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COVID-19 AND MEMORY TEA: HOW TO HELP MUM’S BRAIN By Rashidat Raji MSc Pharma & Herbalist
Brain Awareness Week– Are you looking after Mom’s Thinking Box… More than 9 out of 10 us will agree that brain health is important, right? .. However, only 1 out of 10 of us , really know ways to maintain or improve it. It not uncommon to forget people’s names or where you last left certain objects-we all do. Even taking many prescription drugs such as long -term use of sleeping pills or the long-term use of drug cocktail to manage high blood pressure, cholesterol/ diabetes affects memory. Most cases of poor memory including eating too, many of the wrong food especially refined sugar & carbohydrates like white breads, biscuits…
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CHADWICK BOSEMAN’S DEATH: HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COLON CANCER AT A YOUNG AGE
So sad that my son wouldn’t grow up to know the inspirational actor of ‘Black Panther‘, the star: Chadwick Boseman who battled 4 years after being diagnosed with colon cancer. However, his death has raised a spotlight on colon cancer and its rise among the young generation. Initially, he was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, meaning it had already grown through his intestinal wall. It eventually progressed to stage 4, indicating the malignancy had spread beyond his digestive tract. Do you know, that in most cases of colon cancer, newly diagnosed patients only know when the disease has progressed onto stage 2 & 3 and at this point chemotherapy is the primary therapy…
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GREEN TEA FOR BEDTIME: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?
With everyone jumping on the healthy lifestyle bandwagon, drinking tea has become so popular now. There are many varieties , blend and grades of green tea blended with fruits and herbs . It is said that regular consumption of green tea helps with detoxification, losing weight. You find people taking it before bedtime in order to detox overnight. Whether if this is a good idea or not is dependent on your lifestyle and the type of blend of green tea. Here is a brief overview of the composition of green tea, it’s contains polyphenol which gives it, its distinct colour and taste. Polyphenol is a group of anti-oxidants which give…
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2 SEASONS RESORT : THE PERFECT STAYCATION
2 Seasons Resort; which opened its doors to the public in December 2019 is owned by a lovely couple, Nadia and Rami. The resort is located on Tokeh Beach along the Freetown Peninsula; famous for its crisp white sand and clear blue waters. The spacious and homely villas overlook the Atlantic Ocean and was the perfect place for our family staycation. The beachfront villas contain 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchenette and a private wooden deck. The poolside villas are the same except for the wooden deck. The master bedroom; which spots a king size bed is grand and is complete with a seating area and a balcony for…
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TO KNOW HEPATITIS IS TO ERADICATE IT: Dr. MANAL GHAZZAWI SHARES LIFE-SAVING TIPS
Hepatitis B is claiming lives of Sierra Leoneans, it is becoming a public health problem. Already it is a global health concern. Globally 350-400 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (defined as hepatitis B surface antigen positive for at least 6 months). Worldwide, more than 686,000 people die every year due to complications of hepatitis B, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Though data does not exist to verify this, Sierra Leone has a higher prevalence of hepatitis B than C. Due to the paucity of research in Sierra Leone, we do not know the current prevalence of hepatitis B in the country. However few statistics exist for…
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HOW ENTREPRENEURS IN SIERRA LEONE ARE SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COVID-19
The last few weeks have been horrific for most countries in the world, somewhat likened to a scene from a scientific thriller. The only difference is that the director is no longer in charge of the plot and no one knows what the future may bring. Sierra Leone has not been left behind, we are all affected by this tragedy, communities, individuals, organisations and businesses. Large projects have been put on hold, big celebrations cancelled and major events postponed! But behind the scenes, a few people have been able to rise above fear and launch into action. While we realise that other people with the best of intentions might have…
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THE PROVEN TRUTH BEHIND CHRONIC ILLNESS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
Most people presume that the nutrients within every item we put in our mouth is absorbed into our body. Yet there are many vital nutrients that are needed by the body for tissue repair and cellular regeneration that just pass through the body and out the other end undigested. Almost all chronic disease are linked to one or many nutrient deficiency and or high toxicity within the body, which in turn affects the blood pH, which is crucial to general health. Our blood needs the right balance of acidic and basic (alkaline) compounds for good health and to fight off illness. This is called the acid-base balance. Your kidneys and lungs…
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IT’S 2020: CYRUS RICHIE TAKES US ON A SOULFUL SYMPHONY
Cyrus Richard Togba popularly known as Cyrus Richie is a praise-worship leader, singer-songwriter and a recording artist currently based in Germany. Cyrus Richie is happily married to Mrs. Fatmata Togba and they are blessed with four lovely children.Born in Sierra Leone, Cyrus Richie grew up in a God-fearing home where His mama and grandma, were God and music lovers. He grew up listening to the melodious hymns sung at the Methodist Church. He vividly recalls his Grandma singing them out loud, especially on Sundays. He got into the church choir when he was 9 years old but then the big connection came many years later after He listened to Kirk Franklin’s ‘Why We…
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YOUR COMMUNITY’S WELL BEING -SHOULD BE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART AND CLOSE TO YOUR HOME
It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver -Mahatma Ghandi More than 90% of the estimated 300–500 million malaria cases that occur worldwide every year are in Africans, mainly in children under five years of age, but most countries are moving towards better treatment policies. In a bid to chase our dreams or fend for our daily bread we end up ignoring our most valuable asset which is our health and wellness. A few decades ago, health care used to be a priority for most people even in local communities. In some cases this was triggered by informal health leaders and elders who…
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WATER TRANSPORTATION BOOSTS ENTREPRENURIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE
Lagos State is a cosmopolitan maze of lagoons and creeks in a geographical space that hosts over nine million people. There is great hustle and bustle, Lagos state, being the heart beat of Nigeria, with scores of people using the traditional means of transport. The state‘s thriving commercial gains are stifled by traffic woes, polluted clouds and exhausted passengers; perhaps this being the reason behind the State’s renewed commitment towards water transportation.It is estimated that 100,000 people will be transported on water daily across 32 rounds; this has created a new urgency in terms of the need for boats and ferries that will meet quality standards and efficiency! The Lagos…
