Eat right to avoid constipation

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Leafy vegetables have a high content of vitamins D, A, E and K.

Constipation is a health complaint in which the person is unable to expel the body’s solid waste. People with constipation express difficult or infrequent bowel movement. People suffering from this condition normally face difficulty to pass stool out of the body as it becomes dry and hard. Emptying the bowels can be very painful and usually causes lot of discomfort.

There are food staffs that one can eat to prevent or cure constipation. Poor feeding mechanism among other factors is the major cause of constipation. It has been noted that inadequate water and lack of fibre in the diet are the common causes of constipation.

Increasing fibre and water intake helps to relieve constipation. Increasing dietary fibre is an effective way to treat this condition. Fibre not only alleviates chronic constipation, but, also promotes overall intestinal health. People suffering from constipation should eat foods high in fibre. Food staffs such as Vegetables, whole grains and fruits are considered to be rich in fibre.

Traditionally people have considered feeding on meat and other spicy food substances as the most precious meals. Luckily enough our people have began changing their feeding lifestyles and vegetables are now highly considered in our societies. This has come through a series of awareness campaigns on feeding patterns. However, sometimes lack of the financial muscle to buy meat regularly has been a precipitating factor.

Vegetables on average have a pleasant taste that could suit everybody. There are so many different types of vegetables that there is something to suit everybody’s taste buds. Among the most common vegetables we have legumes such as green beans, pea nuts and ground nuts.

Leafy vegetables where you find cabbage, spinach and others to mention but a few constitute the most liked vegetables in our diet. Leafy vegetables have a high content of vitamins D, A, E and K. Apart from that are also rich in fibre, iron, calcium, potassium, folic acid, and magnesium.

Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes are known to be rich sources of fibre, and generally contain high levels of Vitamin A with great low calorie vegetables.

Fresh fruits such as watermelons have high water content and help combat constipation. Cereals such as rice and Maize are also good sources of fibre. However high fat foods such as meat, cheese and eggs should be avoided as they are low in fibre. Boosting fibre intake also helps to keep the digestive system healthy.

Fibre is an important part of a balanced diet that can prevent constipation. A fibre rich diet can increase the size of the stool and speed up its passage through the body. In case of difficulty in digesting food rich in fibre, a better option to manage constipation is to eat soluble fibre as it can be easily digested.

Dried fruits such as prunes are an excellent source of soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is also contained in apples.

Besides, Constipation is an indication of dehydration that means sufficient water is not being consumed in a day. Drinking at least one and half two litres of purified water everyday helps to soften the stool and ease the symptoms of constipation.

Inadequate water consumption results into dry, hard faeces that are difficult to excrete. Adequate intake of fluids that include fruit juice play a crucial role in moving the hardened stool through the intestine. Tea or coffee are not fluids and should be avoided. Drinking carbonated or aerated drinks is also not recommended. A glass of water, taken early in the morning, can help in maintaining normal bowel movements.

To maximize benefits of fibre, it is essential to drink sufficient water and also exercise regularly. Exercising keeps the faeces or body’s solid waste soft thereby making it easy to pass through the intestines. Lack of exercise or inactivity can also increase the risk of constipation.

Eat right to avoid constipation

By Dr.Joseph Kamugisha, The New Times

Walking – an ideal exercise

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The means of transport have increased with urbanization and development.  Majority of the people use a transport for going to any place. Result is few people walk regularly. When someone is not used to walking regularly, he is not able to do so when needed. If by chance he has to walk a few kilometers, he tends to develop breathlessness and gets tired easily.

The first milestone for development in a human being is walking. Nature has designed a human body to walk by providing two legs. As any machine tends to get rusted or decayed if not used, so is the human body. If one does not walk regularly the legs start getting stiff with advancing years and problems of rheumatism creep in. In contrast people who walk regularly never get the problems of osteo-arthritis or rheumatism in their legs and their legs remain as supple as that of youth always.

Walking regularly helps in burning of the extra calories and keeps a person slim and trim. This helps in preventing diseases like hypertension, diabetes, e.t.c., and helps in their better control.

