“There is a growing awareness that fasting is healthy, and there is indeed abundant evidence for the benefits of fasting. off infection, and could lead to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The research, which focused on mouse models, is among the first to show that skipping meals triggers a response in the brain that negatively affects immune cells. The results that focus on breakfast were published in the February 23 issue of Immunity, and could lead to a better understanding of how chronic fasting may…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
There is never a bad time to reassess your priorities and be deliberate about what matters most to you. To help you be intentional about your health and wellness, here are popular tips that can help you. Therapy: While one-on-one therapy is still significant and can never be replaced, additional therapies also do a great job at improving the state of one’s mental health and overall wellbeing. In 2023, we’re observing a significant change toward the acceptance of all creative treatment approaches, such as art journaling (in which there are no words; only images are used), creative writing, improvised music,…
Drinking water is not as easy as you think it is, there are some basic rules. What are some of the best ways to drink water and what are some of the things to avoid when drinking water? 1. Drink water if you feel tired If you are very tired, you should drink a lot of water. Every day, you lose water as a result of routine bodily processes including breathing and urinating and most importantly when you engage in strenuous activities. 2. Don’t drink a lot of water at once Don’t wake up and down a gallon of water—a…
Fruit salad with milk is very sweet, creamy, and easy salad to make. Use your favourite fruits to make this salad. Ingredients Method Wash fruits, cut them and mix them in a large bowl. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, and milk. Whisk until fully combined. Pour the prepared dressing onto the fruit. Gently fold the fruit and dressing together, until the fruits are fully coated. Top with more chopped fruit.
There are hidden benefits to hosting family and relatives for the Easter holiday. Here are some of them and how you can have a good time even if it’s your first time. Easter holiday is one of the few moments we get to reconnect or catch up with family and relatives amidst busy schedules. The plan is often to meet at family homes, spend time together, and retreat home to continue with the daily grind. However, at a certain point, you may not feel like going home for Easter or want to mingle with relatives. You might even consider hosting…
We complain of mouth odour when we do not even know how to properly brush our teeth. You need to brush your teeth regularly (twice a day) because plaque and bacteria regularly accumulate on teeth and along the gum line. Plaque can cause cavities and tooth decay. The right brushing technique helps guard teeth against disease and decay. Here’s how to properly brush your teeth.
The Benin people are known for their traditional attires especially their beautiful coral beads. The Benin people located in the southern part of Nigeria are well known for their beautiful traditional attire that showcases coral beads. These beads decorate the Benin royals and are also used by brides during cultural events. They come in different sizes and weights and are worn on the necks, heads, legs, and hands of the Benin people. Coral beads worn by people from the Benin tribe come in different types such as Ivie – worn only by Benin Obas and Chiefs and then there is…
Different tribes across Nigeria have masquerades. Masquerades are popularly seen during traditional events such as festivals, rituals, ceremonies, and funerals where masked dancers are said to embody different spirits. For today, we will be listing five popular masquerades in Yoruba land: 1) Egungun masquerade The Egungun masquerade festival is an annual festival in Yoruba land that features masquerades believed to be the spirits of departed ancestors. Reports say Egungun which means masqueraders is a secret society that listens to the requests of the living and carries their messages back to the ancestral community in the land beyond. During this festival,…
The Benin Kingdom is one of the most long lasting and flourishing monarchies in the world but it started from somewhere. The Benin Kingdom started in 1200 C.E when the people of Benin were tired of being ruled by their own kings known as Ogisos. They requested a king from the Yoruba kingdom of Ile-Ife. The first king of the Benin kingdom was Eweka 1, son of the Yoruba prince Oranmiyan. Oranmiyan was sent by his father the Ooni of Ife to rule the Benin Kingdom from Igodomigodo. His attempts to rule the kingdom did not go well, the Chiefs tried to sabotage…
The Oshiwanbo culture of Namibia is rich and flourishing with a blend of cultural influences. Namibia is made up of 13 tribes, and their cultures are similar in certain respects as culturally most brides from this region go back home 2-3 weeks or 3-4 weeks before the main event. These trips made beforehand are intended to prepare for the wedding. Preparations that are to shape a perfect wife which in some cultures like the caprivian culture includes bedroom tutorials for the soon-to-be bride. In the Oshiwanbo culture of Namibia, the traditional wedding ceremony includes lots of chants, dancing, and ululation…
Ramadan begins on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 and ends on Friday, April 21, 2023 and it’s important to maintain healthy eating habits during this fasting period. The risk of being dehydrated during Ramadan is very high as you’re not expected to have any food or liquid until sunset, and you’re also sleep deprived which could lead to fatigue and headaches. Here are some tips for healthy Ramadan fasting; Make sure you eat Suhoor. Suhoor is the meal eaten before dawn during Ramadan, after which people fast until sunset. It is consumed early in the morning before sunrise, right before the…
Akara is well known in Nigeria, it is the classic Nigerian fritter made from bean flour. The delicious snack, Akara isn’t just a good Saturday breakfast, it’s also a sacrifice for gods. It’s perfect for breakfast on a Saturday, especially when combined with pap. While Akara might be just a way to satisfy hunger for the Nigerian folks, it is another ball game in Brazil as it is a food sacrificed to gods. Wondering how this came to be? Well, during the period of the trans-atlantic slave trade, lots of Africans were transported to other continents. But aside from the…