Aloy Ejimakor, counsel for Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, on Saturday said his client needed heart surgery for a valve replacement.
He urged the Federal Government to release the detained agitator so he can get medical attention.
Ejimakor tweeted a medical advice from Pink Rose Hospital Limited dated August 23, 2022 stating that Kanu has heart-related issue it described as life-threatening.
“The patient requires urgent surgical (internal heart surgery) intervention for tricuspid valve (heart valve) replacement,” the medical advice reads in part.
Ejimakor said: “For avoidance of any doubt, Nigerian government knew since August 2022 that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu requires surgery.
“Besides the court orders, this is enough to release him or accord him his right to independent medical care. It’s a universal norm.”
Kanu was re-arraigned on January 19 before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
He pleaded not guilty to the 15-count terrorism charge filed against him by the Federal Government.
He filed a preliminary objection to the charge, praying the court to strike out or quash them, which the Court of Appeal agreed with.
On the same day, an Umuahia High Court in Abia State awarded N1billion damages to Kanu in a judgment on his fundamental rights suit.
Kanu was accused of making a broadcast “with intent to intimidate the population”, in which he “threatened that people will die, the whole world will standstill”.
He was also accused of issuing “a deadly threat” that anyone who flouted his sit-at-home order should write his/her Will, which resulted in a lockdown of the Southeast.
Kanu also professed himself to be a member and leader of IPOB, a proscribed organisation in Nigeria, contrary to and punishable under Section 16 of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act, 2013.
He was said to have incited members of the public “to hunt and kill Nigerian security personnel and their families”.
The Federal Government said Kanu directed IPOB members “to manufacture bombs” and to “destroy public facilities”.
He also allegedly threatened the public not to come out on May 31, 2021, and directed them “to destroy public transport system in Lagos, resulting in major economic loss to the government”.
The prosecution said he “imported into Nigeria and kept in Ubullisiuzor in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State…a radio transmitter known as Tram SOL concealed in a container of used household items which you declared as used household items”.
The alleged offence, the prosecution said, is punishable under Section 1(2)(b) of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act. 2013.
Kanu has been in the custody of the DSS since his rendition from Kenya.
House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has rejoiced with the Christian faithful on Christmas.
He described it as a period for sober reflection and re-dedication to His teachings and ways.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila urged Nigerians to use the period to pray for a peaceful and successful general elections.
He said as the country was getting ready for the poll, it was imperative for Nigerians to eschew any form of violence and acts that could undermine the peaceful conduct of the polls.
The Speaker urged Nigerians to cooperate with all the relevant government agencies and officials before, during, and after the elections.
He wished the Christian faithful peaceful Christmas celebrations.
Also on Saturday, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule urged Christians to leave in peace, harmony and pray for peaceful transition of power as they celebrate Christmas.
In a message by the Acting Governor, Emmanuel Akabe, Sule said: “The birth of Jesus Christ symbolises love, peace, humility and, indeed, dignity for humankind.
“It is for this reason that Jesus Christ epitomises self-sacrifice, good neighborliness, charity and reconciliation among human race.
“This festive season, therefore, calls for sober reflection and reaffirmation of moral rectitude as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
“My dear brethren, let me use the opportunity of this festive celebration to call on all Christians in the state and in diaspora to imbibe the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ by showing affection and sharing of love with one another at all times as enshrined in the Holy Book.”
He urged the people to use the period to pray for the sustainable peace and prosperity of the nation, peaceful transition, security and harmonious co-existence of the people.
“I call on all road users to be cautious and considerate by obeying traffic rules and regulations so as to ensure safety on our roads during the festivities and beyond.
“In this regard, let me re-echo that the officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission and other relevant agencies are obliged to step up their operations and surveillance to ensure accident-free yuletide season.”
Okugbe R’ Urhobo/Isoko Association has called on Nigerians to support it to realise its vision to build a new secretariat and finance community-based projects.
The President of the association, Chief (Dr.) Patrick Oghoghorie made the call in his keynote address at the end of the year Party/ 15th anniversary of the association in Lagos recently.
