Goji berries are superfoods popular for promoting general health and wellness. Originally from Asia, they have been used for centuries for medicinal and beauty purposes. Also known as Wolfberries, Gougizi or Fructus Lycii, goji berries are said to aid in longevity, as they are thought to promote good health throughout old age. Zhongning County, located in the Ningxia Hui region of Northern China, is considered the goji berry capital of the world. Goji berries are grown and eaten on a daily basis in Zhongning, where residents are known to live amazingly long lives. The antioxidant properties in goji berries help…
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Corn pap, also known as akamu, ogi, koko, or eko, is a Nigerian fermented maize cereal pudding. This superlight food has been around for decades and is consumed by a large number of Nigerians. Despite its sour taste, pap is widely known to go well with many food combinations such as fried plantains, pancakes, akara, fried yam, okpa, bread, puff puff, and beans. When combined with pap, any of these make a delicious breakfast meal. The health benefits of pap are discussed in this article. Good source of energy It goes without introduction that pap is a source of carbohydrate,…
Do you have this burning, painful sensation that occurs in your lower chest area and progresses toward your mouth? You have heartburn. Heartburn is a common symptom that can happen to anyone irrespective of gender or age group. Some people with heartburn can also have a sour taste in their mouths. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), a disorder that occurs when the stomach contents regurgitate back into the esophagus. However, if you experience heartburn frequently, it is not because you have the disease; certain foods you eat can cause heartburn. Below are some foods…
The best foods for diabetes are most often whole foods that are not processed, like fruits, legumes and vegetables. This list of superfoods will help you meet your nutritional needs as well as lower your risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease. Incorporating even a few of these foods will ensure that your diet improves as well as your overall health. 1. Oats You may not think of oatmeal as a superfood, but it can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Oatmeal contains high amounts of magnesium, which helps the body use glucose and secrete insulin…
Bitter leaf has a taste that many people can’t withstand, though the plant really does have an impressive list of health benefits. So, if you can get past the flavour, you’ll be rewarded in more ways than one. Also known as vernonia amygdalina, bitter leaf grows in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the plant is well regarded in traditional medicinal pract Historically, the leaf has been used as a treatment for many ailments from malaria, typhoid, diabetes, diarrhea, tuberculosis, gallstones and kidney disease, to the prevention of cancer and lowering of hypertension. The leaf has also been proven to possess…
When it comes to enriching the body with the needed nutrients, tiger nut is a miracle worker. Known in the Hausa language as “aya,” tiger nut is one of the earliest recorded plants cultivated in ancient Egypt. And they’ve been used medicinally for both oral medications and enemas. Counted among the healthiest plants in the world, tiger nut helps to prevent heart attacks, thrombosis and activate blood circulation. And due to the high contents of soluble glucose, they help prevent cancer, as well as reducing the risk of suffering colon cancer. Additionally, the high insoluble fiber contents of tiger nuts…
Further proof that aloe vera is freaking amazing: it can be used to tighten pores for an flawless facebeat. Pores are a structural part of your skin that cannot, under any circumstance, disappear. They can, however, get wider and deeper if they’re constantly clogged, or if you squeeze them all the time. Smaller pores can result in flawless makeup application, smoother-looking skin, or an evener skin tone. But pores aren’t the enemy: the reality is that they exist to help your skin breathe, and since their size is determined by DNA, there are no permanent solutions to physically minimize pores.…
The skin on the heels is thick and dry, and with excessive activity, it tends to bleed and crack. Cracked heels are a common foot condition, which can cause discomfort or even pain. They result from dry skin and are accompanied by thickened skin, plus sometimes yellow or brown calluses around the heel edge. Often, the only problem with cracked heels is their appearance. However, in some cases, the condition can be severe if the cracks become infected. Although it occurs in both adults and children, it seems to be severe among women. Standing on a cold or hard floor…
Prunes don’t get a lot of publicity, in-fact some people don’t know what prunes are, well in this article, you’ll be reading about what prunes are and why they are the best natural antidote for constipation. Prunes are plums that have been dried naturally under or in the sun without going through any fermentation process, they have a deep red brown color, chewy texture and a sweet-savory flavor. Prunes are rich in vitamin K and consists of beta-carotene, filled with potassium which helps the muscle, heart and nerves function properly. Talking about constipation, it’s a condition that affects the gastrointestinal…
Some kids, particularly preschoolers, may not just “catch up”. They fail to thrive. They have trouble gaining weight and with physical development. There is a tremendous amount of misgivings and misunderstandings—often due to ignorance. Limited knowledge about common pediatric and neuro-developmental issues have caused parents, guardians, as well teachers to make terrible decisions that affect the total development of our children. This article provides insights into global developmental delays, the differences between global developmental delays and ordinary developmental delays, the possible causes and, the ways to manage them effectively and efficiently. Parents-to-be, caregivers, social workers, or and teachers are going…
Sleeping with your phone near you can be harmful for your body functions and tend to limit the production of many significant hormones. Place the phone several feet away from your bed if you’re not going to switch it off. It has become a trend, especially for young people to sleep with their phones next to them. And most times, beneath the pillow, seems to be the ideal spot to keep the phone as it makes it easy to reach when it rings. However, what is unknown to a lot of people is that sleeping with your phone close to…
The Lagos State Taskforce on Thursday, June 2, said it will crush 2,228 seized motorcycles, popularly known as okada to serve as a deterrent to others. Taskforce Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye said the motorcycles will be crushed on Friday, June 3. This comes after the state government placed a ban on commercial motorcycles in six local governments in the state after a sound engineer was lynched by motorcyclists in Lekki, Lagos. Jejeloye, who spoke in Oshodi, said though the agency had been carrying out the crushing of bikes in the past, it would further intensify its effort in ensuring that all impounded okadas were…