Vitamin D deficiency is an issue that most people don’t even know they have. For us black people, vitamin D is very necessary for our health. So much so, that a vitamin D deficiency can cause depression and puts us at risk for cancer. Vitamin D, unlike other vitamins, is like a hormone and every single cell in...
When you are busy with work or school, it can be tiring to make sure that you always have food to eat. It is even more tasking when you are on a weight loss or #fitfam journey and you cannot just grab anything to eat. Meal prepping is a good way to always ensure that you have nutritious...
A sleep disorder is a condition that disrupts normal sleep patterns, affecting the quality or duration of sleep, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, etc. When you’re deprived of sleep, your brain can’t function properly, which in turn affects your emotional state. If it continues long enough, it can lower your body’s defenses, putting you at risk of developing chronic illness....
Dementia is a word used to describe a set of symptoms which are in the different forms. The symptoms can vary a great deal and they include memory loss, confusion and mood changes. Most women with dementia are over the age of 65. It’s estimated that 2%-5% of people with dementia are under 65. Some rare forms of dementia can...
Tangerines are delicious tropical fruits that are popularly found in African and Asian countries. It is a seasonal fruit that is mainly found in abundance from September to November. It is a nutritious citrus fruit that contains many vitamins and antioxidants. It contains a lot of vitamin A and C, potassium and flavonoids. It is very similar in...
The need to pay attention to your health as a woman cannot be over emphasized. Furthermore, many women’s health conditions go undiagnosed and most drug trials do not include female test subjects. ALSO READ: 5 Health Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore Even so, women bear exclusive health concerns that are life threatening. Early diagnosis often subside the effect of the diseases. Here...
Vaginal odor is a topic most women often shy away from even when they want to discuss about it. Vaginal odor is quite common with women but the good news is it can be taken care of. While vaginal odor is quite common and normal, excessive odor can imply an imbalance in the vaginal bacterial flora. It might sometimes be embarrassing....
A flawless and beautiful skin is always part of every woman’s checklist. As women grow older, maintaining a flawless skin might seem difficult. That’s because as a woman age, many things change including the proteins in your skin that break down over time. ALSO READ: 3 Essential Beauty Benefits Of Aloe vera To Prevent Aging There are plenty of natural supplements...
Want to know how to identify a sickle cell patient? Read on! Sickle cell anemia is a very common condition that’s found among the young and old in Africa. Sickle cell anemia is a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body. There’s no cure for most people affected with sickle...
Ulcers are open sores in the gastro-intestinal tract. They develop mostly in the stomach, duodenum and oesophagus. It is not entirely clear why ulcers start but stress and diet, especially a fatty diet, are big contributing factors. A higher intake of fat can greatly increase your chance of getting an ulcer in the first place and cause other gastrointestinal problems. High salt...