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As the harmattan season approaches in Nigeria, the weather and environment becomes harsh. During this period, people are normally exposed to allergens, and experiences lots of allergic reactions that manifest itself in form of irritations. From flaky skins, and the worst of them al being allergic conjunctivitis which irritates the eyes. In this post, I will be showing you some ways you can adopt to prevent allergic conjunctivitis or simply get relief from it if you are already infected with it. Must read: 10 Common causes of allergies in humans As humans, the air we breathe, have great impact on all parts of out body; from your brain to your bones, and also from your scalp to your toe nails. Exposure to air pollutants has been linked to a great number of health issues such as asthma, cancer, heart disease, nerve damage, birth defects etc. The rapid growth rate of air pollution levels in the urban areas is one of the major reason behind the rise in allergic conjunctivitis . Adding the ...

The world osteoporosis day kicks off on the 20th of October 2017, and its year-long campaign is designed to promote awareness about osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment, plus other metabolic bone disease. In this post, you will get to see the importance o f osteoporosis diet in promoting healthy bones . Also read: Tips to improve your bone health if you are suffering from osteoporosis Osteoporosis makes your bones to become weak and fragile, thereby increasing the risk of fractures. You can follow certain diets and lifestyle changes to promote healthy bones and prevent the risk of osteoporosis, or sometimes even help in managing the symptoms if you are already suffering from it. One of the best way is to follow a healthy diet that is rich in bone-healthy nutrients like vitamin D, calcium, and protein. Below are 6 foods you should include in your diet to ensure string and healthy bones. Also read: How to raise healthy children even as obesity remains an epidemic 6 Foods That...

Children who are obese, have higher risk of acquiring asthma, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure. Their emotions can also be tempered with, as they can be bullied or made jest of by their peers who have healthy weight. As a parent, you should learn how to control the weight of your kids from their infant stage, so as to prevent childhood obesity.  Must read: Tips on how you can handle child asthma Obesity during childhood, increases the likelihood of becoming an obese adult, and it can complicates to health issues like diabetes, cancer and heart disease. As a parent, it is quite true that it is not always easy to identify if a child has a weight problem. Children have differences in their growth rates, and changes in body fat also differs among boys and girls. You can always ask your family pediatrician to review your child's growth chat with you. During checkups, they should check on your child's BMI (Body Mass Index) and relate it with his or her age. The r...

If you have been following lots of medical news, health articles or literatures, you probably might have come across the health benefits of red wine . But the sad news is that little have been discussed about the health benefits of white wine . Does white wine really have any health benefits? I am quite sure the same question might be running through your brain at the moment. Read on, as I introduce you to some of them.  If you are one of those white wine lovers, then this is good news to you. Though red wine stands out from the competition as the healthiest wine, white wine also have some health benefits it offers too. But a very big warning I am passing out to you is that you should note that this heath benefits are only ascribed to moderate drinking ( a glass a day for women and two glasses a day for men). If you exceed this limits, then be rest assured that you are doing yourself more harm than good. Must read: Health benefits of Carrot juice Before I go further, let me run thr...

Carrots is one of the most popular vegetables in the world that is loved by many. Carrots can be added to soups, roast dinners, sandwiches, curries and smoothie, which means they can be cooked, eaten raw or juiced. Have you ever tried drinking carrot juice before? Or you already a fan of it? Let me show you some of its health benefits and reasons you should be drinking more of it. Also read: How to prepeare smoothies for weight loss Health Benefits Of Carrot Juice 1, It aids digestion I guess everyone of us has experienced digestive issues at some points in our life. But if you are experiencing any digestive problem at the moment, then carrot juice can be of help to you. Carrot juice are rich in dietary fibre and they add solidity to your stools, making it easier to pass out without any obstruction or issues in your digestive tract. Must read: 6 Foods that promotes healthy bowel and digestive system 2. It promotes eye health Carrot juice promotes eye health because they contain three k...

Dry fruits have an array of health benefits, even though many people are just eating them without having a proper knowledge of this fact. In this post, you get to see the right information you need to know about dry fruits, such as the best dry fruits for consumption , how to include them in your daily diet, some of their health benefits and the more reason they are called superfoods. Also read: 7 Health benefits of peanuts and reasons to eat more of it Reasons Dry Fruits Are Classified As Superfoods Superfoods are basically known as food items that are superior to other foods items when compared with their nutritional and health values. A little portion of superfoods can supply   great amount of nutrition in form of vitamins, nutrients, proteins and minerals. Foods are also termed as "superfoods" because of some special attributes they posses, such as providing relief to some certain ailments, enhances immunity, reduce blood sugar, pressure or cholesterol and so on.  As a r...

Even at the age of 2, the idea that parts of our body works together becomes obvious. There are no doubts that all the systems of the body are connected to each other. Some are connected directly, but all to a certain degree since they share common circulation and are controlled by the actions of the same endocrine nervous system. Our overall health and wellness depends on all these systems working together and interacting effectively.  For many years now, practices like yoga have emphasized about the connection between the mind and the body, and it looks like the yogis are right. Also read: 5 Amazing Yoga health benefits A recent study from the American Heart Association revealed that the brains health and dementia are related to this very seven factors we shall be looking at in this article. These seven preventive tips or practices, will not only ensure you have a healthy heart but it will help you avoid dementia later in life. These seven health practices and tips you will get t...

There are reports that many people (those on a weight loss program) feel and look good within months when placed on a high-fat ketogenic diet. Even the components of their blood tends to look and function better. Studies have shown that ketogenic diet have lots of health benefits to humans . Though the ketigenic diet was originally designed or epilepsy , various studies have also proven that ketigenic diet benefits numerous health conditions such as weight loss, cancer, energy levels and type 2 diabetes.  When you are engaged in ketosis, you do not eat enough carbohydrates which provides your body glucose, its primary fuel, instead your body uses an alternative fuel called ketones, which are derived from fat breakdown. This means that you are literally burning fat to fuel your heart, brain and other organs in your body. Addressing Safety Concerns and Risk of Ketosis To be precise and clear enough; ketosis is not dangerous. Most people today still confuse nutritional ketosis with d...

Have you dreamt of having flawless skin? Want to look like a supermodel of film star? There are ways for you to make that dream a reality. While it is partially true that a lot of the images featuring celebrities with flawless skin are airbrushed or have them wearing heavy make-up, it is certainly possible for someone to achieve healthy flawless skin, by following these simple hacks: 10 Tips For a Healthy Flawless Skin   Sleep for eight hours daily An average human being spends around one-third of his life sleeping. Nature has perfectly set this mechanism, where sleep helps reset the entire body down to the molecular level. So when you go without sleep for even a day, you become highly irritable. When you go without sleep for more than two days, you can see small follicular eruptions. This is because your body needs sleep to maintain metabolism, temperature, and take care of the wear and tear of the body. When you are sleep deprived, the body fails to care of this wear and tear. If...