Me: Siri, play “Lollipop” by The Chordettes. Siri: Ok, now playing “Lollipop” from Apple Music. Lollipop lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop. There is a BIG MYTH that eating sugar causes diabetes. I mean, if that were the case, then those with a sweet tooth like my dear...
DEPRESSION
We are living in an era where nothing seems to be going according to plan, what we envisioned life to be isn’t really how it’s turning out to be. From Covid-19 to wars to inflation to monkeypox to suicides, the list is like that song which goes, “this is the song that doesn’t end, yes, it goes on and on,...
ATOPIC DERMATITIS aka ECZEMA
Greetings to you all earth inhabitants and you sons of Adam. How has life been treating you? These days I often find myself unconsciously referring back to something Chinua Achebe wrote in his book, Things Fall Apart. Those of you who have read the book will know that the opening statement reads,” Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the...
LOVE & HEALTH
Seeing as February is known as the “Month of Love,” I thought it befitting to discuss the impact of love on our health and well-being. In my opinion, regardless of language, culture, or ethnicity, the word love is the second most popular word. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “love” is defined as “a strong feeling of affection” or “a...
GLAUCOMA
A couple of years ago (feels more like a whole century) when I was in high school, my eyes started giving me problems. The occasional headaches became more frequent coupled with photosensitivity, eye itching, and, eye redness. It began to affect my daily lifestyle and my studying habits. My parents were left with no other choice other than to schedule...
G is for GRAPES!
Grapes contain powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, which may slow down or prevent many types of cancers including esophageal, lung, mouth, pharynx, endometrial, pancreatic, prostate, and colon. There are many types of grapes, including some you may have never heard of, Concord, Moon-drop, Red-globe, Crimson, Black muscat, Dominga, Sultana, Merlot, Pinot noir, Shiraz, Riesling, etc. Here we will discuss the...
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING.
Tanaka; Hey Siri, what is healthy eating? Siri; Hmmm,“Healthy eating means, eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health,feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals“, do you want to hear more? Since nutrition is important for everyone, today we will take a look at...
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD).
ASD is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts, thus making connecting with others socially somewhat difficult or near to impossible. Autism isn’t a single condition, but rather encompasses a spectrum of behaviors and characteristics related to how a person senses...
A LOOK INTO MENTAL-HEALTH
The term “mental health” is often used by many people, yet a lot do not fully understand how broad and wide a term it really is. Today, we take a look at some of the commonly asked questions, misconceptions, and myths surrounding mental health as well as best care options for different types of illnesses which fall under it. WHAT...
PROSTATE CANCER
Before we dive in, let us test the waters by looking at the prostate as an organ first. What is a prostate? The prostate is a small walnut-shaped accessory gland of reproduction located at the base of the bladder and composed primarily of glandular, fibrous, and smooth muscle tissue. Its function is the secretion of: Components of semen: -Proteolytic enzymes (regulated by...