The beneficial effects of walking are not only on the body fat but it also helps to tone up and exercise the lungs, heart, intestines, and other internal organs. The blood circulation to all parts of body is increased thus oxygen is supplied to all body parts in adequate amount keeping them healthy. Sweating at the end of a long and brisk walk removes the grime from the skin thus imparting a healthy glow. A person always feels fresh and good after a long walk. One can try taking even a short walk in between doing some important assignment or studies. Because of feeling fresher after the walk he or she would be able to concentrate more and work more efficiently. Similarly walking also provides a good opportunity to concentrate in order to find a solution to some problem. Thus, regular walking also helps in improving the mental health of a person.

If you are feeling depressed, just walk some distance in silence.  Watch other people pass by, see the birds, the trees and the traffic around as you move. Very soon you would find your spirits elevated and the gloom would disappear. Watching the nature around, you are compelled to  appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around you. The other advantages of walking are no less. Leisurely strolls with close friends and family members provide excellent opportunity to communicate with one another which is not possible otherwise because of busy schedules.

In these days of spiraling petrol prices and transport getting more expensive you save fuel and also  your own money by walking  for small chores around. Only thing needed is the motivation to walk.

One of the great men of the world Mahatma Gandhi called walking as the, “queen of exercises.” It is true. Walking is a very economical and pleasurable exercise and sport. It is economical, does not require any special equipment or place or company. Some people think that walking can be done only in the morning or evening. This is not true. With due protection like using sunglasses and drinking adequate amount of fluids one can walk even during  hot afternoons, only the will to walk should be present. If you are busy enough to walk in the mornings or at a fixed time, walk anytime you are free or whenever you go for some shopping or social visit.

Walking is very useful for your physical, mental, social as well as spiritual health. So start walking now and walk your way to good health.

Dr. Rachna Pande
Specialist Internal medicine-Ruhengeri Hospital
E-mail :  [email protected]

Amavubi whip foreign players’ select side

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Bokota Labama

Bokota Labama scored a brace as Amavubi thrashed a select-side of foreign players featuring in Rwandan league in a friendly match yesterday at Amahoro stadium.

APR’s winger Jean Claude Iranzi put the national team ahead on 13th minute after unleashing a fierce shot past goalie Juma Mpongo.

Kamana Bokota Labama doubled the lead on 26th minute from a brilliant strike outside the goal area.

In the second half, Bokota beat two defenders and scored his second goal past substitute goalie Pascal Dukuzeyezu on 53rd minute.

Police hit man Meddie Kagere snatched a 72nd minute goal after dribbling past central defender Deo Othieno to fully earn a deserved victory for Amavubi.

Coach Milutin Sredojovic Micho used the game to prepare Amavubi who have a tough challenge against Nigeria in the preliminary round of 2013 Africa Nations’ Cup qualifiers whose first leg begins in Kigali on February 29 at Amahoro stadium.

Friendly Match, Yesterday

Amavubi 4-0 Foreigners XI

By Bonnie Mugabe, The New Times

When choosing a Party Dress, think comfort first

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You finally got an invitation to the hottest party of the season, you are going to rub shoulders with crème de la crème but you have nothing to wear!

Searching for that perfect party dress can be stressful. It is very rare that a woman gets it absolutely right and picks a formal dress that truly makes her stand out from the crowd no matter where she goes.

When searching for a party dresses, take the following things into consideration to ensure that you are a knockout at any event. Comfort is perhaps the most important thing to consider. Even the most beautiful dress in the world will not be worth wearing, if it causes you a lot of discomfort.

Always consider the occasion. How formal is the gathering you are attending? If you are attending an expensive dinner party, you should stick with a more conventional cut and avoid a dress that falls above the knees. For more informal parties, fashionable cuts that show a bit more skin are perfectly acceptable but should remain tasteful. A cocktail party dress in a conservative style works well for both.

Find the perfect colour. Consider what colours accent your best features. You can also ask your friends and family which colour you look best in. When it comes to your body type, wear a dress that accentuates your best assets and hides your weaknesses.

Avoid Sweater and knit fabrics, as these can cling to your body and make you look bigger than you are, depending on the style. These can also make the dress look more casual and are not appropriate for formal party dresses.

Also consider the fabric. While a dress might be cheap and in a cut and colour that you like, a low-quality fabric is always noticeable. Spend the extra cash to buy quality materials, and your party dress will look nicer on your body and to the judicious eye.

By Martin Bishop, The New Times

Kagame attends inauguration of new AU HQs

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Presidents Paul Kagame, Yayi Boni and Jacob Zuma light candles at the foundation stone of the AU memorial for Human Rights.

