Pregnancy is one of the most vital and sensitive periods in a woman’s life. A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) to the birth of the baby. It is divided into three stages, called trimesters: first trimester, second trimester, and third trimester. Due to the unique […]
Breast development is a vital part of puberty in females. It occurs in stages: first before birth, then during puberty, and then again during the childbearing years. Changes also occur to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause. Breast size is unique to each woman and is influenced by several factors, including […]
When perfectly-shaped breasts begin to sag, it can impact your appearance and self-confidence. Though it is said that this physical process would usually set in during your 40s, certain lifestyle factors can lead to breast sagging at a younger age too. Losing and gaining weight rapidly, lifestyle factors and even the way you sit or […]
Uda seed (Xylopia Aethiopica), known as Chimba in Hausa, Eeru alamo in Yoruba, is an important seed in Africa because of its medical and traditional uses. In the Middle Ages, the fruit was exported to Europe as a ‘pepper’. It is used in African cuisines and traditional medicine. In the Southeastern part of Nigeria, Uda […]
What Is Hourglass Syndrome? Hourglass syndrome also as known as stomach gripping is a disorder that involves people sucking in their abdomen habitually. Hourglass syndrome can be an underlying factor in many pain syndromes. It occurs due to too much tension in the upper abdominals and dysfunction of the diaphragm (the muscle that sits under […]
Cobblestone throat is a medical condition that occurs as a result of the irritation leading to a postnasal drip, a condition that forces mucus from the nose or sinuses to drain into the throat. A person may complain of having nasal congestion and a sensation of mucus dripping from the back of their nose. When […]
Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina (vaginal suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections, particularly infections that can’t be cured by antifungal yeast infection medicines. If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal capsules without a prescription at drug stores. The amount of boric […]
Sudocrem is a medicated diaper rash cream, popular in countries like the United Kingdom and Ireland but not sold in the United States. Its key ingredients include zinc oxide, lanolin, and benzyl alcohol. The main use of Sudocrem is for the treatment of babies’ diaper rash. But research has shown it may help treat other […]
Goron Tula, also known as snot apple or African chewing gum is a fruit from a semi-deciduous tree, which can grow up to 10 m tall. The high nutritional value of this plant goron tula makes it an important plant traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat or manage around 22 human diseases, ailments, and […]
You hear all sorts of things about sex in pregnancy, so it’s hard to know what to believe. Will sex suddenly seem even more appealing or will it be the last thing on your mind? The truth is, you might experience changes in your sex drive and sex life as your pregnancy progresses. Here’s what […]
