One of nature’s gifts to man is the shea butter, and it offers immeasurable benefits that can be used any day and any time. Shea butter, also known as “Okwuma” among the Igbos of Nigeria, is prized for its medicinal properties. Shea butter is called kadanya in Hausa, and ori in Yoruba languages in Nigeria. Shea…
Access to safe and clean drinking water is essential for good health. In Nigeria, many rural communities rely on wells as their primary source of drinking water. Wells are usually dug to serve as a reservoir for water collection. Well water can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances, making it a potential…
There are 24 hours in a day, but sometimes, it feels like it’s not enough. Even though it has been conventionally agreed that people should spend 8 hours at work, there are those who spend way more than that. At the end of the day, such people may spend the whole 24 hours working, which…
When last did you intentionally go for over 12 hours without using your phone? Can’t recall? Well, you are not alone. Over the years, phones have grown to become an integral part of our everyday lives. Besides making calls and sending text messages, which was the primary aim of a phone about two decades ago, we…
Asthma is a medical condition whereby the airways of an individual experiences irritation, swelling and narrowing. It is a chronic lung disorder that causes airways — the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs — to become inflamed. This condition causes the sufferer’s respiratory pathway to produce more mucus, making them have…
The earth has seasons and times, and this is something that has remained constant and will likely continue to be the same. Though we have variations with the length of a season as a result of climatic change usually caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include environmental factors, physical factors, and also geologic…
Salt is one of the ingredients that is essential to make a good meal. About 17% of the salt we consume is also found in natural foods like fishes, vegetables and of course in processed foods. Other than nourish our food, this basic ingredient have proven to be quite useful. Salt has been known to…
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
Getting enough sleep is great for your health, and sometimes you might not be getting the much-needed amount of sleep at night. Hence, you need to sleep in the afternoon. Sleeping during the day is also called napping or siesta. Medical studies show that sleeping in the afternoon is great for adults, and has some…
Pepper is a core ingredient when cooking most dishes. The presence of pepper in a meal adds to its taste and the absence could make the meal feel bland, even though other spices may have been used. Many people add just enough pepper to give flavour to the food, but some others like their foods…