President Paul Kagame yesterday took part in a ceremony to inaugurate the newly built African Union Conference Centre (AUCC).

The new 113 meter-high block will be the venue for the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit that kicks off Sunday.

The ceremony was also attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, President of Equatorial Guinea and current Chairperson of the African Union, Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Mr. Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Conference of China, as well as representatives of the international community.

The ceremony was marked by the unveiling of the Kwame Nkrumah monument, the laying of the first stone of the AU memorial for Human Rights, and the handing over of the keys of the New conference Center by the Chinese authorities to the Chairperson of the AU.The Conference Center was a donation from China.

The AU memorial for Human Rights that reads in part; “For all the victims of human rights abuses in Africa, including those of the slave trade and colonialism and particularly the Genocide in Rwanda, (1994)”, was unveiled by Presidents Kagame, Yayi Boni of Benin and Jacob
Zuma of South Africa.

New AU Headquarters- Addis Ababa

President Kagame also attended the 26th meeting of NEPAD’s Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) chaired by Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister and current Chairman of the HSGOC.

The meeting ended with the committee adopting the NEPAD report of activities and participants exchanged views on ways to increase productivity in the areas of agriculture to make the continent food secure.

The NEPAD meeting also discussed how to address issues of climate change; improve national resource management, strengthen regional integration and building infrastructure and human skills development.

HSGOC is comprised of Heads of State and Government from 22 African countries from the five regions of Africa.

Source The New Times

50 Rwandan Police officers complete crime investigation course

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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Stanley Nsabimana

50 Police officers have completed a three-month Criminal Investigation course aimed at improving their investigative skills. The graduation event was held at the National Police Academy (NPA) in Musanze district.

Participants of the course undertook several modules including crime scene management, economic crimes, human rights and introduction to law and ICT, among others.

Speaking to graduates, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Stanley Nsabimana, noted that while the country was on a rapid development course, crimes were equally getting sophisticated.

“We need good investigators who have the capacity to deal with the changing nature of crimes,” Nsabimana said. He urged graduates to put into practice the acquired knowledge to produce results in as far as crime investigations are concerned.

NPA Commandant, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Felix Namuhoranye, pointed out that through such important courses, police officers are better equipped to professionally investigate crimes.

Source The New Times

Arusha School clobber Uhuru in cricket league

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Arusha School girls’ cricket team cruised to the semi-finals of the Junior Cricket League after defeating Uhuru Primary School by 30 runs in a match played at the former’s venue in Arusha on Thursday.

Arusha Regional Cricket Committee (ARCC) has organized the tournament in support of efforts by the Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) to promote the sport among youth in the country. The league’s coordinator, Paul Manyanda, who is also the TCA Development Committee member, told the ‘Sunday News’ that Arusha School girls had an upper hand in the match and it was hardly surprising to see them snatch the convincing win.

The winners started to bat and posted 50 runs in their allotted 20 overs and still managed to smoothly coast to victory in the end, despite failing to record impressive total. In response, Uhuru Primary School girls failed to chase the obviously achievable target after managing paltry 20 runs and consequently lose the game.

With Uhuru girls struggling with the bat in the chase, their opponents capitalized on the weakness and tightened their fielding to give the former’s batters little breathing space. Victory in the game ensured Arusha School girls are well in contention for the first silverware at their own backyard, but the side definitely needs to step up performance should it wish to realize the dream.

Manyanda said the other teams, which will progress to the last four stage of the girls’ category, were expected to be known in the same week after a series of final round robin matches.  “The boys’ teams are still playing their last round robin matches and, by early next week, we will get teams that have qualified for the semi-finals,” he said.

Manyanda expressed his admiration of a stunning level of commitment the participating teams have been putting in matches, saying the youngsters have been working extremely hard in search of success in the league. “The youngsters have shown much progress in performance…their work rate is really promising,” he said.

The league, which involves 13 primary schools in the region, started in the 16th of this month with 25 teams battling it out in boys’ and girls’ categories, in which 13 teams compete in the boys’ category while the rest lock horns in the girls’ category. Participating schools are Arusha School, Engira, Hill, Kaloleni, Kijenge, Levolosi, Makumbusho, Njiro, Prime, Sanawari, Sekei, Themi and Uhuru. With the exception of Prime Primary School, which has entered only boys’ outfit, the rest have fielded both boys’ and girls’ teams.