According to him: “ In order to sustain the vision of the founding fathers of the association for the benefits of future generations, we have resolved to build a state of the art secretariat.
“We have also resolved to expand our frontiers from member-centric to the community in which we operate by providing solar lights, solar powered boreholes, educational assistance to the less privileged and scholarships for educationally disadvantaged children as well as support orphanage homes and also offer free skills acquisition training to youths.”
The President called on discerning Urhobos and Isoko indigenes residents in Lagos and its environs to support the association financially to be able to execute these projects as well as join hands with them in order to continue to promote their culture.
The Urhobos and the Isokos are major ethnic groups in Delta State who speak the Urhobo and Isoko languages and located in southern Nigeria, near the northwestern Niger Delta.
Oral tradition says the history of the Urhobos and Isokos began from the old Benin Empire and their migration to their present locations started at the end of the Ogiso dynasty.
The Urhobos and Isokos are brothers who shared the same ancestry and culture.
About 15 years ago, the founding fathers of the Okugbe R’ Urhobo/Isoko Association, taking cognisance of their common roots, decided to form it in a bid to assist members in their lawful pursuits, encourage developmental activities in the community in which they operate and to promote, stimulate and foster love, unity and brotherhood among them.
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has called on Christians to use the occasion of Christmas to promote love, peace and unity.
In a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, the governor urged Christian faithful to remain committed to the worthy ideals exemplified by Jesus Christ.
He advised the privileged in the state to use the season to reach out to the less privileged to deepen friendship and communal living.
The governor said: “I join Christian faithful in our dear Rivers State and the entire world in celebrating the joyous occasion of Christmas.
“As we remember the true meaning of this glorious festivity, may we emulate the Lord Jesus Christ’s love, kindness by extending our hands to the less privileged among us.”
He advised the people to use the season to deepen their faith in God as He has the solution to all societal challenges.
Wike assured the people that his administration in partnership with all security agencies would ensure a peaceful celebration of the season.
The governor reiterated that he would continue to work till May 29, 2023, as his administration strives to build a new Rivers for the benefits of all.
Also on Saturday, Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, thanked God for the relative peace the state is currently enjoying as Christians celebrate the 2022 Christmas.
In his Christmas message, Bello assured of his administration’s continuous support to security agencies.
He urged Christians to reflect on the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ, urging the people to imbibe the Christain hallmarks of love, compassion, sacrifice, selflessness, and forgiveness as they mark the Christmas celebrations.
He enjoined the people to have renewed trust in his administration’s determination and unwavering commitment to restoring peace, security, and prosperity to the state.
“I celebrate with all Christians on this joyous occasion of commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
“Love, compassion, sacrifice, selflessness, and forgiveness are the basis for the celebration so I urge all Nigerlites to use this period to reflect and practice these principles for a better society,” he said.
He urged residents to support the security agencies by volunteering credible information on the activities of bandits and other criminal elements within their communities to flush them out.
The Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) felicitated Christians in the state over the celebration of Christmas.
It said there was much to celebrate despite challenges.
The state CAN Chairman, Rev. Bulus Dauda Yohanna, in a Christmas message, urged the people to look at the good side of what is happening especially the relative peace being enjoyed in the state in recent times.
“Despite all the security, economic and social challenges being experienced by the country and our state in particular, there is so much to appreciate God for especially for the uninterrupted democracy since 1999.
“I urge every one of us to remain hopeful because the birth of Christ heralds good tidings to all mankind,” he said.
Yohanna urged Christians to use the period to pray for the 2023 general elections and ask God to give Nigeria leaders after His own heart.
“Let us trust God in our prayers to aspire for a better nation and a better future for us and for the next generation to work to change the current narrative and status quo in our nation’s polity.”
It also called on Nigerians to vote God-fearing people.
CAN, in a statement by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said: “Another season of Christmas is here again.
“It is that time of the year when Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the living Son of God.
“As people who believe in Him, we are reminded of the unfailing and never-ending love of God for us.
“The story of Christmas tells us of God’s loving intervention in the human situation of helplessness and hopelessness.
