According to a report by BMC primary care, approximately 6 million adults in Nigeria are living with diabetes.  While prevention is better than cure, a Diabetes diagnosis is not a death sentence. Here are some useful self-care tips to follow if you have diabetes, you can also share the tips with any friend or relative living with diabetes. Stay Physically Active If you are Diabetic, you should find ways to stay active. You can do this by playing sports, exercising, or just taking walks regularly. This will help in controlling blood sugar levels, boost your body's sensitivity to insulin, and also lowers the risk of nerve damage. Choose Whole foods over Processed food: Diabetic or not, you always have to be cautious of what goes into your mouth, and how it will affect your health. A healthy diet for a diabetic patient includes a mix of whole foods in the [...]

There are lots of medically prescribed medications for coughs and colds, however, there are also some natural foods and condiments that can be just as effective. These natural remedies can be homemade, they are available in most markets around you and they are very affordable. Here are five remedies you can explore. Honey Honey is a popular remedy for coughs and colds. It helps to soothe the throat, which in turn clears the airways. Honey is also cost-effective, making it readily accessible to a number of people. It should however not be given to a child that is below 12 months because of the risk of botulism- a poison caused by toxins. Pineapples Pineapples contain bromelain which is a group of enzymes found in its stem. Bromelain serves as a powerful anti-inflammatory body that helps to break up mucus caused by coughs and colds and also relieves other symptoms. Peppermint [...]