Maintaining good hygiene is important for teenage guys to prevent the spread of illness, maintain good health, and feel confident. The teenage period coincides with puberty, which ushers in a lot of physical development. These visible changes in the body include the appearance of hair on the public regions, broadening of the chest, deepening of…
Okra is a very common vegetable rich in calcium. It’s basically a green pod shaped like a spear head. The pod usually contains its seeds. Because of the shape of the okra pod, it is often called ‘lady finger’. Okra is commonly used for making soups in West Africa, for example, okro soup is a…
Nuts are a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-eat natural edible food. Most nuts are ready to eat and do not require any processing. However, others must go through a series of steps before being consumed. Walnuts and almonds are two popular nuts in the world. This article will provide you with the health benefits of walnuts…
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…
Generators are a common feature of Nigerian homes. Due to the failing power supply in the country, it is only normal that people find other sources of generating power for themselves. And so, on a normal night in an average town in Nigeria, it is not surprising to hear the sound of generator engines supplying…
Everyone gets headaches from time to time. However, if you have a pounding, throbbing headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound that lasts several hours to a few days, you likely have a migraine. Migraine is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world and is more common among young female adults….
Bay leaves are a herb gotten from the sweet bay tree (Laurus Nobilis), which is native to areas around the Mediterranean sea, but it can also be found in some other parts of the world. It is known for its distinct, rich smell and has been used as a herb to treat and manage certain…
If you live in a rain-prone location, you know that mosquitoes are common. You may have even experienced mosquito swarms out in the open while camping. The best way to avoid these irritating pests is to hire mosquito control services. To reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases, we must educate ourselves on the risks associated…
Nsala soup, also called White Soup is undoubtedly very popular with Igbo people. Often referred to as Ofe Nsala by the Igbo folks, it usually has a combo of local spices, meat, pounded yam, vegetables, and fish; which is added together and transformed into a very delicious dish. Nsala soup is a common staple food…
Many Nigerians today suffer from cholesterol problems. High cholesterol is very detrimental to your health and can even expose you to serious health conditions, including chest pain, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, and heart failure. [1] The normal cholesterol level for an average healthy adult is below 200 mg/d. When your cholesterol levels are between 200…
