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Super Foods You Need To Know About

Radiant Health

The term ‘super food’ is defined as a food with an exceptional concentration of nutrients. Sometimes the hype makes more of an impact than the actual food, but then occasionally an edible gem sashays to our attention and wows in all its health-giving glory ...

Food

Simple Ways To Increase Your Fruit And Vegetable Intakes

Cordialis Msora-Kasago

Although we know that fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients and antioxidants that fight against chronic disease like hypertension, diabetes and certain forms of cancer, most of us do not consume enough of them to meet the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 400g a day...

Food

Yam and Kale Pottage Recipe

Minjiba Cookey

This simple pottage recipe is one of my favorites when the rainy season rolls around in Lagos. It also makes a wonderful warming meal for autumn or fall abroad. The addition of kale adds a pop of color and superfood goodness; and can be enjoyed as an easy, healthy weeknight ...

Expert Advice

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help With Prevention Of Postpartum Depression?

Kemi Shoyinka

What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)? Some of us or someone close to us might have experienced a depressive episode at some point after pregnancy and at various degrees, but could not at the time give a name to the symptoms being experienced, because oftentimes the episodes ...

Expert Advice

How Can I Reduce Or Eliminate Stretch Marks?

Radiant Health

It is thought that as many as 90 percent of women will form stretch marks at some time in their lives. Men, however, are no strangers to stretch marks. They often occur in males, especially during an adolescent and teen period of rapid growth in height and weight. Rapid increases in muscle mass, suc

Style + Beauty

How To Manage Your Oily Skin

Alvieann Chandler

Oily skin is caused by overactive sebaceous glands. These glands, which are located under the skin’s surface, normally serve to protect the skin against bacterial infections by excreting oil through the pores. But consuming oily foods and using oily products on the skin and hair can cause even ...

Health + Wellness

Breast Cancer in Nigerian Women: TALK IT UP!

Radiant Health

The actual burden of breast cancer in Nigeria is unknown due to lack of statistics. Healthcare spending competes with spending for basic amenities and infrastructure, as well as control of childhood and parasitic infections.

Health + Wellness

Pregnancy Worries, Fears And Prenatal Test Results

Radiant Health

With my history of miscarriages, I fear bleeding or spotting any time I go to the bathroom. Now that I am able to discern the baby’s movements, I worry whenever the little one feels motionless inside of me.

Health + Wellness

What Can You Do with a Funded Wallet on Outpost Health?

Outpost Health

The Outpost Health Wallet is a mobile account you can top up anytime for instant access to funds for healthcare.

Health + Wellness

The Power of Communication in Relationships: How to Keep the Love Strong and Healthy

Outpost Health

Good communication is essential for a healthy relationship as it helps partners understand each other’s thoughts, feelings, and needs. When partners communicate effectively, they are better able to resolve conflicts, build trust, and maintain a strong and loving bond.

Health + Wellness

The Importance of Self-Care in Relationships: Tips for a Happy and Healthy Valentine's Day

Outpost Health

Self-care is a key component of any healthy relationship. By prioritizing self-care, couples can maintain a healthy balance between their personal and romantic lives, and improve their ability to communicate, connect, and support each other.

Health + Wellness

Are Women ‘Hormonal?’ Yes, And So Is Everyone Else!

Radiant Health

Both male and female bodies contain glands that make hormones, the chemical messengers that determine our wellbeing on a daily basis. And every individual can be impacted when their hormone levels become imbalanced.

Fitness

The Perfect Body: Myths, Lies And Truths

Radiant Health

My stomach is too big. My bum is too small. My christian mother arms won’t stop jiggling. I’m too fat. I’m too slim. The list goes on …It seems we are never satisfied with our bodies and always on the quest for the next big thing (waist trainers, anyone?) that promises to deliver ...

Fitness

Strength Training: Can You Build Lean, Sleek Muscles with Yoga?

Nikki Igbo

All over the world, more and more people are incorporating the practice of yoga into their fitness regimen, and Africans are here for it. While yoga’s health benefits are many, one particular plus is its strength-boosting power. Radiant Health Magazine talked to two practitioners ...

Food

Does not Eating Cause Ulcer

Outpost Health

This article aims to delve into how eating habits can influence ulcer formation, identify the various causes and symptoms of ulcers, and provide effective treatment strategies and preventive measures

Food

Are high-calorie foods bad for your health?

