Juicing a fruit or vegetable is the best way to enjoy it as you get more from it. While many people would normally think of enjoying the juice of fruits like orange, apple, banana, not very many people move towards cucumber juice. Here in Nigeria, cucumber is often used as a garnish or mixed with…
While having oily skin is not exactly a bad thing, having too much on the skin could lead to other problems. Oily skin is caused by over secretion of sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands, which are beneath the skin. Sebum keeps the skin hydrated and looking fresh. But when it is produced…
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is quite a popular spice native to Indians, and is said to be very common in most Indian kitchens. The clove slice is renowned for decades due to it’s numerous health benefits. A lot of people take it majorly to replenish their body immunities, and as a cure to relieve toothache and…
Having a slim, small, well-toned waist is a real desire for some people, especially females. With a slim waist, you can finally fit into that pair of jeans you have always wanted and you would have a stronger core, which would allow you to squat and lift more easily. While some people are blessed with…
Getting bitten by a snake is one of the most common fears that everyone has. However, getting bitten by a snake while using the toilet is absolutely terrifying to imagine. On November 22, 2021, it was reported that Ogah Bercy, an official of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) had died from a snake bite, which…
An aphrodisiac is a food that increases libido or ‘puts you in the mood’ and increases sexual pleasure as well. Sex has a lot to do with mood and it is only when you are in the right mood that you would get to enjoy it. Otherwise, it would just seem like a chore for…
If you are a man, as you age, there are some things you have to take seriously, health-wise. One of those is your prostate health. The prostate is a small organ, located just below the bladder, that is responsible for producing semen. The prostate, along with the testicles and the penis, forms part of the…
Editan leaf is a vegetable plant used in the preparation of Editan soup. The soup is believed to have originated from the Efik people of Cross River State of Nigeria; however, it is also used by the Ibibios and many other parts of Nigeria. The medicinal plant is obtained from the leaf of Lasianthera africana plant….
As many as 5.6 million healthcare workers face risks associated with bloodborne pathogens, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s why OSHA mandates medical providers to undergo bloodborne pathogens training so that they can reduce risks associated with exposure. With bloodborne pathogens training and continuing education, healthcare workers learn to prevent the…
Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation. It caused an itchy, red rash to form on the skin. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei, which is a kind of mite. The diseases is also called ‘sweetie’ or ‘sweety’ infection in Nigeria. The mite enters under the skin to lay eggs after living on the…