Medical checkups are very necessary. Sometimes, before we are down with a sickness, the sickness must have been in our body for a couple of days or even weeks. We only start to feel sick after the bacteria or virus that cause the illness must have weakened our immune system. It is not always easy…
Soursop or ‘graviola’ is a fruit often grown in tropical regions, such as South America, Samoa, Florida, and other Pacific Islands. Soursop is a fruit that’s widely known for its delicious flavor. It is consumed by many Nigerians all over the world. The botanical name of Soursop is Annona muricata. Soursop is normally eaten raw…
Zinc is a mineral that plays an important role in the body. It helps boost the immune system, enhances healing, promotes the production of proteins and DNA, as well as many other vital bodily functions. Unfortunately, the human body is unable to store zinc, so you have to make sure you consume enough zinc in…
Vector-borne diseases are those diseases that are spread or transmitted by insects and other organisms in the arthropod species. These insects or vectors get the diseases from an infected host and then transmit them to humans when they come in contact with them. Some common examples of vectors are mosquitoes, ticks, and tsetse flies. Vector-borne…
Have you been feeling constipated lately? Well there are exercises you can do to relieve yourself faster and save yourself the discomfort. Sure, exercises help to build muscles and stay fit. But there are exercises that impact different parts of your body, including the bowels. Some of these exercises can regulate bowel movement, making it…
Nigeria is home to a wide variety of healthy and nutritious local foods. These foods are not only delicious but also provide numerous health benefits. In the context of this article, “local foods” refers to foods that are grown, harvested, and commonly consumed within Nigeria. These are ingredients that are native to the country or…
Growing children are very fragile and susceptible to several diseases. That is why it is important that babies receive vaccines from the very point of birth. Immunization or vaccination is the act of giving the child vaccines that would help fight and prevent infectious diseases. Such diseases can hamper the child’s growth and result in…
As humans, we need drugs because we are bound to get sick once in a while. Medicines are substances or chemical compounds used to cure, stop, or prevent disease. They can also help ease the symptoms or assist in the diagnosis of illnesses. Medications have helped many people to live a healthy life. I am…
Cooking gas, originally known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG provides us with one of the fastest, eco-friendly, and affordable means of cooking food compared to its alternatives. As a result of that, we could notice that a lot of industries and households are beginning to switch to it lately, which is quite good anyways. However…
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate or Vitamin B9 that is found in certain foods. It is also sold separately as a supplement for those who need it, like pregnant women or those who have a Vitamin B9 deficiency. Because of how essential it is, Vitamin B9 has been added to a range…