petra’s Nebatean Heritage
Best Picture Director
Oloibiri
Vaya
76 – Emeka Ojukwu
Happiness is a Four Letter Word –
93 Days –
Best Costume Design
76
Oloibiri
Ghana Must Go
Casino
King Invincible
Best Indigenous Language TV series/movies (Swahili)
Siri Ya Mtungi
Mganga Bomba
Fihi
Zilizala
Urembo
Best TV series
Jenifa’s Diary
Sokhulu and Partners season 3
Duplicity
Beneath the Lies
Beyond Your Sight: The Police Story
Boy who became an internet sensation for wearing a plastic-bag Lionel Messi jersey meets his hero
Remember that boy who became a viral star after wearing a . Read it here here and here. Murtaza Ahmadi met the Argentine in Doha where Barcelona played a friendly match against Saudi Arabian club, Al-Ahli.
‘I’m very happy to meet my hero. It is a dream for me.’ The 6 year-old said.
Riyad Mahrez named BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016
Algeria midfielder, Riyad Mahrez has been named BBC African Footballer of the Year. He won it ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure.
The 25 year-old told BBC Sport: “It means a lot, it’s something big for African players so I am very happy, I am very proud.
It’s always good to receive awards and for African players it’s a huge honour. To all the fans, thank you very much.”
“Also I want to thank the Algeria fans and dedicate this to them as well and for my family. I just have to carry on and keep going with my football and see what I can do.”
Riyad Mahrez in 2016:
– African Player of the Year
– Premier League Winner
– PFA Player of the Year
– 7th place in the Ballon d’Or
Ronaldo wins 4th Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or for the fourth time ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann.
The 31 year-old scored 51 goals in 54 game in 2016, winning the Champions League with Real Madrid and the European Championship with Portugal in the process.
Reacting to the honour, the Portuguese who was unavoidably absent at the ceremony which took place today in Zurich as his side travelled to Japan to prepare for the Club World Cup said, “It is a special moment. It means that all my sacrifice was worth it. I feel very happy to win this. I worked very hard,” Ronaldo said in accepting the award.
“A lot of people helped me get here, and it is not easy to get here. You can count on one hand players who maintain this level year after year. I am one of them, and that is a source of pride for me.”
He continued, “This has been the best year of my career from both a team and individual level. “To win the title for Portugal was what was left to achieve on my résumé, and it was one of the most important moments. But to win Champions League as well with Real Madrid was huge.
“It is a huge honour to win the Ballon d’Or. I am very happy. This is a dream come true, and it is the fourth time. I feel very proud. This win is for my teammates in both the club and the national team. It is incredible to earn this trophy again.”
Up Blues! Chelsea stars claim Premier League prizes for November
Top of the log, back to back wins; Chelsea are definitely not joking this season.
And this scintillating form has earned three key players of the team accolades. The Blues coach, Antonio Conte beat David Moyes, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola to win the Manager of the Month Award for November; Diego Costa; the league’s joint-top scorer on 11 goals was named Player of the Month, edging put teammate Pedro, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sergio Aguero, Jordan Pickford and Matt Phillips to the honour. And lastly, Pedro’s strike against Tottenham was voted the goal of the month.
Atletico Madrid unveil new stadium and club badge design.
Atletico Madrid have unveiled their new 67,000-seater stadium and a new club badge.
The club which will be ready for the summer of 2017 will be named Wanda Metropolitano.The new stadium takes its name from the Wanda Group, an international real estate company, and is planned to accommodate 67,000 fans.
A club statement read, “The club has decided to prioritize the spaciousness, the comfort and the safety of the supporters before the option of a having a larger capacity.
“However, it is not yet a final number since it will depend on the final choice of the seat models.”
Real Madrid issue statement on Ronaldo's tax evasion allegations
Real Madrid have issued a statement in the wake of tax evasion allegations levelled against Cristiano Ronaldo. A German newspaper, Der Spiegel had claimed that leaked documents show that the Portuguese may have ‘hidden 150 million euros in tax havens in Switzerland and the British Virgin Islands’.
Shortly after the accusations were made, Jorge Mendes’ agency, Gestifute, who represent Ronaldo, released a statement along with a letter from the Spanish tax authority ‘confirming that Cristiano Ronaldo is up to date on his obligations’.
Real Madrid have also reacted to the allegations, “In view of the stories published over recent days and in consideration of the certificate issued by the Spanish Tax Agency which confirms that our player Cristiano Ronaldo is up to date with all of his tax obligations, Real Madrid C. F. call for the utmost respect to be shown towards Cristiano Ronaldo, whose conduct has been absolutely exemplary throughout all of his time at our club.