“Our political leaders, especially those jostling for the opportunity to lead our country out of the woods in 2023, should use this Christmas season to reflect on the words of the new-born Messiah who, when it was time to inaugurate His rescue mission in the world, expressed the consciousness that He was anointed to preach the good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, let the oppressed go free, and proclaim the year of the Lords favour (Lk 4:18-19).
“They should be prepared to ensure justice by insisting that the resources and positions in governance are shared equitably among people of all regions and tribes.
“Equitable distribution of positions will help us to harness the abundance of potentials in our dear country for national development.
“As we gear up to elect new sets of leaders at both the federal and state levels in the first quarter of 2023, Christmas is a reminder that God has not forsaken us.
“Therefore, we should pray to God to open our eyes to be able to discern and vote for those who will govern the nation with godly fear and devotion.
“Let those contesting for elective positions realise that the forthcoming election is not a do-or-die affair; rather, it is God who gives power to whoever he pleases.
“They should eschew violent conduct and toe the path of honour and peace as they campaign for votes.”
CAN urged citizens to make their votes count.
“We should not allow fear of insecurity and violence cause us to stay away from voting during the 2023 general election.
“Let us remember that the spirit we have received from God through the coming of Christ into the world is not of fear but of power, and of love, and of sound mind (2 Tim 1:7).
“Religious and political leaders as well as the media should use this Christmas season to reinforce the hope of the masses in a better, more peaceful and secure Nigeria come 2023.
“Jesus is the promised Messiah, who fulfils God’s promise of eternal salvation and deliverance for His people at a time when they were neglected, exploited and oppressed by selfish and corrupt leaders (Isaiah 11:6-10).
“It is in this context that the significance and importance of the birth of Christ radiates brilliantly for us, as a people and a nation, because we are expecting the coming of a new leadership ordained by God to restore the fortunes of our country and ensure peace, justice and righteousness in the land.
“This year, we are celebrating Christmas in Nigeria amidst uncertainty, fear, untold suffering, hardship and pain in the face of a harsh economy, record inflation figures, worsening poverty situation and a weakened security system due to bad governance.
“This precarious situation in our national life can be likened to the sufferings, helplessness and hopelessness of the Israelites as a result of the decisions of their leaders to forsake God and pursue after their bellies which they have made into gods through greed, selfishness and blatant corruption.
“Nevertheless, the message of Christmas informs us that God will not abandon us, rather, He will continue to intervene in the affairs of mankind through Jesus Christ, the Messiah He sent to save the world.
“We should resist the temptation to speak the language of despair and division over our lives and our nation. Let the story of Christmas provide us with inspiration to speak the language of peace to our neighbours regardless of differences in religion, ethnicity or political leanings.
“Let the Yuletide season be a period of strengthening ourselves and others; reminding one another that there is no difficult situation that the presence of Jesus cannot address; giving hope to the hopeless; comforting the oppressed and being the voice of the voiceless.
“The prophecies of the birth of our Lord assures us His enduring presence which delivers from all troubles and will surely restore the dignity and joy of our dear country, Nigeria.”
Kwara on Friday night honoured a galaxy of its great and the good with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying the awards underline his administration’s efforts to promote excellence, hard work, patriotism, inclusion and sustainable development.
The awards came under various categories, atop of which are the Lifetime Achievements’ Awards and Posthumous Awards that featured some of Kwara’s finest breeds and legends of all time from different walks of life.
Winners in some other categories got mouth-watering prizes, including brand-new exotic cars presented to six winners like the overall best teacher, overall best worker in the health sector, best supporting officer in security sector, best para-athlete, and best athlete. Overall Best Student got N500,000, while a few others in some other categories got varying monetary prizes.
