Drugs are substances that have a mind-inducing effect when taken. This effect can manifest physically, bringing about a change in the person’s behaviour. It helps relieve discomfort or pain in the body and is mostly used to cure illnesses and diseases. There are so many types of drugs, and they affect the body in different…
Sugar apple is a fruit that is known by many names. Some call it sugar pineapple, cherimoya, or sweetsop. But no matter what name you choose to call it, you are referring to the cone-shaped fruit with scaly, greenish skin with a soft, juicy pulp. Sugar apple belongs to the Annonaceae family which is native…
The circulatory system refers to the heart, the blood vessels such as the arteries, and veins, etc, and how they work together to circulate blood all over the body. Blood is said to be the lifewire of the body, hence, we need to be mindful of how the circulatory system of our body functions. Maintaining…
Slippery Jack mushroom, also called Suillus luteus is a member of the Bolete family of mushrooms. It gets its name from its brown cap which is sticky or slimy in wet conditions. Unlike other kinds of mushrooms, Slippery Jack can be recognized due to its lack of gills, using pores and tubes instead. Although Slippery…
If you have ever experienced back pain before, you would know it can be quite an ordeal. It can restrict your movement and make it easy for you to perform easy tasks you could ordinarily do. Even something as easy as standing up can become difficult. Back pain could be caused by many things, including…
The concept of public health and safety is one that concerns everyone, regardless of age, occupation, religion, or any other form of physical, social, or economic division. An individual is only as healthy as their environment, meaning that whatever you are doing to keep yourself safe and healthy has to be done or practiced by…
The underwear is the most worn piece of clothing in your wardrobe. It is very essential to you and keeps your privates is the best shape. However, there are some vital hygiene tips you should follow with your underwears. In this article, will be focusing on the underwear hygiene tips for men. When it comes…
The sago worm (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is the larva of the red palm beetle. It is a nutritious food source which is found in the remaining parts of a sago palm trunk after the removal of sago starch by farmers. The insect belongs to the Dryophthoridae family, and genus of Rhynchophorus, which consists of 10 species,…
Halim seeds, otherwise known as garden cress, are seeds from the garden cress plant. They are grown without soil, using nutrients from water instead. They are quite popular in the Middle East and Asia. Halim seeds are consumed because of their many health benefits, and because of the flavour they add to food. Indeed, these…
The ehu seed is a tropical spice of West African origins. It is a common ingredient in soups among the many cultures in the West African region. Monodora myristica, which is scientifically known as Ehu seeds among the Igbo people of Nigeria, is also known by another name internationally; African Nutmeg or calabash nutmeg. It…
