Okpehe is a traditional Nigerian seasoning made from fermented seeds of Prosopis africana. It is obtained from a single species, Anonychium africanum, a tree native to northern Sub-saharan Africa. It is also known as African mesquite, iron tree, gele (in Malinke), okpehe, and somb tree. The Idoma and Igala people of Nigeria refer to both…
Every stage after childbirth has its unique stress, requirements, and responsibilities. And baby weaning is not an exception. It comes from within the 6th month after conception when babies are gradually growing teeth and can nibble on more solid food than just breast milk. This also helps relieve the mother from giving breast milk all…
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum. Although they have been used for many purposes, they are commonly used as a spice for foods because of their aromatic taste. Over the years, cloves have also been used in traditional medicine. In this article, you will find out…
The earth has seasons and times, and this is something that has remained constant and will likely continue to be the same. Though we have variations with the length of a season as a result of climatic change usually caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include environmental factors, physical factors, and also geologic…
What exactly is holistic medicine? Holistic medicine refers to a form of healing that considers the whole person–body, mind, spirit, and emotions–in the quest for optimal health and wellness. This sounds interesting, right? Now let’s examine its advantages: Holistic Medicine Focuses on the Entire Body The main benefit of holistic medicine is that it focuses…
Poor lighting can be described as insufficient or inadequate lighting that makes it difficult to see clearly. It can also be said to be lighting that is too dim or weak to illuminate the an environment adequately. There are so many negative health effects of poor lighting as it can significantly impact our health, both…
In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in autism diagnoses in Nigeria. This increase is largely due to improved awareness and better access to diagnostic tools. Previously, autism was underreported due to limited knowledge and misconceptions, but today, more families are recognizing the signs early on. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder…
Iodine is an essential mineral the body needs. The thyroid gland needs iodine for the production of thyroid hormones, which helps control body metabolism and aids proper bone and brain development. The lack of iodine could lead to an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, also known medically as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Lack of iodine in…
Nutmeg has been around for many years now, and it is being used for several purposes ever since then. Nutmeg is used by many Nigerians in cooking various delicacies. The scientific name of nutmeg is Myristica fragrans. Although, nutmeg is used for its flavour, there are so many health benefits of nutmeg, which you will learn…
Neem is a plant that is popularly known in Nigeria as “dogoyaro” or “dogonyaro”. This plant is known to have numerous health benefits. Aside from its health benefits, dogoyaro has been used for various beauty regimes for thousands of years. The scientific name of dogoyaro is Azadirachta indica. The plant’s fruit, seeds, leaves, stems, and bark have…