The stars of the Lifetime Achievements and Posthumous awards’ categories were former Chief Justice Alfa Salihu Modibbo Belgore; former head of secret police General Abdullahi Adangba; Dr. Amuda Aluko; late Chief Josiah Olawoyin; founder of Okin Biscuit and foremost educationist Emmanuel Adesoye; former Senate Leader Olusola Saraki; first lawyer in Northern Nigeria AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdul-Razaq, SAN; living music legend Jayegbade Alao; former Central Bank Governor and Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters Dr. Sarah Alade; the late Ahman Patigi; the late Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Justice Mahmud Babatunde Belgore; the late Governor Mohammed Alabi Lawal; the late Gen. Tunde Idiagbon; late General Abdulkareem Adisa; late Gen. Lasisi Bamigboye; first Professor of Geology in Africa Prof. Mosobalaje Oyawoye; the late former Minister of Health Alhaji Yahya Madawaki Orioko; former Governor Shaaba Lafiagi; former Governor Cornelius Adebayo; winner of an international academic award Prof. Abdulrazaq Abdulmajeed Alaro; founder of Kam Holdings Alhaji Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf; founder of Al-Hikmah University Alhaji Abdulraheem Oladimeji; former Vice Chancellor of FUT Minna Prof. Suleiman Adeyemi; Prof. David Babalola; former Minister Amina Ndalolo; Ambassador Zara Omar; and the late football legend Rashidi Yekini; amongst many others.
The two categories had at least 50 great recipients honoured for their impacts in Kwara, Nigeria, and the world.
Several of the awardees were present at the maiden stately event, while many others were represented by their children, wives, families, and friends.
The Governor personally presented the two major categories, while other dignitaries presented the others amid interludes of short videos featuring the strides of the administration across various sectors, especially health, education, and safety nets for the poor.
The night saw Kwara honour many of its development partners (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, ActionAid Nigeria, etc), firms and individuals, who have done so well for themselves and for the state for many years — a category which the First Lady Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq presented.
The Radio Kwara, long known for its quality broadcast and its being a longstanding legacy of the state, won the medal in the media category that had the NTA and TVC as contestants.
The award ceremony had quality attendance. The hall was filled to the brim, with guests ranging from Senators, members of the House of Representatives, judges, cabinet members, royal fathers, captains of industry, members of the diplomatic corps, senior civil servants, security commanders, politicians across the aisles, and many more.
A campaign group, Youth for Tinubu Initiative (YTI), has assured owner of Ilaji Hotel and Sport Resort, Ibadan, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, that his efforts on the emergence of the presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2023 general elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu won’t be in vain.
YTI said Sanusi’s contributions to the victory of Tinubu in Oyo State cannot be overemphasised, saying he holds special place in Tinubu’s heart.
Speaking in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to the Ibadan chief, YTI Director General, Ajibola Afolayan maintained that Tinubu would recognise whoever contributes to his victory, adding that Sanusi’s efforts would not go in vain in 2023.
“When someone is doing something meaningful, contributing to someone’s ambition, such person needs to be applauded. We are here to tell him that we know the importance of his contribution, we want him to know that what he is doing is noted by the party and the presidential campaign Council,” he stated.
He urged Nigerians to vote for Tinubu to avoid seeking greener pastures overseas, saying the APC candidate would address all issues confronting the nation if elected.
“Your vote is your power, you don’t have right to complain of bad governance if you don’t vote, vote so that you will be proud to say I’m part of those who voted this man into power,” he stressed.
Speaking on behalf of Sanusi, Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade said Tinubu has paid his dues towards the development of the nation, saying Oyo people supporting the APC candidate was a unified decision borne out of their love for him.
He maintained that Tinubu is the only appropriate person to be President in 2023 having assessed all the leading presidential candidates.
“He should be our president not because he is a Yoruba man or because he was a former governor, we know him as someone that can make required change in the nation, and that’s what Nigeria need for now.”
“You can see the numbers of support group rallying around him, he can make social recovery, economic empowerment, and find solutions to insecurity, he has done it before, and he will also do it again,” he said.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Saturday wished Christians in Nigeria well as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Christmas.
A former Senate President David Mark; Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Solomon Adeola, and House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Idris Wase also wished Nigerians a happy celebration.
Lawan in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja, enjoined Christian faithful to spread the message of love, peace, hope and tolerance which Jesus Christ preached by personal example.
“I heartily rejoice with Christians in Nigeria as they celebrate this annual festival of the birth of Jesus Christ.
