Ten BAD habits that damages your BRAIN

The human brain is an organ that controls the functions of the body, interprets information from the outside environment and contains the mind and soul. It is therefore paramount that we take care of this important organ whose breakdown is irreplaceable.

Below are ten common habits that damages the brain if not stopped early.

Lupus can be prevented with Omega-3

Lupus, a deadly autoimmune disease, which have been discovered in popular celebrity like Nick Canon and killed one of the Oshadipe twins can now be prevented.

Benefits of Breastfeeding to the child, mother, family and Community - World Breastfeeding Week 2016

This year's world breastfeeding week is aimed at raising the awareness that sustainable development can be achieved through breastfeeding. Not only does the mother and the child benefits from breastfeeding but the community/country as a whole is not left out. Here are a few things that breastfeeding your infant can do.

Causes, Types, Symptoms and Cure for Hepatitis - World Hepatitis Day 2016

A few days ago, it was World Hepatitis Day. Over 400 million people presently live with Hepatitis with up to 10 million new cases every year. The awareness of this disease is quite little, yet the disease is so deadly. It's mode of transmission is even more easier than that of AIDS; some types can be transmitted through sweat. Most of its cause are viral. Yet the knowledge of this disease is unknown to many. Let me shed some light on this hideous yet fatal disease.

Flavonoids: A natural cure for stomach Ulcer.

Eating fruits and vegetables have been encouraged as a way of treating stomach ulcers naturally and even prevent a recurrence. 

Not just any fruit or vegetables but those that are rich in Flavonoids. Examples of those are;

• grapes
• kale
• broccoli
• apples
• berries
• onions
• tomatoes
• strawberries

Flavonoids are compounds found in this group of food that are 'gastroprotective' i.e. they help to protect the lining of the stomach, thereby promoting healing or protect it from attack. 

Flavonoids also have other benefits like they are strong antioxidants and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Note: Citrus fruits also contain flavonoids but they can also irritate the stomach lining.

Four Quick ways to eliminate Stress

When you feel stressed at work, you lose confidence and may become touchy. This can make you less productive and less effective in your job, and make you lose interest in your work; hate the job. Using one of these instant stress dispelling technique can do the trick.

How to help your Child make Healthy choices - Parenting Tips

The joy of a loving parent is a healthy child and a healthy child is a result of good mother care. Since a child can’t express himself/herself when sick, it is better to be on the preventive side. 

Try as much as possible to make your child eat healthy and live healthy. This might be difficult but below are some ways to make it easier;

8 Natural ways to lower your High Blood pressure!

High blood pressure is defined as blood pressure higher than 140 over 90 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). 1 in every 3 adults are having this condition. Hypertension, as it is also called, is a silent killer. The earlier you start managing it, the better.

Here are 8 natural ways to combat this problem;

Ewedu; Cleopatra's beauty SECRET ingredient

Ewedu (corchorus olitorius) is a common soup amongst the Yorubas in Nigeria, it is also a dish among the Hausa-speaking communities of the northern Nigeria, where it is called Lallo or Turgunuwa. The use of this leaf as soup is not only bound to Nigeria but it is also consumed in other African countries like Egypt and in India, which is the largest producer in the world. This slimy and slippery soup is a delicacy rich in antioxidants and minerals required by the body. Do you want to be forever young? Try this Cleopatra's beauty secret ingredient.

Bananas; Facts and Myth debunked

Banana Facts

Below are interesting facts about our common Banana;

• Bananas may have been the world's first cultivated fruit. Archaeologists have found evidence of banana cultivation in New Guinea as far back as 8000 B.C.
• Bananas are produced mainly in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia and the Americas, as well as the Canary Islands and Australia.

Health Risk of going Bananas

Eating bananas in moderation comes with no significant side effects. Excessive is when you eat dozens of bananas everyday which is quite unlikely except you are a monkey. But consuming the fruit in excess quantities can cause the followings;

Headaches and Sleepiness

Headaches can be caused by the amino acids found in the fruit which causes blood vessels to dilate. The overripe bananas contain more amino acids than the greener ones. Too much of the amino acid; Tryptophan in the blood can contribute to sleepiness.

Bananas; Health Benefits of eating a Banana

Bananas have been recorded as one of the most consumed fruits in the world. But it’s still quite surprising that people still ask the question; are bananas good for me? This medium sized yellow fruit is packed with nutrients that will wow you after reading up the article. This easy to consume fruit is believed to be the ‘forbidden fruit’ that Eve offered to Adam, interesting, isn't it?

Now let’s look at the possible health benefits that can be derived from the sweet nutritious bananas which range from cardiovascular health benefits to even cancer.

Health Benefits of eating a Banana

Lowers Blood Pressure

Ten Immune Boosting Foods against Lassa Fever

Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa. The illness was discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Nigeria, West Africa. The cause of the illness was found to be Lassa virus, named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases originated. While Lassa fever is mild or has no observable symptoms in about 80% of people infected with the virus, the remaining 20% have a severe multi-system disease. Lassa fever is also associated with occasional epidemics, during which the case-fatality rate can reach 50%. (Source: CDC).

In Nigeria alone, 17 states are already affected with 62 lives claimed. The current mortality rate in Nigeria stands at 43.2%, which is quite high. Symptoms of the illness range from fever symptoms to retrosternal pain (pain behind the chest wall), sore throat, back pain, cough, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, facial swelling, proteinuria (protein in the urine), and mucosal bleeding.

Immunity levels have been found to be a major determining factor in recovery from any illness. Include these foods to daily meals and get the boost needed. We urge you to fortify your body with these foods;