It is often referred to as a silent killer, and because sufferers rarely experience severe symptoms, osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is as deadly as any disease in this part of the world, as it reduces the density and quality of the bone in human. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk…
Raw Honey Revolution
It is often said that eating anything sugary before bed actually does not end well. But raw honey is different because of its natural composition, to the point where some doctors are even recommending it to be taken before bedtime. Ron Fessenden, a medical doctor, is one of such health practitioners who has advised that…
Living Long with Goji Berries
Berries are known for their ability to fight chronic disease as they are high in antioxidants and polyphenols, and since Goji berries fall into such category, it is believed that it also has tremendous health benefits. But not many would know about Goji berries, especially in Africa, but not for the Tibets of China. Goji…
Peruvian Maca and Sexuality
You may have heard of maca root as nature’s form of Viagra. This root vegetable, which grows in the high altitudes of the Andes mountains of Peru, is rich in calcium, B vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, amino acids, vitamins C, E and iron. This Peruvian ginseng, as it is often referred to, also contains many…
Saw palmetto’s help for prostate
It is not really a known plant in Nigeria, but those who take herbal supplements must have read about it in their prescription. Saw palmetto, or Serenoa repens, is a palm-like shrub or small tree native to the South-eastern United States. The plant, with its white flowers and berries, which is yellow in colour, turns…
Helping the Blind “See”
Although, it is not the first device to go on the market using sensory substitution (where information perceived by one sense is communicated through another), BrainPort V100, for the blind, is a great relief. This device, may be paving the way for an explosion of sensory substitution devices to hit the market in the next…
Moringa Oleifera – the Miracle Plant
It has come to be known the world over as a “miracle plant’, so much so that it is used as food as well as medical remedy. Called Moringa oleifera, its seeds, which are edible in both fresh and dry forms, for centuries, is a popular traditional Indian medicine. This plant, contain vitamins A, B,…
Benefits of Echinacea
For many people, the fear of cold is the beginning of wisdom. And any preventive or curative treatment is therefore welcome. For this category of people, who may not have heard of echinacea despite its popularity, news of its efficacy is coming at the right time. Echinacea is a well-known herb, especially for the treatment…
Pine Pollen: The Secret of Longevity
Ever heard of pine pollen? Well, it is one of nature’s premier superfoods, which contains natural testosterone, in addition to androgens. Pine pollen benefits are well known these days in the “superfood world” as a nutritive adaptogen tonic powder collected from various pine tree species and consumed as a dietary supplement. Containing both testosterone…
The Many Wonders of Water
It sounds too good to be true, but in reality, drinking a lot of water is actually a life-saver. Recent studies have shown that drinking three glasses of water early in the morning before eating also help to burn fat in the body. It also helps maintain the balance of body fluids which functions include…
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