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  OVERVIEW Ginger, a member of the Zingiberaceae   family is a flowering plant with leafy stem, whose rhizome is used widely as a spice and sometimes as medicine. Ginger is native to Southeast Asia, (China, Japan and India), but it is now widely grown in Africa and the Southern part of America. Ginger can be processed in different ways, it can be fresh, dried, powdered, pickled, candied, as oil, or as tea. It is among the healthiest spices on earth. HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER Ginger has many important benefits to human health, below are 10 amazing health benefits of ginger. 1. Anti-Inflammatory Agent Ginger contains a constituent called GINGEROL, it is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It has a strong anti-inflammation and anti-oxidant properties, helping the body ward off infections. It is also used to reduce nausea, aids digestion and help get rid of the common cold.   2.  Reduces Menstrual Pain (Dysmenorrhea) Ginger helps to reduce pains g...

" Humanity faces many threats but none is greater than climate change...In damaging our climate we are becoming the architects of our own destruction. We have the knowledge, the tools and the money (to solve the crisis) "                              - Prince Charles of Britain                         Overview For a better Earth, climate change and global warming have to be taken more seriously by everyone. With increasing emissions of Carbon dioxide(CO²) and other air pollutants, we risk the production of more heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the Earths atmosphere. There's an obvious change in the pattern of annual rainfall, a number of rainfall per year, land encroachment and heat pattern every year and it could get worse if the necessary actions are not taken. Image source:  climate.nasa.gov By definition, Global...

How often do you hear of burn accidents occurring in homes?  Here are some Key facts about burns according to the World Health Organization(WHO) : •An estimated 180 000 deaths every year are caused by burns – the vast majority occur in low- and middle-income countries. •Non-fatal burn injuries are a leading cause of morbidity. •Burns occur mainly in the home and workplace. •Burns are preventable. OVERVIEW Burns are one of the most common household injuries, you can’t be too careful. They also can be very unpleasant, leading to skin damage such as scars and keloids . The severity of a burn will determine whether a person needs to seek emergency treatment, but not all burns require hospital visits. Sometimes, a person can treat a burn at home. Read further to discover a unique step by step home treatment for burns using natural products. BURNS AND ITS CLASSIFICATION A burn is a damage on the skin or other parts of the body, caused by heat (steam), flames, contact with heated su...

Overview Sweating is a normal part of everyday life, it is the body's mechanism of cooling in case of excessive heat, it is also produced when we are going through anxiety or nervousness. For sweaty palms, it may not always be a case of anxiety or nervousness but a daily ordeal which can badly impact one's daily life and cause them to withdraw from social events and many times lead to emotional or psychological distress. Sweaty palms can be treated medically and also by simple home remedies. Read through this article to find out how. Sweaty palms can be very inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing, especially when writing on a piece of paper and it becomes soaked up and rough, also, when faced with giving awkward slippery handshakes at social events. The first step to finding a cure for it is understanding what causes it. Causes of sweaty palms Palmar hyperhidrosis , is  the medical term for 'sweaty palms' when it's not as a result of an underlined illne...

Overview The year 2020 is wrapping up and we at Friends anonymous will like to offer our help to guide you into 2021 with awesome routines that we think can make it a healthy and a super productive new year.  The year 2020 has been filled with lots of unlikely events, the most disturbing one being the Coronavirus. Many lives have changed, routines altered and plans rendered futile due to this pandemic, and now there is a second wave of the virus which holds more uncertainty concerning somethings in 2021. PS: If you are reading this, be thankful for life and everything you still have with you There are many things we often ignore as humans, especially when it comes to our health. However, you should have health plans for the new year, be ready to take up challenges that will reform and give you a better and healthy life. Healthy Tips For The New Year • Exercise   Exercise is crucial to our health. Exercise has its way of improving memory and brain ...

Overview Spending time under the shower enjoying the serenity of the bathroom and reminiscing good thoughts is very pleasurable for most people but for someone who suffers from uncomfortable itchy skin, the bathroom experience is quite the opposite. This is as a result of the uncontrollable itching that comes after. Pruritis  is caused by dry skin. The water washes away the skin's natural oil causing the skin to be dry and itchy. Although the treatment isn't as simple as just applying cream or body moisturiser, it may need extra attention. In serious cases, symptoms such as peeling, cracking and scaling of the skin would require extra attention and care must be taken to treat it. Finish this article to find out the solution. What causes itching after bathing: Many things can lead to itching after bathing but the most common causes include: 1.) Dry Skin: The skin becomes dry when there is no moisture and this can make it tight and itchy. Bathing with hot...