We are constantly overwhelmed with information about foods that are good for us, all-natural, free of artificial additives or preservatives, low in fat or cholesterol, sugar-free, vitamin-fortified, and 100% of the vitamins you need each day. Are these meals as healthy as their marketing would have us believe?
Let’s examine the data. Our diet contains more than 3000 distinct substances.
Cancer arises when normal cells transform into tumour cells, it is the leading cause of death known worldwide, with nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Sinus and nasal cancer also known as sinonasal cancer is rare cancer that affects the nasal cavity.
Sinus and nasal cancers are diseases that affect the nasal cavity, the space behind your nose causing cells in and around the nose to…
Eye cancer can affect any structure of your eyes. It can either start with cancer developing in the tissues surrounding your eyeballs or cancer spreading to the eye from other parts of your body system such as the lungs or breasts. According to research, eye cancer is found in any part of the three major parts of the eyes namely the eyeball (contains the sclera, uvea, and retina), orbit (refers to…
Locust bean, commonly known as ‘Iru’ by Yorubas, ‘Ogiri’ by Igbos, and ‘Dawa Dawa’ by Hausas, is a local seasoning used in soups and stews. It contains a good amount of essential nutrients such as potassium, ascorbic acid, lip, protein, carbohydrates, phosphorus, etc.
Despite their unpleasant smell, locust bean is an incredible ingredient not only because they…
Nutrition is all about the type of food you eat with the sole aim to provide nutrients that will enhance your growth and overall well-being. Nutrition has a crucial role to play in your health outcomes; as bad or reckless nutrition births poor health outcomes, while good and healthy nutrition births optimum health. The case is not different when cancer comes into the picture, as nutrition has a…
The body is continually home to both healthy and dangerous microorganisms. If you have an infection, your body is thrown out of balance by the additional harmful germs. Now, to restore balance, further toxic bacteria are removed with the aid of healthy bacteria. Healthy bacteria can be added to your system by taking probiotic products. Probiotics are created from healthy living bacteria and/or…
Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small or small lesions that can be painful and develop in the mouth, at the base of the gum, tongue, and inner cheeks. Several factors, like hormonal changes, minor injuries, and emotional stress, can trigger them.
Canker sores are rarely contagious and usually go away after 1-2 weeks, even without treatment, but there are treatments to help ease…
Everyone has one of those mornings waking up not energised and just wanting to spend all day in bed, but that isn’t always an option because bills won’t pay themselves. In situations like this, most people take a cup of coffee to feel energised for the day. Coffee may be good, but it isn’t a good option when looking to start a hectic and promising day.
Yoga is one effective…
Finding the right food to eat following a diabetes Miletus diagnosis, also known as type 2 diabetes, can be overwhelming. You never know the type of food that may spike or moderate your sugar levels. This situation can be scary, strenuous, and depressing at first, as you must cut down or let go of all your food cravings and sweeteners.
Knowing the right foods to eat as a diabetes patient can…
A blood clot occurs when a gel-like mass consisting of fibrin and platelets forms in the blood to stop bleeding. Blood clots can be dangerous if it forms incorrectly inside a vein or a deep artery, particularly in the leg. This can hinder blood flow and travel to a person’s lungs, causing pulmonary embolism that can be life-threatening.
Here is what a clot does.
A clot blocks blood…