This article discusses the health effects of hard water, and provides answers to common questions about the safety of using hard water. How can water be hard? Some people might assume that hard water refers to ice, as that is water in its solid form. But hard water looks and feels like regular water. In…
Tomatoes are a nutrient-dense fruit that can help improve your health. Its nutritional content helps to promote glowing skin, cardiovascular health, and weight loss. They can be consumed in various ways and incorporated into various dishes. Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) is a fruit that contains many nutrients, antioxidants, and minerals. They are great sources of vitamin…
Your face is one part of your body that you pay attention to a lot. This is because it is usually the first thing people notice when they look at you and it has a lot to do with the first impression people form after meeting you. For this reason, many people pay more attention…
If you are someone who spends most of the day sitting down, you may want to know if prolonged sitting has many adverse effects on the body. While sitting down is not a bad thing by itself, as it could even be a form of rest, the danger lies when one observes extended period of…
Caring for a young child is not always easy. Emergencies can occur at any time and it could leave you worried. Paediatric emergencies are so common and they make up many of the emergency cases in hospitals. Paediatric emergencies can often cause parents to worry, especially when dealing with their first child. But you should…
Constipation is a condition that is defined by fewer bowel movements and difficulty to passing stool. A person suffering from constipation would experience stomach upset due to slowed bowel movement. Constipation could be caused by lack of fibre in the diet or physical inactivity. Some common symptoms of constipation include difficulty when passing stool dry…
Bananas and milk are a very popular combo used in making shakes and smoothies. The two foods are delicious and versatile, and they are both great sources of nutrients and energy for the body. However, quite a few people are indifferent about taking bananas and milk together. Is it good to eat bananas and milk…
The month of December is one marked with festivity, not just in Nigeria alone but all over the world. December is particularly special because it is the last month of the year, which naturally means it is that time when people decide to take the break they did not take during the past eleven months…
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…