Junk food, or cheat food, is a favourite for most of us. One might even say it is irresistible, and why not? They are sweet, they need no preparation, they are cheap, and they are readily available. From chocolate bars to biscuits to cakes and carbonated drinks, we enjoy junk food a lot. While there…
If there is one hairstyle that never goes out of fashion, it is the afro style. One thing that makes afro great is that it can be carried by both men and women, and it would always look great. Another thing that makes afro a great hairstyle choice is that it is very inexpensive to…
Yellow corn, also known as maize or simply corn, is a very popular grain. Here in Nigeria, we eat corn in different ways; either by roasting it, boiling it, turning it into pudding and much more including being made into cereals. One of the things that make corn very pop is that it is a…
The health sector in Nigeria is plagued by so many problems that prevent it from performing adequately. One of the major problems is quackery. Before we even go further to see how it affects our health sector, let us take the time to define what quackery is. What is Quackery? Quackery refers to practices involving…
Diabetes is a serious medical condition marked by the presence of high sugar levels in the blood. This comes from the consumption of foods containing a high amount of sugar over time. This could eventually lead to excess body fat, fatigue, frequent urination, and much more. Diabetes also affects insulin production. Insulin helps to regulate…
The blood is the very source of life. Every human being has blood flowing through their veins. Blood helps to transport nutrients and oxygen to other parts of the body. It also has fighting agents that help to ward off diseases and illnesses. Other functions of the blood includes, forming blood clots when you are…
Jatropha tanjorensis, also known as ‘hospital too far’ is a plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is usually grown in rainfall forest zones in parts of West Africa. Jatropha (hospital too far) is known for its medicinal purposes. The plant is very similar to Tree Spinach, and is called ‘Efo Iyana-Ipaja’ in Yorubas and ‘Ugu Oyibo’…
Hospitals are not the only places that need certain healthcare devices. There are some you should have at home too. Health emergencies can happen at any time. Sometimes, you might be lucky enough to be within a short distance away from a hospital or a clinic, but you may also live far from the nearest…
Take a look around your house now and answer this simple question; is your house clean or not? Sure, you sweep it every day and perform deep cleaning regularly to leave your house clean and shining. While these are good things, not everything in your house is clean. Think about it, do you really clean…
Chances are that you have had, at least one carbonated drink this week, or the week before. If you have not had one already, you probably have plans to. What’s there not to love about carbonated drinks? It is sweet, in fact too sweet, which is why it is very popular among children. But there…
