The health sector is one of the most important sectors in a country. This is because of how important one’s health is. The entire country relies on the health sector because healthy citizens run the country. Only someone who is fit and sound, health-wise, can work to earn a living. In Nigeria, over the years,…
Recovering from childbirth is not an easy process. The period of pregnancy brings a lot of changes to a woman’s body. Even the process of delivery comes with its challenges that often affect a woman’s body. After delivering the baby, there is a lot a woman has to do to get her body back in…
The concept of public health and safety is one that concerns everyone, regardless of age, occupation, religion, or any other form of physical, social, or economic division. An individual is only as healthy as their environment, meaning that whatever you are doing to keep yourself safe and healthy has to be done or practiced by…
When the weather becomes hot, you have to adjust to it. You may have noticed that your skin feels different when the weather is hot compared to when it is cold. When the weather is hot, your skin becomes dryer, as it loses moisture easily. This could affect not just the look but also the…
Okra is a green edible vegetable that is readily found in most parts of Africa. The flesh is often grated and cooked as a soup which is usually complemented with stew to enjoy “swallow meals” by a majority of families in Southern Nigeria, to be precise. However, have you ever thought of it that seeds…
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…
Ideally, people would drink cold water, especially in hot regions, like Nigeria. Cold water is both refreshing and helps cool the body. The water does not have to come from the fridge or a similar source. Merely being stored at room temperature is enough to find it at a cool temperature. While it makes sense…
While diseases affect everybody, no matter their age or where they are from, there are some diseases that affect children more. This is often because the immune system of young children is not strong enough to resist or fight against such diseases. In some cases, it is always hard for children to cope with these…
Soursop or ‘graviola’ is a fruit often grown in tropical regions, such as South America, Samoa, Florida, and other Pacific Islands. Soursop is a fruit that’s widely known for its delicious flavor. It is consumed by many Nigerians all over the world. The botanical name of Soursop is Annona muricata. Soursop is normally eaten raw…
Digitaria exilis is a tiny variety of millet of the grass species that is cultivated in many parts of African. In Nigeria, it is known as acha or fonio and is widely eaten there. The Gambians refer to it as ‘findi‘ or ‘fundi.’ However, the common names of the plant are white fonio, fonio millet, and…