“The life and teachings of Jesus Christ enjoins his followers through holy living to be the light and salt that make the world brighter and better for mankind.
“Jesus Christ also commanded his followers to love their neighbours just as they love themselves and to seek peace in the society.
“Abiding by those great instructions is important for Christians everywhere and for all of us in Nigeria as we seek to build a virile and happy nation.
“The National Assembly will continue to promote good governance so that we can overcome our development challenges and set our country firmly on the path of progress, peace and unity.
“The ninth National Assembly has been working with the Executive Arm in the last three and a half years to improve service delivery by government and all its institutions, to raise the standard of living of Nigerians.
“In true spirit of this August occasion, let us also remember to pray for divine guidance for those piloting the affairs of our country, Nigeria,” Lawan said.
The Senate President wished all Nigerians especially the Christian faithful a happy celebration.
Also, a former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, urged Nigerians to renew hope and faith in God in the quest to find lasting solutions to the socio-economic and political challenges facing the nation.
Senator Mark in a goodwill message to Nigerians to mark this year’s Christmas celebration, said there is need to seek refuge in God, saying: “if all things fail, God never fails”.
He canvassed for religious harmony between and among various groups saying that peaceful coexistence is needed for development to take place.
The former Senate helmsman bemoaned occasional religious conflicts in the land and called on religious leaders to do more in preaching the good news of peace, love and good neighbourliness.
Mark urged Christian faithful not to forget the essence of Christmas on the alter of merriment saying: “Jesus Christ came to redeem mankind, preached the message of peace, love , forgiveness and help for the needy”.
He urged religious leaders to educate their followers on the need to be their brothers’ keeper at all times, pointing out that “nobody can live a life of loneliness or isolation. We need each other to make the world a better place”.
He wished Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Senator Adeola called on all Christians in particular, and Nigerians in general, to use the occasion of the Christmas celebration to renew their faith in Jesus Christ of Nazareth and pray for a peaceful and rancour free 2023 general elections in a few weeks time.
In a Christmas message to felicitate with his constituents and Nigerian Christendom, Adeola said Christmas symbolised the celebration of the birth of a new dawn for the salvation of souls for all humanity especially for Christians, stressing that “with the birth of Jesus Christ that we are celebrating, mankind has a hope for a better future and salvation of souls for eternity.
“I want to urge all Christian faithful not to use the occasion of 2022 Christmas celebration for merry-making only but use it as a period of reflection and supplication to God Almighty for a better, peaceful and prosperous future.
“With this year’s celebration coming weeks to a crucial national and state elections, I urge all Nigerians to see the season as another opportunity for fervent prayers for a new dawn and prosperous future for individuals and the Nigerian nation,” Adeola said.
While acknowledging that Nigerians are going through a difficult period of socio-economic downturn occasioned by many historical, local and global factors, he urged all Nigerians to be patient and look forward to a better future.
He added that with abiding faith in Jesus Christ all our challenges will be a thing of the past with a renewed hope for uplifting national development.
Former governor and Enugu East Senator Chimaroke Nnamani called for religious tolerance and mutual respect between and among different adherents as a road map for harmonious coexistence in the country.
Nnamani stated that respect for each other’s religion and observing the rights of others is a sure way to guaranteeing harmonious coexistence without stepping on toes.
In his goodwill message to mark this year’s Christmas season, Senator Nnamani who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa/NEPAD, stressed that deliberate efforts must be made by all and sundry to engender peace and security in the land.
He specifically urged Christian faithful to be guided by the spirit of the season as exemplified by Jesus Christ advocacy for peace, love, tolerance and forgiveness.
The former Governor added that only a peaceful atmosphere can guarantee socio-economic and political development.
He urged the clergy to persistently preach the message of love and peace pointing out that this has become imperative as the 2023 general elections draws near.
He however tasked the political class to take up the gauntlet ahead of the elections to ensure that the elections are conducted in a congenial atmosphere in “order to produce the best amongst us.”
Senator Nnamani was optimistic that the forthcoming elections would be hitch-free but reminded all the political actors to the game according to the rules.
