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...
The month of August ushers in Breastfeeding Awareness Week which runs from August 1 to 7. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter and as such mothers are not mandated to do yet many medical experts, strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively (no formula, juice, or water) for 6 months and breastfeeding for a year at least with other foods...
Uziza leaf is a common vegetable native to Central and West Africa. It is also semi-cultivated in Nigeria where the leaves are used for flavouring soups. While It’s botanical name is Piper Guineense, other names for this spicy plant include West African pepper, Ashanti pepper, Uziza, Iyere, Guinea pepper, kale, Benin pepper, false cubeb, Guinea cubeb, and Sorowisa. The Uziza...
In this post, we highlight the facts about the hepatitis disease. Hepatitis is a viral infection leading to an inflammation of the liver that causes a series of health problems, including liver cancer, and can also lead to death. These viruses replicate (multiply) primarily in the liver cells, causing the liver to be unable to perform its functions. Symptoms usually...