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…
Air pollution is a serious issue in Nigeria. In 2019, Nigeria ranked fourth among countries with the most air pollution across the globe. The country also had the largest number of deaths due to air pollution in Africa. This article discusses the causes and health effects of air pollution in Nigeria. Air pollution happens when contaminants…
As a man, especially one who is planning to have children, your sperm count has to be high. Sometimes when a couple has issues with having a child, it may be the man’s fault due to low sperm count. Many men suffer from low sperm count without even realising it. This is because it has…
The veins are one part of your body that you rarely think about. You know it is there and you already learned about its functions, but chances are that it does not cross your mind. This means that you may not even know how to care for your veins or that it needs caring at…
Sleeping late is a habit for many people. The popular saying “early to bed, early to rise” does not apply to them, although they may sleep late and still wake up early. This shows that such people rarely get a healthy amount of sleep. Some stay up till 2 or 3 AM and wake up…
Malaria is a serious disease here in Nigeria. In 2018, there were 57 million estimated cases of Malaria in Nigeria (about a quarter of the population), and 97,200 deaths from malaria, according to the World Health Organisation. That puts into perspective just how serious, and deadly, the disease is. Most of the malaria infections in…
