Drinking water immediately after a meal can be detrimental to health. And a lot of things have been said about the time and the amount of water you should be having before, during and after meals. But according to experts and nutritionists, it’s not a great idea to sip water while eating or immediately before or after meals. The problem is that when you drink water too soon before or after a meal, it dilutes your essential gastric juices, causing difficulty in digestion and an upsurge in insulin levels. When food remains undigested in our stomach, it can be harmful…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Often, we use the toilet without taking note of important things that should or should not happen. There are some things that should not be done in a toilet according to Healthy and below are some: Staying long in the restroom Ever spent so long on the toilet that people start wondering what is wrong? We get it. It’s quiet in the bathroom. You can actually lock the door and sit uninterrupted with a magazine, book or, more likely, a smartphone. But you really need to find another spot for a little “me time.” Sitting perched in that position too…
Red wine has been researched to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet, is often extolled for its numerous health benefits. Although not as extensively studied as its red counterpart, white wine does have some positive health attributes. White wine is popular in many countries and this type of wine is no different than red wine. Below are some reasons to consider drinking more white wine: Good For The Heart Red wine and white wine are both good for the heart. White wine can protect against many heart diseases such as rhythm disturbances, heart attack,…
What does your regular morning routine look like? Do you wake up after snoozing your alarm numerous times?Does your routine include rushing to have a bath and dress for work, taking little or no breakfast and hurrying to work? Lots of people practice several unhealthy morning routines which may not only put stress on their mind but may also lead to other health challenges. If you start a new day with unhealthy habits, what would you expect of the rest of the day? The morning is the most vital part of the day; it’s the beginning of one’s journey each…
When we buy fruits, the first thing we do before eating them is to wash them. This healthy approach is common to many and not just with fruits but other food items. But when it comes to the regular pattern of washing fruits before consumption, did you know that there is a plus side to not just washing but soaking your fruits in water? Let us make a quick dive to discover why this is. Most fruits and vegetables have thermogenic properties that help in the increase of metabolism and burning calories to utilise the ingested fruits by converting the…
Staying healthy has been the primary concern of many individuals, this leads to a series of diet plans and also workout sessions. Regardless of all that, if your immune system is not strong enough from within to stand the test of time when attacked by bacteria, viruses and microorganisms, those efforts might appear futile. It does not mean to say that eating right and exercising is no good. Being strong from within is about having a spontaneous and strong immune system that fends the body off foreign bodies. When the younger ones fall ill regularly, parents and guardians begin to…
These five fruits help with cancer treatment. Cancer is a treacherous disease, and its treatment is even worse. Certain fruits do not only ameliorate the pain of cancer treatment but prevent the formation of cancer cells. Here are five of them: 1. Apples The fibre in apples helps to make digestion easier. Also, potassium in apples restores fluid balance. Apples prevent fluid retention. Fluid retention is a side effect of chemotherapy. This is when water accumulates in one part of your body and causes swelling. 2. Strawberries Cancer treatment can make swallowing difficult, but ripe berries offer an easy solution…
Personal hygiene is one of the major ways of protecting yourself from colds, flu and other infectious diseases. Your risk of contracting infectious diseases can be limited and at the same time improve your overall wellness by sticking to these simple and stress-free personal hygiene habits: 1. Hand Washing Washing your hands cannot be overemphasized because your hands are used for almost everything you do. Wash your hands with soap and water, when you return from work or an outing, after using the bathroom, after disposing of garbage, after coughing or sneezing, before preparing food and after meals. Doing these…
Are you afraid of dating and committing to a single person? Do you have a fear of saying “yes” to a marriage proposal? When a relationship becomes serious, do you always break up? Then maybe, just maybe, you are a Gamophobe. Gamophobia is the fear of commitment or the fear of marriage. A Gamophobe is one who has Gamophobia. Hence, if you’re afraid of commitment, you’re a Gamophobe. If you’re afraid of becoming emotionally and/or romantically involved with another person, then my friend, you’re a Gamophobe. Do you still have doubts about your Gamophobic status? Let me give you a…
Experts say self-care is essential for good mental health, but how do you make time when you have a busy schedule? Self-care is one of those things you know you’re meant to do, but you keep on procrastinating or finding excuses. If you are a busy person, it may seem impossible to get some “me” time like going to the gym, getting enough sleep, or exploring your hobby, but one thing you should keep in mind is, the busier you are, then the more reason you need to take care of your body and mind. Self-care seems like a distraction,…
A deep blackhead is a type of acne that is characterized by its blackish appearance. It is essentially a deeply embedded, hard plug made of skin debris and sebum that blocks the pores on your skin. A deep blackhead is typically hard to remove as it is a result of waste accumulated over a long period of time; deep blackheads can remain on the skin for years if left untreated. A regular blackhead, in contrast, has not yet hardened and may be more easily removable. In other words, a regular blackhead is a predecessor of a deep blackhead. Blackheads, both…
An expert in eye management and treatment has declared that the colour of the eye does not necessarily impose negative effect on people’s vision. Dr Obiageli Okpala, Director of Topaz Eye Clinic, says the coloured part of the eye has a pigmentation that determines the colour of the eye. She said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, that human eye colour originates with three genes, two of which are known as oculocutaneous albinism II (OCA2) gene and HERC2(HECT, as well as RLD Domain, containing E3 Ubiquitin Protein Ligase 2. According to her, it is…