Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Chapped lips, or lip dryness, can be caused by a number of factors, including cold weather, wind, dehydration, and certain medications. Everyone craves beautiful succulent lips and admire people who are gifted with this especially if said lips were to be pink. Now, once a while, a condition seeks to ruin all these beauties we do so much to acquire. Yes, am sure you must know it now, its chapped lips, our worst nightmare, and since we live in a country that possesses the Harmattan season, we fear what happens to our lips in these situations. Well, today, am going…

We all know that good oral hygiene is mandatory to keep your teeth and gums in top condition. Although we all know what we need to do for healthy teeth, such as brushing them twice a day, flossing them before going to bed, and visiting the dentist at least twice a year – we ignore the basics and continue living our lives as if a good smile and healthy teeth don’t matter at all. That said, let us talk about how to keep our teeth in healthy conditions. Remember that it is not only white sparkling teeth that matter. Your…

Paternity testing permanently relieves the question as to who the presumed father is. Even after receiving the results of a paternity test, mothers and fathers can question the results. You might be surprised that paternity boils down to more than just genetics. Here we discuss what to do when you question the paternity test results and how you can still rely on the paternity test for reassurance. A Court Decision If you are allegedly the father, but you suspect that you’re not, you have the right to dispute the issue. There are courts that require convincing evidence pertaining to the…

Wara is a popular food item in the Northern part of Nigeria and is considered a meat alternative over there. Wara has basically coagulated milk curds, its kinda like cheese but isn’t, if you are conversant with tofu from China, it is basically tofu. Today we are going to be looking at the nutritional benefits of Wara and cow milk. Although their nutrients are the same since Wara came from milk Benefits of eating Wara/Milk The main component of wara is the milk protein known as casein, which gives the product its white colour. This makes wara really high in beneficial protein (usually 10-12%) which…

An oral mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a harmless swollen spot. It’s a good idea to get it checked out, though, especially if it’s bothersome, otherwise than that it’s mostly harmless and isn’t a deadly condition. You may have had it at some point in your life. Symptoms of Mucocele There are two types of Mucoceles; the ones that show up on the inside of your lower lips, your gums, the roof of your mouth and the ones under the tongue. Those on the floor of the mouth are called ranulas. These are rare, but because they’re larger, they can…