IGBO ANCESTOR'S LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND THE HEALTH BENEFITS, YOU'D WISH YOU COULD HAVE IN 2024.
-If you want to know why many of the Igbo ancestors died of nothing but old age, open this.
-If you're thinking of returning to your root, open this.
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-If you want to know why many of the Igbo ancestors died of nothing but old age, open this.
-If you're thinking of returning to your root, open this.
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THEY CONSUMED CHARCOAL
Health benefits of charcoal:
-works against poison(toxins)
-It has anti-aging property
-purifies drinking water
-whitens teeth
-clears hangover
-used for beauty aids
-cleanse the digestive system
-Lowers high cholesterol
Health benefits of charcoal:
-works against poison(toxins)
-It has anti-aging property
-purifies drinking water
-whitens teeth
-clears hangover
-used for beauty aids
-cleanse the digestive system
-Lowers high cholesterol
THE PLANTED TREES
Health benefits of trees:
-reduces heat
-improves air quality
-gives off the oxygen We breathe in
-reduces erosions/water pollution
-acts as wind breakers
Health benefits of trees:
-reduces heat
-improves air quality
-gives off the oxygen We breathe in
-reduces erosions/water pollution
-acts as wind breakers
THEY WALKED ON BARE FEET
Health benefits of walking on bare feet:
-connect to nature
-Decreases emotional upset/anxiety
-Absorbs free energy from the Earth
-pushes of the body's electricity absorbed from electronics
-stretches/strengthens the muscles, tendons & ligaments
Health benefits of walking on bare feet:
-connect to nature
-Decreases emotional upset/anxiety
-Absorbs free energy from the Earth
-pushes of the body's electricity absorbed from electronics
-stretches/strengthens the muscles, tendons & ligaments
THEY CONSERVED WILD LIVES
Benefits of wild life conservation:
-seed dispersal through dungs, which helps grow trees to protect & replenish the ecosystem
-Helps recycle soil nutrients
-helps dispose of action and prevent disease outbreak
-helps recycle waste
Benefits of wild life conservation:
-seed dispersal through dungs, which helps grow trees to protect & replenish the ecosystem
-Helps recycle soil nutrients
-helps dispose of action and prevent disease outbreak
-helps recycle waste
THEY USED CLAY POTS/PLATES
Health benefits of clay pot:
-gives more flavor to foods
-improves food quality
-reduces chances of burning
-reduces the amount of nutrient lost during cooking
-adds nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, & sulphur to foods
Health benefits of clay pot:
-gives more flavor to foods
-improves food quality
-reduces chances of burning
-reduces the amount of nutrient lost during cooking
-adds nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, & sulphur to foods
- it neutralizes food acidity
-minimizes the amount of fats in foods
-minimizes the amount of fats in foods
THE LIVED IN CLAY HOUSES
Health benefits of clay houses:
-reduces airbone bacteria
-it controls microbes & moulds
-moisture & asthma control
-contributes to good air quality
-it has zero toxins unlike cement/paints
-it absorbs & dampens sound
-regulate thermal fluctuation
Health benefits of clay houses:
-reduces airbone bacteria
-it controls microbes & moulds
-moisture & asthma control
-contributes to good air quality
-it has zero toxins unlike cement/paints
-it absorbs & dampens sound
-regulate thermal fluctuation
-maintains luminance balance, absorbing and minimizing glare
-makes you feel relaxed and cocooned
-makes you feel relaxed and cocooned
THEY BONDED
Benefits of bonding:
-helps to stay connected
-reduces stress
-provides fun opportunities
-slows cognitive decline
-aids in healing the body, physically and mentally
Benefits of bonding:
-helps to stay connected
-reduces stress
-provides fun opportunities
-slows cognitive decline
-aids in healing the body, physically and mentally
THEY HAD MUD BATHING
Health benefits of mud bathing:
-relaxes sore muscles, joints,
-works against allergies
-improves skin conditions
-massage prep
-improves blood circulation
-calms the mind
-balances the body's PH level
-absorbs bad toxins from the body
Health benefits of mud bathing:
-relaxes sore muscles, joints,
-works against allergies
-improves skin conditions
-massage prep
-improves blood circulation
-calms the mind
-balances the body's PH level
-absorbs bad toxins from the body
-detox the system
-softens the skin
-improves digestion
-improves metabolism
-softens the skin
-improves digestion
-improves metabolism
THEY LIVED ON ORGANIC FOODS
Health benefits of Organic foods:
-loaded with nutrients
-low in sugar
-good for the heart
-high in fibre
-helps maintain blood sugar level
-good for skin
-lowers riglycerides
-reduces disease risks
-contains antioxidants
-good for gut
Health benefits of Organic foods:
-loaded with nutrients
-low in sugar
-good for the heart
-high in fibre
-helps maintain blood sugar level
-good for skin
-lowers riglycerides
-reduces disease risks
-contains antioxidants
-good for gut
Venerate your ancestors,that's how you give them their flowers.
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