Onions are round bulb vegetable that is from the Allium CAPA genus of plants, also known as the bulb onion or common onion. It is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of its family. This may be because it is heavily packed with nutrients and have so many health benefits. Onions close relatives include garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. The nutritional value of onions cannot be overemphasized as it has been used in herbal medicines all around the world for centuries and is still in use for today’s modern medicine and used in different…
Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN
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Carrot is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour; this is due to a high volume of beta-carotene pigment Do you know that there are variants of carrots that are purple, black, red, white, and yellow? Yes, such cultivars exist and have nutritional values too. However, this article deals with only the orange coloured carrots, their nutritional value and health benefits. Carrots are actually a domesticated form of the wild carrot, Daucus carota, native to Europe and Southwestern Asia (though it is grown in all tropical countries). The plant probably originated in Persia and was originally cultivated for its…
One of the greatest wonders of the human body is its ability to fight menacing pathogens that cause diseases. The body’s immune system is mainly responsible for this; its job is to attack these disease-causing viruses that put your health at risk. To help your immune system perform its duty well, the best thing that you can do is to stay healthy. Intentionally boosting your immunity will enable your body to have a strong defence against the early symptoms of illnesses, such as common flu and colds. In this article, you’ll find five natural and effective ways to boost your…
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for Americans to visit physicians in recent times. According to the Center for Disease Control that in the year 2016, about 20.4 percent of the adult in the United States of America suffered from the issue of body pain. This percent is seen to rapidly growing each year. Living with body pain can be hard. The ability to understand pain will take us back many years back as it is one of the oldest challenges in the history of medicine. Pain has a very important role in medical action and is…
Addiction is an everyday battle for people suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Abstinence can be a very difficult task without the proper support and assistance, especially if it is the first time taking this step. Success in the treatment of substance abuse disorders demands a multi-pronged approach. This includes dedicated care when a patient suffers from withdrawal symptoms, therapy sessions in both group and isolated environments, as well as constant follow-up treatment in the event of a relapse. Rehab centers, like The Edge Treatment center, offer these services round-the-clock and they go a long way in helping recovering addicts…
There are many reasons why people desire DNA tests and in Nigeria today, DNA tests have become very popular as it has been trending on social media for a while. Some of the reasons people desire DNA tests are that sometimes, there is a little confusion as to who the father of a child is, other times, foreign embassies and consulates request paternity tests for immigration as a proof of the relationship between two people before a VISA is granted. It is also done to determine ancestry (or trace ancestral lineage) and in legal cases to determine paternity and in rare…
Treating yourself might seem like a luxury, but it’s a worthwhile investment to improve your physical and mental health. Hence, take a day to treat yourself in a spa or eat healthy meals to detoxify your body of toxins. Conveniently, you don’t have to leave home to treat yourself. That being said, take a look at the best ways on how to pamper yourself at home. Take Advantage Of Pampering Subscription Boxes One way to treat yourself at home is to take advantage of pampering subscription boxes. As the term implies, pampering subscription boxes mean you’ll receive continuous delivery of…
Contact lenses are worn by individuals who have their eyes. Many people also opt for them as an alternative option for glasses. Many individuals wear contact lenses to look like their favourite movie actor/actress, cosplaying, and for many other events. But when you want to contact lenses, you can only obtain them through a prescription. It’s because you do not get it without them as they are related to your eyes. But nowadays, you can easily get contact lenses without prescription, and for that, you need to look for them in the right place. You need to make sure that…
A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to inspect, diagnose, and treat problems of the uterus or womb. The procedure involves a thin, telescope-like camera inserted into the uterus via the vagina. The camera has a light on the end and is called a hysteroscope. In Nigeria, all fertility clinics and hospitals carry out the procedure, though quality might differ you can be sure of government-owned hospitals. The Cost of hysteroscopy depends on so many factors like reasons the doctor recommended the procedure for you, the type of hysteroscopy, would the procedure involve removal of the fibroid, anesthetics you would use…
Having a good running exercise in your daily routine can be very effective in maintaining the fitness of your body. But, having run in your workout involves the cost of injuries that could result from running and it affects the desired benefits of running. Running can be at time tough and hardworking but it can be made easier, effective, and beneficial with the assistance of strength exercises. Do make sure that you know the difference between putting weight and strength exercises. Bodybuilding can at times be defined as putting on muscle mass but that is not advisable when it comes…