Have you ever heard the quote, “never skip leg day”? Many people who go to the gym or workout focus on their arms and core and pay almost no attention to their legs. This is why such a person could have a large upper body with a lower body that does not match. They could…
There are quite a lot of rumours surrounding the use of Aboniki balm. Aboniki balm for hair growth, its use for massage, muscle relief, cough, and even as a lip balm. While we can confirm the efficacy of Aboniki balm, little is known about its health benefits. Aboniki balm is a widely-used methylated balm in…
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin mainly found in plants and fermented foods. This vitamin has many vital functions in the body; most significantly, it plays a crucial role in blood clotting. The body needs vitamin K to produce prothrombin, which is a protein and clotting factor that is important in blood clotting. It also helps…
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…
Electronic waste (e-waste) are defined as discarded electrical or electronic gadgets of devices. E-Waste or electronic waste is a growing problem all over the world. This is due to increasing technological development and advancement. Every day, one new gadget or device is being manufactured. Companies create new models of their products every year, and their…
Gbegiri soup is a type of Nigerian soup that is peculiar to the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It is a delicious soup made from peeled, cooked beans. Hence, it is also known as beans soup and is commonly served at local restaurants. Gbegiri soup is delicious, velvety, and mildly flavoured; however, on its own, it…
Vitamin E is an important vitamin that helps many organs in your body work well. It’s also a strong antioxidant with many health benefits. Since your body doesn’t make vitamin E, you need to get it from the foods you eat. Many foods that are high in vitamin E can be found in Nigeria. This…
Date is a fruit from the date palm. Date is botanically known as Phoenix dactylifera and is eaten for its sweetness. It is commonly found mostly in many tropical regions of the world, like Nigeria. It comes in a wet or dry form, and the colors are mainly brownish, dark or a bit yellowish depending…
This is a medical procedure where a doctor looks inside the uterus to diagnose and treat the causes of abnormal bleeding. It is done with the use of a hysteroscope. The doctor inserts a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the vagina. The tube is used to examine the cervix and inside of the uterus….
Anti-inflammatory foods are foods that help to manage or reduce the rate of inflammation in the body. Inflammation, by itself, is not a bad thing. It is the body’s way of responding and protecting itself from infection, injury, or any kind of physical harm, including irritation. What happens here is that the body releases white…
