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01/01/2023

Dear followers,

Thank you so much for following my health page on Facebook! It means a lot to me that you are interested in learning about health and wellness, and I am glad to have been able to share my knowledge and experience with you in the previous year.

Your support helps me to continue creating content and to reach a wider audience. If you have any specific questions or topics you would like to see covered on the page, please don't hesitate to let me know. I am always looking for new ideas and ways to improve the page. Thank you again for following and for your support!

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20/06/2022

It is an extremely rare phenomenon that occurs when the body releases a second egg even though an embryo has already been implanted in the uterus. This second egg is then fertilized and implants, leading to a second, simultaneous pregnancy

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20/06/2022

Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958,at a facility in Copenhagen, Denmark when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name 'monkeypox.' However the first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox.

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20/06/2022

Currently, the scientific community is of the opinion that a large number of antibiotics entering the body will increase bacterial resistance, posing potential health risks.

This acquired antimicrobial resistance from animals would then go on to become the leading cause of death from preventable infections in the 21st century.

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19/06/2022

A complex colony of beneficial bacteria and other microbes helps keep the va**na healthy. Washing, especially with harsh soaps or douches, can throw the va**nal pH out of balance, increasing the risk of infections and unpleasant odors.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR VA**NA: AND WHAT NOT TO DO June 18, 2022 HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR VA**NA: AND WHAT NOT TO DOTo begin, it's important to recognize that the va**na is a self-cleaning organ that does not require special cleaning products. It doesn't even require any cleaning products!Using douches or....

19/06/2022

The only reason you'd have an earwax blockage up against your eardrum is that you tried to clean your ears with a cotton swab – or something similar – and pushed the wax in deeper.

Read more, to find out efficient ways to keep your ears Clean and healthy.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR EARS;AND HOW NOT TO June 18, 2022 HOW TO CLEAN YOUR EARS; AND HOW NOT TOUse of cotton buds on the ears Should be discouragedIf your problem isn’t serious, but you do feel like you have too much earwax buildup, you can gently clean the outside of your ears. It could be as simple ...

19/06/2022

If you are married or s*xually active, you should probably be aware of these dos and don'ts on how to use a condom during s*x.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT USING A CONDOM June 18, 2022 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT USING A CONDOMYou should be aware of these dos and don'ts on how to use a condom during s*x.1.Hold the condom tip between your finger and thumb to ensure it's on correctly and there's no air trapped inside (the co...

19/06/2022

"The truth is that prevention is better than cure, and some of the diseases that are threatening the populace today can be avoided to some extent"...

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH June 18, 2022 IMPORTANT TIPS FOR MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTHI'll say it again: why look for something good when you can have something better?Why take antihypertensive medications when you can maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, avoid smoking, limi...

16/06/2022

Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental disorders. People with Autism spectrum disorder have social, communication, and behavioral difficulties.

There are many types of autism spectrum disorder. The most commonly known are autistic disorder and Asperger syndrome...

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TIPS ON LIVING WITH AUTISTIC KIDS EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW

15/06/2022

These annoying bumps are the most common problem that teenagers face. Fortunately, we'll tell you how to get rid of acne with simple home remedies to clear your skin. The quicker you treat acne, the better your chances of preventing permanent scarring.

A majority of us have either battled with or are currently battling with acne. According to the college of medicine, at the University of Ibadan, more than 1.5 million cases per year are recorded in Nigeria.

11/06/2022

Bacteriophages or simply "phages" are viruses that specifically infect bacteria cells and destroy them.

Phage therapy is the use of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections. This could be used as an alternative to antibiotics when bacteria develop resistance. Phage therapy is applied in experimental and emergency cases–often as a last resort.

Penicillin, the wonder drug of the early nineties (developed from P. rubens in 1928 by Alexander Fleming), quickly earned worldwide applause following its use in treating infections from injuries sustained in battle during the second world war.

10/06/2022

Methamphetamine–during World War II–was used to keep military personnel alert, improve endurance and mood,stay awake or carry out dangerous suicidal missions. It is also used today–by criminals–to stay fearless and agile for longer periods while on operations.

It is a recreational drug often made in illegal labs from inexpensive chemicals found in drugs, such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; it is sold in the form of powder, tablets, crystals and rocks.

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According to a study released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)–abusers are predominantly youths between the ages of 18–26. A 2018 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report estimated that 89,000 Nigerians were taking met...

09/06/2022

"After six months or more of follow-up, the patients continued to show no signs of cancer — without the need for the standard treatments of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy — and the cancer has not returned in any of the patients, who have now been cancer-free for a range of six to 25 months after the trial ended"

Recent reports have it that for the first time in history, a drug under testing has managed to completely remove every trace of cancer in patients partaking in the drug trial.

07/06/2022

Microplastics are very small (generally less than 5 millimeters in size) plastic particles that can originate from a variety of sources, such as ingredients in cigarette filters, textile fibers and cleaning or personal care products, and dust from car and truck tires, as well as from larger plastic products broken down by the effects of the sun, wind and ocean waves.

MICROPLASTIC particles have been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested.

05/06/2022

Water helps dissolve minerals and nutrients, making them more accessible to the body. It also helps remove waste products.

Adequate intake of water helps in carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells. flushing bacteria from your bladder. aiding digestion. preventing constipation.

I mean, your muscles are 75% water; your blood is 82% water; your lungs are 90% water; your brain is 76% water; even your bones are 25% water.

04/06/2022

❗If you suspect the victim to be suffering from shock, immediately call for emergency medical services, especially if you have no formal training on first aid.
Don’t leave the victim as you await help to arrive.

❗Lay the victim down with legs and feet elevated about ten inches unless doing so causes more harm to the victim. If the victim has difficulty breathing, rather than elevating their feet, raise their head and shoulders about ten inches.

Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen.

03/06/2022

Adults most often choke on a piece of food, such as a large piece of meat. Infants do not have well-developed swallowing reflexes and may choke if given small, rounded foods such as peanuts or hard candies. Children, especially toddlers, also may choke on balloons, toys, coins, other inedible objects that they place in their mouth, and foods (particularly rounded, smooth foods, such as hot dogs, round candies, nuts, beans, and grapes).

Adults most often choke on a piece of food, such as a large piece of meat. Infants do not have well-developed swallowing reflexes and may choke if given small, rounded foods such as peanuts or hard candies.

02/06/2022

In the Greek legend, Asclepius, the god of the healing art, delegated to Hygiea the duty of compounding his remedies. She was his apothecary or pharmacist. It was said that she came to the temple of Asclepius at night carrying a bowl of healing leaves and a magical serpent whose bite brought relief to sick folks who prayed there.

For starters, let's understand that the beginnings of pharmacy are ancient. There were times when apothecaries expressed juice from a succulent leaf to apply to a wound, gathered roots, and barks, and made infusions and concoctions out of them.