Welcome to the ultimate guide on the connection between gut health and mental health! You might be thinking, “What’s the big deal? I eat a balanced diet, I’m physically fit, and I haven’t seen a therapist in years,” but hold your horses! There’s more to this story than meets the eye. So grab a snack, buckle up, and let’s dive into how your gut and brain are connected!
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Hey there, busy bees! Are you feeling stressed out and burnt out? Well, fear not because we have got the ultimate stress-busting solution for you – yoga and meditation! These ancient practices have been around for thousands of years and are still as relevant today as they were back then. So, grab your yoga mat and get ready to unlock the benefits of yoga and meditation!
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Palliative care, as the name suggests, is care that is aimed at providing relief from the pain, and other distressing symptoms that are commonly experienced by patients undergoing serious illnesses.
The pain and suffering caused by such illnesses can be debilitating, not to mention the emotional and psychological toll it takes on patients and their families. Palliative care seeks to…
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Loneliness is the kind of feeling that can sneak up on you when you least expect it. One minute, you’re happily binge-watching your favorite show, and the next, you’re struck by a sudden sense of isolation that makes you wonder if you’re the last person on earth. But worry no more, dear reader! In this…
The Agony of Ear Pain
Have you ever experienced a throbbing, sharp pain in your ear that made you want to scream your lungs out? That’s how ear pain feels like – an excruciating agony that brings tears to your eyes. Ear pain is a common affliction that affects people of all ages and sex. It is a symptom of an underlying condition that may need medical attention. In this…
As a person going back and forth between being constipated and having diarrhoea, you may have wondered if there’s any food that can help both problems. The truth is, constipation and diarrhoea, two common gastrointestinal issues, can be due to problems that cannot be resolved with dietary management (food) only.
Severe constipation, resulting from pain or nausea medications, or as a result of…
Undoubtedly, most of us love to indulge our cravings even when we know that foods or junks are deficient in nutrients. Letting go of your favourite food can sometimes be overwhelming if you want to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
However, you should know that you’re not alone. Improving your health by avoiding sugary and fatty foods goes a long way in providing numerous health…
Oh yeah, harmattan season is here again, gracing you with its cold, chilly, dust haze and dry presence from the Sahara desert. It is one season people dread, especially people with respiratory problems. While for others it is a season they can’t wait to experience every year.
Harmattan usually presents itself from November to February. During this period, allergic reactions are being…
Diarrhoea is a bowel movement that has a loose texture or is more liquid than solid. It is a common problem that may affect people a couple of times. Diarrhoea usually resolves within a week or less.
You might think eating will make your diarrhoea worse, but your food choices can help to ease the symptoms and ensure your health doesn’t worsen as a result.
When on a diet, eating certain…
Growing up, as a kid in a Nigerian home, you have probably heard your mom shout out, “Come and eat, oh, before you give yourself an ulcer.” This statement alone made many believe hunger is the sole cause of ulcers. However, hunger is not the cause of ulcers.
Various factors can cause stomach ulcers, and although being hungry can aggravate pre-existing conditions of ulcers, it is not the…