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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

6 Amazing Health Benefits Of Sleep And How To Get More Of It

Orjiugo Oguguo

With life’s hectic demands and the constant scramble to meet deadlines, it is no wonder we often sacrifice snooze time to gain more time. Your dreams are worth more than your sleep, right? Not quite! The benefits of sleep go well beyond banishing dark circles. In fact, when I meet with ...

Health + Wellness

Three Steps To Make Exercise A Habit

Ejiro Ogenyi

Starting and sticking to a workout program doesn’t have to be rocket science or require herculean discipline. What it takes is making your quest to workout more personal to you by understanding why you are doing it; picking a workout plan that you actually like; and charting ...

Health + Wellness

Defeating Diabetes: The Best Way to Beat It Is to Never Develop It

Cordialis Msora-Kasago

Diabetes is a disease that has devastating consequences. In addition to increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke, it is a major cause of blindness, amputation and kidney failure. According to the Nigerian Diabetes Foundation, Nigeria has the highest rates of diabetes in Africa and ...

Health + Wellness

7 Promising Ways To Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder

Radiant Health

You feel a drastic decrease in energy, shift into a low mood, difficulty getting out of bed and slowness in movement, sounds like you? The Western medical industry calls this, “Seasonal Affective Disorder” (SAD). It is important to be aware that during the colder months depression and suicide ...

Health + Wellness

The Positive Correlation Between Music and Exercise

Radiant Health

There have been several studies that highlight the positive effect of music upon health in general and upon exercise specifically. Recent studies are developing an even more detailed picture that can help you hack your own brain to make exercise an enjoyable habit ...

Health + Wellness

Improve Your Focus Through Meditation

Radiant Health

Research continues to accumulate about the health and mental benefits of a regular meditation practice. A recent study examined how meditation could be used to help practitioners remain attentive and focused regardless of age. After an initial cognitive assessment, a group of ...

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

Try this Simple All-Natural DIY Scrub & Facial Mask for Smooth Skin

Radiant Health

This simple DIY solution can help you maintain smooth and soft skin, depending on your skin type

Style + Beauty

How To Smell Good Naturally

Radiant Health

Keep your locks smelling fresh by squeezing lemon juice through your tresses – this has a deep cleansing effect that neutralizes sweat. Or try soaking your hair in rosewater to give your halo a subtle scent reminiscent of a summer’s day.

Style + Beauty

The Do’s and Don’ts Of A Sexy Pout

Radiant Health

Over the years, the art of lipstick (because it is an art) has been revised along the way and some changes have been made. But some of the ‘rules’ still stand true – be sure not to break them!

Style + Beauty

5 Natural Beauty Remedies For Your Skin And Hair

Radiant Health

Mother Nature, it seems, has given us plenty to work with when it comes to enhancing our beauty. Before you reach for another packaged beauty product, here are 5 natural tips to up your beauty game:

Style + Beauty

Scar Issues – How To Erase All Trace of Your Pimples

Radiant Health

Blemishes come and go, but rest assured that their existence is nowhere near as eye-catching to onlookers as it is under your scrutinizing glare in the mirror. Read on for a how-to guide on removing all evidence that your breakout ever happened.

Style + Beauty

How To Manage Your Oily Skin

Alvieann Chandler

Expert Advice

Celebrating Women in Health: Honoring Trailblazers in the Healthcare Industry

Outpost Health

These trailblazers have paved the way for future generations of women in health, breaking barriers and making history. In this article, we celebrate the achievements of five exceptional women who have made a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Expert Advice

Medication Use During Pregnancy

Radiant Health

About 80% of women use medication(s) during pregnancy. Most OTC medications have a good safety profile, others are proved unsafe, or are known to harm the baby. Ten percent of birth defects are attributed to medications used in pregnancy.

Expert Advice

Outpost Homecare Service: All you Need to know

Outpost Health

The Outpost homecare service connects you to the largest network of homecare nurses in Nigeria. With this service, you can get the care you need for you or your loved ones from the comfort of your home. All services rendered by accredited registered nurses (Nurses are accredited by the Nursing and M

Expert Advice

Home Care Services? 5 reasons why you can totally bank on it

Outpost Health

Because of the many options in home care that are becoming available, people in all kinds of situations can now make it their first choice. Here are five reasons why home care is vastly becoming a popular choice:

Expert Advice

No Period For 3-6 Months And I’m Not Pregnant. Is It Normal

Outpost Health

I have not had my menstrual period for three months and am not pregnant because I have tested several times. What do you think is wrong with me?

Expert Advice

How Can I Reduce Or Eliminate Stretch Marks?

Radiant Health

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 ...