Keeping good oral hygiene involves brushing your teeth twice a day. However, it is also important to keep your environment clean and hygienic. Many people who want to keep their environment clean are disgusted when people brush their teeth in the kitchen sink. They don’t think it is hygienic, or sanitary to brush your teeth…
A gall bladder is a body organ with the shape of a peer, saddled with the function of storing bile from the liver and to release it whenever the body need to digest and transport fats from the duodenum. It’s a very vital organ that helps in the deamination of protein and fats. Therefore, it…
Vitamin B complex includes some of the essential vitamins needed by the body to function properly. There are eight vitamins that make up the vitamin B complex: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, and the Cobalamins (Vitamin B12). These B vitamins are…
Going to the gym regularly can help you exercise better and stick to a fitness plan. While it might be easy for you to train at home, it is not always the best option as there could be distractions and a lot of things to prevent your workout from proceeding smoothly. You may not also…
When it comes to gaining weight, you have to be intentional about what you do. The common thing to do is to try to eat much, which translates to a higher calorie intake. While this yield results most times, it can be a tough regimen to follow, especially if you are not someone who likes…
Walnuts (Juglans regia) are an edible tree nut that belongs to the walnut family. There are highly nutritious and said to provide many nutritional benefits. However, in this article, we will explore the health benefits of walnuts for pregnant women. When a woman gets pregnant, she becomes careful with her diet because the wrong diet…
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. This is an important process, as it helps your body to function properly. There are many things that can affect your metabolism, including age, activity level, and genetics. However, one of the most important factors is diet. In this…
Food is any substance that can nourish the body without causing harm when taken in. Certain local foods contain essential minerals and vitamins which provide nutrients to the human body. Vitamin B12 is beneficial and can be found in many Nigerian foods. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a…
If you are reading this, chances are that you are a fan of cinnamon. The spice, which is gotten from the bark of a tree is a favourite for many people around the world, including Sri Lanka, which has its own specie of the tree (Ceylon) while the rest of the world consumes cassia, the…
Are you someone who spends long hours sitting in front of a computer or looking down at your phone? If so, you may be familiar with the pain and stiffness that can come with a tight neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder muscles support the head and upper body, and they play a vital role…