Chrysophyllum albidum, Udara, Agbalumo, and Agwaluma are the names Nigerians call African Star Apple in the south-western, eastern and northern parts respectively. It is a tropical plant and is abundant in Nigeria. Sometimes people avoid …
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Weight loss is not difficult. It requires a good understanding of few things and if your weight loss is not yielding result, this is why. First, you need to know why you are gaining weight …
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“Okra” (Abelmoschus esculentus) is always available in Nigeria and this is one of the gracious foods we are blessed with. You may have been enjoying this soup your own way before now, but have you …
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Raw flour (dough) is a necessary ingredient in baking, but it could also be a source of trouble for an individual. People who bake often find it necessary to taste for salt, sugar and other …
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Sex is sweet, but when sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) come from it, it becomes a bitter experience. Sexually transmitted diseases often leave an individual with statements of regret. Most times, it is the individual’s fault …
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Do you know there is a way to eat goron tula fruit that will give you better satisfaction and result? First timers are often confused about what to eat and what not to eat. There …
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Do you think you know how to keep your vagina clean? Reading this article to the end will change your perception about how you have been doing it. Also, it will expose your mind to …
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Cervical mucus issues could make a woman have challenges with conception. Doing a few things also, could stimulate a better situation for the hormone that produces the mucus that aids conception. What Is Cervical Mucus? …
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Irregular menstruation is one thing a woman of reproductive age should not pray for. Indeed, a regular menstruation is one of the very things that reassures a lady she still has some eggs. At least, …
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Tola could no longer bear the sight of the rash on her baby’s body, as the heat increases. What started just somewhere around the neck has spread to other parts of her body. The baby …
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A hernia occurs when a part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of the muscle that holds it in place. It usually happens in the abdomen, but can also appear in other …
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Goron tula and contraceptive combination could be a source of worry for many women. If you want to know how safe it is to eat goron tula when you have contraceptive implant continue reading. Sadly …
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If you don’t know your Body Mass Index (BMI), kindly read this article to the end. When you do, you will know what BMI means, how to calculate it and how it could affect your …
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‘Iru’ or African Locust Beans comes in two colours -black and brown. Definitely, you must be more familiar with the already boiled and fermented iru. This fruit used for spicing up foods in Nigeria has …
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Have you been battling ulcer hoping it will go away some day? Celery may just be one thing you need. Celery, also known as Apium graveolens L., is an aromatic biennial herb. It is entirely …
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Typhoid is one of the very common health issues doctors in Nigeria treat. Sometimes, people prefer to use natural remedies that have no side effects. Sometimes, before diagnosis, with some symptoms evident, people suggest to …
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Hormonal imbalance could make a woman go through a lot when it comes to bearing children. In fact, a study says hormonal imbalance plays an important role in primary female infertility. I was there. After …
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Orgasm is one thing a woman looks forward to each time she engages in sexual intercourse. It is a desire sitting deep in her emotions, but most men do not just take women to orgasm. …
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If you are trying to conceive, there are a few things that you must do to prepare your body for pregnancy. Not doing these things is like going into a bush to plant yam without …
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Easter is here and everyone is in holiday mood. But one thing about Nigerians and Easter holiday is that they just say they are in solemn mood. This is really laughable because it should be …
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There are several exercises that can help make your hips and buttocks bigger. As a young lady, you want a to increase your buttocks for a few reasons. One of those is that it gives …
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“Give me malaria drug and add a multivitamin or blood tonic to it”. This is a common statement you hear at pharmacies in Nigeria. But from what a family physician told us, this may just …
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Pawpaw and fertility is a popular topic because this fruit could be good and at the same time bad for a couple trying to have children. Pawpaw (Carica papaya) is the sole species in the …
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The quest to have a great sexual satisfaction has triggered a lot of misconceptions about Goron Tula. It is a miracle fruit that can do a lot and we have identified its health benefits. But …
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How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday? Most of us ignore recommended brushing times per day, because we do not see the need to do so. Dentists recommend brushing twice each day. You …
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Arthrospira platensis, popularly referred to as Spirulina, is a uni-cellular microalgae which grows in fresh water. It also grows in salt water, as well as in brackish bodies of water. Also, the green blue algae …
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If you have ever needed something to boost your immune system, probiotics could be your go-to-compound. Probiotics are live microorganisms in fermented foods and cultured milk. Baby foods also contain probiotics in a reasonable amount. …
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Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria, Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It could come from contaminated food or water. You can also get typhoid through oral or anal sex. Truly, transmission can happen from person …
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When you crush apples, distill and allow them to ferment, what you will get is Apple cider vinegar. Due to this process of making it, Apple cider vinegar contains high levels of acetic acid and …
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Do you know there are malaria remedies that can help you stay immune to malaria? Malaria is a beast. This is why it is hard for a Nigerian to see mosquito and let it just …
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Join us to thank God for another safe delivery, as one of our healthy mums puts to bed. It’s a baby boy. it has been an interesting journey with the new mum and we thank …
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Each time Jane looks at her new born, she remembers how she became pregnant few months after delivery. Period had not showed up and it was over three months after delivery. She had thought she …
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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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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 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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Akara [beans cake] and ogi [ corn papa] are two meal items that people love to combine. They are great as breakfast for persons who love fries. However, there is so much about Akara that …
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Throat cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the throat (pharynx) or voice box (larynx). Your throat is a muscular tube that begins behind your nose and ends in your neck. Experts say …
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Honeydew melon fruit is one of the fruits in the cucumis melo (muskmelon) family. At least 30 species of this fruit family are in Africa. Not many persons are aware that this yellow fruit is …
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Not being sure whether you are ovulating or not is a big issue. For every woman who wants to conceive, ovulation is very important. If you are not ovulating, it is not possible to get …
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What is the best way to eat vegetables? You may have heard that cooking reduces the nutrient in foods. But when it comes to vegetables, different arguments come up. From the chances of eating infected …
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