The health sector in Nigeria is plagued by so many problems that prevent it from performing adequately. One of the major problems is quackery. Before we even go further to see how it affects our health sector, let us take the time to define what quackery is. What is Quackery? Quackery refers to practices involving…
Diabetes is a serious medical condition marked by the presence of high sugar levels in the blood. This comes from the consumption of foods containing a high amount of sugar over time. This could eventually lead to excess body fat, fatigue, frequent urination, and much more. Diabetes also affects insulin production. Insulin helps to regulate…
The blood is the very source of life. Every human being has blood flowing through their veins. Blood helps to transport nutrients and oxygen to other parts of the body. It also has fighting agents that help to ward off diseases and illnesses. Other functions of the blood includes, forming blood clots when you are…
Jatropha tanjorensis, also known as ‘hospital too far’ is a plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is usually grown in rainfall forest zones in parts of West Africa. Jatropha (hospital too far) is known for its medicinal purposes. The plant is very similar to Tree Spinach, and is called ‘Efo Iyana-Ipaja’ in Yorubas and ‘Ugu Oyibo’…
Hospitals are not the only places that need certain healthcare devices. There are some you should have at home too. Health emergencies can happen at any time. Sometimes, you might be lucky enough to be within a short distance away from a hospital or a clinic, but you may also live far from the nearest…
Take a look around your house now and answer this simple question; is your house clean or not? Sure, you sweep it every day and perform deep cleaning regularly to leave your house clean and shining. While these are good things, not everything in your house is clean. Think about it, do you really clean…
Chances are that you have had, at least one carbonated drink this week, or the week before. If you have not had one already, you probably have plans to. What’s there not to love about carbonated drinks? It is sweet, in fact too sweet, which is why it is very popular among children. But there…
When it comes to taking care of the body, people only think about the parts they can see. That is why people observe routines like brushing their teeth, taking their baths, exercising, cutting their hair, and more. While these are all good practices, you should also take the time to care for the organs in…
Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
The subject of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one most Nigerians approach with care and caution. This often makes it difficult for people to educate themselves on the matter since there is almost no one willing to talk about it. Even in schools, some teachers barely go beyond the definition of the virus. This means…
