Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Has we all know that a well-balanced diet provides the required minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients that our bodies needs and also essential for healthy teeth and gums. Fluoride in the other hand is another option to keep our teeth healthy which can be found in natural foods and fluoridated water supply, and help us to reduce decay and fight harmful bacteria. This process has helped every individual reduce tooth decay and cavities by 60 percent. Dental Health Guidelines for Healthy Teeth According to the Mayo Clinic, I have learned that the best way to start the whole process is…

Gum Disease Treatments: Prevention, Signs, Surgery, Antibiotics There are a variety of treatments for gum disease but it depends on the stage of your gum disease, and how you may have to manage and responded to earlier treatments, and your overall well-being. The Treatments you need ranges from nonsurgical medicines that control bacterial growth, or surgery to restore the supportive tissues, and often required home remedies to get rid of the disease. Everyone is likely to have it because even healthy mouths have bacteria which is referred to (normal flora of the mouth and throat) that can produce gum disease.…

This infographic by Dervla Leavy Dental Care examines a few of the common toothpaste types and evaluates which one might be best suited to you. From a young age, we are taught the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day so that they’ll look their brightest and be maintained healthily. At first, we’ll simply use whatever toothpaste is available, but after a while, you’ll get to know what type of care your teeth need the most and duly use that as the basis for choosing the correct toothpaste type to buy. The different labels that you see plastered across…

Nigerian food and African food are better than other countries because they are fresh and are among the most nutritious food on the planet, despite the westernization of the African delicacy, Nigeria food remains one of the most health-friendly dishes globally. Dr. Dennis Burkitt, a famous British doctor who worked extensively in Africa, compared the kinds of diseases affecting the affluent in the Western world and poor Africans. The African Bushmen he noted, seemed to be free of many of the chronic and debilitating diseases that afflict Westerners including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity. In his study, he attributed the…

In today's article, I have outlined the various places you can get African dishes to satisfy your cravings when you are overseas and outside the continent. Traveling outside your home country can be sometimes depressing especially when you don’t know the type of diet you will be compelled to eat in a foreign land. With the rising cases of cancer occasioned by the widespread consumption of processed food and drinks, individuals are becoming more conscious of the calories they take and in particular the kind of food they consume. Most African dishes are rich sources of nutrients and fiber, they are as diverse…

As excess weight continue to expose us more to diverse kinds of illness and diseases. That is why I search for an effective weight loss remedy. This has remained a major challenge for every individual. Today, I have separated the facts from fiction to provide everybody with proven tips and remedies that have been scientifically proven to help us lose that weight and provide everyone with a good shape and body that inspires confidence. Green Tea and Disease Prevention Green tea contains many chemical compounds that may play a role in reducing the burden of disease. According to research, studies…

Knowing the right type of exercises to engage can significantly improve your weight loss results. Depending on the area of your body you intend to focus on, there are varieties of weight loss and fitness training program that is guaranteed to help you lose weight if effectively implemented. In today's article, we will not be delving into complex weight loss routines, but simple methods some dating back centuries that have been proven to help you burn off fats and lose weight. 1. Deep Squat Deep squats are exercises that can help improve your overall flexibility and mobility. They provide the perfect opportunity…

Weight Loss Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Losing Weight The Right Way. While there is no shortage of weight loss information online, there is a shortage of a single place where you can get the best tips for losing weight. That is what this resource is all about- a collection of the best resources and article on weight loss.   According to WHO, a person is considered to be obese or overweight if there is an abundance or excess accumulation of fats in such a way that it is harmful to the persons’ health. Some interesting statistics on obesity Over 1.6billion people…

Garri is a type of flour foodstuffs mixed with water used to be a major part of the diet in the Hausa lands, Yoruba lands, and almost all parts of Nigeria. It also known as cassava flakes is a creamy-white flour and it is a popular West African food made from cassava tubers. Garri is widely consumed in the country and many other African countries owing to its availability and affordability. Garri as a water-soaked food. It can be mixed with cold water for a snack; sugar or salt may be added, and sometimes some evaporated milk. You can also…

Tiger nuts have so many nutritional benefits and is used for the health of many people in the management of stress, and the high content of fiber makes it a good colon cleanser and an excellent candidate for weight loss recipes because of its ability to act as a mild appetite suppressant due to its high content of complex carbohydrate which is not readily digested by the body. This action increases the feeling of fullness and also reduces the number of calories absorbed from food. Tiger nuts are regarded as a digestive tonic and can be used in the treatment…