He stressed the need to allow the wishes of the people prevail in 2023 , let the people decide.
Also on Saturday, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, called on the Christian faithful to uphold the tenets of love, sacrifice and tolerance as symbolised by Jesus Christ.
Wase in his Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammed Puma, urged Christians to use this special occasion to show love and kindness to one another.
He urged the Christians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration to pray to God to put an end to all the security and economic challenges bedeviling the country.
The Deputy Speaker further urged religious leaders to pray for the nation and its leaders , as we prepared for the 2023 general elections.
The health benefits of quality sleep are unquestionable. Getting adequate sleep improves your mood, enhances your immunity, and helps you manage weight. In addition, a good night’s rest is also a stress reliever.
As such, it’s essential to learn some measures to improve your sleep quality. One of them is investing in a buckwheat pillow. Not only does it enhance your sleep, but it also unlocks numerous health benefits. You can get a variety of buckwheat pillows online and offline from different stores. The trick is to ensure the store sells quality products. For example, PineTales is known for selling a selection of high-quality handmade buckwheat pillows.
This article describes what a buckwheat pillow is and includes detailed discussions on some of its health benefits. Stick around if you want to know more.
What Is A Buckwheat Pillow?
A buckwheat pillow is made from natural buckwheat hulls. This natural material ensures that the pillow is both springy and firm. In addition, this ensures your head and neck are adequately supported while you sleep.\
Buckwheat, also referred to as sobakawa, is a natural plant grown in Japan and other Asian countries. It produces seeds enclosed in husks, the hardened outer casing. These are edible and have been used as food by humans and domestic animals for years. However, the hulls can’t be consumed and are used to stuff pillows and mattresses. Once the seeds mature, they’re harvested, and the husks are cleaned and processed.
Later, the processed hulls are enclosed in a material casing, with the most preferred casings being cotton and silk. The husks are durable and can go for several years before needing replacement. Nevertheless, you can ask the manufacturer to sell you the husks in bulk so you can replenish your supply whenever necessary.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Sleeping With A Buckwheat Pillow?
Here are some of the ways a Buckwheat Pillow can benefit your health:
Buckwheat Pillows Are Hypoallergenic, Reducing Your Risk Of Allergic Reactions
These pillows are popular for their hypoallergenic properties, exemplified by the ease with which they allow air to flow. This makes it difficult for mites and other insects to inhabit them.
When you’re allergic to something and get exposed to it, you may develop inflammation in your skin or body. This might manifest in the form of skin redness, acne, or dry patches. Fortunately, one of the benefits of hypoallergenic products, like buckwheat pillows, is inflammation prevention.
Nonetheless, some people may develop an allergic reaction to buckwheat pillows, especially if they have a history of plant allergies. Therefore, it’s advisable to consult a professional before using the product if you’re among this population.
Cleaning pillowcases frequently, whether or not you’re using a buckwheat pillow, is also recommended to minimize allergic reactions. The recommended method is the delicate wash cycle using cold water. This is because hot water damages the fabric’s quality. It’s also vital to use mild detergents or alternatives like white vinegar and baking soda to prevent the absorption of chemicals into your pillow.
However, while doing so, avoid soaking the buckwheat husks in water to maintain their firmness and durability. Instead, remove them from the casings and air-dry them before returning them. It’s also advisable to have extra covers that you can use for your buckwheat pillows while cleaning the dirty ones.
Buckwheat Pillows Provide Support ToThe Neck And Back, Minimizing Pain
The human body wasn’t designed to sleep on soft material. That explains why our ancestors used wooden blocks as neck and back support or slept on the ground. The buckwheat pillow borrows from this concept.
Buckwheat hulls are used to make the pillow firm yet comfortable to offer the necessary support. Here’s a video that illustrates better how solid a buckwheat pillow is and the support it offers compared to other types of pillows:
Proper support helps keep your head aligned, reducing neck and back pain. It also promotes good posture, which is essential for spine health. In addition, it enhances blood flow and improves the health of your nerves, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. This greatly reduces back- and neck-related pain, resulting in better sleep.
