Magnesium is an essential nutrient in the body. It is involved in different metabolic processes and chemical reactions in the body. It also assists with the formation of bone that is needed to secure proper structure and strength. This vital mineral contributes a lot to the reduction of menstrual cramps as well, which can be…
The following are some important medical abbreviations in Nigeria and their full meaning. They comprise of abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals and healthcare practitioners in Nigeria. It can be useful knowledge for anyone. Medical Abbreviations in Nigeria and their Full Meaning ABBREVIATION        FULL MEANING ABUTH  — Ahmadu…
Ewedu is a species of vegetable that is grown mainly for food. Ewedu, also known as jute in English, is packed with nutrients and has immense health benefits on the body. The name “ewedu” is from the Yoruba tribe, where the vegetable features as a common ingredient for soups, while the Hausa people call it…
I’m sure you have heard people talk about gluten-free diet and avoiding foods with gluten. Alot of Nigerians do not know much about gluten and a gluten-free diet. This article aims to provide answers to questions like What is gluten? What is a gluten-free diet? Who are the gluten-free diet for? and Which Nigerian foods…
Vaccine-preventable diseases are those diseases that can be prevented by taking a vaccine. A vaccine is a substance that boosts the body’s immunity against a disease. Taking a vaccine would help protect a person from getting the disease. Here in Nigeria, most vaccines are usually administered a few weeks or months after birth to help…
Do you have a job or a lifestyle that makes you to sit all day? Many people have lifestyle that involves sitting for prolonged period of time. Indeed, long hours of sitting, staring at your screen, and trying to stay productive are becoming the new normal. But this sedentary lifestyle is doing more harm than…
Nursing mothers are expected to feed their babies with breast milk. While the period of pregnancy stimulates the production of breast milk, new mothers need to do more to increase the flow of breast milk to keep up with the baby’s demand. The food you eat helps to boost the breast milk you produce. Keep…
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
In recent years, there have been calls for people to be more caring for their environment. This includes doing things that would help to protect and preserve the plant. Over the years, the activities of man have destroyed the planet more than it has benefitted it and as the world continues to develop, it is…
As a busy parent, you wake up early every morning to prepare your child’s lunchbox for school. But sometimes, you find yourself struggling to come up with healthy and delicious lunch ideas that your child will actually enjoy. You might worry about packing the same old boring foods every day, and wonder if your child…