Archives Tag: health
Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
What You Should Know About Sulfates in Your Shampoo
April 19, 2022
Derivatives of sulfates are common ingredients of household cleaning agents like soaps, detergents, toothpaste, shaving creams and shampoos in various concentrations. They are produced from coconut and palm oils and are responsible for removing grease and creating lather (foam bubbles) during washing. The common sulfates found in shampoos are sodium lauryl sulfate. These chemicals have … Continue reading What You Should Know About Sulfates in Your Shampoo
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App Of The Week: Medplan
April 19, 2022
The good news about most diseases is that they can be avoided and the risks of having them kept at bay. Indeed, the prospects of living a healthy life in this day and age are higher than ever, thanks to advancements in medicine and a tremendous increase in awareness of the inner workings of the … Continue reading App Of The Week: Medplan
Brain Drain, Medical Tourism and the President’s Foreign Trips
April 19, 2022
Coming on the heels of the recent controversial statement made by the Labour Minister, Dr. Chris Ngige, that Nigeria has a surplus supply of medical doctors, President Buhari on Thursday, April 25th headed to London on one of his frequent visits. Ngige went ahead to claim that it is good for Nigerian medical professionals to … Continue reading Brain Drain, Medical Tourism and the President’s Foreign Trips
By adedoyin
World Health Day: Reflections on Nigeria’s Healthcare System
April 19, 2022
So its World Health Day today and the theme, “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere” is appropriate and timely. In this year’s campaign, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on world leaders to live up to the pledges they made when they agreed to the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, and commit to concrete steps … Continue reading World Health Day: Reflections on Nigeria’s Healthcare System
SME Spotlight: Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy
April 19, 2022
Opeyemi Bakre is a physiotherapist (physical therapist) and the founder of an outpatient physical therapy outfit called Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy aka Community Physio. She has a first degree in Physiotherapy from the Obafemi Awolowo University (Great Ife!) and a Master’s degree in Community Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. “I love working with people … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy
By ibiene
4 Tips for Maintaining the Right Sitting Posture
April 19, 2022
If you find yourself constantly at your desk for the most part of the day, then you ought to develop the right sitting posture. It is more important to sit correctly than conveniently, and though it might take a while to adjust to it, sitting rightly goes a long way in shaping your body and … Continue reading 4 Tips for Maintaining the Right Sitting Posture
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Medical Social Media Accounts You Should Follow
April 19, 2022
Healthcare in Nigeria may not be where we want it to be at the moment, but there is a lot we can start doing to improve the lives of Nigerians around the country. Here are some establishments by well-meaning Nigerians that have been set up to enlighten the public on health-related issues and provide support … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 4 Medical Social Media Accounts You Should Follow
Brands We Love: Avon HMO
April 19, 2022
We always wish we didn’t have to deal with health emergencies. We want to be able to foretell the coming of unpleasant circumstances and plan for their arrival before they hit us. But a lot of the time, we can’t. It’s for circumstances like this that Avon HMO exists. Health Maintenance Organizations- HMOs for short … Continue reading Brands We Love: Avon HMO
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
April 19, 2022
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly designated February 6, as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female Genital Mutilation. This purpose of observing this day is to enhance the awareness on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation, and to encourage concrete actions against the practice.[1] This awareness however, was first introduced in 2003.[2] … Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
By jeremiah
How To Avoid Dark Circles Around Your Eyes
April 19, 2022
In one way or another we get stressed. We lose sleep, we get tired, and we develop dark circles or teabags. You would agree with me that waking up in the morning to find your eyes surrounded in puffiness is not a good way to start the day. Not only does it ruin your face … Continue reading How To Avoid Dark Circles Around Your Eyes
Why Do We Get Sick?
April 19, 2022
Oxygen, food and drinks are the major three nutritional necessities for life sustenance. Therefore the type of food a man consume, and access to quality oxygen supply, plays a significant role in defining his overall body health and eventually longevity. That means what we eat defines how we live and how we die. “Growing is … Continue reading Why Do We Get Sick?
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Tip of the Day: Five Tips for Better Posture
April 19, 2022
Comporting yourself should not stop at the beauty cosmetics you add on your face and body, it should also reflect in the way you walk, stand, sit, etc. Yes, we might not all be perfect in every area, but if there’s a need to balance an aspect of our body in a way that it … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Five Tips for Better Posture
Tip of the Day: Five Tips For Tackling Blackheads
April 19, 2022
Everyone loves a smooth face, especially one free of spots. It doesn’t matter if you’re fair or dark complexioned, you would agree with me that a smooth face does wonders! You wake up in the morning and just want to run your hands over and over your face, you look at yourself in the mirror … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Five Tips For Tackling Blackheads
Tip of the Day: Five Tips For Taking Care of Your Makeup Bag
April 19, 2022
Have you ever dipped your hands to fetch something from your makeup bag and withdraw it covered in brown powder and different shades of colours? Well I have, and it wasn’t a sight to behold. As ladies, we reach out for our bags almost, if not everyday. Some of us do that in a hurry … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Five Tips For Taking Care of Your Makeup Bag
