An aphrodisiac is a food that increases libido or ‘puts you in the mood’ and increases sexual pleasure as well. Sex has a lot to do with mood and it is only when you are in the right mood that you would get to enjoy it. Otherwise, it would just seem like a chore for…
Pawpaw, also called papaya, is amongst the most cultivated fruits in the world, especially in tropical areas. Unlike other fruits, where the only beneficial part is the seed, here, the pawpaw has shown broad pharmacological potential where the leaves, fruits, and seeds are medicinal and have been used for ages as herbal medicinal practices with…
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…
Notifiable diseases are diseases (human or animal) that ought to be reported to government authorities by law. The government enacted regulations for reporting these diseases because, with this information, authorities are able to monitor the diseases closely, prepare/warn for a possible outbreak, ensure appropriate treatment procedures are in place, stock up on medications and vaccine…
Carbohydrates are one of the six classes of food. It is described as energy-giving, meaning it supplies the body with energy. They are a very essential part of our daily diet as it has a lot of health benefits. Carbohydrates are present in fruits, vegetables, root crops, grains, and so on. These days, carbohydrates have…
If you are looking to add weight, then you need to start eating a lot of calorie-dense foods. These are foods that have high amounts of calories. Calories are the amount of energy released when food is broken down by the body. Foods that have more calories realise more energy when they are digested and…
What are the best exercises to burn belly fat? I am sure that you might have wondered. Belly fat are those fats in the abdominal area and are often caused by a sedentary lifestyle, less physical activity, genetics, poor eating habits, slow metabolism, stress, to name but a few. Multiple studies reveal that having excess…
Many people live their lives without experiencing any problems with their thyroid or even knowing what the thyroid is. Some, however, are not so lucky and experience thyroid disorders at some point in their lives. Today, you will learn how to care for your thyroid. The thyroid gland plays a very important part in the…
Garden egg is a nutritious fruit from the nightshade family and is widely consumed in African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin Republic. The botanical name of garden egg is Solanum melongena. Although it is often referred to as a vegetable, it is technically a fruit, because they grow from a flowering plant and contain…
Aju Mbaise is a herb containing the bark, leaves, and roots from 5 different plants, including ginger, uda (Negro pepper), and uziza. It is used in the production of pepper soup or other types of concoctions and is taken for its many health benefits. Aju Mbaise means “wrap from Mbaise.” Mbaise is a village in…