Outpost Health

In our latest blog post, we delved into the age-old question: Are high-calorie foods inherently bad for your health? We dissected common misconceptions surrounding these often-maligned foods, exploring the science behind calories and their impact on overall well-being.

Food

Is Pap Good For An Ulcer Patient?

Outpost Health

Pap, also known as Akamu, Ogi, or African corn pudding, can benefit individuals with ulcers. While there is no solid scientific proof of pap’s role in ulcer treatment, it’s a bland and easily digestible food often recommended for people with sensitive stomachs. Pap is made from cornmeal and water.

Food

A Simple Guide To Portion Control

Cordialis Msora-Kasago

We know that we need to watch our portions but what exactly is a portion? While the most exact way of ensuring correct portion size is to measure food served using scales, measuring cups, and spoons, nutritionists agree that there may be a few simpler but more sustainable way of estimating portions.

Food

Improve Your Health With Bitter Leaf

Radiant Health

For generations, bitter leaf has been a mainstay in traditional Nigerian healing practices. From treating minor conditions such as rash, fever, stomach aches, insomnia, toothaches and general malaise to alleviating debilitating illnesses such as arthritis, bitter leaf has played a prominent role in

Food

Creating A Healthier Diet On Nigerian Cuisine

Radiant Health

Many women find themselves in a difficult place having to sacrifice the tasty Nigerian foods they love in order to achieve their fitness goals. The good thing is that you don’t have to completely punish your taste buds to become healthier. A healthy diet can still be achieved by applying a few eas

Style + Beauty

5 Secrets To Beautiful Skin

Radiant Health

It is the holy grail of beauty, desired by women the world over… Yes, it’s the quest for perfect skin! If it were as simple as applying a single cream or lotion, or eating one particular food, then we’d all be floating around with flawless faces. In reality the key to beautifying our outer ...

Style + Beauty

Give Your Face A Midweek Boost with This Homemade Coffee Scrub

Dolapo Iyunade

We already know that exfoliating is great for our skin, but store-bought body scrubs tend to be expensive. On top of that, some of these products contain potentially harmful ingredients such as: Sodium lauryl/laureth sulfatePetrolatumMineral oilTriclosanPropylene ...

Expert Advice

Anemia In Pregnancy

Radiant Health

Women who are pregnant are at greater risk for anemia. A woman who is pregnant has about 1.5 times the normal blood volume than when she is in the non-pregnant state.

Expert Advice

Dying to Be White? – The Psychological and Physical Consequences of Skin Lightening

Radiant Health

The fact that the skin bleaching industry exists and thrives in Nigeria is a substantial indicator of internal insecurities becoming externalized and profited upon. In a predominantly black country, women struggle a lot with colorism.

Expert Advice

Facts About Endometriosis

Radiant Health

The most common symptom is pain, which can be severe, especially during menstruation. It can dramatically affect the quality of life, including missing school, work, and social contact. How painful it does not depend on how much tissue is present outside the uterus.

Expert Advice

Closing the Gap: How Outpost Health is Tackling the Healthcare Worker Shortage in Nigeria

Outpost Health

According to the World Health Organization, Nigeria has one of the lowest physician-to-patient ratios in the world, with only 4.4 physicians per 10,000 people. Here's what we're doing at Outpost Health to tackle this problem.

Expert Advice

Guide: How to find the best healthcare provider for your needs

Outpost Health

With so many healthcare providers available, it can be challenging to determine which one is right for you. However, by following these simple steps and utilizing Outpost Health's platform and services, you can find the best healthcare provider for your needs. Here are some steps to consider

Expert Advice

Efficient Healthcare Remittances with Outpost Health.

Outpost Health

Outpost Health is a healthcare startup that is building a platform for healthcare remittances within diaspora communities. Using technology, the platform enables individuals to send healthcare funds directly to healthcare providers in their home countries.

Travel

5 Unexpected Benefits of Travel: Why You Should Go Now

Jessica Ufuoma

Life gets busy and overwhelming. We are loaded with so many daily responsibilities that sometimes, it can feel like we are only hanging by a thread. There are bills to pay, classes to take, a job to report to every morning, children to nurture, and a society that constantly demands our time ...