Exercise may not be able to treat acid reflux completely, but it can help soothe the symptoms. Not all exercises are suitable for acid reflux. Exercises that require you to lie down flat can worsen the situation. Rather, moderate and low-impact exercise can be beneficial for both prevention and flares of acid reflux Contained in…
Poor lighting can be described as insufficient or inadequate lighting that makes it difficult to see clearly. It can also be said to be lighting that is too dim or weak to illuminate the an environment adequately. There are so many negative health effects of poor lighting as it can significantly impact our health, both…
Olive oil can help you combat inflammation, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, speed up your metabolism, and help you lose weight. Sounds amazing, right? Well, stick around to find out even more benefits covered in this post, and they’re all backed by science. Olive oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has not…
For some people, no shopping is complete without buying a few tins of sardines while some other people skip that part of the mall. But if you haven’t been eating enough sardines, you should reconsider. Apart from being tasty, especially when consumed in good sauce, sardines are one of the healthiest foods, packed with so…
Cryptic pregnancy or stealth pregnancy is a phenomenon that occurs where a woman does not know that she is pregnant up until she gets to labour or even after she has given birth. Sometimes, the woman does not become aware till around week 20 (4 months) of the pregnancy. A woman with a cryptic pregnancy…
Understanding the hair growth cycle is essential to grasping how hair grows and why red light therapy for hair growth works. According to the American Hair Loss Association, up to 67% of men will have some degree of hair loss, or alopecia, by the age of 35. That figure would have grown to 85% by…
One thing mothers worry about is how to prevent heat rashes from forming on their babies’ bodies. Heat rashes are signs of inflammation or irritation commonly caused when a baby is exposed to a hot or humid environment. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, heat rashes appear in the form of small, red, or…
Airborne diseases are a major public health concern in Nigeria, and they affect a large number of people each year. These diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms that are spread through the air, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They can be contracted by breathing in contaminated air, through contact with infected people or objects,…
Potassium is a mineral that your body needs because the body is unable to produce potassium. This powerful mineral helps your muscles contract and keep your heart beating. It also maintains the balance of fluids in your body, helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. In addition, potassium helps move nutrients into cells and…
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…