We tend to think of our homes as our havens–safe places to go in order to retreat from the assault of modern life. For the most part this is true. But there is a hidden danger lurking in the seemingly tranquil and protective confines of our houses, and it’s something we ought to sit up…
Papaya (PawPaw) is a sweet and succulent fruit found in tropical climates around the world. Its health benefits are many; it is naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, lycopene, beta-carotene and other vital nutrients. Many cultures successfully use the leaf, seeds, skin and pulp of this miraculous fruit for various diseases, infections and skin conditions. Today,…
Post surgery scarring binds the skin. Keloids form when the scarring is extensive causing pain and numbness. In more severe cases deep adhesions form between neighboring structures resulting in pain, compromised ability to freely move through the normal range of motion, and other more serious organ changes. 1. Acupuncture Treatment – of “toxic” scarring by…
Education can be obtained in any health care worker who has taken adequate education training, education on communication and patient education are usually included in health professional education. Health education is a tool that managed care plans and may include general and preventive education or health promotion and disease or condition specific training. Among the…
Conflict is a natural phenomenon, it is as old as mankind, and conflict is a state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests. A conflict can be internal (within oneself) or external (between two or more individuals). Conflict as a concept can help explain many aspects of social…
Kano is the third largest city in Nigeria. The crowded metropolitan city encompasses 499 square kilometers in eight Local Government Areas. Kano is an important trade and shipping center. It has many historical attractions like the walls of the Old City, the large Kurmi market, the Central Mosque and the Gidan Makama Museum. The health…
The healthcare industry has made rapid strides leading to an increased demand for reliable and efficient lab equipment. Physicians need to make quick decisions on treatment based on the results of laboratory tests and procedures. Only a reputable lab equipment supplier can offer quality medical lab equipment that provides accurate and timely results. Here are…
Podiatry as a medical specialty has advanced greatly over the last fifty years. However, in certain areas, recognition and understanding of that advance by the general public and even the medical community has not followed. No longer a trade that simply treats toenails, corns, and calluses, podiatry has become the branch of medicine with the…
Never underestimate the benefits of a good education. Thomas Jefferson would have hit the nail right on the head if instead of putting, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence, he instead penned the words, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Health and Education.” Education, health and happiness are inextricably…
We all have many options, when it comes to maintaining the finest aspects of our personal health. There is no simple answer, but, often, how we proceed, makes a lot of difference, when it comes to whether, we proceed, with the utmost degree of wellness, and personal health/ happiness! Having served, at one time, as…