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What to Do When a Girl Ignores You and Won’t Give You a Chance
If you’ve been trying to get with a girl and she won’t hear you out, it can be frustrating. Does she like you? Does she not like you, and she assumes her ignoring you will help you get the hint? Or does she like you, and she assumes ignoring you will make you pursue her even more? What should you do when a girl ignores you? It can be really discouraging and frustrating when a girl ignores you. You’ve tried everything you can to get her attention and yet she hardly knows you exist. Obviously, this upset you and you probably want to know what to do next, right? Well, it can be a little complicated. Girls are complicated in general and then you add the fact that they’re ignoring you and it can be really hard to figure out. The truth is, there are a lot of reasons a girl could be ignoring you. These are the only recipes you’ll need for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Mornings Now, let’s be honest for a moment and get this out of the way. Most guys assume *wrongly* that when a girl is ignoring them, it usually means she likes the guy. But almost always, the opposite is true. If a girl is ignoring you, it usually means she doesn’t like you, and is secretly hoping you’d stop pursuing her because she doesn’t want to take on the stress and burden of turning you down. Of course, on the other hand, there are a few instances when a girl may ignore you, and still want your attention. On the rare occasion when this is true, you WILL find other signs to back this up for you. She may still try to get your attention by coyly looking at you now and then. Or she may try to get your attention by flirting with another guy, while looking towards you constantly. And most importantly, she may try to make you jealous. Check out this article on the 30 tricks a girl could use to make a guy jealous IF she likes him. But unless you’re seeing some very strong signs that she also likes you, and is only ignoring you to get your attention, you need to understand that the odds are not in your favor. If a girl ignores you, almost always, it’s because she wants you to stop pursuing her. So when she’s ignoring you, it’s time you back away for a bit and use the tips we’ve given here to win her attention the right way this time. And who knows, she may just start craving for your attention soon enough! Why girls sometimes ignore guys who keep trying and trying Some girls don’t like to let a guy down. They get really uncomfortable with the idea of rejecting a guy so instead, they just ignore the advances. This is a really good reason girls may be ignoring you and sometimes you just have to give up. However, that’s not always the case. Some girls have no idea you’re even trying for them. Some also just don’t pick up on the fact that you like them as more than a friend. They could just be under the impression that you like them as a friend and that’s why they’re ignoring your advances. What to do when a girl ignores you and won’t give you a chance: If a girl is ignoring you and is refusing to give you a chance, you may have to try a little harder. Maybe she just wants you to make an effort and show her you’re serious about her. Here’s what to do if a girl just won’t pay attention to you. #1 Make a big gesture. Sometimes girls need a really big gesture to notice you. A great way to do this is to prove your affection for her. Write her a love note or a poem or something you know she’ll like. You can also make her something by hand if you’re crafty. No matter what you do, it needs to be big, public, and show her you’re serious about her. #2 Give her some space. On the opposite end of the spectrum, just stop your advances altogether. Make her see that you can move on if she won’t give you the attention you want. Some girls just really like having all of your efforts. When she sees that you’ll drop her and stop talking to her, she’ll start to address you. She’ll stop ignoring you if you start ignoring her. #3 Give another girl attention. This is an even better way to get her attention. When a girl ignores you, she might just be doing so because she knows you won’t go away. So you’ll continue to give her all of your affection. It makes her feel good. When you stop and turn your attention on someone else, she’ll get very jealous. Once she sees you going after another girl, it’ll make her notice you and she may even approach you. Make sure she sees you flirt because that’ll make the biggest difference. #4 Ask her why. If you’re honestly confused or if she has suddenly started to ignore you out of the blue, just ask her why. Tell her you don’t understand what happened and will stop if she just explains herself. Most of the time, she will. And if you really aren’t sure what upset her enough to make her ignore you, then it could possibly be a misunderstanding. Talking about it and solving the problem can fix things and she’ll stop ignoring you. [Read: Are you boring her? #5 Ask her friends why. If she refuses to tell you what’s wrong. Go to her friends. A girl’s friends usually won’t hold back when it comes to something you did wrong. This is another case where you may not have done anything wrong at all. When a girl ignores you, just casually walk up to her friend and ask why she’s upset with you. Just be aware that sometimes her friends may not know and she may not even have a reason in the first place. #6 Quit looking so desperate. If you’re trying to get with a girl and you’re coming on too strong, it’ll look desperate. Telling a girl you’d do anything for her and acting like she’s the only girl for you in the entire world will not work. If anything, that’ll make her run away faster and ignore you even more. Instead, pull back a little bit and avoid saying anything