February gives us Valentine’s Day, and February also is American Heart Month, a really good time to talk about cardiovascular wellness. The average human heart beats more than 100,000 times a day and pumps about 1,800 gallons of blood in the process. Working that hard, it may be little surprise that cardiac-related conditions represent about […]
Continue ReadingBy far the most widespread inquiries were from women commonly afflicted by “diet resistant” fat deposits on their hips, thighs, and butts concurrently self diagnosed as “cellulite”. The reported conditions were uncannily uniform; adjectives such as “cottage cheese,” “dimpled,” “bumpy,” and “gravel like” were common. The letters also lay claim to the fat’s stubborn nature, […]
Continue ReadingChoosing the right physicians to assist you is crucial to good health. You want the very best minds in your corner when it comes to finding the right treatments. In many cases, this means straying away from your general physician and seeing a specific specialist. If you are having foot problems, this means having your […]
Continue ReadingIn October 2015, I made the long trip from my house in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, to Osun, another South Western State in the country. Three-and-a-half to four long hours in different vehicles on the bumpy roads replete with potholes, separated my house and my beloved alma mater, Redeemer’s University. Sadly, I couldn’t accomplish […]
Continue ReadingOh, no – not an itchy penis! All men know what that means – deciding between resisting the urge to scratch (which keeps a guy from concentrating on whatever he should be focusing on) or going ahead and scratching (and running the risk of being caught looking like he’s fondling his penis). Any itchy penis […]
Continue ReadingThere are so many exercise bikes available that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Spinning bikes, stationary bikes, dual action bikes, and recumbent bikes are probably some of the terms you’ve heard. It’s almost as though you have to be a fitness equipment engineer to understand the differences! Here’s a quick summary of these confusing terms. […]
Continue ReadingIf over 30 million women are going through menopause, think of what the men are going through! Menopause is not what it used to be. Women are approaching this time of life differently – the new outlook is energized as most women are healthy and become free of many past identities and responsibilities. There are […]
Continue ReadingIn the past, spas were primarily frequented by affluent women looking for a week’s worth of pampering. Many of the services offered included facials, massages and body treatments. But today a new trend is being seen in the spa industry. It is a trend of health. Today’s spa has become a center of health and […]
Continue ReadingWe all would grow old someday, but looking young in our physical appearance matters a lot. A lot of us would us would be looking forward to grabbing the latest anti-aging lotions, concoctions and others, just to make sure their skin stays young. What if the secret at last is not stocked up in those […]
Continue ReadingRecently I was with a group of Mothers who were discussing the breastfeeding advice they had received as brand new Moms. I realized quickly how fortunate I was to have been given the best advice I ever got on breastfeeding by my own Mother. The two things she told me prevented countless challenges in my […]
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