Archives Tag: health

Health

April 19, 2022

According to WebMD, “Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal.” This means that your faeces are dry and hard to pass, the longer the food stays in the system, the more water dries up from it, toughening it up. The reasons for constipation may include – dehydration, lifestyle choices, … Continue reading Home Remedies For Constipation

By amarachi

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Corchorus olitorius also known as the jute leaf is the second most cultivated vegetable fibre right after cotton. The jute leaf is consumed globally; in Nigeria it is cooked into a slimy stew called ewedu eaten most especially by the Yoruba people. The jute leaf contains a number of nutritional benefits. facts about ewedu It is … Continue reading Did You Know Ewedu Plant Can Cure Dandruff?

By amarachi

video

April 19, 2022

Veganism is a practice that involves excluding all forms of animal products from diet for ethical purposes or health reasons. This video takes discusses the benefits of going vegan and how you can adopt the lifestyle as a Nigerian. Watch the video below:  

By samuelokoruwa

Health

April 19, 2022

When my mother was diagnosed with diabetes over a decade ago, I was certain they had made a mistake. It just couldn’t be. You see, my mother was known for living sugar-free. She had her coffee black, and when she stopped drinking coffee and switched to tea, she drank it with lime. She never ate … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Diabetes and Blood Sugar

By jehonwa

Health

April 19, 2022

  Editor’s Note: The remedies for dog bites outlined in this article are for people who cannot immediately access medial attention. These remedies should be applied while you wait for medical attention. If you can get medical care immediately, please do not use these remedies. Dog bites are dangerous and can range from minor to life-threatening, … Continue reading Home Remedies For Dog Bites

By amarachi

Health

April 19, 2022

Testosterone can be said to be the major masculinity-boosting hormone in men. It carries out a host of functions from improving sex drive to building muscles; from strengthening bones to maintaining reproductive health. In a nutshell, it can be said to be the basis of existence as a man. It therefore pays to be attentive to … Continue reading 4 Testosterone-Boosting Foods For Men

By samuelokoruwa

Health

April 19, 2022

We’ve compiled a list of the top five health blogs you can follow. Nigerian Health Watch This blog was set up to encourage progress in the Nigerian health sector and at the same time, address the challenges the sector faces. The blog provides insights that are worth pondering on and gives detailed analysis on health issues … Continue reading Top 5 Health Blogs To Follow

By samuelokoruwa

Health skin care

April 19, 2022

According to WebMD: “Stretch marks happen when your body grows quickly for any reason. Your skin can’t stretch enough to keep up. These long, thin, rippled marks are also called stria.“ Collagen is a protein that makes your skin more elastic. If your skin doesn’t have enough, as your body expands, the marks that show up … Continue reading Home Remedies For Stretch Marks

By amarachi

Food Health

April 19, 2022

Plantain flour – or plantain fufu or plantain amala – is made from sun dried unripe plantain and is a healthy swallow option. The plantain flour is gluten free and contains potassium. There are 913 milligrams of potassium in one cup of  plantain flour, making plantains one of the most potassium-rich foods on the planet. Plantains are also … Continue reading DIY Wednesday: Plaintain Flour

By amarachi

Health

April 19, 2022

A toothache or tooth pain is most often caused when the nerve to a tooth is irritated. Toothaches can also be as a result of a dental infection, gum disease, plaque and dental decay. Here are some home remedies you can try when dealing with a toothache. Salt solution Dissolving a teaspoon of salt in … Continue reading Home Remedies For Toothache

By amarachi

Health

April 19, 2022

Body aches are painful. Waking up feeling as though you’ve been pushed down the stairs and your body dragged across a stadium is not the ideal. Our bodies go through a lot every day, long hours in traffic followed by longer hours in the office. All of this makes getting up every day  an ordeal, … Continue reading Home Remedies For Body Aches

By amarachi

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Meditation may seem quite an unusual practice here in Nigeria but there are a thousand and one reasons why everyone – including Nigerians – should add it to their daily routine. Meditation is becoming more popular today due to its noticeable benefits in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even western medicine has recognized its effects through … Continue reading Why You Should Start Meditating Today

By samuelokoruwa

Health

April 19, 2022

Hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. It is most common in the abdomen, but can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button and groin areas. Most times, hernia is not life threatening but it doesn’t go away on its own. In … Continue reading Things You Should Know About Hernia

By amarachi

Food Health LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

A grocery list is a determinant of the kind of food you’re eating. Here are a few ways you can stay organized and ensure you and your family are stocked with healthy products. Keep a running list on the fridge  Keep a notebook and a pen in your kitchen at all times; a small chalkboard or … Continue reading How to Make a Healthy Grocery Shopping List

By amarachi

Health

April 19, 2022

When you wake up sneezing, coughing and have that achy and feverish cannot-move-a-muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have a cold or the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because the two illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to … Continue reading A Cold or The Flu. Which is it?

By amarachi