zobo drink

Hibiscus Tea (Zobo drink)

Hibiscus Sabdariffa or roselle water extract or hibiscus tea, popularly called zobo drink in Nigeria is a readily available and refreshing drink sold by street vendors in most cities in Africa. It is vended from coolers with ice blocks to keep it chill and preserve the zobo drink. Hibiscus sabdariffa is also called soborodo and …

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why electrolytes are important

Why electrolytes are important

Have you ever wondered why electrolytes are important and their uses in the body, In this post, we explain why. Body cells perform their functions by sending signals through a coordinated movement of electrolytes in and out of the cells. Were you taught the periodic table in High school? The periodic table of chemical elements …

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7 reasons you wake up with sore throat

Do you sometimes wake up with sore throat and want to know some of the reasons this happens? In this post, we talk about seven reasons why you may wake up with sore throat. First, what is a sore throat? What is sore throat? Painful swallowing, feeling of lump in the throat and feeling dryness …

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dongoyaro leaf

Neem leaves (dongoyaro leaf)

Neem (dongoyaro leaf) with the botanical name- Azadiratcha indica is known worldwide due to its numerous medicinal properties. Neem products are used widely in Southeastern Asia especially India where the tree is commonly found. Neem is also known as India lilac.   Popularly known as Dogoyaro in Nigeria, neem leaf is gotten from the neem …

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kilishi

kilishi

These pieces of dry crispy meat coated in a layer of the spicy mixture were served in a saucer with soft drinks (soda) to go with it. That was the first time I tasted kilishi and I loved it so much that I secretly wished I could get more of it. The fear of embarrassment …

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nail problems

10 nail problems you should not ignore

Nail problems can be a sign of diseases. If you want to know why nails change colour or shape, then read on. Nails are an appendage of the skin which is the largest organ in the body. The nail is a mirror to disorders or dysfunction of the internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, …

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hepatitis b vaccine

Hepatitis B

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a goal to eradicate viral hepatitis by the year 2030. WHO plans to achieve this by universal vaccinations against hepatitis B infection and through increasing awareness on the disease in communities. Hepatitis B virus is one of the most common infectious agents that affects the liver and may …

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Edible clay, Nzu or calabash chalk contains toxic substance

Do you have a habit of eating edible clay, Nzu or calabash chalk, do you know that they contain some toxic substance? Read for more information. Edible clay The first rain that ushers in the raining season fills the air with the enticing smell of clay as the water touches the dusty soil. I found …

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rape victim

Rape victim? 5 things to do

Are you a rape victim in Nigeria, this article gives you the information you need. What is rape? Rape is a penetrative sex against the will of a person or under threat of harm. When a person has sex with another without obtaining consent or with incorrectly obtained consent, that is rape. In Nigeria, the …

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HIV PEP

HIV PEP Drugs in Nigeria

In this post, you will learn about HIV PEP and where to get them in Nigeria. What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus is an infectious agent that destroys the ability of the body to defend itself and fight off infectious diseases. HIV infection is contracted by contact with body fluids of an infected person such …

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