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Doctors and Herbal Medicine

I have a thing about doctors: I don’t like them. I’ve had to visit the hospital a few times too many in my short life and each time this thing for doctors worsens. While I realize that doctors are important,

Health Benefits of Ewedu

One leafy vegetable we all love to eat is Jute Leaves. Common among the Yorubas and famously called “Ewedu”, this green slimy soup is a healthy meal. It is called Ahingbara in Igbo and Rama in Hausa. This vegetable is

What Nigerians Should Know About Genetically Modified Foods

With the human population on the rise, how much food conventional agriculture can yield in decades to come is a question of necessity. But as technology proffers time-bound solutions for problems which plague humanity, answers to food security seem not

6 Benefits of Drinking Cucumber Water

If you’re the type that doesn’t like drinking water because you find it boring then you’re not alone. In as much as we know it’s important to take water to keep our body hydrated and not take it only when

What You Don’t Know Can Kill You

One of the common refrains often put up by people as the defence mechanism when they are advised to do regular medical check-ups, even when there are no apparent health challenges is to say that what they don’t know will

Tips For Toothbrush Hygiene

Often times, when we teach about oral hygiene we mention brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing, having a good diet and visiting the dentist when we need to, but we neglect to mention anything about our tooth brushes.

The Wonders of Uziza

Most of us are not aware of the tremendous health benefits of Uziza leaves. Uziza (piper guineense) is an African Plant; it has two parts the leaves and the seed. The leaves which have a peppery taste are green when

Why Crying is Good For You

Think about it, the first thing you did when you were born was to cry. And if you didn’t, everyone would have been worried to death; some babies are even spanked or pinched so that they would. Now, why do

What To Do When They’re Pressing You – Dealing with Sleep Paralysis

Don’t know about you, but there’s no worse feeling than that feeling like you’re awake but can’t seem to move a muscle. It used to freak me out, so bad that I dreaded falling asleep. The ordeal is so scary

I’m Skinny, Do I Need Exercise?

I’m tired of people asking if I want to disappear every time they see me exercising. It is almost becoming offensive and I’m not just talking about the subtexts in that statement. This post is not for those people so

Amazing Health Benefits of Orange Peels

Oranges are rich in antioxidant properties that are important for the body. It contains Vitamin A which is required to maintain healthy mucus membrane; also helps with absorbing light and improving night vision. Oranges also contain high levels of Vitamin

Uncle’s Corner: All Hail Coca-Cola

If you’re like me over the years, you’ve come to develop a relationship with the dark caramel colored, sweet beverage popularly known as Coke. You’ve probably gone from calling it mineral (like one of our erstwhile government officials), to soft

Cholera Outbreak In Lagos?

There have been reported cases of diarrhea outbreak in Lagos. The Lagos State Government made it known at a Press Conference in Lagos on Tuesday, 24th July 2017, as the 27 cases reported came with symptoms associated with the disease;

List of Malaria Drugs that are Killing Us Slowly

Malaria is a common disease in Nigeria and a large number of the population still buy drugs from pharmacies, sometimes not with a doctor’s prescription. When buying drugs in Nigeria, one needs to take extra precaution to ensure they’re not

Do You Know the King of Herbs?

I recently found out about a species of red mushroom the Chinese call lingzhi (Japanese reishi, the King of Herbs). Now if you know the Chinese at all, you know they don’t play when it comes to herbal medicine. So

Uncle’s Corner: The Cs – Coffee

Many of us love the rich aroma of a freshly poured cup of coffee, even non-coffee drinkers do. For many, a cup of coffee is the ideal morning companion, be it at home or on getting to work. Most people

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