You can also use buckwheat pillows to support your back as you work. Their breathability also ensures that your back doesn’t feel too hot, regardless of how long you use it. However, it’s advisable to supplement them with regular breaks to stretch your muscles.
Buckwheat Pillows Alleviate Snoring
Snoring entails air passing through congested passages resulting in the vibration of nearby tissues. In some instances, snoring signifies a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, which poses a myriad of health risks. For example, it can increase an individual’s risk of dying early by 40%.
One health condition that’s linked to sleep apnea is heart disease. Research findings show that it increases the risk of cardiovascular issues, such as coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Consequently, this puts you at risk of suffering a heart attack.
Additionally, snoring can cause headaches that can range from mild to severe. Recent studies have identified a connection between sleep apnea and morning headaches among some snorers. Furthermore, snoring keeps you from sleeping adequately because it wakes you, preventing you from enjoying deep restorative sleep. This may result in depression, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Thankfully, investing in a buckwheat pillow is a great way to prevent such instances. This is because it helps you achieve good posture while sleeping, clearing your airways and, thus, minimizing snoring.
Healthy weight management is another benefit of buckwheat pillows. Research shows that poor sleep quality results in the release of hormones that impact one’s eating habits, increasing their appetite. This may increase the risk of developing obesity along with other health complications, like cardiovascular issues and diabetes.
On the contrary, better sleep enables an individual to manage their weight. Some benefits of maintaining a healthy weight include lower blood pressure, improved insulin resistance, minimized risk of cardiovascular problems, and minimal pain and inflammation.
Luckily, buckwheat pillows are designed to give you comfort while sleeping. Their breathability and hypoallergenic properties improve your sleep quality, making it easier for you to manage your weight. However, it’s vital to incorporate proper nutrition and exercise into the formula for the best outcomes.
Buckwheat Pillows Can Alleviate Migraines
Numerous factors are associated with migraine, including spinal alignment, allergies, and airway support. The features of buckwheat pillows can help in addressing these issues.
For starters, poor spine alignment can be resolved through proper sitting and sleeping posture. In addition, the buckwheat pillows offer head, neck, and back support, promoting good spine health. Consequently, all this contributes to better alignment and reduced migraines.
Additionally, allergies can cause migraines when the trigeminal nerve found in the nose is irritated. Luckily, buckwheat pillows are hypoallergenic and, thus, are highly unlikely to cause migraines resulting from allergies.
Furthermore, buckwheat pillows are breathable and support proper sleeping posture, reducing the obstruction of airways, which translates into migraine relief.
With these advantages, you can achieve restful sleep and better overall health.
Other Benefits Of Buckwheat Pillows
Buckwheat pillows have other benefits besides medical ones. These include durability, flexibility, and affordability, as discussed below.
Durability
Purchasing a high-quality buckwheat pillow and taking proper care of it will ensure it lasts you for long. One factor to consider when verifying its durability is the quality of the cover. Heavy-duty covers safeguard your pillow from wear and tear, and keep it intact for a long time, saving you costs. It’s also important to clean it as recommended, but without the hullsto keep them from getting damaged. More notably, purchasing extra buckwheat husks when buying your pillows is economical and enhances their longevity. This is because you can discard the old hulls when they no longer serve you and add new ones without spending anything.
Flexibility
Buckwheat pillows are flexible and moldable because of the hulls used to fill them. This feature benefits your health by alleviating back and neck pain and headaches as you can adjust them for utmost comfort. You can also customize them according to your sleeping position. For instance, a thinner buckwheat pillow will work best for you if you sleep on your stomach or back. This may mean removing husks or maintaining them at a certain level. In contrast, side sleepers should opt for thicker pillows. If you are one of them, consider adding husks to attain the comfort level you’d like.
Affordability
Buckwheat pillows are more durable than regular ones. Therefore, while the cost of purchasing them is on the higher side, you don’t have to buy them as frequently. Nevertheless, it’s vital to buy from reliable manufacturers to ensure the pillows’ durability.
The durability, flexibility, and affordability of buckwheat pillows are vital to unlocking the health benefits of these products. Therefore, it’s essential to consider them when making a purchase.
