Most early signs and symptoms of diabetes in women are caused by higher-than-normal levels of glucose, a type of sugar, in your blood. The warning signs can be so mild that you don’t notice them. You have to pay particular attention to your body, and once you begin to notice some signs that weren’t there before, you should consult a...
Turmeric, a yellowish-orange-colored spice, is part of the ginger family and has been a staple in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cooking for thousands of years. Originating from the same family as ginger, the most active element in turmeric is curcumin, which is where most of this golden spice gets its long list of healing properties. It has, however,...
Studies have shown that drinking warm water in the morning has a much greater advantage than we may have known and aids the metabolic process of the human body. Hence, it has been advised by medical practitioners that warm water should be taken first thing in the morning. These are some of the benefits. 1. Stops Premature Aging The presence...
In the past, having a more rounded figure was frowned upon by many and most women got on crazy and harmful diets just to be a size 2. The recent wave in fitness though is to be thick and many body-positive women are not mad at it. Hence, most women are looking for ways to get a more rounded figure...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every year, many governmental and non-governmental organizations have events lined up to help increase awareness of this dreadful disease and also help fight the disease the best way possible. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women and the second leading cause of death among women. Many women...
Onion juice is rich in vitamins C, B6 and folic acid and also has an extensive supply of calcium, magnesium, iron, chromium and phosphorus. Onions have been used for thousands of years as an ingredient in various dishes by many cultures around the world and is also eaten raw. The trace amounts of sulfur present in the onion are...
A medical expert, Mrs. Abigael Shona, says breastfeeding a baby can prevent breast cancer in women. Shona told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin that contrary to popular belief, men sucking their wives’ breasts could prevent breast cancer, adding that breast sucking by men could only help detect it. She said mothers who breastfeed lower their...
Pimples, also called zits or acne is a skin problem that is a nightmare to most people. It commonly affects adolescents but can occur at any age. Apart from causing you discomfort and scarring your face, pimples can also take away your confidence. The solutions to pimples range from the use of oral antibiotics to topical treatments and to homemade...
Postinor 2 is a medication used to prevent pregnancy if the sperm penetrates into the ovary, whether intentional or otherwise. It is 95% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy if used 24 hours after intercourse. It is also used as a form of emergency contraception (more commonly known as a morning-after pill). Postinor-2 is formulated to function in a manner similar to...
A WOMAN who has been drinking her own urine and rubbing it on her face for over a decade claims it improves her skin and overall health. Ruby Karyo says she started gulping down her morning urine and spritzing it on her face – known as “urine therapy” – when she was 19. The 30-year-old writer, from Maryland, US, has...