Recently, in Nigeria, there has been a lot said about soot, as people are trying to understand what it is. A place like Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, is currently dealing with the problem of soot. The air around the city is black and hazy, filled with soot. Like dust, soot settles…
In recent times, there has been much talk about red meat and its effect on the body. Some reports say it could shorten your life span, while others say it could put you at risk of certain diseases, like cancer. This has led some people to advocate quitting eating red meat totally, while some call…
Coconut water and honey are both really healthy and could be used together to maximize their health benefits. Coconut water is a natural, delightful drink with no added sweets or additives. It is loaded with several important nutrients, including minerals that have many health benefits. While honey is the sweet liquid that honeybees make from…
Mahogany is not a plant or tree that people assume has any health benefits. This is because it is majorly used in furniture making. Mahogany wood can be very strong, which makes it good for constructing durable furniture and also used for carving. But mahogany offers more uses than for constructing furniture. The tree has health…
The pancreas is one organ people rarely think about until there’s a problem. By then, it may be too late. That is why you have to take good care of your pancreas. Taking care of your pancreas would help to prevent a lot of health issues, which would help keep you healthy in the long…
Prekese is a flowering plant found in many parts of West Africa. The scientific name of prekese is Tetrapleura tetraptera. The plant has tons of benefits that are often overlooked. The plant is also known as oshosho, osakirisa, or Aidan fruit. It is also called Uhio (Uhiokrihio) in the Igbo language. It is mainly used as a cooking spice…
Antioxidants are molecules that fight off free radicals in our body. Free radicals are harmful compounds that cause damage to the body, leading to infections and diseases like diabetes and cancer, and could even lead to death. Antioxidants neutralise these free radicals and keeps your body healthy and strong. Having antioxidants in your body is…
Onion and honey are two very healthy things. Onion is a vegetable that contains several vitamins, minerals, and powerful plant compounds that have been said to promote health in many ways. While honey is a delicious syrupy liquid that honeybees products from plant nectar. It also has a lot of potential health benefits and is…
The African Mistletoe (Tapinanthus dodoneifolius) is a plant that bears semblance to the mistletoe found in parts of Europe and Asia. It is a hemiparasitic plant, meaning it grows on parts of other plants or trees, known as the host. Some common hosts of the plant include the shea tree, neem tree, orange tree, cocoa…
You do not have to register at the gym before you can stay fit. This does not mean that going to the gym is unnecessary, but if you visit the gym solely for the equipment, then maybe you can consider getting some of this equipment for use at home. Choosing to work out from home…