Tag: Health
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5 Unbelievable reasons why you should place sliced lemons beside your bed at night
Lemons don’t only smell revitalizing, but their scent is good for your body too. Nevertheless, keeping a sliced lemon next to your bedside at night will help, using lemon essential oil is even more effective. According to Livelovefruit.com, below are some of the reasons why you have to place sliced lemons beside your bed at…
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FG should provide quality services as response to violence–UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says that the Federal Government has the main responsibility for preventing and responding to violence with quality services in place. The Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF, Nigeria, Mrs. Rachel Harvey made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. Harvey spoke on the sidelines of the campaign to End Violence Against Children…
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5 Awesome ways to clear up your mind
Do you notice how difficult it feels to be productive and stay focused working in a disorganized room? Your mind is the most important room you have to work in; therefore, keep it clean, well-organized and free of negative thoughts. According to livelove.com, below are some methods to getting that mind cleared. Practice self-compassion Discover…
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Stop violence against women, girls- Group says
The Coordinator, African Women Lawyers Association Nigeria,(AWLAN) Abuja chapter, Mrs. Olanike Bakrin, has called for the elimination of violence against women and girls. Bakrin gave the advice during a visit to Kpaduma Village at Asokoro in commemoration of the 2016 UN 16 days campaign against gender-based violence in Abuja on Saturday. According to her, ending…
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Katsina Government provides free treatment for pregnant women, others
The Katsina State Government says it has commenced the provision of free medical treatment to pregnant women, accident victims and other special patients across the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Mariyatu Usman, made this known to newsmen during an interview on Wednesday in Katsina. Usman said that the state government had equally resumed…
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Suicide attempt: Cameroonian discharged, repatriated
A Cameroonian, Fredrick Gino, who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a high tension electric pole on May 6 in Lagos has been discharged from the psychiatric hospital and repatriated. Gino had attempted to electrocute himself at Adebisi Oguniyi Crescent, Lekki-Ikate Round About, area of Lagos before he was rescued. It took the intervention of…
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66 nurses bow out from Ogun State service
No fewer than 66 nurses on Tuesday retired from the Ogun State service, with a big gap created in the ministry. Speaking at the retirement service, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, the Commissioner for Health, described nurses as the “engine room of the health sector’’. According to him, their caregiving role, which gives speedy healing power to…
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Improper disposal of medical waste poses health risk– Expert
Mr, Solomon Chollom, Chairman, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, Jos chapter (AMLSN), has warned against improper disposal of medical waste. He said that communities and the environment could be compromised through improper disposal of medical waste. He said that significant amount of medical waste are generated through materials used in the diagnosis and…
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Gynaecologist advises women on Kegel exercise for healthy uterus
Dr. Adaora Ukoh, an Abuja-based gynaecologist has advised women to practice kegel exercise to reduce the rate of prolapse uterus. She defined uterine prolapse as a condition where the uterus sags or slips from its normal position into the vagina or into the birth canal. She said kegel exercises make the pelvic floor muscles stronger,…
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4 fantastic detox water to help cleanse the liver and kidney
According to Livelovefruit.com the less toxins in your body, means the less work your liver and kidneys have to do to filter them out. When we consume too many toxins, our liver and kidneys become overwhelmed and this can manifest as skin issues, headaches, blood disorders and more. Below are 4 detox water to try…