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THE PURSUIT FOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES
The Root of Disease Your body says a lot about you, your reality and your personality. What you call sickness or disease, in traditional African medicine we call it an imbalance in your physical, psychological and spiritual being. Now there are more incidences of chronic diseases in all age groups including young people. Now my late great grandmother , who paved the way for me in Traditional African Medicine, used to say “ there is more to seeing than what you see”. Now the root behind this imbalance is the pursuit of toxins/ toxicants , which most of us do unintentional but our lifestyle choices can tell the story. “Some you…
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ALL ABOUT TINA DAVIES,OBE : HER LIFE, HER WORK AND BUILDING A LEGACY TO CLOSE THE CARE GAP IN CANCER
World Cancer Day is being observed today, Friday, Feb. 4. Union for International Cancer Control created World Cancer Day in 2000 to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of cancer to ensure early detection and treatment, encourage elected representatives to commit ample resources to reduce cancer mortality, and increase awareness that lifestyle behaviors can have a considerable effect on cancer risk. The unnamed/ un- talked about illness (cancer) has become perhaps one of the most feared by all in Sierra Leone and beyond, as awareness increases so does the desire for more information as to where citizens can seek help for themselves and their loved ones. One Lady…
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THE JOURNEY INTO WOMANHOOD
Birth Control / Contraceptive pill – Yeah/Nay? Celebrated annually in the United states the month of September is Gynecologic cancer awareness month. Evidence -based research from the British Medical Journal, say “A woman more than doubles her risk of breast cancer even 20 years after she has stopped taking the pill, and women who have taken the pill for more than eight years also dramatically increase their risk for all cancers.” (British Medical Journal, 2008; 336: 59-60). While in Nigeria, thousands of young daughter and woman die annually because of unsafe abortions, from incompetent doctors while abortion-related deaths contribute significantly to the high rates of maternal mortality in the country…
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AVOID BECOMING SICK! I CAN ASSURE YOU THIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER.
AVOID BECOMING SICK! By Rashida Raji-Siwoku. MSc Pharma, BSc and Licensed Herbalist in Traditional Herbal General Practice. Check out immune cells in action. Where two bacteria that cause gonorrhea are no match for the large phagocyte, called a neutrophil, that engulfs and kills them (see arrows). Photo credit: Micheal N. Starnbach. PH.D Harvard Medical University. From experience , it’s never the weather that causes cold or flu. The secret I have found to avoid cold & flu in the first place is at the first sign of a tickly or itchy throat . It’s your immune function saying I need some extra attention. Scientists at Harvard University have uncovered that…
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MY BODY, MY RULES , MY CHOICE
In Sierra Leone, the country with the world’s worst maternal mortality, abortion is illegal in nearly all circumstances and unsafe abortion is estimated to account for 10% of maternal deaths. Last year, our President declared a war on rape. I wonder how many girls my age know that rape is a crime. Do I report Timothy to the Police? Won’t that land him into more trouble? Mama had always asked me to stay clear of visiting boys alone; technically then I am also at fault. What was I thinking? Strangely, I don’t feel terribly bad. He was quite convincing and very gentle with me. Maybe I should just lay this matter…
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SECURE YOUR PEACE OF MIND WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY
You have one life to live, so live it in peace. Be the gatekeeper of your energy by not allowing others to interrupt or dump their toxicity, drama and negative energy on your aura. It is not a selfish act to protect your peace; instead, it is part of self-care and healthy living. Peace is an essential part of your wellbeing. When you have peace of mind, you feel empowered, and you get this sense of satisfaction that is priceless. Peace interrupters can be internal and external. It is your responsibility to identify those peace snatchers and make room for healthy behaviours and practices that will boost your sense of…
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PARKERS MOBILE CLINIC IS LEADING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES
Dr. Charles Umeh is a medical doctor and Telemedicine professional . He graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria in 2015 and has worked in several hospitals and NGOs since then. As a telemedicine professional, he co-authored “Fundamentals of telemedicine and telehealth” published by Elsevier in 2019. He is a member of the International Medical Informatics association and Healthcare informatics society of Nigeria. As a social entrepreneur, he runs a mobile clinic Enterprise (Parkers Mobile Clinic) through which he renders healthcare services at the doorstep of vulnerable individuals living in Anambra, Nigeria. We were curious about his project especially since it’s a relatively new concept and it is increasingly difficult accessing…
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: THE TEA INDUSTRY’S, WELL KEPT SECRET
So how do you enjoy your brew? With milk, sugar or with carcinogenic chemicals or plastic? When I started Gaiafarm Holistic tea, I wanted to create an eco-friendly tea product from creation to packaging. So, I wanted to create loosely crushed holistic tea leaf products with individually packaged bags. Interestingly though, from our market survey, we found that most people still enjoyed their tea leaves packed in teabags unlike me who enjoys it in a loose form using an infuser. So, I brought in: bulk single-use, 100% unbleached natural paper with an unbleached natural cotton string and paper tag, biodegradable, free from any chemicals/plastic coating. Here’s the well kept secret, majority of tea…
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JANET HAWA KOROMA TALKS ABOUT BEING PERIOD POSITIVE, MENTORING AND LEADING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES
“You playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightening about shrinking so others won’t feel insecure around you. As you let your own light shine, you indirectly give others permission to do the same.” – Marianne Williamson It’s not everyday that you meet a young leader who is passionate about leading, learning and giving back all at the same time. This is exactly the light and positive energy that pulled us towards Janet, a Sierra Leonean change agent. Janet Hawa Koroma is a 2019 Mandela Washington fellow under the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resource Management…
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WHY GIVING BACK IS THE BEST STRATEGY FOR 2020
Companies can do more than just make money, they can serve others. Marc Benioff , Chairman & CEO, Salesforce What do companies small, medium and large have in common? The urge to be involved in building and supporting their communities. Business owners and entrepreneurs are expected to GIVE much more than goods, products and services. This is what SOCIETY expects, this is what makes customers feel loyal and on other occasions appreciated. In the past, organisations made donations and took up other responsibilities to fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Nowadays most small businesses are focused on giveaways to achieve the same thing: make customers feel special. It’s so beautiful to see companies include CSR in…
