The bones are a crucial part of our bodies as they perform essential tasks in our everyday lives. The function of bones cannot be overemphasized because not only are they involved in locomotion, and storing essential nutrients, but they also help in protecting internal organs. The bone is a living, growing tissues made up mostly…
Menstrual flow is not always the same. Some are light, while some can be quite heavy, causing the woman to change her pad more often than she would normally would. Sometimes, this heavy menstrual flow can be irregular, happening once in a while. But some other times too, it could be a frequent occurrence. This…
I once saw a quote that said kitchens are for messes and memories, and I started to reminisce about all the horrible messes I had made while cooking – and how I wished they could’ve cleaned themselves. Kitchens are the one place in our home we can’t go a day without entering because it contains…
The kind of foods you eat can contribute to your plan to lose weight or act against it. A lot of foods in Nigeria can give you more calories than you expect. This article provides you with 10 Nigerian foods to avoid when trying to lose weight. To lose weight, what you mainly have to…
Water semen is a problem that affects men at some point in their lives, either temporarily or lasting for a long time. The causes of watery semen vary, and medical help may be required at some point. Watery semen might lead to infertility issues as the man would find it increasingly difficult to impregnate a…
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…
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,…
Groundnut oil is a vegetable-derived oil made from the edible seeds of the groundnut plant. It is one of the most popular oils used in cooking. It is particularly used in baking, sautéing, and frying foods. It is important to note that groundnut oil has a wide variety of flavors depending on the processing methods….
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…
You must have heard of saccharin before when making something that required sweetening. Saccharin is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener that doesn’t contain any calories or carbohydrates. This means it doesn’t add anything to the energy of a person. It looks like white, crystal-like powder and is commonly used as a sugar alternative because it…
