Diabetes presents a lot of problems to your health. This would lead you to take special care of your health to prevent health complications. One of the areas you would have to take care of is your feet. This may seem unrelated, but it has been observed that diabetes affects your feet in certain ways….
Electronic waste (e-waste) are defined as discarded electrical or electronic gadgets of devices. E-Waste or electronic waste is a growing problem all over the world. This is due to increasing technological development and advancement. Every day, one new gadget or device is being manufactured. Companies create new models of their products every year, and their…
The toenails are a part of the body that people do not often remember to take care of. While people might remember to take care of their fingernails, the toenails rarely enter their minds. This is often because people do not think that their toenails should be healthy. Most people like to maintain short and…
Body heat is normal in this part of the world. one of the major causes of body heat is high temperature. This is often a leading cause in tropical countries like Nigeria. The high temperature from the sun results in body heat as it would alter the body temperature, preventing the body from cooling itself…
Arthritis is often though of as a condition that affects people as they age, and there is some level of truth to that. Arthritis sets in when the cartilage, which allows the joints to move freely, begins to wear out. This often results in stiffness and pain in the joints, which makes movement difficult. Other…
Inhaling smoke is never a good thing. Even though you do not smoke cigarettes or other kinds of drugs, it is not always easy to avoid getting smoke in your system. This is usually caused by secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke refers to the smoke being exhaled by a smoker and the smoke coming from the…
The use of traditional herbs in treating ailments, especially in rural and poor areas, is becoming increasingly popular due to their efficacy in managing health conditions. Today, we take a look at the medicinal uses and health benefits of okpete (Costus afer). One of the most common and popular herbs used by people to treat…
Water is essential for survival and access to drinkable water is one of the basic needs of man. Before people used to get water directly from the source, that is either fetching from the stream or digging a deep hole in the ground to get water. Another method includes collecting rainwater. But, thanks to technology,…
Oruwo leaves are a medicinal herb common in many parts of Africa. It is known as Brimstone tree in the English language, Oruwo in Yoruba Language, and Eze-ogu in the Igbo language, while its botanical name is Morinda Lucida. The roots have bitter taste, and are used as flavoring for food and alcoholic beverages. In…
Chances are that you are reading this from a smartphone. These days, more people connect to the internet through a smartphone than through a computer. Smartphones have come to be an integral part of our lives. This is because of the many things that can be done on them. We can use our smartphones to…
