Author: Ayomide

Humans suffer from many ailments and some of them, if they involve the secretion of histamine, can be addressed using Cypri Gold. While some people are seeking to reduce their weight to meet up with their goal of a healthy lifestyle, others are seeking to increase theirs, for the same reason. However, a common medication employed to achieve weight gain is Cypri Gold. Cypri Gold is an antihistamine, that histamine blocker, that belongs to the first generation. It is used to treat many health conditions, such as allergies of different kinds, inflammations, anxiety, colds, and stomach upset. Its effectiveness is…

With the English name, fireweed or ragleaf, the health benefits of ebolo vegetable are numerous and it can be attested to by the older generation in the western part of Nigeria. A quick search on the internet provides you with recipes on how to prepare ebolo vegetable but they do not readily inform you of the benefits you stand to gain from consuming this vegetable and the possible dangers in consuming it. Ebolo vegetable is a common vegetable among the Yoruba people. It is not your regular vegetable as it is usually eaten once in a while due to its…

Adodun is a locally made sex sweetener, meant to make sex more pleasurable for both men and women. It is said to be so potent that it is recommended for only married couples. Although there are claims that adodun is a fetish combination of ingredients to help ladies hook a man to themselves through unparalleled sex, it is unproven. Adodun is available in different forms and can be seen everywhere online, with many women praising it for its efficacy in helping them hold down their men. Despite its affiliation to fetish practices, its patronage is high and there have been…

Manpower drugs in Nigeria refer to the various drugs – herbal drinks, tablets, roots, and bitters – that are used to enhance the sexual performance of men, hence the name. many men have at one time or the other used manpower and have one or two things to say about it. In many homes and romantic relationships, the pressure is on the man to satisfy his woman, else, she may be justified if she seeks sexual pleasure elsewhere. This has driven many men to try different concoctions and drugs – legal or illegal – and the experience and review of…

Many have thought and still believe that golden morn and weight gain correlate, mostly in the positive sense of it. However, it is highly unlikely that this is the case. Golden morn, as it is commonly called in Nigeria, is made from whole grain and fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is usually eaten as breakfast, but can also be eaten at any time of the day. The nutrients in Golden morn improves nutrition quality and have a positive impact on the general health condition of its consumers. However, it is unclear if these nutrients can help one gain weight.…

Fungal and Bacterial skin infections are common among babies and effective topical treatment for it is Baby Tribotan. It is considered safe for babies as it is mild and easier on the skin of babies, as opposed to the Tribotan topical cream available to adults. Due to extended time of being in wet diapers, heat, and the environment they find themselves in, babies are susceptible to developing skin rashes, sweat itch, acne, ringworm, eczema – commonly called Eela or Nla among the Yoruba and Igbo, respectively – and impetigo, among others. Baby tribotan helps to address these skin issues by…

One common worry among new mothers is that they do not produce enough milk; however, there are foods that boost breast milk, and they are Nigerian foods. These foods help to increase the amount of prolactin and oxytocin - the hormones that influence breast milk production in the female body. Breast milk is recommended to be the exclusive food for babies, at least, till they are 6 months old. This is because breast milk contains all the nutrient they need and these nutrients are gotten from what the mother eats. Therefore, the nutrient provided to babies through breast milk are…

Very few people know about biopsy in Nigeria, and those that do, think it is a treatment regimen for cancer. While it is useful in diagnosing cancer, it is not a treatment type for cancer. It is used to investigate the suspicion a doctor may have concerning a tissue to ascertain its true condition. A biopsy is done in Nigeria in many hospitals and diagnostic centers, where various medical machines are used for advanced biopsies and simple needle biopsies are also done. The price for biopsy in these centers varies from place to place and it also depends on the…

Most ladies are wary of getting pregnant out of wedlock, at least in Nigeria, and they will do anything to stop that from happening – one of which is the use using and believing that whisky prevents pregnancy. Although this may seem possible to some who have heard of the dangers of consuming alcohol during pregnancy, it isn’t to others. Pregnancy occurs when one or more mature egg or ova, from the ovaries of a woman, moves through the fallopian tube, and into the uterus, to be fertilized by a mature and healthy sperm cell, after which it implants into…

Ehuru is a plant popular for its seed, used as nutmeg in many African dishes and for medicinal purposes, mostly related to the stomach; which has raised concern about the relationship between ehuru and pregnancy. Also, the fact that it is used, in traditional medicine, to improve male reproductive function, and directly influences pregnancy, makes it a valid point of concern. Ehuru goes by different names among the different tribes of Nigeria. It is called ariwo among the Yoruba, Ehi, or Ehuru, among the Igbos, Airama among the Hausas. Its common names include African nutmeg, calabash nutmeg, or Jamaican nutmeg.…

With the state of the Nigerian economy, it can be difficult to meet the cost of some health procedure, necessitating the need for exploiting the free health packages, such as free hernia surgery in Nigeria. Although there are efforts to subsidize the cost of many surgical procedures, hernia surgery, which may be elective or emergency, have been made available for free by some bodies. Hernia is a condition where the muscular lining of the abdomen, although it can happen in other parts of the body, gets torn and forms a hole, causing abdominal organs to protrude through it. It can…

Efo Iyana Ipaja goes by many names, Chaya, miracle plant, hospital too far, among others, are the names it is commonly called in Nigeria. However, it is scientifically known as Jatropha tanjorensis. Efo Iyana Ipaja gets its name, Hospital too far, due to its usefulness in treating many diseases. It is said that it can cure up to 100 diseases. It is a plant that is abundant in phytochemicals, which have medicinal properties, and most popular among them is the antidiabetic property. Although Jatropha tanjorensis is a commonly consumed vegetable, especially in the southern part of Nigeria, it should not…

Here in Nigeria, living with HIV/AIDS is more saddening than in the western world; which is why there are Heart to Heart Centers in Abuja and every state of the federation, to help people living with HIV/AIDS get the right information and moral support. Heart to heart Centers are in different states of the country, although they are numerous in some states than others, their services are available in every region of the country. Heart to Heart Centers cater to the knowledge, psychological, and medical needs of their patients, as long as it is HIV/AIDS related. Some of them provide…

As a new parent or an experienced one, it is normal to be concerned about your child’s weight, especially if they’re not as weighty as you expect them to be; which is why you need to know the foods that make babies fat in Nigeria. Usually, the common clamor will be about losing weight but that is not the case for babies. It is a good sign for babies (ranging from 0 to 3 years old) to have good weight. In fact, healthy babies are expected to be at least 175 g more than their birth weight at three months…

Many wild plants possess medical and health benefits and one of such is Phyllanthus amarus, locally called Eyin Olobe in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is also called Ngwu by the Igbos, Mache Dagooyo by the Hausas, and Oyomokeso Amanke Edem in Efik. It is commonly used to relieve pain and inflammation in traditional medicine and is also known to help treat stomach ulcers. Researches on the constituents of ewe eyin olobe; to ascertain how it helps in treating kidney stones, diarrhea, and many urinogenital infections, among others. These researches have found that chemicals, such as flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids…