Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a herbal medicine which is an extract from the inner bark of the slippery elm plant. People also refer to the tree as Red Elm or Indian Elm tree. Its …
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Author: Williams Osewezina
Journalism and Media Production: I have extensive experience as a journalist, health writer, fact-checker, and digital content producer. Your roles have included serving as the Editor of the Online Unit at Voice of Nigeria, Head of the Web Unit at Channels TV, and Special Correspondent for Bounce News, a publication of Naspers South Africa.
Protein Rich Diet For Vegetarians And Vegans
One of the major concerns people have before they opt for vegetarians or vegans’ diet is how they get protein. This is because as much as vegans can accommodate animal protein sometimes, vegetarians do not. …
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Is Bathing With Cold Water Healthier Than Hot Water?
What have you heard about bathing with cold water or hot water? Are both just good for you anytime of the day? Are there health benefits attached to bathing with cold water that is higher …
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Alligator Pepper As Contraceptive: See What We Found
Can you use alligator pepper as contraceptive? We have found that there is so much side to this seed (Aframomum melegueta) that you should also see. Ngozi called one morning to let us know that …
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Mesothelioma: One Cancer Risk You Could Be Exposed To Unknowingly
Malignant mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-O-muh) is a type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of internal organs (mesothelium). Also, mesothelioma can occur in the peritoneum and the tunica vaginalis. While …
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Yoga: 4 Amazing Benefits You Get | You Need #4 So Much
When you hear yoga, what comes to mind? We know that you will remember some slender ladies and few guys who you see in pictures, displaying some amazing poses. Yoga is beyond that and everyone …
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6 Reasons Your Ulcer Is Not Responding To Treatment | #5 Is Major
If you are wondering why your ulcer is not responding to treatment, here are 5 very important things you should Know. Before we look at the possible reasons your ulcer is not responding to treatment, …
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The Rich Claim They Get Less Hours Of Sleep | Here Is The Truth
If you have ever heard someone say rich people get less hours of sleep than you do, here is something you should know. Before I point you to the truth, I want to share a …
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Why Your Goron Tula Syrup Ferments And Spoils
Are you wondering why your goron tula syrup ferments? We know what it feels like. Really, we have made goron tula syrup but ended up throwing it away. The reason is that the goron tula …
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Lose Weight In 15 Days Doing Nothing Else But Eat
You have heard that food makes people add weight, but we want to let you know that food actually makes you lose weight. Strange? Yes! Everything is changing and this is what works for many …
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Bitter Leaf Drink: 11 Health Issues You Never Knew It Could Treat
Your parents may have told you bitter leaf is an amazing medicinal herb. But not many of them are able to give vivid explanation of how much benefits the leaf offers. They just add it …
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6 Healthy Workplace Practices You Should Not Miss Daily
Do you engage in healthy workplace practices that ensure you are healthy? You may be reading this, sitting in the office or your work station at home. You see, that sitting you do daily takes …
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Simple Way To Remove Sand From Fonio
Fonio (acha), a popular food in West Africa, which is also common in Nigeria, is a delicious and nutritious food. It is often consumed by people from the Hausa and Igbo speaking parts of Nigeria. …
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Here Are Reasons Men Have Erection In The Morning
Vera’s husband usually gets a strong erection in the morning and the sharp guy knows it is the right time to shoot his shot. Trust him. he takes advantage of it and it really helps …
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Egusi Soup: Health Benefits And Side Effects To Avoid
During the New Yam Festival in Delta State where I am from, we look forward to the Egusi soup. It comes with so much animals (protein) in the soup and the children of the hunters …
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School Resumption: Health Tips For Kids Parents Should Apply
School time is here again. Every parent needs some applicable health tips for kids that helps ensure a child stays healthy through the session. Resumption time is a period many parents await earnestly. Sadly, not …
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8 Things You Must Not Do If You Want To Lose Weight
Do you want to lose weight? Do you know that the thing you thought was right could be the reason for the slow pace? I know a man who was doing his best to lose …
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Diminished Ovarian Reserve: What Every Woman Should Know
Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) is something every woman who wants to give birth should have a good understand of. The reason is that DOR could have a direct impact on a woman’s potential to conceive …
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Menopause And Heart Issues: What You Should Know About Estrogen
Menopause is a stage in every woman’s life that is inevitable. It is that period that a woman stops having her monthly period. Usually, menopause is a part of ageing and it ends a woman’s …
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Side Effects Of Castor Seed For Birth Control – Users’ Experiences
