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Pea flour helps malnourished kids regain weight, restores intestine flora
Adding pea flour to meals for severely malnourished kids helps them acquire weight and restores the steadiness of microbes of their intestine.In a small examine of severely malnourished kids in Uganda, researchers discovered that…
‘We are what we eat’
A medical expert, Professor Ezekiel Iwalewa, says natural whole nutritious foods are important in preventing inflammatory responses in the body, a silent and unknown cause of many chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.…
‘Pawpaw seeds far more effective than stem, leaves as worm-expeller’
The name pawpaw is almost synonymous with a plant-based worm expeller. Now, experts’ comparative assessment of the de-worming effects of the leaves, stem, and seeds of the pawpaw tree, specify its seed as the most effective worm-expeller.…
‘Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to less stress’
EXPERTS at the Edith Cowan University (ECU) say that eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress. They found that people who ate at least 470 grammes of fruit and vegetables daily had 10 per cent lower stress…
How thyme tea, like its oil, soothes menstrual pain
FOR many years, painful menstruation has been fingered as one of the reasons women are forced to stay away from work. This monthly pain is also one of the leading reasons for the regular use of painkillers. But scientific evidence is…
‘Lavender herbal tea relieves anxiety, depression in the elderly’
The prevalence of depression and anxiety is increasing among the elderly around the world. The use of lavender herbal tea is one of the treatments that have significantly grown in most countries in recent years. Now, experts in a new study,…
Bitter kola lowers effectiveness of antibiotics for treating TB — Experts
Most herbal products are used with prescription drugs and have been found to affect the efficacy of many prescription drugs. Now, in a new study, experts say individuals with tuberculosis should avoid intake of bitter kola because this can…
Can persons with mental illness recover and be productive?
In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities experience several challenges that need to be addressed through a bottom-up approach that takes into consideration their…
‘Thai ginseng intake reduces potbelly’
Scientists say individuals with potbelly may be able to reduce their belly size by taken Thai ginseng. In a 12-week study, supplementation with Thai ginseng caused a significant reduction in their potbelly in obese individuals in Japan.…
Excessive intake of fluted pumpkin leaf harmful to fertility — Research
Yes, pumpkin leaves are edible! The younger leaves are best for eating. Besides being consumed raw, pumpkin juice can also be added to a number of beverages and confectionaries for improved taste, flavour and nutrition.Otherwise known…