Alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) is a popular West African spice and is highly valuable as a result of its health benefits. Its other names are hepper pepper, mbongo spice, Afrika kakulesi, melegueta pepper, ginny papper, Guinea pepper, or atare in Yorubaland. The skin of the fruit has a close similarity with the back of an alligator, hence the origin of its name....
If you are an organic food lover, then you would probably have heard of chia seeds. It is a tiny black seed from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, which is native to Mexico. In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health-conscious people all over the world. Despite their size, they are known to...
Contact lenses are quite common among women, whether it’s medically recommended or just for beauty purposes. Yet, as beautiful as the contact lenses may seem, there are some risks and side effects involved in using them. If you do not use contact lenses properly, you will be exposed to some risks and side effects that could even affect your vision...
Goron Tula, also known as the ‘miracle fruit’ because of its many health benefits, has been traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat various diseases and ailments. It is an edible, chewy fruit native to the people of Tula in Gombe State and Michika in Adamawa State, part of northern Nigeria. Its English names are African Chewing gum, Snot Apple, Tree...
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...