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There are many herbal mixtures in Nigeria, commercially produced and claim to cure many diseases, but does the popular Dr. Iguedo’s Goko Cleanser cure STD? Many Nigerians will love to get an answer to this question, in fact, most of them will hope the answer comes in the positive due to the carelessness of many in engaging in sexual intercourse without protection. The use of herbal medication to treat ailments have been known to help limit the congestion in hospitals by taking care of some minor health problems. However, their efficacy is dubious, in some cases, as they have not…

Once upon a time, if a lady asks a question like “Is locust beans good for pregnancy?” she’ll most likely get the bad eye, or if she’s lucky get a detailed explanation of why she should always eat locust beans when she’s pregnant, especially in Africa. However, these days, the nutrition of our ancestors have taken a back seat while foods that have been rid of most of their nutrients and chemically processed are what the pregnant women crave. Locust beans is a common part of dishes in Africa. In Nigeria, it is commonly used to prepare vegetables, giving them…

It is only normal that not everyone knows the health benefits of pineapple, just as majority of us don’t know the goodness that abounds in constantly eating fruits and vegetables. The foods we eat are not meant to only provide good taste and fill our stomach, or help us gain strength to carry out our daily activities. They also help to improve our health in many ways, some of which we take for granted. Pineapples are the sweet tropical plants that originated from South America and is currently the third most important tropical fruit in the world. With their peculiar…

One of the most medicinal trees in the world today is in the Sambucus genus, and you will want to know the health benefits of elderberry (Sambucus nigra). Although there are many species of the Elderberry plant in the world today, they all have a medicinal purpose, but the most medicinal of them all is Sambucus nigra, commonly grown in North America and Europe. It is effective in treating illnesses, even some you will find hard to believe. The health benefits of elderberry are derived from consuming the juice gotten from the berries, leaves, flowers, or trunk, after they have…

Often times, we love to savor the taste of what we eat, but what do we do when there’s no food in there and our mouth tastes like metal? The number of times this has happened, I’m sure you have wondered what the problem is with your tongue. In a sense, you are right to suspect your tongue, but there may be other reason you have that metallic taste in your mouth. The tongue is known to be the primary organ of taste in humans. Although it used to be believed that it is the longest muscle in the body,…

Are you a new mom or an expecting mom, unsure if you should leave or cut your hair after giving birth? In this article, you will be fed with information on why you should cut your hair after giving birth, if you feel it is the right call for you, the benefits you will derive from the act, and how it will affect your outlook. Pregnancy is a period of hormonal highs and elevations. For some individuals, the hormonal highs give them a luxuriant, full, and shiny hair that makes any woman envious. This is sometimes accompanied with improved skin…

The word, “Osaphobia”, may seem strange to some people. It may even be a word you have just discovered and will like to know more about. Osaphobia is the morbid fear of oral stimulation of the sexual organ. Like other phobias, it stems from the irrational worry and anxiety that comes from what may happen if an individual gets involved in oral sex. In modern times, oral sex has been more and more acceptable in the society, except in countries where religious and cultural affiliations are strongly against it. Oral sex is believed to be against the natural order of…

As someone with naturally fair skin in a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and high humidity, like Nigeria, you need to have the best soap for fair and glowing skin in Nigeria to stand out as the beauty that you are. However, it is difficult to achieve this with all the stress you have to go through on a daily basis, and without the right skincare routine – which you might think is unnecessary. Maintaining a fair skin in Nigeria is quite difficult, owing to the fact that the climate is not friendly to such skin complexion, and the…

To stand a chance at a healthy and beautiful skin, especially if you are fair, in Nigeria, you need to use the best body lotion for fair and glowing skin. It gives you the protection against the harsh weather conditions of the country, prevents the occurrence of certain skin infections, and nourishes the skin with some nutrient that promotes its health. The fair skin is one of the most challenging and costly skin to maintain and keep healthy in a place like Nigeria. It produces melanin, but not as much as the darker skin tones do, therefore making it easily…

Some plants are underused, one of them is Ambunu Plant in Nigeria. In fact, in the whole of Africa. The benefits that can be derived from this plant varies from culinary, to cosmetic, and medicinal. However, just like we have neglected most of the herbal privileges we have as a continent and nation for the more dangerous and costly synthetic products, Africa has put Ambunu plants on a back bench. However, due to the challenge women face in treating their hair with shampoos and conditioners that does not leave them more damaged in the long run, the use of Ambunu…