While having oily skin is not exactly a bad thing, having too much on the skin could lead to other problems. Oily skin is caused by over secretion of sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands, which are beneath the skin. Sebum keeps the skin hydrated and looking fresh. But when it is produced…
One question that often crosses the mind of sexually adventurous people is if it is healthy to swallow semen. There are many misconceptions relating to this, and we would try to clear some of them in this post. What is Semen? Semen is the fluid produced during ejaculation. It is made up of sperm and…
Many people think that exercises are activities you do only during the day. While that is more common, taking your time to work out at night has its benefits. Doing a few exercises at night would help you find sleep faster and also improve the quality of your sleep. Also, if you are someone who…
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…
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…
Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight involves a few key things. First, you have to make changes to your diet. You cannot eat what you used to eat before, which made you gain weight in the first place. Following a new diet is very important. But it does not end there – you have…
The toenails are a part of the body that people do not often remember to take care of. While people might remember to take care of their fingernails, the toenails rarely enter their minds. This is often because people do not think that their toenails should be healthy. Most people like to maintain short and…
Dietary fibre is a very important part of our diet. It is present in grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Dietary fibre has a lot of benefits, including improving digestion and preventing constipation, reducing the risk of diabetes, and lowering bad cholesterol levels in the blood. It also helps to maintain a healthy weight. Fibre is…
Plus size women are often treated differently than other women. They are judged differently and accepted in the society based on how less their size is. The truth is there’s is no big deal about being a plus size woman. And medically speaking, except you are overweight obese (with a BMI above 26 – 30),…
Ogbono, otherwise known as African Bush mango is a species of trees that originated from Africa. Other common names for ogbono are bush mango, wild mango or odika. The scientific name of ogbono is Irvingia gabonensis. One thing about this plant is that it is versatile, that is, it’s fruits, nuts, seeds, and bark can…