Omega-3 fatty acids are a class of essential fats that offers the body a lot of benefits. While people are generally advised to take fat in moderation or not at all, not all fats are bad for the body, and Omega-3 is one of them. Some of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids include:…
Honeydew melon, or honeymelon for shorts, belongs to the muskmelon family. It closely resembles the cantaloupe. Honeydew melon is a large fruit with an oval shape. It has a greenish-yellowish inner flesh, which is sweet, with orange skin. In Nigeria, honeydew melon is grown in the north because it thrives in such climate. Honeydew melon…
Tramadol is an opioid-like pain reliever that is used to treat moderate and severe pains in adults. It works on the brain to change how the body reacts to pain. Because of its ‘feel-good’ abilities, it has become a substance of choice for drug users. Tramadol is a weaker form of other narcotics such as…
Honey and warm water is a combination with a lot of health benefits. On their own, honey and warm water can be used in certain cases as an emergency cure. Honey is used as a natural alternative to processed sugar. Besides being sweet, it has vitamins, minerals, and even antioxidants in it. People drink honey…
Lately, there has been a lot of talks about the drug locally known as ‘Mkpuru Mmiri’ on social media and about how it has become a menace in the country, particularly in the Southeast region of Nigeria. This has led to people wanting to find out more about the drug, including its side effects and…
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…
Vitamin B complex includes some of the essential vitamins needed by the body to function properly. There are eight vitamins that make up the vitamin B complex: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, and the Cobalamins (Vitamin B12). These B vitamins are…
Basmati rice is easily recognisable by sight, because of its long grains, and also by smell, due to its nice aroma. It also has its taste, compared to regular rice, and does not stick together. It is a common dish in Asian cuisine but Basmati rice has made its way to other parts of the…
Yam leaves are the leaves of the perennial herbaceous vines grown for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many parts of the world, especially in West Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania. They are the edible leaves of the Ipomoea and Dioscorea families. The leaves are harvested young and have a mild…
Sleep is vital to your health and well-being. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, boosts your immune system and improves mental alertness. However, too much sleep can negatively affect your body in some ways. Too much sleep is not a good thing. It can lead to health problems, such as high blood pressure and…
