Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition that arises when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin or when the body’s insulin is ineffectively used. This is characterized by high blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels, which can cause catastrophic damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves over time. The aetiology and pathogenesis of…
Honey and warm water is a combination with a lot of health benefits. On their own, honey and warm water can be used in certain cases as an emergency cure. Honey is used as a natural alternative to processed sugar. Besides being sweet, it has vitamins, minerals, and even antioxidants in it. People drink honey…
Dietary fibre is a very important part of our diet. It is present in grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Dietary fibre has a lot of benefits, including improving digestion and preventing constipation, reducing the risk of diabetes, and lowering bad cholesterol levels in the blood. It also helps to maintain a healthy weight. Fibre is…
Many people think you stop exercising after you cross a certain age, and for some, that age is 50. But this is not true. There is no age limit to keeping fit. In fact, doing exercises after 50 can be very beneficial as it can prevent certain conditions and make your body function better. As…
Carbohydrates are one of the six classes of food. It is described as energy-giving, meaning it supplies the body with energy. They are a very essential part of our daily diet as it has a lot of health benefits. Carbohydrates are present in fruits, vegetables, root crops, grains, and so on. These days, carbohydrates have…
Justicia carnea is a plant known for its powerful medicinal properties. This plant is called Ewe eje or Ewe aleri in Yoruba language, and Ogwu obara in Igbo language. It is referred to as a blood booster since it helps build up the blood in humans. This special leaf naturally increases the blood level when you…
When the weather becomes hot, you have to adjust to it. You may have noticed that your skin feels different when the weather is hot compared to when it is cold. When the weather is hot, your skin becomes dryer, as it loses moisture easily. This could affect not just the look but also the…
Banga soup, also known as palm nut soup, is made from palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis) and is popular among Africans. It is originally from the Urhobo tribe of Delta State, Nigeria. Banga soup has become a popular soup throughout the landmass, and it has different names and methods of preparing it. To prepare banga soup,…
Black-eyed bean (Vigna unguiculata) is a medium-sized, edible legume grown in many parts of the world. It is a specie of cowpea, a plant domesticated in Africa, and is sometimes called cowpea. They have a very pale color and a large black, brown, or red spot that resembles an eye, hence, the name. You might…
Guinea corn is a popular cereal in Africa. As the name says, guinea corn belongs in the same problem as corn, rice, and wheat. Known by its other name, Sorghum, guinea corn has been cultivated in Nigeria for centuries. It is one of the most produced cereal crop in the world. Guinea corn is often…
