Oral Health and Overall Health – Reliable, easy-to-understand health insights and wellness guidance to support a healthier, more balanced life.
Oral Health and Overall Health explores the strong connection between oral health and the overall functioning of the body. This category highlights how conditions in the mouth such as gum disease, infections, and inflammation can influence or be influenced by systemic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, respiratory conditions, and autoimmune disorders.
It provides evidence-based insights into how maintaining good oral hygiene contributes to better whole-body health, and how underlying medical conditions can impact dental health outcomes.
You learn about the bidirectional relationship between oral and systemic diseases, risk factors that link them, preventive strategies, and the importance of integrated care between medical and dental professionals.
Whether you’re managing a chronic illness or aiming to improve overall wellness, this category helps you understand why oral health is a key part of full-body health and long-term disease prevention.
In Nigeria, tribal marks are an ancient cultural tradition that has been practised for centuries. Tribal marks are a form of body modification that involves making incisions or cuts on the skin, usually on the face or other visible parts of the body and applying a pigment or scarification substance to the resulting wound. The …
Milk of Magnesia, also known as magnesium hydroxide, is a popular over-the-counter medication for constipation and indigestion. But did you know that it can also be used as a skincare product? In recent years, milk of magnesia has gained popularity as a natural alternative to traditional skincare products. It is an affordable and effective way …
The “never die” plant, also known as Bryophyllum pinnatum, is a succulent plant that is native to Madagascar, but can now be found in many tropical regions around the world. This remarkable plant has earned its nickname because of its ability to produce new plants from its leaves, even when they are detached from the …
Nigeria is known for its rich and diverse culture, and one aspect of this culture is its unique cuisine. One such dish that stands out among the rest is “Isi Ewu.” Isi Ewu is a traditional Igbo delicacy made with a goat head, spices, and palm oil. The dish is often served at celebrations, such …
Congenital ichthyosis or Harlequin infant syndrome are two more names for the uncommon skin disorder known as harlequin ichthyosis. It belongs to the category of illnesses known as ichthyosis, which is characterised by chronically dry, scaly skin all over the body. A neonate with Harlequin ichthyosis has thick, diamond-shaped plates covering their skin that resemble …