One of nature’s gifts to man is the shea butter, and it offers immeasurable benefits that can be used any day and any time. Shea butter, also known as “Okwuma” among the Igbos of Nigeria, is prized for its medicinal properties. Shea butter is called kadanya in Hausa, and ori in Yoruba languages in Nigeria. Shea…
The anus is one part of your body that you rarely think about, which is not surprising, although it does a lot of work. It is through your anus that you expel waste from your large intestine through the rectum. For a part of the body that does a lot of work, it is rarely…
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…
Dried fish is collective term used for fish that has been preserved using drying method. Drying method is a food preservation method that involves removing water from the food, which reduces the growth of microorganisms in it. The fish is usually air dried, sun dried, or by smoking or freezing. This article will provide you…
Congratulations on the birth of your bundle of joy! Your little one is perfect with ten cute toes and ten pretty fingers. While basking in the euphoria of your new baby, please take the time to observe the following eyecare tips to ensure your baby’s vision remains perfect too. 1. Ensure your newborn receives eye…
Pepper is a core ingredient when cooking most dishes. The presence of pepper in a meal adds to its taste and the absence could make the meal feel bland, even though other spices may have been used. Many people add just enough pepper to give flavour to the food, but some others like their foods…
The Yorubas call fermented corn water “omi ogi” or “omidun.” It is a medicinal liquid substance that is believed to prevent and treat a number of diseases in the western part of Nigeria. In addition, herbal medicine specialists in Nigeria advise making your herbs with fermented corn water. This fermented drink is produced by soaking…
Zobo is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, ranging from Africa to Asia, Europe, America, etc. and it is served in various homes and restaurants. You may think Zobo is just a regular drink for quenching thirst and feeling the belly, but it’s more than that! Zobo is not just a delicious…
Monkey kola is an African indigenous fruit that is popularly grown. It is a specie of the West African kola nut tree. The scientific name of monkey kola is Cola lepidota K. Schum. It is widely cultivated in many parts of Nigeria. Although the common name of the fruit is monkey kola, it is known as Ochiricha or…
Menstrual flow is not always the same. Some are light, while some can be quite heavy, causing the woman to change her pad more often than she would normally would. Sometimes, this heavy menstrual flow can be irregular, happening once in a while. But some other times too, it could be a frequent occurrence. This…
