Arthritis is a disease known for affecting joints and the knees mainly. This can cause pain and swelling, making it difficult to be mobile and active. The thought of carrying out a variety of exercises may seem overwhelming and counterintuitive, especially when your knees appear swollen, stiff, and painful. However, exercise brings lots of benefits…
As you approach your expected period of delivery, you have to do certain things that would help ease the childbirth process. Childbirth can be very discomforting and stressful. For some women, it can take hours and even turn into days before the bay can come out. This is why some people opt for Cesarean Section…
Vegetables are essential nutrients for a healthy body not only because of their numerous functions but also for their sumptuous tastes and colour they add to our meals. Vegetables are mostly green. Sometimes we may feel that these vegetables taste so bad. Well, that might not be the case if we learn to cook them…
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Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
Hardly would you come across anyone who does not like fried plantain. It is one food that is enjoyed in every part of the country. It is known as dodo in Western Nigeria. Fried plantain is simply plantain that has been sliced and then fried in hot oil until it is golden brown. Although there are many…
After the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the whole world, there has been precautionary measures taken by governments to alleviate the spread. These measures includes the closures of public places, travel bans, social distancing rules, lockdown and strict use of facemasks by the public. Therefore, the use of facemasks has become a regular part of our…
If you have recently given birth and always feel so tired that you think you don’t have enough energy to take care of your baby, don’t worry – you are not alone. Postpartum fatigue, or PPF, is a condition that affects hundreds of new mums worldwide. According to one study, the prevalence of this condition differs…
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…
Menstruation is a natural process in the female body. It involves the shedding of the uterine lining and the release of an egg from the ovaries, typically occurring once every 28 days. A complex interplay of hormones regulates it, and any disruption to this hormonal balance can lead to alterations in the menstrual cycle, including cessation…
