Author: Maggie

Social Anxiety Disorder, formerly known as Social Phobia can be a significant hurdle to your happiness, health, and ability to achieve your potential in a relationship and at work. It is far from being shy. The problem in this part of the world is that people don’t believe that mental issues are real-life problems that affect people. Are you extremely afraid of being judged by others? Are you very self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people? If you have been feeling this way for at least six months and these feelings make it hard for you…

Migraines always cause so much pain. They’re like these little household pests that refuse to leave no matter what you do. The intensity of pain from a migraine attack can be so severe that it ruins your whole plan. If you’re not quite sure of what migraines are, your answer is here. Migraines are a recurring type of headache. They cause moderate to severe pain that is throbbing or pulsing. The pain is often on one side of your head. You may also have other symptoms, such as nausea and weakness. Causes of Migraines Researchers believe that migraine has a…

From my previous post on SCD, an overview of the disease was given. Sickle Cell Disease patients are born with the condition. SCD is caused by two abnormal genes, one from each parent. You or your child’s specific type of SCD depends on which genes were inherited. When two people with genotype AS and AS get married, they are more likely to give birth to a child with sickle cell disease. Medically speaking, they are not compatible. Each parent has one hemoglobin A gene and one hemoglobin S gene, meaning each child of these parents has: A 25% chance of…

There are far greater things in life that should take your breath away! Say NO to TOBACCO! Over 40% of all tobacco-related deaths are from lung diseases like cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and tuberculosis. The focus of the world No Tobacco Day 2019 is on “tobacco and lung health.” The campaign will increase awareness on the negative impact that tobacco has on people’s lung health. From cancer to chronic respiratory disease. The fundamental role lungs play for the health and well-being of all people is being emphasized today. The campaign serves as a call to action, advocating for effective policies…

The word “prophylaxis” means to control the spread of an infection or disease. PrEP and PEP are both preventive measures against HIV Infection. Pre-exposure prophylaxis is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. The pill (brand name Truvada) contains two medicines (tenofovir and emtricitabine) that are used in combination with other medicines to treat HIV. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these medicines can work to keep the virus from establishing a permanent…

Following my last article on hepatitis, I realized that little is known about the liver. The essence of this article is to emphasize the importance of the liver and why everyone should take the vaccine to prevent hepatitis. The liver is located in the right upper area of your abdomen. It performs many critical functions that affect metabolism throughout your body, including: Bile production, which is essential to digestion.Filtering of toxins from your bodyExcretion of bilirubin (a product of broken-down red blood cells), cholesterol, hormones, and drugsBreakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteinsActivation of enzymes, which are specialized proteins that are…

The word hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis has many causes including viruses, alcohol, toxins, autoimmune disease and fat accumulation in the liver. Hep A, B, and C are the most common types of viral hepatitis. Each of these viruses is different, but they cause similar diseases. Hep brings liver inflammation, and it can be serious or even life-threatening. HAV and HBV have caused damages and death. Vaccines are given to prevent the disease. And It is advised for everyone to take the vaccine because we come in contact with so many people on a daily basis. Prevention is…

Zobo is a Nigerian drink made from dried Roselle plant flowers. Zobo is also called Roselle drink and called Sorrel drink in the Caribbean. Ingredient The main ingredient of zobo drink is the dried zobo leaves (Roselle plant flowers)Every other thing that will be added is based on personal preference.PineappleGingerDried pepperSugarFlavorsEnough water (depending on the concentration needed)Before you make the drink, ensure to wash the dried Roselle plant repeatedly in cold water. Because they are sold open, they tend to be very dusty so wash the dust off properly.Peel the other ingredients fruits and ginger into tiny pieces. Directions On…

Breaking bad habits can sometimes seem like a herculean task. And for someone scared, frustrated with no guidance, it was. All habits fall under the same laws and rules of conditioning and counter-conditioning. So applying these same rules will assist in breaking habit. Work on your Environment Habits consist of three parts: cue, routine, reward Which tells the brain to go into routine. Which is the actual performance of the habit, and the reward. The reward here is the satisfaction from performing the routine. It’s like you walking down the streets and spotting an ice-cream stand (cue). You immediately walk…

Stress is what keeps us alive and kicking. If you never experienced stress, you wouldn’t feel motivated to do much of what you need to thrive in life. At this stage, there won’t be any need for stress management. However, once you start to feel afraid of those anxious feelings, that’s when you know you’ve got a problem The first step in stress management is being aware of your stress levels. Once you have a good understanding of your stress levels, the next step is to find ways to manage it. Take a Deep Breath Let’s start off with one…

