Quality sleep is a potent remedy for a healthy body. By: Nketia Anthony (MPH. Health Education and Promotion, BSc. Herbal Medicine) To enjoy an active, meaningful, and healthy life, certain phenomenon of life needs to be well adhered to always. One such phenomenon is Sleep. As you would, at a point in time, reboot a […]
By Dr. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu: ND, DBL, MBA, ChMc, PhD, LLB(Pending) Don’t fall for drink plenty water hype! In this promotional mantra of drink plenty of water in Ghana without justification, people can and do drink themselves to death. But where did people get this drink plenty water thing from? After my article in the […]
By Raphael Obu Nyarkotey PhD When you drink too much water, your kidneys can’t get rid of the excess water. The sodium content of your blood becomes diluted. This is called hyponatremia and it can be life-threatening. I have also observed with keen interest why plants do not do well in waterlogged areas and kept […]
Dr Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD Cinnamon is now investigated as a natural cancer-fighting food because of its strong antioxidants abilities and may be a useful supplement for those at a higher risk of cancer (AO and Gan, 2014) Irrespective of the wonderful health benefits of this spice, caution must be taken when using this product […]
African star apple, botanically called chrysophyllum albidum is commonly known as ‘alasa’ in my Dangme dialect and many others as well. It is also called African cherry. It is delicious and low in calories. The African Star Apple is a fruit native to West Africa and is particularly prolific in Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Togo, and Ghana. The African […]
