You might not have known this, but man’s use of various parts of a coconut tree as a health booster has been around for centuries.
Its usefulness to man as a cheap means of sustaining his life had long earned it the name —’The Tree of Life.’ The benefits of coconut water and the entire food cannot be overstated. This is because every single part —from the root to the bark…
Eating food that is unhealthy can have several adverse effects on your body. Commonly, at the centre of these effects are high blood sugar levels and weight gain, leading to obesity and possibly diabetes. This can cause severe health issues requiring you to do the needful in time if you already suffer from them.
Dieticians have constantly warned that diabetic patients are two to four times more…
One minute you’re cool as a cucumber; the next, you’re twisting in pain on your bed; a nasty stomach ache has set in.
Many reasons can cause stomach aches; they are so common that just about every person will experience them at some point.
Most of the time, stomach aches resolve themselves, so there is no cause for alarm. Here are some ways to relieve stomach aches with things you can…
Eating healthy generally means sticking to a diet that helps to maintain one’s health. There are many benefits to eating healthy. Apart from maintaining body weight and fitness, healthy eating can be used as a remedy for certain illnesses, especially those arising from nutrient deficiencies.
A healthy diet must contain essential nutrients for the body system and limit unhealthy elements like…
There is no denying that processed foods are convenient and easy to prepare. If you need a quick fix during the day or at night, a pack of cereal, processed meat, or a can of a sardine can help you get something into your belly quickly. Processed foods are also cheap and have a long shelf-life, making them easy to store and incorporate into your diet. But it is essential to be careful because…
From keeping your day going to enriching the body with nutrients needed for a healthy life, there is a lot that food does for the body. However, do you know that there are foods that can increase your sex drive? Some foods can increase libido, boost your stamina and improve blood circulation. This is essential because inadequate blood flow to the sex organs can reduce arousal and sex drive.
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Every month, women have their periods, which can occasionally be accompanied by excruciating pain known as menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
Lower back, lower abdomen, and thigh soreness are all common symptoms of menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea. Typically not an indication of a severe illness, cramps may eventually result in one depending on the situation.
For some women, an underlying ailment…
Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidney. These stones cause severe pain when passing through the urinary tract. Kidney stones can affect any part of your urinary tract, from your bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra.
Although there are no permanent damages caused by kidney stones, any individual going through such might need just pain…
One of the many concerns women have during pregnancy is weight gain. Thoughts like “oh I’m getting too fat, will I be able to push when the time comes?” clouds their minds.
As valid as these concerns may seem, it is essential to remember that weight gain during pregnancy is normal.
Whatever the case, a pregnant woman should avoid dieting or attempting to reduce weight during her…
High blood pressure also known as hypertension, is common all over the world. In Nigeria, about 80 million individuals live with this condition without ever getting diagnosed or getting adequate treatment.
Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. It often has no symptoms and over time if not treated can cause serious health conditions…