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Eat a plate of pepper soup, boost your libido
Food and sex have a long, complicated history. For years, people have talked about some foods that work on both psychosomatic and physiological levels. Supported in part by mythological beliefs and in part by actual science, pepper soup…
Scientists say moringa oleifera prevents cataract formation
CURRENTLY, the only clinically accepted approach for the treatment of cataract is surgery. But the cost of the surgery hinders many individuals access to treatment in different parts of the world and has increased the need for less…
Why ‘ugwu’ improves recovery from malaria in children —Experts
Often, mothers are worried that malaria leaves their children restless, tired or even with low blood levels. Studies have shown that excessive destruction of red blood cells during a bout of malaria and even during treatment causes mild to…
Banana aids treatment of ulcer, fatigue, tuberculosis — Experts
BANANA is one of the oldest and best known fruits. It is delicious and seedless and is available in all seasons at a price that is within everybody’s reach. It is a very hygienic fruit as it comes in a germ-proof package. Its thick covering…
Orange juice excellent for tooth disorders, heart diseases —Experts
THE orange contains a variety of health-promoting properties. The fruit is a rich source of protective food ingredients like vitamin A, B, C and calcium.Recent studies have proven its superiority to any other fruit as a source of…
Ugwu with mucuna wrong combination to boost blood levels —Experts
Worldwide anaemia is the commonest red blood cell disorder. It occurs when the concentration of haemoglobin falls below what is normal for a person’s age, gender and environment, resulting in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood being…
Scientists list herbs to treat stomach ulcer
MORINGA oleifera might play as an adjunct to the existing drugs in the treatment of peptic ulcer. Scientists in a study suggested that leaves of pawpaw, neem and moringa qualified as plants in the production of the drug to inhibit the…
Men should drink coconut water to boost their fertility —Expert
THE need for fertility stimulation in men and women cannot be overemphasised especially when a marriage is childless in some communities in Nigeria.While chemical methods for fertility stimulation may have some side effects and are not…
Cashew nut, effective remedy for bad cholesterol
RECENT studies have associated adequate consumption of cashew-rich diets and nuts to reduction of cholesterol in the body, especially for people with high LDL (Low -Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol level.Cholesterol is a waxy substance…
Study confirms bitter kola’s efficacy for malaria treatment
MALARIA can cause a range of symptoms and life-threatening complications, so an early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. Now, researchers have substantiated the malaria protective effect of daily consumption of bitter kola.In animal…