Oats is a cereal that is commonly eaten as a breakfast option and comes packed with nutrients. The dietary fiber (beta-glucan being the most important of that) and minerals present in oats help avert numerous dangerous conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer. They also enhance and promote skin health. Below are some health benefits of oats: 1....
Pregnancy is the most sensitive period in a woman’s life therefore it’s very important that pregnant women need to stay away off some everyday meals even though cravings are quite normal. Expecting mothers/pregnant women needs to watch what they eat and how they eat in order to avoid miscarriage, death during delivery, swelling of body parts, still births or high...
Ear wax is a completely natural wax-like substance, secreted by special glands in the skin on the outer part of the ear canal. Earwax assists in repelling water and trapping small dirt and dust particles from entering your inner ear canal. Just the same way other seemingly gross bodies produce such as your saliva, urine, faeces can pinpoint some health...
Your lifestyle and everyday activities can determine the condition of your heart, putting it at risk. Maybe you don’t smoke or drink, you eat healthy, and you even engage in one form of exercise or another; it might interest you to know that there are several ways we can put our hearts at risk without even being aware. Even when...
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that arises from imbalances of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. This disorder manifests as recurring and unpredictable seizures, unconsciousness, and temporary loss of memory. A plant grown in Nigeria has shown potential in the treatment of epilepsy, according to research. Popularly called Aidan and Uyayak, the plant is a single-stemmed tree found in the West African rainforest...
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a popular fat transfer procedure that augments the size and shape of the buttocks without implants and is currently the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery in the world. It is done by removing excess fat from the hips, abdomen, lower back, or thighs with liposuction, and a portion of this fat is then strategically injected into...
Utazi is a common vegetable that has a mildly bitter taste. It belongs to the family of plants known as Asclepiadaceae and it is widespread in the tropical rainforest of West African countries, such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Senegal, etc. In southern eastern Nigeria where it is commonly grown, It is called Utazi while the Yoruba know it...
Not every woman wants to lose weight, some are on the move to add a bit of flesh, and why not! If you are that woman who thinks she will be comfortable with a bit more flesh on her, you are not making a mistake. Here are some ways to add weight naturally. 1. Eat healthy oils and fats...
Nigeria is a land flowing with liquid gold. We can compare the wealth associated with our rich culture and fertility of the soil beneath our feet to tales of magical fantasy lands. However, living in Nigeria can feel like anything but riches – so what happens when the very place you earn your daily bread becomes a place of torment?...
Calamansi, or calamondin, is a small citrus fruit with a sour taste that looks like a lime. It is also called ‘Golden Lime,’ ‘Chinese Orange,’ or ‘Acid Orange.’ This fruit originates from China and is native to the Philippines, India, Central and North America, and Southeast Asia. It is used to make fresh juice and has numerous health benefits. It...