Let’s face it: university is a very stressful place. There is so much to do with very little time to get it done. And this is beyond the academic side of things. If you are part of a sports team or you engage in other extracurricular activities, you will experience more stress. Other personal things…
If you are about to join the natural hair train, then you already know you have to take good care of your hair. Going natural means you would not apply products like relaxers to the hair. But this does not mean you would not take care of the hair in any way – you still…
Ketogenic diets are fast gaining popularity among the masses due to the powerful potential benefits backed by doctors and researchers. A much higher percentage of the population today suffers from obesity and other health conditions. A carbohydrate-restricted diet forces the body to employ fat metabolism as a primary source of energy and hence leads to…
Vitamin B complex includes some of the essential vitamins needed by the body to function properly. There are eight vitamins that make up the vitamin B complex: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, and the Cobalamins (Vitamin B12). These B vitamins are…
Honey is a thick brownish liquid that is produced by the action of bees on the nectar of flowers. It contains an average of about 80% sugar, and it’s beneficial to human health. On the other hand, cinnamon is a spicy substance obtained from the inner bark of a tree called ‘Cinnamomum.’Â A lot of…
Osu fruit is a round yellow fruit about 5 cm wide. It contains 12 or more disc-shaped seeds enclosed in its jelly-like pulp and has various nutritional values. The scientific name of osu fruit is Hunteria umbellata, and it belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The fruit is also known as ‘nkpokiri’ in Igbo language, ‘Erin’ or ‘Abere’…
Having intercourse with your partner is one way of creating a strong bond and intimacy in a relationship. Many couples have sex at different frequencies. Some engage in it once or twice a week or month, while some engage in sexual activities a bit more often. However, there are some people who have sex every…
Monkey kola is an African indigenous fruit that is popularly grown. It is a specie of the West African kola nut tree. The scientific name of monkey kola is Cola lepidota K. Schum. It is widely cultivated in many parts of Nigeria. Although the common name of the fruit is monkey kola, it is known as Ochiricha or…
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus that affects the liver. This organ plays a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy by removing impurities from the food we eat. For any patient with hepatitis B undergoing treatment, there isn’t a restriction on what they can or cannot eat. However,…
Plantain fufu is a classic meal made from plantain, which is an unripe green plant. Before it can be used, this unripe plantain is primarily processed into a paste. It is commonly referred to as “swallow” in West Africa due to its firm texture. Plantain fufu or plantain amala is one of the most healthy…
