Volume 2, Issue 10
15th April 2013
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through the creation and
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FRCN TO LAUNCH THE BOOK “PENDANTS OF RHYTHM”,
The capacity to purchase two hundred (200)
copies and ownership of a bookstore are prerequisites for appointment as distributor.
For details call Mike 08037216295 or
Visit www.radionigeria.net .
Fascinating Facts
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Rain water contains vitamin B12.
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A single drop of
liquid can contain 50 million
bacteria
Inside this issue:
 FRCN to Launch the
The book “Pendants of Rhythm”, a publication of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), is a selection of
commentaries aired on the Network
Service of Radio Nigeria from 1991 to
2008.
The 422 page compendium, the essence of which is to make some of the
Corporation’s past news commentaries
available to the public as useful reference materials, is sponsored by Radio
Nigeria Investment Ltd, RNIL.
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book, Pendants of the
Rhythm
1
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Fascinating Facts
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Some Important Things 1
To Know About Heartburn 2
To prevent piracy, the book was printed abroad. It has two variants of paperback and hard cover. It also comes in
the corporate colors of the Corporation.
The official launch/presentation has
been slated tentatively for 23rd May
2013 in Abuja. Venue is Sheraton Hotels and Towers at 10.00 a.m.
The Management of Radio Nigeria Investment Ltd requires distributors for
this book nationwide.
2
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Quotable Quotes
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To Overcome Weakness 2
2
It is priced at N3000 for paperback
and N5000 for hard cover and available in large quantities in Lagos and
Abuja.
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Page 2
.QUOTABLE QUOTES
SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
HEARTBURN
drugs like Prilosec and Nexium can
help by turning off the acid pumps in
the stomach. Many of these meds are
now available over the counter, but
talk to your doc first to confirm your
diagnosis. She may also suggest a higher, prescription-only dose.
“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to
elevate his life by conscious
endeavour”.
- Henry David Thoreau
“Let us realize that the privilege to work is a gift, that
Heartburn is a serious condition, and livpower to work is a blessing, the love of work is suc- ing with it takes a toll on you. But staying
informed about what causes it, how to
cess”
treat it and when it may be more than just
- David O. McKay
indigestion can be helpful when it comes
to managing discomfort.
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Ignoring it is dangerous. Left untreated, chronic acid reflux can increase your risk of developing an
esophageal infection, ulcers, scarring
of the oesophagus, and even a precancerous condition called Barrett’s
esophagus, says Julia LeBlanc, MD,
associate professor of medicine and
gastroenterology at Indiana University.
Gerson, MD, associate professor of medi Women are just as likely as men
cine and gastroenterology at Stanford
to have it. Women are especially
University.
prone during pregnancy, and some
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 Heartburn isn’t the only symptom.
experience more symptoms right beThat uncomfortable burning sensafore their period. Obesity is a risk
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tion in your chest is the most common
factor as well. “Extra weight puts
sign of acid reflux, but some people
pressure on the sphincter muscle,
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don’t experience it. Instead, they may triggering reflux,” says Dr. Gerson.
have trouble swallowing or even
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cough up blood. Acid reflux happens  You may not have to give up your
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favorite foods. Your doctor may adwhen your sphincter muscle (which
vise you to avoid spicy foods and citconnects
the
oesophagus
to
the
stomwww.radionigeriaonline.com
rus because they relax the sphincter
ach) relaxes at the wrong time and
muscle in some people, but the truth
stays open too long (it normally only
is these foods don’t bother everyone.
opens for a few seconds when you
In fact, a study led by Dr. Gerson
swallow), allowing stomach acid to
found that abandoning spicy foods,
flow back up into the oesophagus,
citrus and chocolate didn’t reduce
explains
Lauren.
To Overcome Weakness
symptoms in participants with GERD.
 Antacids may not be enough. For
 Verify your weakness
Keep a food diary to track symptoms;
occasional heartburn, antacids like
there’s no reason to cut out foods you
 Study and know it thorMaalox or Tums work well. But if
enjoy if they’re not causing proboughly
you’re experiencing symptoms at
lems.
least twice a week, or if it’s so bad
 Plan a real campaign
that it’s interfering with your daily life  Elevating your bed may help reduce symptoms. Bump up the head
against it …
(it’s keeping you up at night, for exof your bed with telephone books or
ample), see your doctor. You might
blocks under the legs (instead of just
be one of those who have chronic
using an extra pillow). “Tilting your
acid reflux, which is known as GERD
whole body downward during the
(gastroesophageal reflux disease).
night can help your esophagus clear
This condition needs to be treated by
out,” says Dr. LeBlanc.
cutting off acid at the source, and
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