Women who have had a c-section must take over 10 months before they can wear a girdle/garter. Doctors explain that a c-section birth needs special rejuvenation because an operation is so stressful. Also a new born needs a mother’s attention, so you have to ensure that you don’t hurt yourself in the process. Wrapping the […]
Bone fractures: a bad fall, a hard blow, an automobile collision, a sports injury, an underlying medical condition eg OSTEOPOROSIS can result in a broken bone. There are varying degrees of fractures. Here are definitions and causes for the main type of fractures. There are partial (incomplete). Here the break across the bone is incomplete. […]
Whereas some foods like whole grain bread and carbohydrate-rich foods trigger insulin production which induces sleep, there are so many foods that also sabotages sleep. They include smoked meat, bacon and sausages. Smoked meats contain high levels of amino acid tyramine which triggers the brain to release norepinephrine, a brain stimulant that makes one […]
Whole grain bread, carbohydrate-rich foods trigger insulin production which induces sleep by speeding up the release of tryptophan and serotonin to brain chemicals that relax you and send you to sleep. Bananas, potassium and magnesium are natural muscle relaxants and bananas are good source of both. Bananas also contain the amino acid L-tryptophan which gets […]
Sleeping disorder in babies: When and irregular sleep pattern sets in babies, the child’s or the baby’s daily routine and ability to function effectively well is disrupted according to medical scientists based in California University, USA. An irregular sleep pattern may be a sign of a sleep disorder. Lack of quality sleep impact negatively […]
Before anyone blushes the teeth, s/he should be sensitized on the possible side effects and encouraged to appreciate their teeth. Sometimes there is no need to blush, given the different whitening products on the market. Minor stains can be removed by whitening tooth paste, gels, mouth wash and masking (covering the stained tooth surface with […]
Yellow fever is caused by AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITO. It can be identified by its white dots. It is an early morning or late afternoon feeder but can also attack at night. Aegypti Mosquito is found in tropical parts of South America, the Caribbean and Sub-Sahara Africa. You can catch this disease if you are […]
DANDRUFF is a persistent scalp condition characterised by itching and flaking of the scalp. Although dandruff is not contagious and is rarely serious, it can sometime be difficult to treat, but it’s controllable. Mid cases of dandruff may need nothing more than washing the hair frequently with shampoo. If your case is severe, you might […]
Heat rash is locally referred to as “enoga.” Heat rash in some Ugandan societies is associated with eating a lot of salt during pregnancy. But according to medical experts, heat rash is a skin condition usually found on body areas covered by clothing. The condition is common during the hot weather. It is common in […]
Taking pimples into your own hands: If you pick at your skin or squeeze a painful pimple, you are a part to prolong your misery. Microbes in your nail risk introducing a secondary infection at the spot. But you will also risk causing a rupture deep in the skin, which can result in an inflammatory […]