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Instagram & Facebook Complete Ban on Conversion Therapy Content.

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Facebook and Instagram have started to ban content promoting LGBT conversion therapies, including user posts.

The ban applies to practices that seek to change a person’s sexual orientation from gay or bisexual to heterosexual. On Friday, an Instagram public policy director told the BBC that the controversial content will no longer be allowed, starting this week.

“We don’t allow attacks against people based on sexual orientation or gender identity and are updating our policies to ban the promotion of conversion therapy services,” an Instagram spokesperson said in a statement. “We are always reviewing our policies and will continue to consult with experts and people with personal experiences to inform our approach.”

The change will also apply to Facebook, which owns Instagram. Earlier this year, the platforms banned the promotion of conversion therapies in ads.

The new policy arrives as calls in the UK are growing for the local government to ban conversion therapies as a criminal offense. In 2018, the country pledged to outlaw the practices, but no official action has been taken. In the US, conversion therapies directed toward minors have been banned in 20 states.

The big question is how strictly Facebook and Instagram will enforce the ban when conversion therapy groups tend to have religious affiliations. To this day, civil rights activists argue Facebook in particular has been slow to stop hate speech and misinformation circulating over the platform. However, company executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have said the company wants to avoid policing free speech.

Instagram told the BBC the blanket ban will take time to implement. So user accounts and groups devoted to conversion therapies might continue to remain visible, for now.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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April 17, 2022

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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