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Dr. Rotimi Adesanya My daughter is three weeks old and she did not have a bowel movement for five days. She was miserable! I called my paediatrician and she told me this was normal for breastfed babies when they were going through a growth spurt. “She proceeded to tell me that if my baby seemed distraught by it, I should give her half of an infant glycerin suppository. Within 10 minutes of giving the suppository to her, she filled up the diaper with faeces and has been happy since.” — A concerned mother. I have also seen several mothers of neonates and infants with the same complaint of their babies’ inability to move bowel for up to 10 days. The babies are without any abnormality and they will start moving their bowels after rectal examination. This is partly due to the stimulation of the nerves innervating the rectum and they will not need any medication; while very few (about two per cent) may have an underlying medical condition and may need to be ...

Cucumbers Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food. Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and drop them into your shopping cart. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself stuff full of good health. Rehydrates body If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 per cent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water loss. Fights heat inside and out Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn. Eliminates toxins All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones. Replenishes daily vitamins Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. Vitamins A, B and C, which boost your immune sy...

A pregnant woman | credits: google.com You can feel wonderful during your pregnancy if you take good care of yourself. Increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy by following these sensible steps to keep yourself in top condition: Eat - Eat five or six well-balanced meals each day and take a prenatal vitamin each day as directed by your obstetrician or midwife. Remember to drink plenty of fluids — at least eight to 10 glasses a day and avoiding caffeine, artificial coloring in food and alcohol. Don’t smoke or allow yourself to be exposed to secondhand smoke. Exercise – it’s important for your general health and also can help reduce stress. Take a pregnancy exercise class or walk at least fifteen to twenty minutes every day at a moderate pace. Walk in cool, shaded areas or indoors in order to prevent overheating. Sleep – at least eight hours a night. If you’re suffering from sleep disturbances, take naps during the day and see your physician for advice. ...

Papaya enjoys a rich history, and has been used since very long for medicinal uses in day to day life. The Mayans used to worship papaya trees and called it the “Tree of Life”. It is said to be one of the favourite fruits of Christopher Columbus. The leaves, seeds and the milk of the papaya tree are used to cure intestinal problems and kill intestinal worms and parasites. Above all, papaya is a very delicious food that has been enjoyed lavishly by people as a part of cuisines and salads. Health Benefits of Papaya: •Skin & Papaya- It is great for the skin and can be used as a face pack to get its benefits. It helps to get rid of acne and skin infections as it helps to open clogged pores. The fermented flesh of papaya also called as papain helps to dissolve the dead cells, giving fresh and glowing skin as a result. It is good to cure the skin infections and wounds that don’t heal quickly. •Cholesterol & Papaya- As it is a fruit that is rich in fib...

A gadget is a device or appliance having a unique purpose and function. At the time of their invention, gadgets are often way ahead in terms of novelty and uniqueness. This is what makes them so desirable and ‘cool.’ That modern gadgets have changed the world is an understatement. No one wants to go back to the days of no television, no Internet and definitely no cell phone. Each day, tech companies churn out the latest versions of laptops and mobile phones, while household and kitchen appliances are not left out. While it is easy to get caught up in the rave of the moment, there is increasing scientific evidence linking ‘electropollution’ to the rise in cancer, birth defects, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, learning disabilities and even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. According to the World Health Organisation, ‘electronic smog,’ created by electricity, is “one of the most common and fastest growing environmental infl...

All 10 toes and five fingers on the left hand of one of the surviving cabin crew of the Associated Airlines, Mrs. Quinneth Owolabi, were eventually amputated four days ago. Owolabi was one of the five survivors of the airlines’ Embraer 120 aircraft, which crashed near the MurtalaMuhammedAirport, Ikeja, Lagos, while conveying the remains of former governor of OndoState, Chief Olusegun Agagu, to Akure for burial.  Citizen Samuel Omotosho This is as an online report said that Feyi, late Agagu’s son, was yesterday discharged from the Orthopaedic Ward of Princess Grace Hospital, Nottingham Place, London, two weeks after his admission into the hospital, as he was considered out of danger. Owolabi’s toes and fingers were to be amputated last week at the NigerianAirForceHospital, NAF Base, Ikeja, following gangrene infection. The husband, alongside members of National Cabin Crew Association, NACCA, had appealed to the Federal Government to fly her abroad for tre...

The peels of many fruits are the most under-valued and overlooked parts when it comes to health. There is a wide range of beauty and health remedies by simply keeping the peels of some of the fruits when you eat them. So you do not need to throw away anything from fruits when you eat them. Orange peel in particular is known and used widely by those who are into an organic lifestyle, perhaps because the fruit is available almost everywhere in the world today. We’re pretty sure that after you’re done reading about these health benefits, you’ll be collecting bits of the orange peel next time you dig into the fruit. Improves Digestion Fibrous fruit like oranges have a marvelous effect on the digestive system. They help clean out your insides and as well aid in regulating bowel movements. One of the best orange peel health benefits is that it has over 200% more fiber than the flesh of the fruit! So if you suffer from regular digestion probl...