It’s no secret that hygiene is fundamental to your overall health and wellness. As your body is exposed to thousands of microorganisms (germs and bacteria) every day, sticking to good hygiene habits, like hand washing and bathing, helps reduce your risk of infections and diseases.
Because different people have specific standards that they consider perfect, hearing what others recommend can…
Statements like ‘skin like milk’ have become popular on social media as people often use it to hype up their fiends with great skin. Well, milk is great for the skin but they aren’t the only food that can help make your skin glow.
Undoubtedly, your skin mirrors what you put inside your bellies, meaning your diet choices will indeed reflect on your skin.
Fruits are an…
Masturbation is the self-stimulation of the genitals in a sexual way to reach an orgasm, and anybody (both men and women of all ages) can practice it. Masturbation is done for enjoyment, fun, tension release, and pleasure. It can be done alone or with a partner.
Self-pleasuring (masturbation) is not a new act. It occurs among people of all races, genders, and backgrounds. Many times…
Did you know that the Coca-Cola company, the makers of Coca-Cola carbonated soft drinks, got its name from the bitter kola tree? Not only that, some of the first recipes for Coca-Cola were made using the plant extract of bitter kola.
Even though the company hasn’t used natural kola to flavour their sodas in years, the name continues to be a reminder of the plant that inspired the…
There’s heartbreak and there is the pain of watching your once long luscious and healthy hair break and get damaged. That is a major pain!
Your hair is stressed daily, resulting in dull, brittle, and damaged hair over time.However, there are ways you might be further damaging your hair without you realising it. Appraising your routine is essential to discover how you are unknowingly…
If your baby has patches of dry, flaky and rashy skin, there’s a good chance that it is infant eczema (or dermatitis). Eczema in infants is a common skin condition that is not contagious but can cause lots of parenting stress, not to mention the discomfort it can cause your baby.
Eczema in infants is basically of two types; atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is an…
Being stressed can make you think that sitting in front of your television screen with junk foods (e.g. hamburgers and chocolate ice cream) is the easiest way to solve emotional woes. However, while eating, guilt and frustration can set in.
A stressful life can trigger cravings for food, leading to binge (immoderate) eating. Binge eating is a reaction to stress because your body releases…
Stomach ulcers are open sores found around the stomach, which develop in the digestive tract lining. They can be very painful, and certain foods can cause the production of stomach acids that stir up the open sore.
Stomach ulcers result from a bacteria infection called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Taking pain relievers (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen) for a very long time can also cause the…
Ever wondered if sleeping positions have anything to do with digestion? Currently, there’s not much information on the effect of sleeping positions on gut health, but there’s increasing information on how sleep can boost digestion. Medical experts have revealed that your sleeping position at night can affect your gut health, causing heartburn and constipation.
Sleep can affect…
People who love tattoos tend to experience excitement before a tattoo session. It may be that this particular tattoo is your hundredth or the very first time you are stepping inside a tattoo shop for an actual session. No matter what, there are some points to note before you finally get a tattoo.
Getting a new tattoo is more or less a minor medical process. Your skin is pierced by the rapid…