Blood pressure (B.P) is the amount of force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them. When this pressure reaches high levels, it can lead to serious health problems. High blood pressure or hypertension is the leading heart-related health issues we have. There are various causes of high blood pressure, most of which are age, family history, poor diet. To mention just a few. Natural Remedies There are a number of things you can do naturally to reduce the blood pressure, even without medication. Walk and Exercise Regularly                                                                                                                                                                                           Exercise is one of the…

The best parenting style has been researched on for so many years especially by developmental psychologists. There are four main types of parenting styles. The authoritarian, authoritative, permissive and uninvolved parenting. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. There bone of contention here is that there is a debate as to which strategy is best to raise kids. So we all grew up differently and have different upbringings. Some children raised in dramatically different environments can later grow up to have remarkably similar personalities. Conversely, children who share a home and are raised in the same environment can grow up…

Prenatal depression is defined as a form of clinical disorder that is found among pregnant women. It can also be a precursor to postnatal depression. It is estimated to affect 10% of women worldwide. Virtually all women can develop mental disorders during pregnancy and in the first year after delivery. Poverty, migration, extreme stress, exposure to violence, emergency and conflict Situations, natural disasters, low social support generally increase risks for specific disorders. Evidence indicates that treating the depression of mothers leads to improved growth and development of the newborn and reduces the likelihood of diarrhea and malnutrition among them. Awareness…

I’ve tried so many things and I can’t seem to lose that weight. If this seems to be your issue, here are some reasons why and try to make those necessary changes Working out too much You’ve started a new workout routine and you’re finally getting a hang of it. You get so excited and if you could do that three times in a week, then why not every day right. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. The body needs to rest. When you work out too much, you exact stress to your central nervous system. You put your body…

Just like any other success, financial success does not just happen. Maybe it does, if you win a lottery. But for average people like you and me, it takes small steps over a period of time. Being smart starts with you being intentional about your spending. With each baby step, you form a new habit that leads you to financial independence. It’s all about being smart. Avoid being “penny wise but pound foolish” It’s very easy to save little cents here and there. However, that’s not where the real money is saved. You’re placing your focus on what does not…

Tea is a beverage of choice for many people across myriad of culture. there are several benefits of drinking tea You should include tea to your healthy lifestyle because having too much caffeine on a daily basis has the ability to wreck the system and have a negative impact on the body. The general discomfort caused by caffeine is generally unknown. On the other hand, consuming caffeine moderately Is said to provide some health benefits like checking diabetes and providing a rich dose of antioxidants for your body which are known to boost the immune system. Similarly, tea tends to…

Kunu aya is a popular drink in Northern Nigeria. It basically means tiger nut juice in English. It has an incredible taste and is highly nutritious, which has made it well known around the country. This delicious glass of heaven has a very straight forward process of making it. Ingredients Aya (Tiger nuts) Dates (Debinu) Coconuts (Kwakwa) These three are the main ingredients for this kunu. You can add ginger, honey, sugar, just about anything of your choice. Procedure Pick the tiger nuts to removes the stone, then wash with clean water. After washing, soak the tiger nuts with clean…

With the world sickle cell disease (SCD) day coming up, this article is intended on shedding more light on SCD for better understanding. I’m certain that like me, you may have been affected by SCD directly or indirectly. SCD is a term used to describe a small variety of hemoglobin disorders. These disorders are characterized by a large amount of hemoglobin S in the blood when compared to normal adult hemoglobin. Although all types share similarities, some differences may impact your treatment plan and overall health. Sickle hemoglobin disorders include, but are not limited to: sickle cell anemia hemoglobin SC…

Antibiotics are among the most common drugs. They are also known as antibacterial. Antibiotics are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. They include a range of powerful drugs that are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria. Antibiotics cannot treat viral infections, such as cold, flu and most coughs. They are powerful medicines that fight bacteria causing diseases and has the ability to save lives when used appropriately. Antibiotics are similar to water, the same water we drink to live has the ability to kill us. There are very few groups of antibiotics. Most times when…

Leukemia is what cancer of the blood is called. Now while I’m no oncologist or a lab scientist, here are things to know about leukemia. There are four different types of Leukemia Leukemia is due to a series of mutation in the genes that control the growth of cells, which leads to uncontrolled growth in the bone marrow. They are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) No one knows the exact causes of leukemia or cancer in general. As a matter of fact, why one person gets leukemia and the…

We all go into relationships with expectations about how we want our partners to behave. Perhaps you must have heard the saying, “expectations are premeditated resentments.” These expectations have the potential of ruining our relationships. Every form of relationship comes with its own expectation. Have you noticed that when you expect people to do certain things, they never do? and you get hurt. Expectations, such as surprises, vacations, understanding, etc. are normal in relationships, without always trying to explain or say anything. There’s expectation and then there’s the reality and they’re two different things. There is nothing wrong with having…