Some persons experience different side effects of castor seed when they use it as contraceptive. Amidst these side effects, castor seed is increasingly becoming a household seed, as it helps families plan well and space …
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Street Foods: Important Information Before You Eat Them | Benefits And Risks
Walking-by some street foods’ vendors is so tempting. The aroma from the fries just harasses your sense of smell and makes you think of stopping more than going forward. Often times, you stop to buy …
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Foods That Work On Your Penis And Help Hold Erection
Are you wondering why your erection keeps dropping each time you want to have intercourse? If you are thinking of what to do to help hold erection and be optimal in performance during intercourse, this …
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Afang Soup: See 14 Amazing Health Benefits Of Okazi [Eru] Leaf
The very first time you see people eat Afang soup you may be in shock as they sock the periwinkles. The popular soup in the south-eastern part of Nigeria is a delicacy that must contain …
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2 Sleep Patterns That Increase An Adult’s Stroke Risk By 85%
Sleep is an interesting thing to the extent that if you consistently deprive yourself of it, it could lead to stroke or eventual death. Few days ago, The Sun reported that an 18-year-old gamer died …
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Snake Tomato [Trichosanthes Cucumerina]: 8 Health Reasons People Eat It
When you see the Snake tomato, what comes to mind? Well, for some persons, it could be a food for snakes and to others a snake repellant. Snake tomato is one fruit that majority have …
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Lentils: Health Benefits | How To Cook | Where To Find
If you are a Nigerian reading this, it is possible that you have not seen this grain before. Also, you may have seen it somewhere without knowing what it is. Lentils have so much benefits …
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How I Used Goron Tula To Improve My Sexual Life
Goron tula is not over rated. It really works and we have testimonials and research findings to support its effectiveness in changing your sexual life. I digress with this testimonial shared with us. It was …
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Vaginal Infection: 2 Easy Ways To Use Clove For Treatment
Before you read the entire thing about how to use clove to treat vaginal infection, I want to share a story with you. It was back in my days in a Nigerian tertiary institution. I …
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Cucumber: 8 Reasons You Should Eat This Vegetable Daily
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a plant in the gourd family. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that people use as vegetables. It is full of nutrients I never knew could have saved …
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8 Simple Things That Make Men Have Weak Erection
There are a lot of things that make a man have weak erection during sexual intercourse. In fact, weak erection cuts off a man’s desire and satisfaction when it comes to sex. It is a …
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Depression: Triggers, Causes And How To Overcome It
Did you know that an individual could be having a mood disorder and will not know it is depression? Indeed, depressive feelings could drag a person down the road of sorrow until suicide attempts come …
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11 Nasty Things That Could Happen If You Don’t Know Your BMI
You could think knowing your BMI (Body Mass Index) is a thing to overlook. But those who have walked the road of ignoring this amazing health marker, will tell you; ” hey! do your best …
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Pot Belly: Ways Women Can Help Their Husbands Lose It
A few decades ago, a man with pot belly in Nigeria is often erroneously considered wealthy. In fact, there is a popular way people refer to men with pot belly. “Big man; big belle”. This …
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Baobab: 7 Reasons You Should Take This Super Fruit As Juice
One of the very trees that you may not know Africa has is Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L). It is not a common tree or fruit, but its benefits are much, and enough to motivate …
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Fonio [Acha]: This Happens To Our Body When We Eat It
Fonio is a popular food in West Africa and it is common in Nigeria among the Hausa and Igbo tribes. It is a food that people prepare in different ways and we will share some …
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Sleep And Infertility: What You Should Know
Is there a relationship between sleep and fertility? Does the amount of sleep you get translate to a healthy reproductive system? In our world today, increasing concerns build up, as people stretch to meet the …
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How To Lose Weight Still Eating Foods You Love
If you have been battling with food adjustment, just because you want to lose weight, this is for you. Truly, the habits that you have around your food is not something that you can throw …
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Type-2 Diabetes Is Reversible: True Or False?
Type-2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition that is long considered as an incurable chronic disease. It is a condition that leaves a patient with too much sugar in the blood. A 2017 estimate says there …
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8 Sure Ways To Add Exercise To Your Daily Routine
It is amazing how easy it is to add exercise to your daily routine. To you, it may seem hard, but the difficulty in your mind is as a result of your mindset. There is …
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See How Many Calories You Should Eat Per Day
How many calories do I need to eat to maintain a healthy weight and stay in shape? This is a common question people ask, especially when they are now aware that knowing their calories count …
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