about her being the only one for you. It’ll make you look less desperate and in turn, more appealing to her. [Read: 9 effective ways to stop being so needy and desperate] #7 Text her something she needs to respond to. If she refuses to answers your text messages, send her something she can’t refuse. Asking a question is a great way to do this. You can even bait a response by offering up tickets to a concert or something you know she likes. #8 Show her you have a connection. By pointing out a reason you two should be together, it’ll make her more likely to give you a chance. You can talk about a band you know she likes or a hobby you share with her. The key here is to be honest. If she finds out you were lying just to get her to talk to you, she’ll be mad. She’ll also just ignore you even more if she finds out you’re a total liar. #9 Clean yourself up. Yes, looks do matter. As much as we like to believe they don’t, you can’t really form a relationship with someone who isn’t physically attracted to you. It’s not the most important part of a relationship but it’s what gets you in the door. And that means you need to be a little cleaner and well kept. So take a shower, keep your self well groomed, and show her that you can look pretty damn good. #10 Just stop, she’s not interested. If all else fails, she’s probably just not interested. It won’t do you any good to continuously pursue someone who really, really doesn’t want you to. If could also make her very creeped out. Don’t make her think you’re a desperate, creepy person. Get out while you’re ahead and accept the fact that she’s just not that into you. It can be really annoying when a girl ignores you. Sometimes you just want a straight answer and you may never get one. Using these tips will help you get her attention the best you can.
By Favour Oluchukwu3 years ago in Humans
PALM WINE AND DATES
PALM WINE: The health benefits of this drink will amaze you. There is nothing that is as beneficial to our health than the various gifts of nature. Unarguably, palm wine is one of them. Palm wine is a sweet, tasty drink that is gotten from the sap of various species of palm tree such as the Palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms. It is one of the most popular drink in the world. As a matter of fact, it can be said to be the most popular; as almost anyone who has lived in West Africa, Central Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America can tell you something about it. Especially the sweetness. However, what is believed to be unknown by many is the amazing health benefits of this heavenly drink. Palm wine is exceptionally good for our health. Its health benefits cannot be overemphasized. HERE ARE SOME Of THE AMAZING Health BENEFITS Of PALM WINE. 1. Palm wine has the ability to fight against cancer Although this might sound unbelievable, it is true. Palm wine contains riboflavin, which is also known as Vitamin B2. Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer-causing agents called free radicals. A moderate consumption of fresh palm wine is enough to bless the body with the right amount of Vitamin B2. 2. Palm wine increases eyesight Palm wine contains the antioxidant, Vitamin C. And Vitamin C, on the other hand, helps in maintaining good eye health. Additionally, it contains Vitamin B1 (thiamine), which also helps in improving our vision. This is why it is still argued till date that our grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is their beverage. 3. Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthier skin, hair, and nail Palm wine is a proud carrier of Iron and vitamin B complex. And iron and vitamin B are needed for a healthy skin, hair, and nail. Also Iron is very very useful for the development, growth, and functioning of some cells in our body. This is why palm wine is helpful in promoting wound healing. Because it repairs the tissues and promotes the growth of healthy cells. 4. Palm wine reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases Research shows that heart failure, which is an example of cardiovascular disease, can be regulated by drinking moderate amounts of palm wine. The study was conducted by Lindberg and Ezra in 2008.Additionally, the potassium which is contained in palm wine has been proven to improve heart health and bring down hypertension. However, an excess consumption of palm wine has adverse effects like destroying the liver. 5. It promotes lactation DATES: The health benefits of this fruit will surprise you. From the prevention of abdominal cancer to the development of bones, modern medical survey approves that dates are extraordinary. The fruit of the holy month The massive health benefits of dates have made them one of the most medicinal fruits on earth. In fact, taking one date per day will not only help you to maintain your eye health all your life, it will also prevent the problem of night blindness. HERE ARE SOME OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CONSUMING DATES: 1. It promotes digestive health and relieve constipation It is a well-known fact that fiber is very effective when it comes to promoting health and bowel movements. Owing to the insoluble and soluble fiber found in dates, it helps to clean out the gastrointestinal system, therefore, allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency. Some other benefits relating to fiber and colon health are reduced risks of colitis, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids. 2. It helps in boosting heart condition Just like it helps in the promotion of colon health, fiber is also known to boost heart condition. And one dates per day will help do the magic. 