By JAPHETH KAZENGA, Tanzania Daily News

Hoteliers urged to showcase Rwandan culture

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Dennis Karera, the head of Rwanda Hotels and Restaurants Association

Hoteliers have been advised to showcase the African culture in their hotels through furnishings and food as one way of attracting visitors and promoting Rwanda’s beauty.

Bonaventure Uwimana, the proprietor of Luxury Hotel, noted that there was need for Hotels and restaurants to take a leading role in promoting Rwanda’s culture as one way of promoting tourism.

“We must give our hotels an African touch so that people who come to visit and stay in the country can have something unique to tell when they go back home,” he said during the official launch of Luxury Hotel on Friday in Kimironko.

Dennis Karera, Chairman of Rwanda Hotels Association, had earlier said that hotels need to provide quality services and ensure customer care to improve and attract more visitors in the country.

Uwimana noted that he decided to challenge other hoteliers by using African wood designs and furnishings to set a new pace in the hospitality industry where Hotels will strive to improve service delivery and provide incentives to clients.

“We are increasing the number of rooms and good services in the hospitality sector which is key to our tourism,” he added

Diana Achieng, the  General Manager of the Hotel, said they will have a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, massage and sauna and rooms that will range from deluxe, simple, standard, suite and family rooms that all have steam bath-Jacuzzi.

Gordon Ochieng, a Kenyan, believes that supplementing room services with incentives like free internet, telephones and steam bath, will help customers feel the value for their money and also attract local people to use the services rather than depending on foreigners.

By Dias Nyesiga, The New Times

Tolerance key to avoiding bloodshed – US Envoy

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Ambassador R. Barrie Walkley, the US Special Advisor for the Great Lakes and the DR Congo lays a wreath at Kigali Genocide memorial center Gisozi. The New Times / T. Kisambira

Ambassador R. Barrie Walkley, the United States Special Advisor for the Great Lakes and the DR Congo, has said people should learn how to be tolerant to each other to avoid bloodshed.

He said this yesterday after visiting Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre to pay tribute to the over 250,000 victims laid to rest at the site.

“It’s remarkably an emotional experience walking through the memorial centre. This was the worst tragedy to have ever happened to human kind,” he asserted.

“This brings tears to everyone who visits this centre and reminds the world that this shouldn’t happen again, not in Rwanda, not in any part of the world”.

Walkley stated that people should be aware of the dangers of hatred, tribalism and divisionism in society, calling for tolerance to each other.

He said that, his trip to Rwanda was his first after being named by Hilary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, as a Special Advisor for the Great Lakes and the DR Congo one month ago.

The envoy who arrived in the country on Friday evening, will meet with Rwandan government officials to discuss issues related to the situation in the Great Lakes Region, including Rwanda, Burundi, and the DR Congo.

By Frank Kanyesigye, The New Times

World Bank official commends Nyagatovu Model Village

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Racheal Kyte

Kayonza – Rachel Kyte, the Vice President of Sustainable Development at the World Bank, has commended activities of Nyagatovu Model Village.

The official, who toured various project at the village, yesterday joined hundreds of residents and local leaders in community work to plant vegetables.

She told the residents that the World Bank will continue supporting them in their efforts to develop agriculture and basic infrastructure.

“Our job is to help you get water, electricity and nutrition so that you feed well …it is all about helping each generation in this village to live longer and better,” she said.

She addd that the activities and projects in the model village set a very good example for all developing countries.

“We have seen your house and all things you do …it is great! Biogas, kitchen garden, green house, livestock, and electrification just tells big story.

We have great expectations that you can do great things with all these resources. We shall carry it in our memory wherever we go. I have no doubt that you will succeed,” she noted.

Enock Byabashaija, the Coordinator of model villages in the Province, told The Sunday Times that Nyagatovu village has transformed people’s living standards.

He said the average income of each family had drastically risen, hence improving their livelihoods and lifestyles.

“The issue of land fragmentation was put to halt…basic infrastructure like schools and health centres are accessible in the village. Mixed farming practiced here, has allowed the necessary recycle to take place,” he said.

Jeannette Kagoyire, a resident of Nyagatovu, said residents were grateful to the government support.

“We were taught how to plant vegetables and tomatoes in a very economic manner. Our children get essential nutrients…they also use the cheap electricity we have to do their revision after school. We are vry happy living here,” she said.

By Stephen Rwembeho, The New Times

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