Why you should take all the prescribed antibiotics
Antibiotics are medications that destroy bacteria that cause various infections in the body. They therefore help to treat infectious diseases, to prevent the spread of […]
Conditions
Cancer: Q & A and useful tips to prevent and reduce its burden
Cancer, one of the leading causes of deaths (8.2 million deaths were related to cancer in 2012 alone) in the world, is a term used […]
Lactose Intolerance – what it is and ways to reduce its effects
Do you experience stomach discomfort (diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal pains and flatulence) and are sometimes nauseous few hours after taking milk, other dairy products or any […]
Oral hygiene in pregnancy
Many pregnant women complain of bleeding gums at various times during pregnancy. It is one of the common dental complaints and tends to cause fear […]
Constipation and use of laxatives
Constipation is the infrequent or difficulty in emptying the bowel due to stool remaining in the large intestine for long, consequently becoming hard and dry […]
Two simple methods to assess your health.
In this article we explain two simple methods you can use to get a rough idea of your nutritional status. 1) Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI) This […]
Regaining energy; what works and does not
It is mostly believed that consuming energy drinks, taking vitamins supplements, detoxing or eating special foods mostly termed as superfoods will boost or help us […]