Tips To Help You Buy A Quality Buckwheat Pillow
When buying a buckwheat pillow, it’s crucial to consider a few tips to avoid getting a knock-off. The following hacks will come in handy when you invest in these high-quality pillows:
Do Your Research
Research is vital when making any investment, especially one that may influence your health. Some experts disagree about some of the advertised benefits of buckwheat pillows. As such, thorough research and fact-checking will help you make an informed decision before purchasing. Additionally, it enables you to cut back on costs because you can check the prices of buckwheat pillows in various locations and pick the most affordable option.
Another aspect to research is the location the buckwheat husks were sourced from, cleaned, and processed. You want the cleaning process to be thorough such that any dust, debris, or mold is eliminated.
Some manufacturers treat imported buckwheat husks with fumigants, which may affect the complete removal of harvest debris. Others keen on hygiene air clean their buckwheat pillows to completely remove unwanted elements. Again, thorough research will ensure you get the best products in the market.
Check The Fabric
It’s vital for the fabric to be durable to minimize the potential of buckwheat husks poking through the cover. Additionally, a high-quality buckwheat pillow should be soft and moldable to provide comfort.
Check For A Zipper OnThe Pillow
While buckwheat pillows are already designed for comfort, you can enhance them by adding or removing husks. However, this can only work if your pillows have zippers.
In addition, your buckwheat pillow casing needs to be cleaned to get rid of dirt and improve your health. Nonetheless, soaking buckwheat husks negatively affects their durability, preventing you from enjoying their health benefits in the long term. As such, you need to remove the hulls before cleaning your pillows to avoid damaging their quality. To do this, they need to have zippers. However, for better aesthetics, you can go for those with invisible ones.
Ensure The Cover Of The Buckwheat Pillow Is Heavy-Duty
Buckwheat pillows are quite heavy. Their size is two to three times larger than that of regular pillows. Thus, they need to have a cover that can hold husks adequately to prevent tearing. A heavy-duty casing can accomplish this and prevent your pillow from bursting open and spilling all the husks on your bed. Remember to inspect the stitching on the cover before purchasing it to verify durability.
So, remember these four tips the next time you’re shopping for a buckwheat pillow.
Final Remarks
The health benefits of quality sleep are unquestionable, so it’s important to learn how to improve its quality. One way to do that is by investing in a buckwheat pillow, which promises reduced allergic reactions, increased back and neck support, reduced snoring, healthy weight management, and fewer migraine episodes. Other benefits of buckwheat pillows that promote the said health benefits are durability, flexibility, and affordability.
Nonetheless, such advantages are dependent on the quality of the buckwheat pillow you purchase. Some tips to help with your purchase include proper research, checking the pillow’s fabric and zipper, and ensuring its cover is heavy-duty. So, if you’re looking to upgrade your bedding, a buckwheat pillow is a worthy investment that betters your sleep and improves your health.
If there’s one thing Nigerians are known for, it’s our ability to turn up when the occasion calls for it, especially during the festive period. We spend days leading to Christmas going from one concert to another, wedding parties, and all sort. The spending is endless and there’s no shame in that. We spent the year working one job with three side hustles and now is the time to show ourselves that we’re chopping life, and not life chopping us.
While this is great, the number one problem is that there is life after December and the 99 days of January is no joke. Nobody can give the other person urgent 2k since we’re all broke and waiting on our salaries.
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Make a budget. Budgets suck. We all want to be the rich aunt or uncle who spends lavishly but you also don’t want to be the friend whom everyone avoids their calls because they know you’re about to ask for money and they don’t have the guts to tell you ‘no’. Setting your budget is cutting your coat according to your cloth. You spend what you plan on spending, and once you’re done, you head home.
Regulate Outside Activities Outside is expensive. If you’re going to stick with your budget you have to choose which events to attend and which not to. Àṣàkẹ́’s concert is cool. The only problem is you have to choose between the concert ticket and groceries come January. If you’re at that stage of building your finances, inviting friends to a good house party may prove a smart decision in the long run.
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