There are massage contraindications that make you vulnerable to more harm on a spa day. Here are seven of them. In massage therapy, there are conditions that would make you unfit for massage care. Spending a day at the spa can be the most relaxing thing to think about and do. But if you have any of these symptoms, consider skipping spa day. Some of the conditions that would make you unfit for massage are obvious like open wounds, bruises, varicose veins, broken bones, burns, and some skin conditions. The masseuse may work around them or not work on you…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Here’s a way to switch your pawpaw recipes. This smoothie is very delicious and healthy Ingredients Method Gather the ingredients. Peel the papaya using a knife or vegetable peeler. Cut the papaya in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the papaya chunks, milk, lime juice and zest, sugar, vanilla, and ice into a blender or food processor. Mix on high speed for 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and thick. Pour the smoothie into tall frosted glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve at once.
Antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial infections, but they also carry the risk of side effects. Overuse of antibiotics or long-term exposure to antibiotics can lead to serious side effects, including ototoxicity or hearing loss. The good news is, this side effect can be prevented. Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have found new ways to prevent hearing loss caused by antibiotics. They have identified a key pathway involved in hair cell death and permanent hearing loss associated with aminoglycosides, a class of antibiotics. Additionally, they have discovered multiple potential therapeutic targets for preventing hearing loss caused by the…
Every once in a while, you wake up and you can tell immediately that you are under the weather. It could be the flu or hangover or a headache or even malaria. You know you got to eat something to feel better but you have no energy to cook. That is where this easy to make chicken soup saves the day. Chicken soup doesn’t just taste great, it actually helps get rid of flu. Hot chicken soup helps in reducing the congestion and the pepper and other spices prevent the cold from worsening. The salt in the soup also helps…
While observing Ramadan, there are other things you need to observe to keep your health at optimal level function. You may need to make a few changes. Some things can make your fast worse or better depending on the changes you make to observe the holy month. Remember, you have to adjust to this new experience and your health is the most important thing to look out for. Be your own champion by promoting supportive practices that make your fast easier. Here are four of them. Avoid boredom with healthy activity Make fasting easier by using healthy distractions. Eating can…
Losing one’s memory and sense of self is a terrifying reality, especially for individuals suffering from different forms of dementia. As humans age, the body begins to experience changes in different parts, and the risk for dementia grows. While this is a global trend, statistics have reported that more than 900,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today. This is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040. And currently, there is no known cure. According to Professor Hana Burianova, a neuroscientist at Bournemouth University and advisor for British supplement brand Health span, the brain starts ageing in…
Here’s how to cut through the crickets-filled silence when your friend wants their partner to tag along to a friends-only getaway. Some couples are best friends and inseparable. This means going to most places and doing things together. Yes, some couples enjoy each other’s company that much. So when a friends-only trip comes up they may not see any issue with coming together. Now, this can provoke resentment and, honestly, an awkward moment for everyone involved. It might also create a pact to ban the tight couple from future trips. But things are rarely that clear cut. So before this…
Self-care is not hard to practice all the time, and it shouldn’t be. It is the foundation of everything else you do. Here are some tips to make it part of your life. So why does it feel hard and even gets discarded in some situations? Self-care looks different for everyone. Trying to achieve a similar self-care routine with someone else, no matter how good theirs looks, is an obstacle to you. Each person has different needs and they are the compass to self-care that you won’t have to struggle to keep up with. It is important to identify what…
If you live in a tight-knit space there are some limitations you may need to observe for your safety and those around you. Look, you can’t postpone your lifestyle to a time when you will afford to live it. Nothing is guaranteed that way. But most importantly, everyone has preferences and values that determine how they live. And yet, some things you can afford to swap, postpone or work on to live comfortably in the moment. Here are some tips on living in a single-room house Cooking inside If you use a charcoal stove or gas cooker, you should consider…
The Umoja Uaso is an all-female matriarch. In the aftermath of British rule, over 1,400 women became pariahs some of whom found solace in a small village protected by a fence of thorns and barbed wire. Men are forbidden from living in this sanctuary to this day. Umoja Uaso (“unity” in Swahili and due to its location near Uaso Nyiro river) is an all-female tribe in Samburu County, Kenya. Closed off from the outside world, the village is like a bandaid for women survivors of violence and genital mutilation and their young ones. Here, all women are welcome to stay,…
In friendship, no news is good news if you do these six things. Friendships are special. Your own little community of kindred spirits. Some time to spare? They spend it with you. Do you need a second opinion on your brunch outfit? They are on the other end of a video call. They received good news and they need someone to ride that happy with. That’s you. So here’s what not to do when that happy call comes through. 1. Don’t be salty Maybe you didn’t get that raise that you really wanted. Your other friend Alicia got engaged last…
Here are some medical tests women need to do. A woman’s health is quite fragile and delicate and she is susceptible to many diseases, that’s why she needs to carry out regular tests. Regular medical tests can identify diseases when they are most curable and, in many circumstances, stop the major health issues that might arise if a medical condition is not treated. 1. High blood pressure High blood pressure, sometimes referred to as hypertension, is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and is the primary cause of death in women. The American Heart Association (AHA) advises…