Lifestyle

5 Common Hygiene Myths Debunked

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…
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HealthLifestyleNutrition

Healthy Eating Myths To Debunk

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…
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Myths About Modern Family Planning You Should Discard

In many parts of Africa and Nigeria, you are told from an early age to stay away from sex, but not many times are people educated on how to avoid pregnancies if they are not ready. Family planning is almost like a sacred topic. Family planning is simply deciding the number or spacing of children through different contraceptive methods, including natural planning, abstinence, hormonal birth…
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Babies and KidsLifestyleParentingPregnancyWomen's Health

Myths And Facts About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding has been the subject of numerous stories over the years, some of which are real and others that are not. When new mothers hear such tales, it scares them, and they start to doubt if nursing is best for them and the child. Listening to such stories should not be a priority rather it is important to note that every mom has a unique experience with breastfeeding because no two people…
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