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Last week Saturday 31st October 2020 I was able to meet a major goal which I had set for myself; which was doing a book review with the award-winning book review on Classic FM 97.3. This was a major game-changer for me because I was able to talk about my book “SECRETS FOR A HEALTHY BODY (The power of herbs)” which helps to create awareness on the usage and doses of herbs. This made me so happy and fulfilled because, finally, I was gradually gaining an audience for my book and work. In life, you must have a dream and never give up on it. When your dreams come true, you feel like you can conquer anything in the world. For today we will be looking at a wonder fruit called Pawpaw also known as Papaya. Pawpaw is a fruit that is rich in carbohydrates, fat and protein. It has a high content of Folate and it is rich in minerals, vitamins and fibre. I will be giving you 12 health benefits of Pawpaw:
- Pawpaw helps to treat indigestion.
- It helps to treat ulcers and heartburn by neutralising excess gastric acid in the stomach.
- Pawpaw helps to treat skin sores and infections.
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- Pawpaw is also a good worm expeller and it is great for eyesight.
- Due to its antibacterial nature, it helps to treat diarrhoea.
- Pawpaw helps to treat skin disorder and it is a great diet for people suffering from skin diseases like acne and eczema.
- The seeds of pawpaw when mashed into a paste is a great treatment for ringworms.
- When Pawpaw leaves are mixed with lemongrass and guava leaves, it becomes an effective treatment for Malaria.
- It is a great treatment for liver diseases.
- Pawpaw is a great treatment for hepatitis.
- Pawpaw helps to treat diabetes, stomach ulcers, and impotency.
- Pawpaw is a very effective weight loss diet and lifestyle; it also helps to control obesity.
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