3. It is an anti-inflammatory agent Dates are very rich in magnesium, and magnesium is a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. One study found that “inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6) were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased.” Furthermore, inflammation in the arterial walls was also reduced with magnesium intake. Based on magnesium’s anti-inflammatory properties and the findings of this study, magnesium can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inflammation-related health ailments. 4. It helps reduce blood pressure Apart from having anti-inflammatory benefits, magnesium has been shown to also help lower blood pressure; and again, dates are rich in magnesium. Additionally, potassium is another mineral in dates that has several functions within the body. It helps put the heart to a proper working condition and also help reduce blood pressure. 5. It helps reduce stroke risk After evaluating 7 studies published over a 14 year time period, researchers found stroke risk was reduced by 9% for every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day. This research can be found in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 6. It assists healthy pregnancy and delivery Studies and researchers have concluded that dates fruits are very impactful with regards to labor parameters and delivery outcome. As a matter of fact, after studying 69 women for a year and 1 month, the researchers found that “the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labor significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labor, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome. The results warrant a randomized controlled trial.” Another surprising one, isn’t it? 7. It helps boost brain condition According to studies of JAMA Internal Medicine, sufficient vitamin B6 levels are associated with improved brain performance and better test scores. And dates are rich in vitamin B6. countries like Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria, palm wine to help a lactating mother when she has limited breast milk production. It is very effective, and it works like magic. PRECAUTION: Preservatives and sweeteners distort the originality of the wine; therefore making it not good for our health. Also, like every other thing that is excessively consumed, palm wine can have its negative effect as well. Here are some negative effect of excessive consumption of palm wine In conclusion, try as much as you can to avoid fermented palm wine in excess, because it is detrimental the health. A fermented palm wine is like spoilt fruits. Only in rare cases can they be said to be useful. If we must consume palm wine for its sweetness and various health benefits, then we should concern ourselves with fresh palm wine. DATES: The health benefits of this fruit will surprise you. From the prevention of abdominal cancer to the development of bones, modern medical survey approves that dates are extraordinary. The fruit of the holy month The massive health benefits of dates have made them one of the most medicinal fruits on earth. In fact, taking one date per day will not only help you to maintain your eye health all your life, it will also prevent the problem of night blindness. HERE ARE SOME OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CONSUMING DATES: 1. It promotes digestive health and relieve constipation. It is a well-known fact that fiber is very effective when it comes to promoting health and bowel movements. Owing to the insoluble and soluble fiber found in dates, it helps to clean out the gastrointestinal system, therefore, allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency. Some other benefits relating to fiber and colon health are reduced risks of colitis, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids. 2. It helps in boosting heart condition Just like it helps in the promotion of colon health, fiber is also known to boost heart condition. And one dates per day will help do the magic. 3. It is an anti-inflammatory agent. Dates are very rich in magnesium, and magnesium is a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. One study found that “inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6) were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased.” Furthermore, inflammation in the arterial walls was also reduced with magnesium intake. Based on magnesium’s anti-inflammatory properties and the findings of this study, magnesium can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inflammation-related health ailments. 4. It helps reduce blood pressure. Apart from having anti-inflammatory benefits, magnesium has been shown to also help lower blood pressure; and again, dates are rich in magnesium. Additionally, potassium is another mineral in dates that has several functions within the body. It helps put the heart to a proper working condition and also help reduce blood pressure. 5. It helps reduce stroke risk. After evaluating 7 studies published over a 14 year time period, researchers found stroke risk was reduced by 9% for every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day. This research can be found in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 6. It assists healthy pregnancy and delivery Studies and researchers have concluded that dates fruits are very impactful with regards to labor parameters and delivery outcome. As a matter of fact, after studying 69 women for a year and 1 month, the researchers found that “the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labor significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labor, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome. The results warrant a randomized controlled trial.” Another surprising one, isn’t it? 7. It helps boost brain condition. According to studies of JAMA Internal Medicine, sufficient vitamin B6 levels are associated with improved brain performance and better test scores. And dates are rich in vitamin B6.
