Lemon and ginger are two ingredients commonly used in cooking, but did you know that they also offer a host of health benefits when combined? Lemon is a citrus fruit that is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, while ginger is a root that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat ailments…
One of the parts of the body with stubborn fats is the belly. Anyone can have belly fat, irrespective of stature. Most times, people don’t mind having some body fat, but belly fat can sometimes be embarrassing. Usually, people think that all they need to lose their belly fat is exercise. However, diets also have…
Cholesterol is regarded as a type of lipid. It’s a fat-like substance produced naturally by your liver and is required for the formation of cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D. High cholesterol is a disorder in which your blood has an excess of lipids (fats). It is also referred to as hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia. To…
Recently, in Nigeria, there has been a lot said about soot, as people are trying to understand what it is. A place like Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, is currently dealing with the problem of soot. The air around the city is black and hazy, filled with soot. Like dust, soot settles…
Prekese is a flowering plant found in many parts of West Africa. The scientific name of prekese is Tetrapleura tetraptera.  The plant has tons of benefits that are often overlooked. The plant is also known as oshosho, osakirisa, or Aidan fruit. It is also called Uhio (Uhiokrihio) in the Igbo language. It is mainly used as a cooking spice…
Back in July 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that Monkeypox or mpox was a global health emergency. This was after the virus was reported in over 70 countries, infecting thousands of people and even claiming some lives in the process. The declaration has forced people to treat news of the virus with more…
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…
Are you someone who spends long hours sitting in front of a computer or looking down at your phone? If so, you may be familiar with the pain and stiffness that can come with a tight neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder muscles support the head and upper body, and they play a vital role…
Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds of a pumpkin or certain other cultivars of squash. They are typically flat and asymmetrically oval, have a white outer husk, and are light green in color after the husk is removed. This article provides you with the health benefits of pumpkin seeds. Despite their small size, pumpkin seeds…
Taking medications are part of our life because we all get sick from time to time. Medications are prescribed to promote better health, prevent diseases, or to reduce disease symptoms. However, when it comes to taking medications, there are certain vital things to do, to ensure that it does its job effectively. When you fail…