By Kayode Oseni The dreaded pandemic sometime ago, and its resultant loss in lives was said to be as a result of a mutated corona virus, tagged covid-19. Conspiracy theories were circulating around about the possible implication of 5G network in that pandemic. Whether this is true or not is yet to be ascertained. But […]
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Prof. Kayode Oseni Herbal Medicine is as old as man. From the very beginning, man started learning, sometimes by trial and error, or by direct observations of the animals, what herbs are good for what purpose. In African Traditional Medicine, one of the ways through which man also knows about herbs is through divination, wherein […]
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Making smarter choices about the foods you eat can add up to 10 years to your life, according to research. Scientists have made major breakthroughs in the search for optimal health and longevity. These include: getting good sleep could add years to life; 20 minutes of exercise can help avoid hospitalisation for diabetes, stroke, and […]
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Dada (middle) attending to a patient By Adeseye Aluko A man’s body consists of so many systems. There is the blood network. There are the lungs. There is the nervous system. There is the brain. But these systems are neither understood nor appreciated by the generality of men. The field of medicine is one of […]
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The use of ginger has lasted many cultures and has been used as a home remedy for thousands of years. Ginger roots are generally affordable, accessible, delectable and have many health advantages. Being used in one daily diet is of great benefit. For many years, ginger root has been regarded as a reliable treatment for […]
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It is well known that eating vegetables is healthy. Despite their different vegetable types and nutrients, all variations are healthy. It’s easier to consume the vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants your body needs to thrive when you consume the required five servings of produce each day from a variety of sources. Below is a list […]
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The German government paved the way for the legalisation of cannabis on Wednesday, though it remains unclear whether the plan will pass muster at the European level. According to the plan approved by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Cabinet, cannabis and the active substance tetrahydrocannabinol would no longer to be legally classified as narcotics. “The purchase and […]
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To integrate traditional herbal medicine into the orthodox practice, the Founder, Quincy Wellness and Naturopathic Centre, Dr Quincy Olasumbo Ayodele has urged the Federal Government to regulate and promote the proper practice of traditional medicine in the country through the passage of the Traditional Medicine Bill. Ayodele, who is also a World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
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Herbs Ahead of African Traditional Medicine Day (ATMD), today, experts have said Nigeria could make more than $19.4 billion (N13.58 trillion) yearly from ‘developing’ some aspects of traditional medicine (TM). They also made recommendations on how TM could be maximised to boost foreign exchange earnings and healthcare in the country. A professor of taxonomy and […]
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NAFDAC’s insistence on clinical trials for traditional medicines before approval divides researchers Herbal medicine regulation deserves separate, independent agency, say practitioners The lack of encouragement for local herbal cures and remedies for diseases by the Federal Government (FG) and its agencies, especially the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has raised […]
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