Now there are two types of arthritis, namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis . In Nigeria  both types are used to describe various aches and pains in the muscle and joints  as well as  for on & off pains generally felt in the body. The symptoms for both types tend to come and go. Nowadays its…

Let’s talk about the millennial generation, each one is said to have some unique attributes such as being web-savvy, curious, independent, and tolerant. Millennials grew up in an electronic and online environment that created their eagerness to acquire new skills. Another attribute that has been predominant within their generation is the desire to find inspiration,…

Racism in itself is a disgusting term, in fact whenever I hear the word, it reminds me of the many times I have faced this. As subtle as it could be, it still hurt very much by the mere thought of it. The truth is, no matter how we define racism, the fact remains that…

Cancer meets football player No age discrimination, when it comes to cancer. No age discrimination when it comes to who get cancer. The 24 yrs. old midfielder for Bournemouth and Wales, David Brooks has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called  Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).  Evidence based research In West Africa mainly Ghana & Nigeria,…

Birth Control / Contraceptive pill –  Yeah/Nay? Celebrated annually in the United states the month of September is Gynecologic cancer awareness month. Evidence -based research from the British Medical Journal, say “A woman more than doubles her risk of breast cancer even 20 years after she has stopped taking the pill, and women who have…

Avoid becoming sick! By Rashida Raji-Siwoku. MSc Pharma, BSc and Licensed Herbalist in Traditional Herbal General Practice. Check out immune cells in action. Where two bacteria that cause gonorrhea are no match for the large phagocyte, called a neutrophil, that engulfs and kills them (see arrows). Photo credit: Micheal N. Starnbach. PH.D Harvard Medical  University. …

Brain Awareness Week– Are you looking after Mom’s Thinking Box… More than 9 out of 10 us will agree that brain health is important, right? .. However, only 1 out of 10 of us , really know ways to maintain or improve it. It not uncommon to forget people’s names or where you last left…

So sad that my son wouldn’t grow up to know the inspirational actor of ‘Black Panther‘, the star: Chadwick Boseman who battled 4 years after being diagnosed with colon cancer. However, his death has raised a spotlight on colon cancer and its rise among the young generation. Initially, he was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, meaning it…

With everyone jumping on the healthy lifestyle bandwagon, drinking tea has become so popular now. There are many varieties , blend and grades of  green tea blended with fruits and herbs .  It is said that regular consumption of green tea helps with detoxification, losing weight. You find people taking it before bedtime in order…

2 Seasons Resort; which opened its doors to the public in December 2019 is owned by a lovely couple, Nadia and Rami. The resort is located on Tokeh Beach along the Freetown Peninsula; famous for its crisp white sand and clear blue waters. The spacious and homely villas overlook the Atlantic Ocean and was the…