9 Tips for Living With Diabetes

1) Educate yourself as much as you can. Read, listen, watch and try to remember as much as you can. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are complicated diseases; the more you know, the better your self-management will be. Understand the warning signs and preventative measures you can take to keep everything as plain […]

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6 Signs You May Have Type 2 Diabetes

You’re constantly running to the bathroom. “If your body doesn’t make enough insulin [a hormone that carries glucose into your cells to give them energy],” which can happen with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, “glucose builds up in your bloodstream and comes out in your urine. Because you’re urinating a lot, you’ll probably also […]

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Do You Suffer From Dry Eyes?

If you suffer from dry eyes, up your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which the body uses to produce tears, among other things. Research suggests that people who consume higher amounts of these fats are less likely to have dry eyes.    

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STICKY EYES IN A BABY

‘Sticky eye’ often occurs in the first few days after birth. It usually happens because blood or amniotic fluid has irritated your baby’s eye and caused a yellowish discharge in the corner. If it persists for long, the problem might be blocked ‘Nasolacrimal duct’ (Tear Duct).  This duct drains fluid from the eye through the […]

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Proven Health Benefits of Ginger ~ Day 4

The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections Gingerol, the bioactive substance in fresh ginger, can help lower the risk of infections. In fact, ginger extract can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria . It is very effective against the oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as […]

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Proven Health Benefits of Ginger ~ Day 3

Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion Chronic indigestion (dyspepsia) is characterized by recurrent pain and discomfort in the upper part of the stomach. It is believed that delayed emptying of the stomach is a major driver of indigestion. Interestingly, ginger has been shown to speed up emptying of the stomach in people with this condition. […]

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Proven Health Benefits of Ginger  ~ Day 2

Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness Ginger appears to be highly effective against nausea . For example, it has a long history of use as a sea sickness remedy, and there is some evidence that it may be as effective as prescription medication. Ginger may also relieve nausea and vomiting after […]

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Proven Health Benefits of Ginger ~ Day 1

Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or […]

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CHILD HEALTH PROMOTION WEEK, 2017

From 8th – 12th May, 2017. Theme: HEALTHY CHILD, START RIGHT, DO IT RIGHT FOR TOTAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. Take your child under 5years to the nearest Government health facility FROM 8th – 12th May, 2017 for the following essential services, free of charge. Birth registration of children under one years. Bed nets for children […]

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