By Favour Oluchukwu3 years ago in Longevity
PAWPAW
The health benefits of this fruit will blow your mind Though unknown to many, the usage of pawpaw and its products for medicinal purposes is on the rise. And this is not limited to natural health practitioners alone, doctors as well as nurses also encourage its use. The fact is that pawpaw, as a fruit, is being enjoyed for its sweetness across the world, but research is steadily showing that its delicious content is less important in comparison to its health benefits. However, while the fruit is packed with nutritional value, other parts of pawpaw from its seeds to its peels, to its leaves and many more are also known to be very beneficial to our health. As a matter of fact, it is reputed to carry the most health benefits of any fruit. With a lot of hidden benefits for skin, health and hair, coupled with its deliciousness, pawpaw now ranks as one of the most beneficial gifts nature has blessed us with. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PAWPAW? The benefits of pawpaw, which is also known as papaya are appreciated only as the knowledge of its nutritional content is made known. Papaya contains dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, C and E. It also contains small amount of calcium, iron, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin. Pawpaw is very rich in antioxidant nutrients flavonoids and carotenes; very high in vitamin C plus A, and low in calories and sodium. It also contains the following: Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E Calcium Iron Riboflavin Thiamine Niacin Owing to above information, it becomes easy to understand why pawpaw is reputed amongst other fruits for being the most beneficial when it comes to health. Here are some of the health benefits of pawpaw 1. It lowers cholesterol Papayas are rich in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants that prevent cholesterol buildup in the arteries. Too much cholesterol build-up can block the arteries, causing a heart attack. But with pawpaw, the building up of the cholesterol in the arteries, is made impossible. 2. It helps boosts immunity It is important to realize that your immune system is your first line of defense against various infections that can make you really sick. Amazingly, a single papaya can fulfil more than 200% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, making it great agent of a stronger immune system. 3. Great eye care Papayas are rich in Vitamin A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lutein, which keep the mucous membranes in the eyes healthy, preventing them from damage. Also, the Vitamin A in pawpaw helps prevents the development of age-related macular degeneration 4. Helps ease menstrual pain Although this might sound a bit strange, it is true. Women who experience menstrual pain should help themselves to several servings of papaya because there is an enzyme in pawpaw called papain. This papain helps in regulating and easing flow during menstrual periods. 5. Promotes hair growth Apart from keeping the skin healthy, papayas are very effective for maintaining healthy hair. Vitamin A in them is utilized in the production of sebum, a compound that is crucial for keeping the hair smooth, shiny and moisturized. 6. Anticancer properties Researchers have come to discover that papayas are effective against breast, pancreatic and other cancers. Additionally, a recent experiment showed that papaya leaf extract contains anti-carcinogenic properties that are effective against tumor cells. 6. Anti-inflammatory effects The enzymes present in papayas, especially the papain and chymopapain, reduce the inflammation in different parts of the body. Note It’s important to note that Papaya is classified as a harmful substance for pregnant women. It is considered as a ‘hot’ fruit. There is a high concentration of latex in raw and semi-ripe papayas, which can cause uterine contractions and might lead to abortions. It is, therefore, advisable for expectant mothers to avoid eating raw pawpaw. Also, consuming large quantities of papaya can cause a powerful laxative effect in the intestines. Avoid eating large quantities of papaya, especially if it is in its raw form. Unripe or raw papaya can cause pain in the intestines or stomach, and can sometimes cause esophageal perforations.
By Favour Oluchukwu3 years ago in Longevity