Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation. It caused an itchy, red rash to form on the skin. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei, which is a kind of mite. The diseases is also called ‘sweetie’ or ‘sweety’ infection in Nigeria. The mite enters under the skin to lay eggs after living on the…
POP ceilings have always been around. It was very popular during the Renaissance period, featuring in most of the buildings, like the famous Sistine Chapel and other buildings scattered across modern Italy, and it is still very much popular today. It is quite classy and has a way of adding style and complementing the room…
Ofor seeds are seed gotten from the detarium microcarpum plant. The stems bark, roots, and leaves are used for various medicinal purposes. However, in many parts of West Africa, ofor seeds are commonly used as a soup thickener. It is very popular in Nigeria, and is commonly called ‘ofor‘ by the Igbos, while the Yorubas…
Your house has a smell. You may not realise it because you live there but the smell is the first thing your visitors or guests notice as soon as they step into your house. The last thing you want is for your visitors to be hit with a pungent odour that your nose may not…
The one wish for every pregnant woman is to deliver her child safely and properly. That is why many expectant mothers begin to look for a good hospital months before their due date. This is to avoid last-minute rush and making the mistake of choosing the wrong hospital. Choosing a good hospital for delivery in…
The period of breastfeeding comes right after pregnancy. After giving birth to your child, you have to feed it with breast milk. Breast milk contains all the essential nutrients a baby needs in the first few months of their lives – at least six months. Breast milk is produced by the body and what you…
Many Nigerians depend on roadside foods for their survival as they go about their daily activities. Roadside foods or street foods are foods commonly sold on the streets. Most roadside vendors have a small shop for people to eat while others just sell food for you to take home to eat. Food from roadside vendors…
Every stage of pregnancy is important. From the first few weeks to the final few days just before the baby is born, you have to make sure that you are keeping the baby safe. The pregnancy period often comes with anxiety as you try to do everything to protect your pregnancy, particularly in the early…
Health Benefits of Beans and Plantain Beans and plantain are a popular food combo in many parts of the world. In Nigeria, however, beans and plantain is a common food. There are different ways in which beans and plantain are eaten in Nigeria. Beans could be cooked with boiled plantains, or eaten with fried plantains….
Achi seeds are a popular soup thickener in many parts of Nigeria and Cameroon. The plant is botanically known as Brachystegia Eurycoma. The seeds are usually ground into powder and used for soup thickening, as well as other herbal or medicinal purposes. However, it is widely used to thicken soup, and can used in place of…