Many people live their lives without experiencing any problems with their thyroid or even knowing what the thyroid is. Some, however, are not so lucky and experience thyroid disorders at some point in their lives. Today, you will learn how to care for your thyroid. The thyroid gland plays a very important part in the…
Nigerians have a wide variety of food items, and each tribe has its own distinct pattern of meals and preparation methods. Aside local meals, we also have a variety of fancy foods, snacks, treats and Western cuisines. One of them is food combination of Chicken and chips, which is a popular snack choice for most…
There are so many types of conditions or diseases that could affect the skin. While some are caused by dirty habits like not bathing regularly or properly, some are caused by reactions to things like cream/soap, while some others could be genetic or caused by age. This article discusses the 5 most common skin diseases…
Anaemia is a condition that occurs when you do not produce enough red blood cells. The red blood cells help to transport oxygen around the body. Lacking enough red blood cells mean your body would not get the required amount of oxygen it needs to properly function. The main cause of anaemia is iron deficiency….
Oha leaf is a popular cooking ingredient in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. Botanically known as Pterocarpus mildraedii, and called African Rosewood in English. Oha leaf is often used in the preparation of soups and other delicacies. Besides the flavour it adds to foods, oha leaf is also used because it has some medicinal or…
If you are looking for changes to make to your diet, then you should think of eating more alkaline foods. But what are alkaline foods and why does your body need them? And what are some alkaline foods in Nigeria? We would be looking at all of that in today’s article. Most of the foods…
Most people cannot go a day without staying of sugary drinks. This might not be difficult to understand because sugary drinks are sweet, and the more you consume sugar, the more your brain gets used to it. Sugary drinks include soda (or the ones we call soft drinks), juice, energy drinks, fruit punch, tea, and…
Miyan Kuka is a Nigerian dark green soup that is popular in the Northern part of Nigeria. The soup is made out of powdered baobab leaves and okra. However, the major ingredient in miyan kuka are the baobab leaves. Baobab leaves are gotten from the baobab plant, which scientifically known as Adansonia digitata. The plant…
Many people see grey hair as a sign of aging, and they may not be wrong. As we age in years, our hair loses its richness and not only does it become more brittle and grows less, it also loses its colour. So instead of having all black hair, you would begin to see strands…
Recovering from childbirth is not an easy process. The period of pregnancy brings a lot of changes to a woman’s body. Even the process of delivery comes with its challenges that often affect a woman’s body. After delivering the baby, there is a lot a woman has to do to get her body back in…